Yes, New York does have a statute of limitations on sex abuse cases. In civil claims, survivors of sexual abuse typically have 20 years to file a lawsuit against their alleged abuser, per CVP § 213-C. Those who were abused as children have until age 55 to file their suit, per CVP § 208(b). In criminal cases, the statute of limitations varies depending on the nature of the crime.
Additionally, adult victims who were abused at age 18 or older may file lawsuits between November 23, 2022 and November 23, 2023, no matter when the statute of limitations on their case expired, thanks to the Adult Survivors Act (ASA).