Montana · Abuse in youth detention
Abuse in youth detention lawsuit in Montana
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| Filing deadline | Age 27 for sexual abuse claimsMontana Code § 27-2-401 |
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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 Montana?
Montana SOL for childhood sexual abuse: age 27 (9 years after majority at 18). Discovery rule available. Physical abuse: 3-year SOL. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Section 1983: 3-year SOL.
Source: Montana Code § 27-2-401
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?
Montana operates the Pine Hills Youth Correctional Facility in Miles City, which has faced multiple abuse lawsuits. The state's SOL for childhood sexual abuse extends to age 27 (9 years after majority). Tribal youth in Montana face additional vulnerability due to jurisdictional complexities.
Medical facilities in Montana
Montana Children's Trust Fund
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Abuse in youth detention overview. This page covers the local information available for Montana.
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- Montana Code § 27-2-401