The clock started
the day it happened.
Every claim has a filing deadline set by statute. This is the public register — state by state, claim by claim, with the citation attached.
Browse by Case Type — Docket Search
Search the register by the kind of claim you're filing. Each entry lists the filing window for Florida.
Jurisdiction Index
51 jurisdictions on fileGuides & Resources
Background reading on how statutes of limitations work, beyond the state-by-state numbers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about how filing deadlines work.
In most cases the court will dismiss the claim entirely, regardless of merit. A missed statute of limitations is one of the few defenses that ends a case outright.
It depends on the claim. Most start on the date of injury or breach, but some — like fraud or certain malpractice claims — start when the harm was discovered.
Yes, this is called tolling. Common reasons include the claimant being a minor, mental incapacity, or the defendant leaving the state.
No. Each state sets separate deadlines by claim type — personal injury, contracts, property, and defamation are all timed differently.
No. This is a general reference. Deadlines have exceptions, and only a licensed attorney reviewing your specific facts can confirm the filing window that applies to you.
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