Florida · Abuse in youth detention
Abuse in youth detention lawsuit in Florida
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in Florida?
4-year statute of limitations for general personal injury. Childhood sexual abuse claims carry a 7-year extended SOL from the date the victim turns 18 (effectively until age 25). Recent legislative proposals would extend this further. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Discovery rule applies. Federal Section 1983 claims have no state SOL limitation.
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?
Florida juvenile detention abuse cases are filed in the circuit court of the county where the facility was located or where the plaintiff resides. Miami-Dade, Broward, Hillsborough (Tampa), and Duval County (Jacksonville) handle the largest volume of cases. Claims against the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice are subject to the state's sovereign immunity waiver with damage caps. Claims against private operators like GEO Group face no sovereign immunity.
Medical facilities in Florida
Nicklaus Children's Hospital — Child Protection Team
University of Florida Health — Child Advocacy and Protection
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 Florida.
What happens when I check?
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