Published on Sunday, March 3, 2019 by Staff
The New Jersey Legislature is considering a bill that would extend New Jersey’s statute of limitations for claims of childhood sexual abuse. New Jersey’s current statute of limitations for child sexual abuse is as follows:
Under current New Jersey law: “In any civil action for injury based on sexual abuse, the cause of action shall accrue at the time of reasonable discovery of the injury and its causal relationship to the act of sexual abuse. Any such action shall be brought within two [2] years of reasonable discovery.” N.J. Statutes Section 2A:61B-1 (b).
A bill to extend the statute of limitations is currently being considered by the New Jersey State Legislature. The bill would enable a victim of childhood sexual abuse to sue: (a) up until the victim attains the age of 55; or (b) within seven years from the date he/she discovered the abuse – whichever of these is later.
Also, for victims whose claims are otherwise barred by the current statute of limitations, the bill would provide a two-year period within which such victims could bring claims (lawsuits) against both the abuser and any responsible institution.
The Meneo Law Group is currently reviewing potential claims of those who were sexually abused while living in New Jersey If you would like to speak with us about a potential claim, please complete our Confidential E-Contact form and we will call you. If you prefer, you may send an email to our confidential email account: confidentialinquiry@meneolawgroup.com.
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