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California — Statute of Limitations

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Statute of limitations for adult sexual assault rape civil

Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1

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Adult Sexual Assault Rape Civil Statute Of Limitations in California

The California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1 establishes a two-year statute of limitations for civil claims arising from adult sexual assault, including rape. This governing authority sets the filing deadline for such actions in California state courts. The two-year period begins from the date of the incident, unless statutory exceptions or tolling provisions apply. The official source provides the exact statutory language and any applicable conditions. The worked example below demonstrates how the two-year calculation applies to a specific factual scenario. To estimate a deadline for a particular case, users may enter relevant dates into the DocketMath calculator, which applies the governing rule from the official source.

Governing authority

In California, the statute of limitations rule is set by Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1. The verified packet cites Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1 (https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&sectionNum=335.1).

Deadline example

For a California adult sexual assault rape civil limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 2 years. The authority packet cites Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1 (https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&sectionNum=335.1).

Example inputs:

• Accrual date: 2024-04-25
• Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 2 years.
• The example deadline is 2026-04-25.

This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the adult sexual assault rape civil statute of limitations calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.