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People's Justice Legal Research Team
Statute of Limitations
Alabama civil SOL for childhood abuse: 6 years after age 19 (effectively age 25). Minor tolling applies. Section 1983 federal claims have a 2-year SOL. No lookback window as of 2026.
Age 25 for state claims; 2 years from injury for Section 1983
Alabama Data
Exposure in Alabama
Source: AL Department of Youth Services
Source: U.S. DOJ Civil Rights Division
Medical Resources