What Is the Statute of Limitations for Assault And Battery in Kansas?
In Kansas, the statute of limitations for assault and battery is generally 1 year under K.S.A. § 60-514(b).
Assault and battery Deadlines in Kansas
How long do you have to file a assault and battery claim in Kansas?
In Kansas, the statute of limitations for assault and battery is generally 1 year under K.S.A. § 60-514(b).
When does the clock start for assault and battery in Kansas?
One year — half the two years an ordinary negligence claim gets.
Can the Kansas deadline for assault and battery be extended?
Miller v. City of Overland Park applies the same one-year period to false-arrest-type claims for federal civil rights purposes. Pleading the same facts as negligence does not reach the two-year period.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Kansas?
Often, yes. Written notice to a municipality within 120 days under K.S.A. § 12-105b. Section 12-105b requires written notice to the clerk or governing body of a municipality before commencing an action under the Kansas Tort Claims Act, generally within 120 days of the loss. The municipality then has 120 days to review, during which the limitat…
How does Kansas compare to other states for assault and battery?
Kansas'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 Kansas:
