2017 Nebraska Revised Statutes
Chapter 25 - COURTS; CIVIL PROCEDURE
25-228 Action by victim of sexual assault of a child; when.
25-228. Action by victim of sexual assault of a child; when.
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law:
(a) There shall not be any time limitation for an action against the individual or individuals directly causing an injury or injuries suffered by a plaintiff when the plaintiff was a victim of a violation of section 28-319.01 or 28-320.01 if such violation occurred (i) on or after August 24, 2017, or (ii) prior to August 24, 2017, if such action was not previously time barred; and
(b) An action against any person or entity other than the individual directly causing an injury or injuries suffered by a plaintiff when the plaintiff was a victim of a violation of section 28-319.01 or 28-320.01 may only be brought within twelve years after the plaintiff's twenty-first birthday.
(2) Criminal prosecution of a defendant under section 28-319.01 or 28-320.01 is not required to maintain a civil action for violation of such sections.
Source
- Laws 2012, LB612, § 1;
- Laws 2017, LB300, § 1.
- Effective Date: August 24, 2017
