West Virginia · Abuse in youth detention
Abuse in youth detention lawsuit in West Virginia
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| Filing deadline | Age 22 for sexual abuse (short); discovery rule may extendWV Code § 55-2-15 |
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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 West Virginia?
West Virginia SOL for childhood sexual abuse: age 22 (4 years after majority at 18). Discovery rule tolling available. Physical abuse: 2-year SOL. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Section 1983: 2-year SOL. Very short window — consult attorney.
Source: WV Code § 55-2-15
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?
West Virginia operates the Division of Juvenile Services with facilities including the Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center. The DOJ investigated West Virginia juvenile facilities and found patterns of abuse. WV's SOL for childhood sexual abuse extends to age 22 with discovery rule tolling.
Medical facilities in West Virginia
West Virginia Children's Justice Task Force
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Abuse in youth detention overview. This page covers the local information available for West Virginia.
What happens when I check?
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- WV Code § 55-2-15