Statute of Limitations
Utah extended its SOL for childhood sexual abuse claims to age 35 under Utah Code § 78B-2-308. A 35-year lookback provision allows some older claims. However, Utah's SOL remains shorter than California and New York, and the lookback is more limited.
Until age 35 for childhood sexual abuse; lookback provisions available for some older claims — consult attorney
Exposure in Utah
Source: Pew Research Center
Source: Washington Post investigative report
Source: Court documents
Clinics & Specialists in Utah
University of Utah — Counseling Center (Trauma Specialization)
YWCA Utah — Sexual Violence Services
Your Legal Team
David Martinez
Senior Partner
Salt Lake City, UT
David Martinez spent the first decade of his career as an active LDS Church member before leaving the Church after taking on his first clergy abuse case in 2005. His intimate knowledge of LDS Church structure, policy, and culture — combined with 25 years of litigation experience — makes him uniquely qualified to represent LDS abuse survivors. David has filed cases against the Church in Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, and Oregon, and has obtained significant confidential settlements on behalf of dozens of survivors.
Education
- J.D., University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law (1999)
- B.A., History, Brigham Young University (1996)