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. The law, known as sb 813 or the justice for victims act, was inspired by the recent wave of allegations that the actor bill cosby sexually assaulted multiple women decades ago. 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. Under california code of civil procedure 340.16 (a), adult victims have 10 years from the date of the last act, attempted act, or assault with intent to commit an act to file a civil lawsuit.
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