Arkansas · Abuse in youth detention
Abuse in youth detention lawsuit in Arkansas
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| Filing deadline | Lookback closed Jan 2024; standard SOL age 21Arkansas Code § 16-56-130 |
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Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in Arkansas?
Arkansas: Lookback window CLOSED January 2024. Standard SOL for childhood abuse: age 21. Section 1983 claims: 3-year SOL. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: Arkansas Code § 16-56-130
Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Arkansas Division of Youth Services operates the Alexander Youth Services Center and other facilities. The state's standard SOL for childhood abuse extends only to age 21, one of the shortest in the country. A limited lookback window closed in January 2024.
Medical facilities in Arkansas
Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Abuse in youth detention overview. This page covers the local information available for Arkansas.
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- Arkansas Code § 16-56-130