Washington · Women’s detention abuse claims: what to check
Women’s detention abuse claims: what to check in Washington
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| Filing deadline | 3 years state tort; 2 years FTCARCW § 4.16.080 |
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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 Washington?
Washington's personal injury SOL is 3 years (RCW § 4.16.080). FTCA administrative claims must be filed within 2 years. Washington passed a law banning private detention facilities (currently enjoined). A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: RCW § 4.16.080
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?
Washington is home to the Northwest ICE Processing Center (formerly NWDC) in Tacoma, operated by GEO Group — one of the largest ICE detention facilities in the western United States. The facility has been the subject of extensive litigation, hunger strikes, and legislative action.
Medical facilities in Washington
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Women’s detention abuse claims: what to check overview. This page covers the local information available for Washington.
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.
Live in Washington? Read what applies in your state.
Register your interest. If a participating law firm takes these cases, it may contact you.
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- RCW § 4.16.080