Can my parents be prosecuted even if I'm an adult now?

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I went through a lot of child abuse when I was a toddler all the way until I was an adult. I believe I read a statue that says there is no statue of limitations on child abuse. I'm in my early 20's now and I was wondering if it's too late to have them prosecuted?

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Alan Brinkmeier ·
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an action for damages for personal injury based on childhood sexual abuse must be commenced within 20 years of the date the limitation period begins to run under subsection (d) or within 20 years of the date the person abused discovers or through the use of reasonable diligence should discover both (i) that the act of childhood sexual abuse occurred and (ii) that the injury was caused by the childhood sexual abuse. The fact that the person abused discovers or through the use of reasonable diligence should discover that the act of childhood sexual abuse occurred is not, by itself, sufficient to start the discovery period under this subsection (b). Knowledge of the abuse does not constitute discovery of the injury or the causal relationship between any later-discovered injury and the abuse.
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Judy Goldstein ·
Despite the abuse you received as a toddler, it is highly unlikely that you will be able to file an actionable criminal complaint so many years later. However, if you have solid proof, you should go to the local police and discuss your situation with them. As for a civil action, you would have to show actual damage before a viable action would be possible. Please speak with a local attorney who handles civil actions for personal injury and/or domestic violence.
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