Lawmakers ponder wiping out time limits on child sex abuse suits
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A panel of state lawmakers is considering a bill that would repeal the statute of limitations governing how much time child sex abuse victims have to file civil lawsuits.
Current state law permits people who believe they were sexually abused as a child to bring a civil lawsuit against their abusers until age 35.
The bill would erase that deadline going forward. The measure also would create a three-year window during which someone who had a lawsuit blocked because they were too old could renew their actions.
The Senate Judiciary, Corrections and Housing Committee wasn't expected to vote on the bill.
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Jan 16, 2008 at 9:18 p.m.
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Ignorance is bliss....there should be no limitation, when a person is invaded by a predator, there is no statute of limitations on their agony. Daily flashbacks, PTSD? Just turn your head the other way and pretend it doesnt matter. Tell the victim that you are sorry that they waited too long, get over it! Why should they get a chance to be heard in court? I say, if you have been abused, SPEAK OUT, be heard, dont let anyone tell you "get over it". May the predators and molestors rot in prison/jail (hopefully longer than 10 days!)
Jan 16, 2008 at 3:53 p.m.
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Current law is more than adequate in this area. We already have too many civil actions filed, if anything we should be considering how to reduce filings. To give a child victim until their age 35 to file, is more than generous.
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