What Is the Statute of Limitations for Assault And Battery in Colorado?
In Colorado, the statute of limitations for assault and battery is generally 1 year under C.R.S. § 13-80-103.
Assault and battery Deadlines in Colorado
How long do you have to file a assault and battery claim in Colorado?
In Colorado, the statute of limitations for assault and battery is generally 1 year under C.R.S. § 13-80-103.
When does the clock start for assault and battery in Colorado?
One year — half the general tort period, and a twelfth of what some states allow.
Can the Colorado deadline for assault and battery be extended?
Section 13-80-103.7 provides much longer periods for sexual misconduct claims, and § 13-80-103.6 gives six years for domestic violence. Confirm whether a specific provision displaces the one year.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Colorado?
Often, yes. Notice of claim within 182 days under C.R.S. § 24-10-109. The Colorado Governmental Immunity Act requires written notice of claim within 182 days after the discovery of the injury, and compliance is a jurisdictional prerequisite to suit. A car accident involving a government vehicle triggers both the 182-day notice a…
How does Colorado compare to other states for assault and battery?
Colorado's 1 year is among the shortest in the country. 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 Colorado:
