Assault & Battery Statute of Limitations
Claims for intentional harmful or offensive contact, or the threat of it.
Shortest
1
years, sourced states
Most Common
2
years, sourced states
Longest
6
years, sourced states
Figures reflect only the states sourced so far — they are not a national range until every jurisdiction is on file.
Filing window by state
State
Time Limit
Citation
What Does Assault & Battery Cover?
01
Physical attacks causing injury
02
Intentional harmful or offensive contact
03
Threats that placed someone in fear of harm
Rules That Affect Your Deadline
Factors that can change when the clock starts or how much time you actually have.
01
Separate from negligence claims
Intentional tort deadlines can run separately from general personal injury timelines.
02
Criminal case is separate
A criminal prosecution does not pause the civil filing deadline.
03
Minority tolling may apply
A minor victim's deadline generally doesn't start until they turn 18.
Most Searched States for Assault & Battery
Common Questions About Assault and battery Deadlines
What is the statute of limitations for assault and battery?
It depends on the state. Across the 49 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for assault and battery ranges from 1 year to 6 years, and 2 years is the most common.
Which state has the shortest statute of limitations for assault and battery?
Arkansas, Colorado, District of Columbia, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi and 5 others — 1 year.
Which state has the longest statute of limitations for assault and battery?
Alabama and Maine — 6 years.
Can the statute of limitations for assault and battery be extended?
Sometimes. Common factors that change the deadline include: separate from negligence claims; criminal case is separate; minority tolling may apply. How they apply varies by state.
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