Time limits apply in South Carolina. Find out if you still qualify.
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Statute of Limitations
South Carolina SOL for childhood sexual abuse: age 21 (3 years after majority at 18). Very short baseline — among the most restrictive nationally. Section 1983: 3-year SOL. No lookback window.
Age 21 for sexual abuse claims (very short)
South Carolina Data
Exposure in South Carolina
Source: U.S. DOJ Civil Rights Division, 2015
Source: SC Code § 15-3-555
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