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Sex abuse claims in the Catholic Church in Arizona

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Filing deadlineAge 30, or within 3 years of discovery (whichever is later)Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-514

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 Arizona?

Arizona: Civil SOL for childhood sexual abuse extends to age 30. Discovery rule tolling available. No active lookback window as of 2026. A lawyer can confirm yours.

Age 30, or within 3 years of discovery (whichever is later)

Source: Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-514

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.

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02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Arizona survivors of Catholic clergy abuse may file civil claims until age 30, with tolling available under the discovery rule. No active lookback window exists, but the Diocese of Tucson previously filed for bankruptcy and the Diocese of Phoenix has active credibly accused clergy disclosures.

Arizona's civil statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse is 12 years after the survivor turns 18 (effectively age 30). The discovery rule is available in Arizona, allowing survivors who did not connect their abuse to their injuries until later to potentially file beyond age 30. Arizona has no active lookback window as of February 2026. The Diocese of Phoenix has published credibly accused clergy lists. Survivors with claims against Arizona dioceses should consult an attorney to assess SOL status and any available tolling arguments.

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Sex abuse claims in the Catholic Church overview. This page covers the local information available for Arizona.

What happens when I check?

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Sources

  1. Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-514