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Civil Statute of Limitations

Discovery Rule: Yes
Limitations Period: 18 + 7 years
Tolling:  Yes
  • 18 + 7 years Statute of Limitations : 7 years “after the plaintiff knew or reasonably should have known that a potential claim exists resulting from alleged childhood sexual abuse.” N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-25.1

Criminal Statute of Limitations
Limitations Period: Age 15 + 7 years
or 3 years after reported to law enforcement
Tolling: Yes
Exceptions No
  • 7-Year Statute of Limitations For Prosecution of Child Sexual Abuse : The sexual abuse of minors must be prosecuted within 7 years of the offense, or if the victim fails to report the abuse, within 3 years of the reporting. However, if the victim is under 15 years of age, the statute of limitations does not begin until the victim turns fifteen. N.D. Cent. Code §§ 29-04-03.1, 29-04-03.2

State Outreach Organizations
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests: Minnesota
Territory: Covers all of Minnesota, and reaching out to the Dakotas

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