Q: are there any time extentions for filing claims against police, where incident occurred during covid pandemic

A: Yes, there are time extensions for filing legal claims against the police in Florida if the incident occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some key points:

• In Florida, the general statute of limitations to file a lawsuit against a government agency like the police department is 4 years from the date of the incident under FS §95.11.

• However, the Florida Supreme Court issued statewide administrative orders tolling and extending statutes of limitations deadlines during the pandemic due to court closures and delays.

• Any civil claims or notices against a police department that had statutes of limitations expiring between March 2020 to present day have likely been extended at least 90 days beyond the initial deadline.

• The total amount of tolled time depends on the date of the incident - courts were closed and deadlines paused for different periods spanning March 2020 until around Spring 2022.

• An attorney can confirm the exact adjusted statute of limitations deadline for your case based on when the police incident occurred within the March 2020 - Spring 2022 pandemic timeframe.

• The deadline tolling and extensions apply for suing the local government/police department, filing notice requirements before lawsuits, and other administrative prerequisites related to COVID impacts.

So in summary, yes - if the police incident was within the pandemic timeframe there are likely time extensions that apply to help preserve your ability to pursue civil rights claims against the police department. Please let me know if you have any other questions!