Time limits apply in Mississippi. Find out if you still qualify.
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Last reviewed: June 11, 2026How we research
Last reviewed against primary sources: June 11, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Mississippi SOL for childhood sexual abuse: age 21 (3 years after majority). Very short — among the most restrictive in the country. Physical abuse: 3-year SOL. Section 1983: 3-year SOL. No lookback window.
Age 21 for sexual abuse (very short); no lookback window
Mississippi Data
Exposure in Mississippi
Source: S.D. Mississippi federal court
Source: U.S. DOJ Civil Rights Division
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