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Last reviewed against primary sources: March 2, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Kentucky: Civil SOL for childhood sexual abuse extends to age 23 (5 years after majority). No active lookback window as of 2026.
Age 23 (5 years after majority at age 18)
Where to File in Kentucky
Kentucky's civil statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse extends 5 years after the survivor turns 18, capped at age 23. Kentucky does not have an active lookback window as of February 2026. The Archdiocese of Louisville has published a credibly accused clergy list and settled multiple individual claims. No Kentucky diocese has filed for bankruptcy as of this date. Kentucky survivors under age 23 should consult an attorney immediately. Older survivors should consult an attorney about discovery rule tolling under Kentucky's discovery doctrine for delayed-onset psychological injuries.
Exposure in Kentucky
Source: Kentucky Revised Statutes § 413.249
Source: Archdiocese of Louisville disclosure