What Is the Statute of Limitations for Assault And Battery in Alaska?
In Alaska, the statute of limitations for assault and battery is generally 2 years under Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070(a).
Assault and battery Deadlines in Alaska
How long do you have to file a assault and battery claim in Alaska?
In Alaska, the statute of limitations for assault and battery is generally 2 years under Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070(a).
When does the clock start for assault and battery in Alaska?
Two years, under the general tort period.
Can the Alaska deadline for assault and battery be extended?
AS § 09.10.065 supplies a separate and much longer regime for acts constituting sexual offenses. A criminal prosecution does not pause the civil clock.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Alaska?
Often, yes. Same 2-year deadline; no short pre-suit notice under Alaska Stat. §§ 09.10.070, 09.50.250. Alaska is one of the few states that does NOT impose a short pre-suit notice deadline for injury claims against the State or a municipality — the ordinary two-year period in AS § 09.10.070 applies. Claims against the State are brought under AS § 09.50.250, whi…
How does Alaska compare to other states for assault and battery?
Alaska's 2 years is in the middle of the range nationally. 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. Compare all states →
What Does Assault & Battery Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the assault and battery deadline in Alaska:
