Q: What is the statue of limitations for filing a complaint on an officer for being assaulted by him while incarcerated
Also I would like to know how long I have to file a lawsuit against the Department of Corrections in Broward County. Along with the 4 other officers that came into the changing cell to assist their fellow officer to further assault me After they were done assaulting me they had fractured 2 of my ribs and I now have 3 herniated discs that need to have surgery
A: For 1st degree felonies the S/L is 4 years, and for 2nd and 3rd degree felonies it is 3 years. It seems to me that the state will not be bringing charges against them, but that you would have to file a civil suit within 2 years of the torts.
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