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Last reviewed against primary sources: March 2, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Connecticut: Civil SOL for childhood sexual abuse extends to age 48 (30 years after majority). No active lookback window, but the extended baseline SOL is among the longest in the country.
Age 48 (30 years after majority at age 18)
Where to File in Connecticut
Connecticut's civil statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse extends 30 years after the survivor turns 18 — effectively age 48. This is one of the longest standard SOL periods for childhood sexual abuse in the country, and it means many Connecticut survivors of historical clergy abuse may have viable claims without a lookback window. The Archdiocese of Hartford and Diocese of Bridgeport have both published credibly accused clergy lists. No Connecticut diocese has filed for bankruptcy as of February 2026. Connecticut survivors who are under 48 and experienced abuse as minors should consult an attorney about their claim's viability.
Exposure in Connecticut
Source: Connecticut General Statutes § 52-577d
Source: Diocese of Bridgeport disclosure