Assault & Battery Statute of Limitations: 3 States With 4 years

Every jurisdiction in our dataset that gives 4 years to file a assault & battery claim, with the governing statute.

Quick answer: 3 of 51 jurisdictions give 4 years for assault & battery claims: Nebraska, Utah, Wyoming.

Data last reviewed: October 2026. General information, not legal advice.

States with 4 years

StateStatuteClock starts
NebraskaNeb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207Date of the assault or battery
UtahUtah Code Ann. § 78B-2-307Date of the assault or battery
WyomingWyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C)Date of the assault or battery

Other assault & battery deadline lengths

Common questions

3 of 51 jurisdictions: Nebraska, Utah, Wyoming.

Other states allow 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 5 years, 6 years. See the links on this page for each group.

Not always. Many states pause or extend the clock for minors, for harm that is discovered late, or when the defendant hides the wrong, and claims against governments often require earlier notice. Check your state's page for its exceptions.

⚠️ Legal Disclaimer: This page is general legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and exceptions apply. Confirm the current rule with a licensed attorney in your state.