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LDS Church Abuse Lawsuit in Virginia

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Filing deadlineAge 38Virginia Code § 8.01-249

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 Virginia?

Virginia: SOL extended to age 38 (20 years after majority) in 2023. Discovery rule also applies. A lawyer can confirm yours.

Age 38

Source: Virginia Code § 8.01-249

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.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Virginia allows childhood sexual abuse claims until age 38 under its 2023 SOL reform. Virginia has a significant LDS population, particularly in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads.

Medical facilities in Virginia

  • Northern Virginia Family Service — Child Advocacy Center

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the LDS Church Abuse overview. This page covers the local information available for Virginia.

What happens when I check?

You answer a few short questions about what happened. If you send them, your answers are kept on file. If a participating law firm takes these cases, it may contact you. People's Justice is not a law firm.

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Sources

  1. Virginia Code § 8.01-249