Statute of Limitations
Maryland: Lookback window enacted 2023 — consult attorney for current filing status. Archdiocese of Baltimore: extensive documented abuse history.
Consult attorney for current Maryland lookback window status
Where to File in Maryland
Maryland enacted lookback window legislation in 2023. The Archdiocese of Baltimore — the first Catholic diocese established in the United States — was the subject of a major Maryland Attorney General report released in April 2023 that found over 600 victims and 158 accused clergy members over more than 80 years, with systematic cover-up by diocesan leadership including multiple Cardinals. The report found the Archdiocese had actively shielded abusive priests from law enforcement and misled the public about the scope of the crisis. The Maryland lookback window creates significant new filing opportunities for Baltimore-area survivors. Consult an attorney for the current window status and filing deadline.
Exposure in Maryland
Source: Maryland Office of the Attorney General
Source: Maryland Office of the Attorney General