Statistics show that Utah now has the highest rate of child sex abuse in country. Of the 6,900 cases reported in 2014, 27% involved sexual abuse. These statistics were revealed during a conference on child abuse and child sexual abuse. “The abuse is not only terrible while it’s going on, it’s not only horrible in […]
Utah Considers Eliminating Statute of Limitations in Civil Child Sex Abuse Cases
March 10, 2015 By
A Utah legislator has proposed a bill that would eliminate time restrictions on civil child sexual abuse cases. In 2008, Utah eliminated the statute of limitations on criminal child sexual abuse cases. However, under current law, the statute for civil cases runs out four years after a victim turns 18, or at the point of […]