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LDS Church Abuse Lawsuit in Georgia

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Filing deadlineAge 23 (5 years after majority) — no lookback windowGeorgia Code § 9-3-33.1

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 Georgia?

Georgia: SOL extends to age 23 (5 years after majority). No lookback window. Discovery rule may apply in limited circumstances. A lawyer can confirm yours.

Age 23 (5 years after majority) — no lookback window

Source: Georgia Code § 9-3-33.1

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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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Georgia extended the civil SOL for childhood sexual abuse in 2015. Survivors now have until age 23 to file, with the discovery rule potentially extending this window. No lookback window exists.

Medical facilities in Georgia

  • Georgia Center for Child Advocacy

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the LDS Church Abuse overview. This page covers the local information available for Georgia.

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Sources

  1. Georgia Code § 9-3-33.1