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Illinois — Statute of Limitations

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2 years

Statute of limitations for assault and battery intentional tort

735 ILCS 5/13-202

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Assault And Battery Intentional Tort Statute Of Limitations in Illinois

Under 735 ILCS 5/13-202, Illinois imposes a two-year statute of limitations for claims alleging assault and battery as intentional torts. This statute governs the time within which a plaintiff must file a civil action for such claims, beginning from the date the cause of action accrues. The official text of the statute, accessible through the Illinois General Assembly’s legislative site, details the application of this limitation period and any associated exceptions. The verified two-year period is a fixed statutory deadline, not subject to judicial extension absent specific legislative provision. The worked example below illustrates how this limitation applies in a typical factual scenario. To estimate your own deadline, use the DocketMath calculator with your specific accrual date.

Governing authority

In Illinois, the statute of limitations rule is set by 735 ILCS 5/13-202. The verified packet cites 735 ILCS 5/13-202 (https://www.ilga.gov/Documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/073500050K13-202.htm).

Deadline example

For a Illinois assault and battery intentional tort limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 2 years. The authority packet cites 735 ILCS 5/13-202 (https://www.ilga.gov/Documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/073500050K13-202.htm).

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 assault and battery intentional tort 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.