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Adult Sexual Assault Rape Civil Statute Of Limitations in Michigan

Under Michigan’s MCL § 600.5813, the civil statute of limitations for an adult sexual assault rape claim is set at three years. This governing authority establishes the fixed period within which a plaintiff must commence an action, beginning from the date the claim accrues. The official source provides the precise statutory language and any applicable definitions or exceptions that may affect the timeline. The verified figure of three years is applied in the worked example below, which demonstrates the calculation under this rule. For an estimate tailored to individual circumstances, users should consult the DocketMath calculator, which applies the statute’s parameters to specific case details.

Governing authority

In Michigan, the statute of limitations rule is set by MCL § 600.5813. The verified packet cites MCL § 600.5813 (https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-600-5813).

Deadline example

For a Michigan adult sexual assault rape civil limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 3 years. The authority packet cites MCL § 600.5813 (https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-600-5813).

Example inputs:

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

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 3 years.
• The example deadline is 2027-04-25.

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.