Time limits apply in Louisiana. Find out if you still qualify.
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Statute of Limitations
Louisiana SOL for childhood sexual abuse: age 28 (10 years after majority at 18). Liberative prescription with discovery exception. Physical abuse: 1-year prescriptive period with tolling. Section 1983: 1-year SOL.
Age 28 for sexual abuse; 1-year for physical abuse (very short)
Louisiana Data
Exposure in Louisiana
Source: U.S. DOJ CRIPA investigation
Source: LA Office of Juvenile Justice
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