In california, the statute of limitations for prosecuting a perpetrator in a sexual assault case depends on the victim’s age If the sexual assault occurred when the victim was under 18 years old, a prosecutor can file charges up until the victim’s 40th birthday. Explore the nuances of california's revised sexual assault statute of limitations and its legal implications. This means that prosecutors could only charge someone with a sex offense within ten (10) years of when the crime was alleged to have occurred. In california, the statute of limitations for sexual abuse crimes will vary depending on whether a criminal or civil action is being filed The time limit may also vary depending on the age of the victim and whether they were a child or an adult.
The sexual abuse and cover up accountability act suspends the statue of limitations for civil claims of sexual assault and other offenses arising out of sexual conduct beginning jan 1, 2023.
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