BishopAccountability.org
	Bill Would Lift Statute of Limitations in Child Sex Abuse Suits WMDT [Dover DE] January 26, 2007 http://www.wmdt.com/wires/displaystory.asp?id=58043904 State lawmakers say they're working to remove the statute of limitations in civil suits against adults accused of sexually abusing children. Senator Karen Peterson filed a bill known as the Child Victim's Act. It is similar to legislation last year which didn't pass. The bill would allow civil lawsuits to be filed against an adult who committed sexual abuse against a child, regardless of how much time had passed. It also allows institutions -- such as churches or schools -- to be sued for abuse. But the measure also helps those who were falsely accused by someone with malicious intent. It would award attorney's fees for the defendant if the court rules a suit was malicious.
Any original material on these pages is copyright © BishopAccountability.org 2004. Reproduce freely with attribution.