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Illinois — Statute of Limitations

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Statute of limitations for government tort claim

735 ILCS 5/13-202

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Government Tort Claim Statute Of Limitations in Illinois

The Illinois government tort claim statute of limitations, codified at 735 ILCS 5/13-202, establishes a two-year filing window for claims against a public entity. This governing authority specifies the time within which a claimant must commence an action after the cause of action accrues. The verified figure of two years appears in the statute's text, and the official source provides the exact language and any applicable exceptions or conditions. The worked example below demonstrates how this period is applied to a hypothetical accrual date. To estimate a specific deadline for a claim, the DocketMath calculator uses the statute’s parameters alongside the user’s provided dates.

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 government tort claim 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 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.