How Long Do I Have to File a Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?

After turning 18 years old, you have 22 years to file a lawsuit for sexual abuse at Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall. This is based on the fact that you are legally an adult at 18 years of age; it’s also the age where individuals can give consent to sexual activity under California law. Based on this timeline, the age of 40 is the deadline if you are interested in filing a Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall sexual assault lawsuit.

Is this a fair amount of time for those who were sexually abused at a juvenile detention center? That depends on who you ask, since the idea of sexual misconduct is complicated for a child victim. Many years can go by before a juvenile inmate understands what happened to them. Even then, they may not be aware of the damage that was caused by one of more incidents of sexual abuse. Thankfully, how long you have to sue Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall for sexual abuse may be extended for certain individuals under the 5-year discovery rule.

Did someone working for the juvenile justice system sexually abuse you while you were staying at Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall? If so, the Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall sexual abuse lawyers of Kenmore would like to advise you of your rights and legal options. Contact us as soon as possible to receive a free consultation from one of our legal experts.

Statute of Limitations to Sue Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall for Sexual Abuse

Victims of sexual abuse at a juvenile detention center must file a lawsuit by the time they are 40 years old, which gives you 22 years from your 18^th birthday to sue for monetary damages.

The amount of time you have to file a lawsuit against Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall for sexual abuse is based on a set number of years, starting from the legal age of adulthood. Compared to most lawsuits for bodily harm and/or emotional trauma, this is a generous amount of time in which to file a lawsuit. But as we’ve said before, there are legitimate circumstances where a former inmate of Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall is unable to act on their rights by the statutory deadline.

In the next section, we will discuss your available legal options if you need more time to file a Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall sexual abuse lawsuit.

Can I Sue Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall if the Statute of Limitations has Already Passed?

Yes, even if the statute of limitation has run out on your case, there is a way to sue for sexual abuse while you were detained at Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall. It’s possible that you may be granted an extension if there is a delayed discovery of injuries from sexual abuse, which can be a physical injury as well psychological damage. It’s worth noting, however, that many of these cases are based on emotional injuries, like symptoms of PTSD.

At this point, you may be wondering how you can prove the discovery of an abuse-related injury. The most common scenario involves adult survivors who are struggling with one or more mental health disorders. It can take many years for these people to see a therapist, but when they do, it’s likely that the subject of sexual abuse will come up at some point. As a result, the victim is able to see that years of suppressing these incidents is the root cause of their pain and suffering.

Now that they have a full understanding of the injuries that were inflicted by a sexual predator, they have 5 years to sue the County of Santa Cruz and obtain the compensation they are entitled to.

Can You Help Me Join a Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall Class Action Lawsuit?

Yes, we can help you join a Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall sexual abuse class action lawsuit if you are interested in suing for sexual abuse with other inmates. People who were abused at a juvenile hall can benefit from joining with other victims, as they can build a stronger case with many incidents that go back 20, 30, or even 40 years. However, these are very complex legal actions with strict timelines and legal requirements, so please seek help from a Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall sexual abuse attorney

How Much can I Receive from a Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?

Sexual abuse lawsuits against juvenile halls are worth between $500,000 and $10,000,000 based on a variety of factors that are specific to your case. Claims of sexual harassment tend to have values of $500,000 to $1,500,000, while assault cases often settle for $3,000,000 to $5,000,000. Values for Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall class action lawsuit can exceed $200,000,000 depending on how many plaintiffs are represented.

How Long will it Take to Settle my Case? 

Settling a personal injury lawsuit for childhood sexual abuse takes 1 to 2 years on average, though cases that go to trial can take over 3 years. If you are a member of a class action lawsuit, a William James Ranch sexual assault lawsuit will probably take 2 to 3 years from start to finish. Keep in mind that lawsuits against government entities take longer than cases against private individuals and businesses. That’s why we normally reserve 12 or more months to reach a settlement in these cases.

Contact Kenmore Law Group

Our attorneys are ready to fight for you and the justice you deserve if you were sexually abused due to negligence or misconduct by the Santa Cruz County Probation Department. You don’t have to worry about legal fees if you decide to file a lawsuit, since we offer a Zero Fee Guarantee. That means we only get paid by winning your case and receiving our payment from the County of Santa Cruz.

Since there is no risk to your finances, please reach out to us as soon as possible. We can offer you a free initial case review or a free second opinion if you have an active lawsuit against Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall.