How Long Do I Have to File a Yuba Juvenile Hall Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?

You have twenty-two years (with a five-year discovery period) to file a lawsuit for Yuba Juvenile Hall or Sutter Juvenile Hall sexual assault. The juvenile hall, known both as Yuba Juvenile Hall and Sutter Juvenile Hall, is one of the countless establishments that has been associated with allegations of sexual abuse. If you are a victim of Yuba Juvenile Hall sexual abuse, you may have the right to sue – even if it has been many years or even decades since the abuse occurred.

Below, we will provide you with an overview of the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit against Sutter Juvenile Hall for sexual abuse.

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What is the Statute of Limitations to Sue Yuba Juvenile Hall for Sexual Abuse?

Sexual abuse claims against Yuba or Sutter Juvenile Hall are subject to a twenty-two-year statute of limitations and a five-year discovery rule. All claims are subject to a statute of limitations, also referred to as a deadline to sue. If a claimant fails to file their lawsuit within the timeframe that is allowed by the statute of limitations, then they risk losing their right to sue entirely. To ensure that you do not lose your right to sue, it is essential that you speak with a Yuba Juvenile Hall sexual abuse attorney for more information about the deadline that applies to your claim.

More About How Long You Have to Sue Sutter Juvenile Hall for Sexual Abuse

In the state of California, all juvenile hall sexual abuse claims are child sex abuse claims (since only minors are detained in these establishments). Under state law, victims of child sex abuse have twenty-two years after the age of eighteen to file lawsuits for the abuse that they suffered. In other words, victims of child sex abuse have until the age of forty to file their lawsuits. It is also important to understand that there is a five-year discovery rule, which give claimants five years after discovering the abuse or the harm caused by the abuse to file their claims – even if they are passed the age of forty. For more information about the time that you have to pursue your claim, do not hesitate to reach out to our Yuba Juvenile Hall sexual abuse lawyers.

Missing the Deadline: Can I Sue Sutter Juvenile Hall if the Statute of Limitations Has Already Passed?

Yes, you could still have the right to sue, although only under specific circumstances. For example, if you missed the twenty-two-year filing deadline because of repressed memories and being unaware of the sexual abuse that occurred or the harm that was caused by the abuse, then you may still have the right to sue based on the five-year discovery rule. This means you can still sue even if you are over the age of forty and recently discovered the abuse and resulting harm.

The discovery rule is essential for these types of cases, as victims of child sex abuse often have repressed memories. They may not remember the abuse at all, or they might not realize that the abuse caused harm. For example, they might not realize that their mental health issues, drug use problems, and inability to hold down a job stem from the abuse that they suffered as minors. For victims of child sex abuse in this position, it can take many years of mental health services, including counseling and therapy, to unlock repressed memories and fully understand the harm resulting from the abuse. The discovery rule allows victims to sue after they have unlocked these memories or discovered the abuse, even if they are passed the age of forty.

Unfortunately, if you do not file your claim within the twenty-two-year deadline and do not qualify to file under the discovery rule (that is, you were aware of the sexual abuse and resulting harm), then you will not be able to sue. To avoid losing the right to sue, it is essential that you have an understanding of the deadline that applies to your claim.

Yuba Juvenile Hall Sexual Abuse Class Action Lawsuit

As more victims come forward, a Yuba/Sutter Juvenile Hall class action lawsuit is likely. There may be multiple class action claims. These claims will likely be grouped based on the applicable deadline. For more information about participating in a class action lawsuit, contact us today.

Contact our Juvenile Hall Sexual Abuse Lawyers

If you have questions about the time that you have to file your claim or are ready to take legal action, we urge you to seek legal assistance with the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible. Our team here at the Normandie Law Firm offers free legal services, including free consultations and free second opinions. These are part of our Zero-Fee Guarantee, which ensures that our clients never have to pay upfront legal costs. In addition, our team works on contingency, meaning that our clients will not pay unless they win.

Contact us today to speak with our experts on juvenile hall child sex abuse.

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