New York courts
What is the deadline for civil action for injury caused by certain sexual offenses?
The period for civil action for injury caused by certain sexual offenses normally runs 20 years from accrual of the cause of action, under CPLR 213-c. The period is measured in calendar years.
Calculate my deadline- Period
- 20 years
- Trigger
- Accrual of the cause of action
- Rule
- CPLR 213-c
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Enter the date of accrual of the cause of action. See the date, cited rule and counting steps.
Type MM/DD/YYYY or choose a date. Use the date of the accrual of the cause of action, not a nearby date.
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Which date starts the 20 years period?
The period runs from the accrual of the cause of action.
For CPLR 213-c, count forward from the trigger event. Confirm the event on the docket or in the service record before entering a date.
Read New York Courts rules and legislation"Notwithstanding any other limitation set forth in this article ... an action ... to recover damages for physical, psychological or other injury or condition suffered by a person as a result of conduct which would constitute [specified Penal Law sexual offenses] may be brought against any party whose intentional or negligent acts or omissions are alleged to have resulted in the commission of the said conduct, within twenty years."
CPLR 213-c
This period runs from the specific event in the cited rule. Do not substitute a nearby date such as a hearing, a courtesy copy or the day you first learned of it. Confirm that event before applying CPLR 213-c.
Which date do I enter?How are the 20 years counted?
- CPLR 213-c. Exclude the day of the trigger event.
- Count every following day, including intermediate Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.
- If the last day is a Saturday, Sunday or New York legal holiday, continue to the next day that is not one of those.
The CPLR 213-c record uses this method. Exclude the trigger day and count calendar days under General Construction Law 20 (days).
For CPLR 213-c, if the final day is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday in the New York calendar, the computation rule carries it to the next open day.
The supporting computation provision for CPLR 213-c adds this boundary. New York computes time under General Construction Law 20 (days). The applied calendar bundles the state legal holidays for the covered years; court-specific closures and emergency orders are not bundled.
Read General Construction Law 20 (days)The calculation applies the ordinary method recorded for CPLR 213-c. Check applicable holidays, court accessibility and the filing cutoff separately.
Review the filing checklistWhat does a worked calculation look like?
Fictitious example
Assume the accrual of the cause of action on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (accrual of the cause of action on this date, with no order, motion or extension affecting the period), with no order, motion, extension or local closure affecting the result. Exclude the trigger day and count calendar days under General Construction Law 20 (days). The last counted day falls on a weekend or legal holiday, so the deadline moves to the next open day. The example assumes no local rule, order or closure changes the ordinary period under CPLR 213-c.
| Step | What is counted | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Trigger | Do not count this day | September 1, 2026 |
| Period ends | 20 years measured under the cited rule | September 3, 2046 |
Can an order, motion or extension change the deadline?
- Extensions
- None. No criminal conviction is a prerequisite.
- Orders and local rules
- A scheduling order, approved stipulation, standing order or local rule can control over the ordinary period described by CPLR 213-c.
- None. No criminal conviction is a prerequisite.
- A stipulation, scheduling order, standing order or local rule can control over the ordinary period described by CPLR 213-c.
What should I check before filing?
Use these checks before relying on the CPLR 213-c result. They do not activate a calendar date or certify that the rule applies.
Common questions
Find answers about when the 20 years period under CPLR 213-c starts, how it is counted and what can change it.
Starting the clock
Does the clock start on the accrual of the cause of action, or when I first learned of it?
Under CPLR 213-c, the period runs from the accrual of the cause of action, not from the day you read about it, received a courtesy copy or attended a hearing. Use the date shown on the docket or in the service record.
Counting days and filing
Which time zone and filing cutoff apply?
New York filing rules and the court’s electronic filing system set the cutoff. This calculator does not verify filing hours or system availability. Confirm that boundary before relying on a CPLR 213-c result.
General Construction Law 20 (days)What if the court is inaccessible on the last day?
General Construction Law 20 (days) and the court’s administrative orders govern an inaccessible clerk’s office. Check the court’s notices. This calculator does not predict a closure. This check remains separate from the ordinary CPLR 213-c count.
General Construction Law 20 (days)Extensions and local rules
Can the court extend this deadline?
None. No criminal conviction is a prerequisite. A request does not itself extend the period under CPLR 213-c, and no discretionary extension is calculated here.
Do local rules, standing orders or a scheduling order change the date?
They can. A local rule, standing order or case-specific order can control over the ordinary period calculated under CPLR 213-c. Compare the result with every applicable order before relying on it.
Choosing the right calculator
Does this calculator decide whether the rule applies to my case?
No. It calculates a period from the date you provide under CPLR 213-c. It does not decide whether the rule governs your filing, whether an exception applies, or whether the filing has merit.
Can I calculate the deadline without an account?
Yes. Enter the trigger date to see the free calculation under CPLR 213-c, including the citation, counting steps and warnings. Court-specific facts can keep a result provisional.
Results, records and your case
What is included in an Evidence Record?
An eligible CPLR 213-c record retains the inputs, result, cited rule, calculation working, warnings and review state. It records that calculation and its fingerprint, not a guarantee of legal correctness.
Does saving to a case activate the calendar?
Not automatically. A provisional CPLR 213-c result remains subject to review, and a separately labeled manual date does not alter the original calculation.
Official sources and review
The period for CPLR 213-c and its counting method come from the cited New York provisions. Official links open the responsible court or legislature source.
| Provision | Purpose |
|---|---|
| CPLR 213-c | Trigger and period |
| General Construction Law 20 (days) | Counting, holidays and the last day |
Published by Deadline Engine. This calculator applies the ordinary period under CPLR 213-c. It does not decide whether the rule applies, obtain an extension or file anything for you.