What Is the Statute of Limitations for Assault And Battery in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, the statute of limitations for assault and battery is generally 2 years under Minn. Stat. § 541.07(1).
Assault and battery Deadlines in Minnesota
How long do you have to file a assault and battery claim in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, the statute of limitations for assault and battery is generally 2 years under Minn. Stat. § 541.07(1).
When does the clock start for assault and battery in Minnesota?
Two years — a third of the six years an equivalent negligence claim would get.
Can the Minnesota deadline for assault and battery be extended?
Pleading the same facts as negligence does not convert a § 541.07(1) intentional tort into a six-year claim. A criminal prosecution does not pause the civil clock.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Minnesota?
Often, yes. Notice to a municipality within 180 days under Minn. Stat. §§ 466.05, 3.736. Section 466.05 requires notice to a municipality within 180 days after the alleged loss or injury is discovered. Claims against the State run under § 3.736, which requires notice within 180 days and suit within two years. Both sit on top of the ordinary limita…
How does Minnesota compare to other states for assault and battery?
Minnesota'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 Minnesota:
