Idaho · Sex abuse claims in the Catholic Church
Sex abuse claims in the Catholic Church in Idaho
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| Filing deadline | Age 23 (5 years after majority at age 18)Idaho Code § 6-1704 |
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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 Idaho?
Idaho: Civil SOL for childhood sexual abuse extends to age 23 (5 years after majority). No active lookback window as of 2026. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: Idaho Code § 6-1704
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?
Idaho survivors of Catholic clergy abuse may file civil claims until age 23 under the standard SOL. No active lookback window exists. The Diocese of Boise has published credibly accused clergy disclosures.
Idaho's civil statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse extends 5 years after the survivor turns 18, capped at age 23. Idaho does not have an active lookback window as of February 2026. The Diocese of Boise has published a credibly accused clergy list. No Idaho diocese has filed for bankruptcy as of this date. Most historical abuse claims in Idaho are time-barred under the standard SOL absent tolling arguments. Survivors should consult an attorney to assess available options, particularly if they can demonstrate they could not have discovered the connection between the abuse and their injuries until recently.
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 Idaho.
What happens when I check?
You answer a few short questions about what happened. If you send them, your answers are kept on file. If a participating law firm takes these cases, it may contact you. People's Justice is not a law firm.
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- Idaho Code § 6-1704