Wyoming · Abuse in youth detention
Abuse in youth detention lawsuit in Wyoming
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| Filing deadline | Age 26 for sexual abuse claimsWyoming Statutes § 1-3-105 |
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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 Wyoming?
Wyoming SOL for childhood sexual abuse: age 26 (8 years after majority at 18). Discovery rule available. Physical abuse: 4-year SOL. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Section 1983: 4-year SOL.
Source: Wyoming Statutes § 1-3-105
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?
Wyoming operates the Wyoming Boys' School in Worland and the Wyoming Girls' School in Sheridan. Both facilities have faced abuse allegations. Wyoming's SOL for childhood sexual abuse extends to age 26 (8 years after majority). Small system but documented abuse incidents.
Medical facilities in Wyoming
Wyoming Children's Trust Fund
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 Wyoming.
What happens when I check?
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- Wyoming Statutes § 1-3-105