What Is the Statute of Limitations for Assault And Battery in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, the statute of limitations for assault and battery is generally 1 year under Miss. Code § 15-1-35.
Assault and battery Deadlines in Mississippi
How long do you have to file a assault and battery claim in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, the statute of limitations for assault and battery is generally 1 year under Miss. Code § 15-1-35.
When does the clock start for assault and battery in Mississippi?
One year — a third of what an ordinary negligence claim gets.
Can the Mississippi deadline for assault and battery be extended?
Pleading the same facts as negligence does not reach the three-year catch-all, because Mississippi applies the more specific statute where one exists. A criminal prosecution does not pause the civil clock.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Mississippi?
Often, yes. One year under the Tort Claims Act under Miss. Code § 11-46-11. The Mississippi Tort Claims Act imposes a one-year limitations period in § 11-46-11 that is significantly shorter than the three-year catch-all, and Mississippi courts have held the MTCA period controls — the general savings provisions in ch. 15-1 do not apply…
How does Mississippi compare to other states for assault and battery?
Mississippi'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 Mississippi:
