Q: Is there a statute of limitations that a victim can still sue their offender in civil court?
I was assaulted and the restitution that was ordered was not paid to me . I am unable to work because of what happened and I want to know if I can sue him. It's been three years .
A:
Tell the DA about the nonpayment of resitution. They have a strong lever. I believe you cannot sue him, as I believe the statute of limitations is two years if you were an adult when it happened. But I'd suggest you contact a member of the Idaho Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.
On the PTSD, if I may suggest consider something called EMDR. It's a way of helping people that's not standard couch therapy, doesn't require drugs, and usually works within 2-3 session. Google "EMDR Therapist ____________Idaho" (insert name of nearest town(s)
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