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People's Justice Legal Research Team
Statute of Limitations
West Virginia SOL for childhood sexual abuse: age 22 (4 years after majority at 18). Discovery rule tolling available. Physical abuse: 2-year SOL. Section 1983: 2-year SOL. Very short window — consult attorney immediately.
Age 22 for sexual abuse (short); discovery rule may extend
West Virginia Data
Exposure in West Virginia
Source: U.S. DOJ Civil Rights Division
Source: WV Code § 55-2-15
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