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Georgia — Statute of Limitations

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Statute of limitations for government tort claim

O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33

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Government Tort Claim Statute Of Limitations in Georgia

Georgia’s statute of limitations for government tort claims is set by O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, which establishes the time frame within which a claimant must bring an action against a governmental entity. Under this code section, the limitation period is two years from the date the cause of action accrues. The official source for this rule is the archived version of the Georgia code available through FindLaw. The worked example below demonstrates how this two-year period applies to a typical claim. Because the statute also provides exceptions that may affect the deadline, claimants should consult the official source for complete details. Use the DocketMath calculator to estimate your own filing deadline based on your specific facts.

Governing authority

In Georgia, the statute of limitations rule is set by O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33. The verified packet cites O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 (https://web.archive.org/web/2024/https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-9-civil-practice/ga-code-sect-9-3-33/).

Deadline example

For a Georgia government tort claim limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 2 years. The authority packet cites O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 (https://web.archive.org/web/2024/https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-9-civil-practice/ga-code-sect-9-3-33/).

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 government tort claim 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.