What Is the Statute of Limitations for Defamation in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, the statute of limitations for defamation is generally 1 year under KRS § 413.140(1)(d).
Defamation Deadlines in Kentucky
How long do you have to file a defamation claim in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, the statute of limitations for defamation is generally 1 year under KRS § 413.140(1)(d).
When does the clock start for defamation in Kentucky?
One year for libel or slander.
Can the Kentucky deadline for defamation be extended?
The single-publication rule generally fixes accrual at first publication.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Kentucky?
Often, yes. Generally the underlying period; Board of Claims for state under KRS §§ 65.200 et seq., 49.040. Kentucky does not impose a single short notice-of-claim deadline. Claims against the Commonwealth go to the Board of Claims under KRS ch. 49 with its own one-year period and damages caps. Cities and counties retain immunity for governmental functions under the…
How does Kentucky compare to other states for defamation?
Kentucky's 1 year is among the shortest in the country. Across the 48 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for defamation ranges from 1 year to 3 years, and 1 year is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Defamation Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the defamation deadline in Kentucky:
