Connecticut § 52-577e - Limitation of action for damages caused by sexual assault.
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§ 52-577e. Limitation of action for damages caused by sexual assault.
Sec. 52-577e. Limitation of action for damages caused by sexual assault. Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 52-577 and 52-577d, an action to recover damages for personal injury caused by sexual assault may be brought at any time after the date of the act complained of if the party legally at fault for such injury has been convicted of a violation of section 53a-70 or 53a-70a.
(P.A. 02-138, S. 3.)
History: P.A. 02-138 effective May 23, 2002, and applicable to any cause of action arising from an incident committed prior to, on or after said date.
Source: official Connecticut text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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