legal question

[theo]

guys,
it is not my story to tell, so i wont go into any details. i know of a survivor who has been through multiple abuse encounters as a child from many different people. recently more memories resurfaced that involved strangers, kin, and a series of heinious "church" services. my question is what is the statute of limitation on this? there have been many involved in this survivor's abuse who can still cause great harm to other innocents and the depravity knows no bounds, literally.

 

[Fred Tolson]

Theo,

Its not good practice to ask for "legal advice or opinions" on the forums.

The state attorney general of the state in question can answer this for you.

 

[andrew51]

Best to check with a lawyer for these answers. If finances are a concern, go to legal aid or call the law society. The situation you describe sounds scary. Peace, Andrew

 

[Muldoon]

Theo I agree with Fred that The state attorney general is the one to ask in the state where the abuse happened. The other ? is are you talking crimanal or cival law. In crimanal cases Many states have no limit on the statute of limitation before the memories return and then is when the clock starts ticking. So it could be 20 or 30 years since the abuse took place and the victim can still bring action. I would really call the A G of your state.

Remember it is never to late to tell even if the statute of limitation have run out. By telling he may be able to stop others from being abused. Tom

 

[theo]

thanks, guys. i apologize if i committede an error in posting the query here but i could think of no other option in the short term. i am still learning the etiquet of the forums since this is really the first time i have utilized one. thanks for the input, and again accept my sincerest apologies if i crossed the line.

 

[Fred Tolson]

Hi Theo,

Welcome to MS. No need to apologize. Your question is understandable and we only wanted to caution you that answers to legal questions are best provided by your attorney or other legal experts and not by any opinions that may be expressed here. Again, welcome and we hope you find MS a safe and supportive place.