In August of 2017, the Illinois Senate finally eradicated the statute of limitations for criminal charges involving child sexual assault and abuse. However, the limitations are still set for crimes involving juvenile prostitution, child sexual solicitation, child pornography, and other related crimes. The statute of limitations for civil cases are different from criminal lawsuits.
For civil lawsuits against child sexual assault and abuse, civil cases still have limitations depending on the age of the victim. If you have been assaulted past 18 years old, you may only file a civil case two years following the incident. After the said timeline, you may be barred from collecting damages. If you have been abused as a child, you may file for a civil lawsuit against your offender within 20 years following your 18th birthday or the time you discovered you were abused as a child.
Sexual abuse is a grave issue in the US and the State of Illinois. Victims and survivors carry lifelong consequences of their abuse; hence, it’s imperative that should they decide to seek justice in the legal system, they get the best legal counsel available. Our experienced attorneys here at America’s Consumer Lawyer are dedicated to bringing abusers accountable, all the while maintaining a safe and attentive environment.
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