QUESTION
Is there a statue of limitations for police brutality in NY?
Asked on Apr 15th, 2014 on Civil Litigation - New York
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I was victim of police brutality. During a strip search one CERT member of the jail had is knee in my calf giving me a charlie-horse while the other kneed me in the side and elbowed me in the head. I was also naked and pinned onto the concrete. This was all the result of me saying God forbid we have fun in jail to fellow inmates after court. I have not done anything about it yet but was wondering if i have options. There was no camera but at least 6 plus CO's (correction officers) witnessed the eventt.
1 ANSWER
In NY, civill claims for assault or battery have a 1 year statute of limitations. Section 1983 claims, for deprivation of civil rights, have a 3 year statute of limitations.
Answered on Apr 15th, 2014 at 4:08 PM