Time limits apply in Tennessee. Find out if you still qualify.
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Statute of Limitations
Tennessee SOL for childhood sexual abuse: age 28 (10 years after majority at 18). Discovery rule tolling available. Physical abuse: 1-year SOL (extremely short). Section 1983: 1-year SOL.
Age 28 for sexual abuse; 1-year for physical abuse (very short)
Tennessee Data
Exposure in Tennessee
Source: TN DCS
Source: Tennessee Code § 28-3-104
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