{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "asset_type": "jurisdictional-variation", "body": "If the person who injured you was a city, a county, a school district or the state itself, the ordinary statute of limitations is not the deadline that matters. Almost every state makes you deliver a written notice of claim to the government first, and the window is far shorter than the one for suing a private defendant \u2014 90 days in New Hampshire and New York, 180 days in Arizona, Idaho, Minnesota and Oregon, six months in California and the District of Columbia. Miss it and the claim is over before it starts, whatever its merits. The rules also split: the deadline for suing the state is often not the deadline for suing a city in the same state, and a few states impose no notice requirement at all and only a shortened period to file suit. One record per state per requirement, each quoted verbatim from that state's own legislature or revisor, never from a law-firm summary or a code mirror. The period is recorded in the statute's own words ('one hundred eighty days', 'six months', '90 days'), not converted to a number, because conversion is where these tables go wrong. Answers 'how long do I have to sue a city', 'notice of claim deadline by state', 'tort claims act notice requirement', 'deadline to file a claim against a school district'. Adjacent to state-civil-statute-of-limitations, which covers private defendants. This is a deadline lookup, not legal advice: tolling, minority, discovery rules and the separate deadline to file suit after a claim is rejected all change the answer, and the record says so where the statute does.\n", "description": "If the person who injured you was a city, a county, a school district or the state itself, the ordinary statute of limitations is not the deadline that matters. Almost every state makes you deliver a written notice of claim to the government first, and the window is far shorter than the one for suing a private defendant \u2014 90 days in New Hampshire and New York, 180 days in Arizona, Idaho, Minnesota and Oregon, six months in California and the District of Columbia. Miss it and the claim is over before it starts, whatever its merits. The rules also split: the deadline for suing the state is often not the deadline for suing a city in the same state, and a few states impose no notice requirement at all and only a shortened period to file suit. One record per state per requirement, each quoted verbatim from that state's own legislature or revisor, never from a law-firm summary or a code mirror. The period is recorded in the statute's own words ('one hundred eighty days', 'six months', '90 days'), not converted to a number, because conversion is where these tables go wrong. Answers 'how long do I have to sue a city', 'notice of claim deadline by state', 'tort claims act notice requirement', 'deadline to file a claim against a school district'. Adjacent to state-civil-statute-of-limitations, which covers private defendants. This is a deadline lookup, not legal advice: tolling, minority, discovery rules and the separate deadline to file suit after a claim is rejected all change the answer, and the record says so where the statute does.", "file": "index.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "key_field": "requirement", "licence": "Facts taken from US state statutes, each with a verbatim attributed quote and a link back to the publishing legislature or revisor. The text of a state statute is an edict of government and carries no copyright (a US-wide rule since Wheaton v. Peters, restated for annotations in Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 2020). No whole chapter is reproduced: each record carries one provision's operative phrase. 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{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline for the public entity to respond before a claim is deemed denied\n\n**State:** Arizona\n\n**Deadline:** sixty days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** A claim against a public entity or public employee filed pursuant to this section is deemed denied sixty days after the filing of the claim\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the filing of the claim\n\n**Section:** 12-821.01\n\n> E. A claim against a public entity or public employee filed pursuant to this section is deemed denied sixty days after the filing of the claim unless the claimant is advised of the denial in writing before the expiration of sixty days.\n\nSource: <https://www.azleg.gov/ars/12/00821-01.htm>\n", "citation": "12-821.01", "clock_starts": "after the filing of the claim", "deadline": "sixty days", "duty": "A claim against a public entity or public employee filed pursuant to this section is deemed denied sixty days after the filing of the claim", "file": "arizona-deadline-for-the-public-entity-to-respond-before-a-claim-is-deemed-denied.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "arizona-deadline-for-the-public-entity-to-respond-before-a-claim-is-deemed-denied", "requirement": "Deadline for the public entity to respond before a claim is deemed denied", "source_quote": "E. A claim against a public entity or public employee filed pursuant to this section is deemed denied sixty days after the filing of the claim unless the claimant is advised of the denial in writing before the expiration of sixty days.", "sources": ["https://www.azleg.gov/ars/12/00821-01.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Arizona", "title": "Deadline for the public entity to respond before a claim is deemed denied \u00b7 Arizona \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "citation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a public entity, public school or public employee\n\n**State:** Arizona\n\n**Deadline:** one hundred eighty days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** Persons who have claims against a public entity, public school or a public employee shall file claims with the person or persons authorized to accept service for the public entity, public school or public employee as set forth in the Arizona rules of civil procedure within one hundred eighty days after the cause of action accrues\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the cause of action accrues\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the person or persons authorized to accept service for the public entity, public school or public employee as set forth in the Arizona rules of civil procedure\n\n**If you miss it:** is barred and no action may be maintained thereon\n\n**Section:** 12-821.01\n\n> A. Persons who have claims against a public entity, public school or a public employee shall file claims with the person or persons authorized to accept service for the public entity, public school or public employee as set forth in the Arizona rules of civil procedure within one hundred eighty days after the cause of action accrues. The claim shall contain facts sufficient to permit the public entity, public school or public employee to understand the basis on which liability is claimed. The claim shall also contain a specific amount for which the claim can be settled and the facts supporting that amount. Any claim that is not filed within one hundred eighty days after the cause of action accrues is barred and no action may be maintained thereon.\n\nSource: <https://www.azleg.gov/ars/12/00821-01.htm>\n", "citation": "12-821.01", "clock_starts": "after the cause of action accrues", "consequence": "is barred and no action may be maintained thereon", "deadline": "one hundred eighty days", "duty": "Persons who have claims against a public entity, public school or a public employee shall file claims with the person or persons authorized to accept service for the public entity, public school or public employee as set forth in the Arizona rules of civil procedure within one hundred eighty days after the cause of action accrues", "file": "arizona-notice-of-claim-against-a-public-entity-public-school-or-public-employee.md", "filed_with": "the person or persons authorized to accept service for the public entity, public school or public employee as set forth in the Arizona rules of civil procedure", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "arizona-notice-of-claim-against-a-public-entity-public-school-or-public-employee", "requirement": "Notice of claim against a public entity, public school or public employee", "source_quote": "A. Persons who have claims against a public entity, public school or a public employee shall file claims with the person or persons authorized to accept service for the public entity, public school or public employee as set forth in the Arizona rules of civil procedure within one hundred eighty days after the cause of action accrues. The claim shall contain facts sufficient to permit the public entity, public school or public employee to understand the basis on which liability is claimed. The claim shall also contain a specific amount for which the claim can be settled and the facts supporting that amount. Any claim that is not filed within one hundred eighty days after the cause of action accrues is barred and no action may be maintained thereon.", "sources": ["https://www.azleg.gov/ars/12/00821-01.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Arizona", "title": "Notice of claim against a public entity, public school or public employee \u00b7 Arizona \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "citation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Application for leave to present a late claim\n\n**State:** California\n\n**Deadline:** one year\n\n**What must be done in that time:** The application shall be presented to the public entity as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 915) within a reasonable time not to exceed one year after the accrual of the cause of action and shall state the reason for the delay in presenting the claim\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the accrual of the cause of action\n\n**Section:** 911.4\n\n> (b) The application shall be presented to the public entity as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 915) within a reasonable time not to exceed one year after the accrual of the cause of action and shall state the reason for the delay in presenting the claim. The proposed claim shall be attached to the application.\n\nSource: <https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=911.4>\n", "citation": "911.4", "clock_starts": "after the accrual of the cause of action", "deadline": "one year", "duty": "The application shall be presented to the public entity as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 915) within a reasonable time not to exceed one year after the accrual of the cause of action and shall state the reason for the delay in presenting the claim", "file": "california-application-for-leave-to-present-a-late-claim.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "california-application-for-leave-to-present-a-late-claim", "requirement": "Application for leave to present a late claim", "source_quote": "(b) The application shall be presented to the public entity as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 915) within a reasonable time not to exceed one year after the accrual of the cause of action and shall state the reason for the delay in presenting the claim. The proposed claim shall be attached to the application.", "sources": ["https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=911.4"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "California", "title": "Application for leave to present a late claim \u00b7 California \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "citation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a public entity \u2014 after written notice of rejection\n\n**State:** California\n\n**Deadline:** six months\n\n**What must be done in that time:** If written notice is given in accordance with Section 913, not later than six months after the date such notice is personally delivered or deposited in the mail\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the date such notice is personally delivered or deposited in the mail\n\n**Section:** 945.6\n\n> (a) Except as provided in Sections 946.4 and 946.6 and subject to subdivision (b), any suit brought against a public entity on a cause of action for which a claim is required to be presented in accordance with Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 900) and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 910) of Part 3 of this division must be commenced: (1) If written notice is given in accordance with Section 913, not later than six months after the date such notice is personally delivered or deposited in the mail.\n\nSource: <https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=945.6>\n", "citation": "945.6", "clock_starts": "after the date such notice is personally delivered or deposited in the mail", "deadline": "six months", "duty": "If written notice is given in accordance with Section 913, not later than six months after the date such notice is personally delivered or deposited in the mail", "file": "california-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-public-entity-after-written-notice-of-rejection.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "california-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-public-entity-after-written-notice-of-rejection", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit against a public entity \u2014 after written notice of rejection", "source_quote": "(a) Except as provided in Sections 946.4 and 946.6 and subject to subdivision (b), any suit brought against a public entity on a cause of action for which a claim is required to be presented in accordance with Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 900) and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 910) of Part 3 of this division must be commenced: (1) If written notice is given in accordance with Section 913, not later than six months after the date such notice is personally delivered or deposited in the mail.", "sources": ["https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=945.6"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "California", "title": "Deadline to file suit against a public entity \u2014 after written notice of rejection \u00b7 California \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "citation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a public entity \u2014 where no written notice of rejection was given\n\n**State:** California\n\n**Deadline:** two years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** If written notice is not given in accordance with Section 913, within two years from the accrual of the cause of action\n\n**When the clock starts:** from the accrual of the cause of action\n\n**Section:** 945.6\n\n> (2) If written notice is not given in accordance with Section 913, within two years from the accrual of the cause of action. If the period within which the public entity is required to act is extended pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 912.4, the period of such extension is not part of the time limited for the commencement of the action under this paragraph.\n\nSource: <https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=945.6>\n", "citation": "945.6", "clock_starts": "from the accrual of the cause of action", "deadline": "two years", "duty": "If written notice is not given in accordance with Section 913, within two years from the accrual of the cause of action", "file": "california-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-public-entity-where-no-written-notice-of-rejecti.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "california-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-public-entity-where-no-written-notice-of-rejecti", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit against a public entity \u2014 where no written notice of rejection was given", "source_quote": "(2) If written notice is not given in accordance with Section 913, within two years from the accrual of the cause of action. If the period within which the public entity is required to act is extended pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 912.4, the period of such extension is not part of the time limited for the commencement of the action under this paragraph.", "sources": ["https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=945.6"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "California", "title": "Deadline to file suit against a public entity \u2014 where no written notice of rejection was given \u00b7 California \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "citation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a public entity \u2014 any other cause of action\n\n**State:** California\n\n**Deadline:** one year\n\n**What must be done in that time:** A claim relating to any other cause of action shall be presented as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 915) not later than one year after the accrual of the cause of action\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the accrual of the cause of action\n\n**Section:** 911.2\n\n> (a) A claim relating to a cause of action for death or for injury to person or to personal property or growing crops shall be presented as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 915) not later than six months after the accrual of the cause of action. A claim relating to any other cause of action shall be presented as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 915) not later than one year after the accrual of the cause of action.\n\nSource: <https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=911.2>\n", "citation": "911.2", "clock_starts": "after the accrual of the cause of action", "deadline": "one year", "duty": "A claim relating to any other cause of action shall be presented as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 915) not later than one year after the accrual of the cause of action", "file": "california-notice-of-claim-against-a-public-entity-any-other-cause-of-action.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "california-notice-of-claim-against-a-public-entity-any-other-cause-of-action", "requirement": "Notice of claim against a public entity \u2014 any other cause of action", "source_quote": "(a) A claim relating to a cause of action for death or for injury to person or to personal property or growing crops shall be presented as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 915) not later than six months after the accrual of the cause of action. A claim relating to any other cause of action shall be presented as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 915) not later than one year after the accrual of the cause of action.", "sources": ["https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=911.2"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "California", "title": "Notice of claim against a public entity \u2014 any other cause of action \u00b7 California \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "citation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a public entity \u2014 death, personal injury or personal property\n\n**State:** California\n\n**Deadline:** six months\n\n**What must be done in that time:** A claim relating to a cause of action for death or for injury to person or to personal property or growing crops shall be presented as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 915) not later than six months after the accrual of the cause of action\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the accrual of the cause of action\n\n**Section:** 911.2\n\n> (a) A claim relating to a cause of action for death or for injury to person or to personal property or growing crops shall be presented as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 915) not later than six months after the accrual of the cause of action. A claim relating to any other cause of action shall be presented as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 915) not later than one year after the accrual of the cause of action.\n\nSource: <https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=911.2>\n", "citation": "911.2", "clock_starts": "after the accrual of the cause of action", "deadline": "six months", "duty": "A claim relating to a cause of action for death or for injury to person or to personal property or growing crops shall be presented as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 915) not later than six months after the accrual of the cause of action", "file": "california-notice-of-claim-against-a-public-entity-death-personal-injury-or-personal-proper.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "california-notice-of-claim-against-a-public-entity-death-personal-injury-or-personal-proper", "requirement": "Notice of claim against a public entity \u2014 death, personal injury or personal property", "source_quote": "(a) A claim relating to a cause of action for death or for injury to person or to personal property or growing crops shall be presented as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 915) not later than six months after the accrual of the cause of action. A claim relating to any other cause of action shall be presented as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 915) not later than one year after the accrual of the cause of action.", "sources": ["https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=911.2"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "California", "title": "Notice of claim against a public entity \u2014 death, personal injury or personal property \u00b7 California \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "citation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Warning of the deadline to sue that a notice rejecting a claim must contain\n\n**State:** California\n\n**Deadline:** six (6) months\n\n**What must be done in that time:** you have only six (6) months from the date this notice was personally delivered or deposited in the mail to file a court action on this claim\n\n**When the clock starts:** from the date this notice was personally delivered or deposited in the mail\n\n> \u201cSubject to certain exceptions, you have only six (6) months from the date this notice was personally delivered or deposited in the mail to file a court action on this claim. See Government Code Section 945.6.\n\nSource: <https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=913>\n", "clock_starts": "from the date this notice was personally delivered or deposited in the mail", "deadline": "six (6) months", "duty": "you have only six (6) months from the date this notice was personally delivered or deposited in the mail to file a court action on this claim", "file": "california-warning-of-the-deadline-to-sue-that-a-notice-rejecting-a-claim-must-contain.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "california-warning-of-the-deadline-to-sue-that-a-notice-rejecting-a-claim-must-contain", "requirement": "Warning of the deadline to sue that a notice rejecting a claim must contain", "source_quote": "\u201cSubject to certain exceptions, you have only six (6) months from the date this notice was personally delivered or deposited in the mail to file a court action on this claim. See Government Code Section 945.6.", "sources": ["https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=913"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "California", "title": "Warning of the deadline to sue that a notice rejecting a claim must contain \u00b7 California \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "requirement", "verified": false}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a public entity\n\n**State:** Colorado\n\n**Deadline:** one hundred eighty-two days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** shall file a written notice as provided in this section\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the date of the discovery of the injury\n\n**If you miss it:** failure of compliance shall forever bar any such action\n\n**Section:** 24-10-109\n\n> 24-10-109. Notice required - contents - to whom given - limitations. (1) Any person claiming to have suffered an injury by a public entity or by an employee thereof while in the course of such employment, whether or not by a willful and wanton act or omission, shall file a written notice as provided in this section within one hundred eighty-two days after the date of the discovery of the injury, regardless of whether the person then knew all of the elements of a claim or of a cause of action for such injury. Compliance with the provisions of this section shall be a jurisdictional prerequisite to any action brought under the provisions of this article, and failure of compliance shall forever bar any such action.\n\nSource: <https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-24.pdf>\n", "citation": "24-10-109", "clock_starts": "after the date of the discovery of the injury", "consequence": "failure of compliance shall forever bar any such action", "deadline": "one hundred eighty-two days", "duty": "shall file a written notice as provided in this section", "file": "colorado-notice-of-claim-against-a-public-entity.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "colorado-notice-of-claim-against-a-public-entity", "requirement": "Notice of claim against a public entity", "source_quote": "24-10-109. Notice required - contents - to whom given - limitations. (1) Any person claiming to have suffered an injury by a public entity or by an employee thereof while in the course of such employment, whether or not by a willful and wanton act or omission, shall file a written notice as provided in this section within one hundred eighty-two days after the date of the discovery of the injury, regardless of whether the person then knew all of the elements of a claim or of a cause of action for such injury. Compliance with the provisions of this section shall be a jurisdictional prerequisite to any action brought under the provisions of this article, and failure of compliance shall forever bar any such action.", "sources": ["https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-24.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Colorado", "title": "Notice of claim against a public entity \u00b7 Colorado \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit for injury by a defective road or bridge\n\n**State:** Connecticut\n\n**Deadline:** two years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** No action for any such injury sustained on or after October 1, 1982, shall be brought except within two years from the date of such injury\n\n**When the clock starts:** from the date of such injury\n\n**Section:** Sec. 13a-149\n\n> Sec. 13a-149. Damages for injuries by means of defective roads and bridges. Any person injured in person or property by means of a defective road or bridge may recover damages from the party bound to keep it in repair. No action for any such injury sustained on or after October 1, 1982, shall be brought except within two years from the date of such injury. No action for any such injury shall be maintained against any town, city, corporation or borough, unless written notice of such injury and a general description of the same, and of the cause thereof and of the time and place of its occurrence, shall, within ninety days thereafter be given to a selectman or the clerk of such town, or to the clerk of such city or borough, or to the secretary or treasurer of such corporation.\n\nSource: <https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_238.htm>\n", "citation": "Sec. 13a-149", "clock_starts": "from the date of such injury", "deadline": "two years", "duty": "No action for any such injury sustained on or after October 1, 1982, shall be brought except within two years from the date of such injury", "file": "connecticut-deadline-to-file-suit-for-injury-by-a-defective-road-or-bridge.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "connecticut-deadline-to-file-suit-for-injury-by-a-defective-road-or-bridge", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit for injury by a defective road or bridge", "source_quote": "Sec. 13a-149. Damages for injuries by means of defective roads and bridges. Any person injured in person or property by means of a defective road or bridge may recover damages from the party bound to keep it in repair. No action for any such injury sustained on or after October 1, 1982, shall be brought except within two years from the date of such injury. No action for any such injury shall be maintained against any town, city, corporation or borough, unless written notice of such injury and a general description of the same, and of the cause thereof and of the time and place of its occurrence, shall, within ninety days thereafter be given to a selectman or the clerk of such town, or to the clerk of such city or borough, or to the secretary or treasurer of such corporation.", "sources": ["https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_238.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Connecticut", "title": "Deadline to file suit for injury by a defective road or bridge \u00b7 Connecticut \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit for injury on a state highway, bridge or sidewalk\n\n**State:** Connecticut\n\n**Deadline:** two years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** No such action shall be brought except within two years from the date of such injury\n\n**When the clock starts:** from the date of such injury\n\n**Section:** Sec. 13a-144\n\n> Sec. 13a-144. Damages for injuries sustained on state highways or sidewalks. Any person injured in person or property through the neglect or default of the state or any of its employees by means of any defective highway, bridge or sidewalk which it is the duty of the Commissioner of Transportation to keep in repair, or by reason of the lack of any railing or fence on the side of such bridge or part of such road which may be raised above the adjoining ground so as to be unsafe for travel or, in case of the death of any person by reason of any such neglect or default, the executor or administrator of such person, may bring a civil action to recover damages sustained thereby against the commissioner in the Superior Court. No such action shall be brought except within two years from the date of such injury, nor unless notice of such injury and a general description of the same and of the cause thereof and of the time and place of its occurrence has been given in writing within ninety days thereafter to the commissioner.\n\nSource: <https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_238.htm>\n", "citation": "Sec. 13a-144", "clock_starts": "from the date of such injury", "deadline": "two years", "duty": "No such action shall be brought except within two years from the date of such injury", "file": "connecticut-deadline-to-file-suit-for-injury-on-a-state-highway-bridge-or-sidewalk.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "connecticut-deadline-to-file-suit-for-injury-on-a-state-highway-bridge-or-sidewalk", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit for injury on a state highway, bridge or sidewalk", "source_quote": "Sec. 13a-144. Damages for injuries sustained on state highways or sidewalks. Any person injured in person or property through the neglect or default of the state or any of its employees by means of any defective highway, bridge or sidewalk which it is the duty of the Commissioner of Transportation to keep in repair, or by reason of the lack of any railing or fence on the side of such bridge or part of such road which may be raised above the adjoining ground so as to be unsafe for travel or, in case of the death of any person by reason of any such neglect or default, the executor or administrator of such person, may bring a civil action to recover damages sustained thereby against the commissioner in the Superior Court. No such action shall be brought except within two years from the date of such injury, nor unless notice of such injury and a general description of the same and of the cause thereof and of the time and place of its occurrence has been given in writing within ninety days thereafter to the commissioner.", "sources": ["https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_238.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Connecticut", "title": "Deadline to file suit for injury on a state highway, bridge or sidewalk \u00b7 Connecticut \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of injury by a defective road or bridge, to a town, city, corporation or borough\n\n**State:** Connecticut\n\n**Deadline:** ninety days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** No action for any such injury shall be maintained against any town, city, corporation or borough, unless written notice of such injury and a general description of the same, and of the cause thereof and of the time and place of its occurrence, shall, within ninety days thereafter be given to a selectman or the clerk of such town, or to the clerk of such city or borough, or to the secretary or treasurer of such corporation\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** a selectman or the clerk of such town, or to the clerk of such city or borough, or to the secretary or treasurer of such corporation\n\n**Section:** Sec. 13a-149\n\n> Sec. 13a-149. Damages for injuries by means of defective roads and bridges. Any person injured in person or property by means of a defective road or bridge may recover damages from the party bound to keep it in repair. No action for any such injury sustained on or after October 1, 1982, shall be brought except within two years from the date of such injury. No action for any such injury shall be maintained against any town, city, corporation or borough, unless written notice of such injury and a general description of the same, and of the cause thereof and of the time and place of its occurrence, shall, within ninety days thereafter be given to a selectman or the clerk of such town, or to the clerk of such city or borough, or to the secretary or treasurer of such corporation.\n\nSource: <https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_238.htm>\n", "citation": "Sec. 13a-149", "deadline": "ninety days", "duty": "No action for any such injury shall be maintained against any town, city, corporation or borough, unless written notice of such injury and a general description of the same, and of the cause thereof and of the time and place of its occurrence, shall, within ninety days thereafter be given to a selectman or the clerk of such town, or to the clerk of such city or borough, or to the secretary or treasurer of such corporation", "file": "connecticut-notice-of-injury-by-a-defective-road-or-bridge-to-a-town-city-corporation-or-bor.md", "filed_with": "a selectman or the clerk of such town, or to the clerk of such city or borough, or to the secretary or treasurer of such corporation", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "connecticut-notice-of-injury-by-a-defective-road-or-bridge-to-a-town-city-corporation-or-bor", "requirement": "Notice of injury by a defective road or bridge, to a town, city, corporation or borough", "source_quote": "Sec. 13a-149. Damages for injuries by means of defective roads and bridges. Any person injured in person or property by means of a defective road or bridge may recover damages from the party bound to keep it in repair. No action for any such injury sustained on or after October 1, 1982, shall be brought except within two years from the date of such injury. No action for any such injury shall be maintained against any town, city, corporation or borough, unless written notice of such injury and a general description of the same, and of the cause thereof and of the time and place of its occurrence, shall, within ninety days thereafter be given to a selectman or the clerk of such town, or to the clerk of such city or borough, or to the secretary or treasurer of such corporation.", "sources": ["https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_238.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Connecticut", "title": "Notice of injury by a defective road or bridge, to a town, city, corporation or borough \u00b7 Connecticut \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of injury on a state highway, bridge or sidewalk, to the Commissioner of Transportation\n\n**State:** Connecticut\n\n**Deadline:** ninety days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** nor unless notice of such injury and a general description of the same and of the cause thereof and of the time and place of its occurrence has been given in writing within ninety days thereafter to the commissioner\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the commissioner\n\n**Section:** Sec. 13a-144\n\n> Sec. 13a-144. Damages for injuries sustained on state highways or sidewalks. Any person injured in person or property through the neglect or default of the state or any of its employees by means of any defective highway, bridge or sidewalk which it is the duty of the Commissioner of Transportation to keep in repair, or by reason of the lack of any railing or fence on the side of such bridge or part of such road which may be raised above the adjoining ground so as to be unsafe for travel or, in case of the death of any person by reason of any such neglect or default, the executor or administrator of such person, may bring a civil action to recover damages sustained thereby against the commissioner in the Superior Court. No such action shall be brought except within two years from the date of such injury, nor unless notice of such injury and a general description of the same and of the cause thereof and of the time and place of its occurrence has been given in writing within ninety days thereafter to the commissioner.\n\nSource: <https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_238.htm>\n", "citation": "Sec. 13a-144", "deadline": "ninety days", "duty": "nor unless notice of such injury and a general description of the same and of the cause thereof and of the time and place of its occurrence has been given in writing within ninety days thereafter to the commissioner", "file": "connecticut-notice-of-injury-on-a-state-highway-bridge-or-sidewalk-to-the-commissioner-of-tr.md", "filed_with": "the commissioner", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "connecticut-notice-of-injury-on-a-state-highway-bridge-or-sidewalk-to-the-commissioner-of-tr", "requirement": "Notice of injury on a state highway, bridge or sidewalk, to the Commissioner of Transportation", "source_quote": "Sec. 13a-144. Damages for injuries sustained on state highways or sidewalks. Any person injured in person or property through the neglect or default of the state or any of its employees by means of any defective highway, bridge or sidewalk which it is the duty of the Commissioner of Transportation to keep in repair, or by reason of the lack of any railing or fence on the side of such bridge or part of such road which may be raised above the adjoining ground so as to be unsafe for travel or, in case of the death of any person by reason of any such neglect or default, the executor or administrator of such person, may bring a civil action to recover damages sustained thereby against the commissioner in the Superior Court. No such action shall be brought except within two years from the date of such injury, nor unless notice of such injury and a general description of the same and of the cause thereof and of the time and place of its occurrence has been given in writing within ninety days thereafter to the commissioner.", "sources": ["https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_238.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Connecticut", "title": "Notice of injury on a state highway, bridge or sidewalk, to the Commissioner of Transportation \u00b7 Connecticut \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against the City of Wilmington\n\n**State:** Delaware\n\n**Deadline:** 1 year\n\n**What must be done in that time:** unless the person by or on behalf of whom such claim or demand is asserted shall, within 1 year from the happening of such injury, notify the Mayor in writing of the time, place, cause and character of the injuries sustained\n\n**When the clock starts:** from the happening of such injury\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the Mayor\n\n**If you miss it:** No action, suit or proceeding shall be brought or maintained against the Mayor and Council of Wilmington\n\n> No action, suit or proceeding shall be brought or maintained against the Mayor and Council of Wilmington for damages on account of physical injuries, death or injury to property by reason of the negligence of the Mayor and Council of Wilmington or any of its departments, officers, agents or employees thereof, unless the person by or on behalf of whom such claim or demand is asserted shall, within 1 year from the happening of such injury, notify the Mayor in writing of the time, place, cause and character of the injuries sustained.\n\nSource: <https://delcode.delaware.gov/title10/c081/index.html>\n", "clock_starts": "from the happening of such injury", "consequence": "No action, suit or proceeding shall be brought or maintained against the Mayor and Council of Wilmington", "deadline": "1 year", "duty": "unless the person by or on behalf of whom such claim or demand is asserted shall, within 1 year from the happening of such injury, notify the Mayor in writing of the time, place, cause and character of the injuries sustained", "file": "delaware-notice-of-claim-against-the-city-of-wilmington.md", "filed_with": "the Mayor", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "delaware-notice-of-claim-against-the-city-of-wilmington", "requirement": "Notice of claim against the City of Wilmington", "source_quote": "No action, suit or proceeding shall be brought or maintained against the Mayor and Council of Wilmington for damages on account of physical injuries, death or injury to property by reason of the negligence of the Mayor and Council of Wilmington or any of its departments, officers, agents or employees thereof, unless the person by or on behalf of whom such claim or demand is asserted shall, within 1 year from the happening of such injury, notify the Mayor in writing of the time, place, cause and character of the injuries sustained.", "sources": ["https://delcode.delaware.gov/title10/c081/index.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Delaware", "title": "Notice of claim against the City of Wilmington \u00b7 Delaware \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against the District of Columbia\n\n**State:** District of Columbia\n\n**Deadline:** six months\n\n**What must be done in that time:** an action may not be maintained against the District of Columbia for unliquidated damages to person or property unless, within six months after the injury or damage was sustained, the claimant, his agent, or attorney has given notice in writing to the Mayor of the District of Columbia of the approximate time, place, cause, and circumstances of the injury or damage\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the injury or damage was sustained\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the Mayor of the District of Columbia\n\n**If you miss it:** an action may not be maintained against the District of Columbia for unliquidated damages to person or property\n\n**Section:** 12\u2013309\n\n> (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an action may not be maintained against the District of Columbia for unliquidated damages to person or property unless, within six months after the injury or damage was sustained, the claimant, his agent, or attorney has given notice in writing to the Mayor of the District of Columbia of the approximate time, place, cause, and circumstances of the injury or damage. A report in writing by the Metropolitan Police Department, in regular course of duty, is a sufficient notice under this section.\n\nSource: <https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/12-309>\n", "citation": "12\u2013309", "clock_starts": "after the injury or damage was sustained", "consequence": "an action may not be maintained against the District of Columbia for unliquidated damages to person or property", "deadline": "six months", "duty": "an action may not be maintained against the District of Columbia for unliquidated damages to person or property unless, within six months after the injury or damage was sustained, the claimant, his agent, or attorney has given notice in writing to the Mayor of the District of Columbia of the approximate time, place, cause, and circumstances of the injury or damage", "file": "district-of-columbia-notice-of-claim-against-the-district-of-columbia.md", "filed_with": "the Mayor of the District of Columbia", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "district-of-columbia-notice-of-claim-against-the-district-of-columbia", "requirement": "Notice of claim against the District of Columbia", "source_quote": "(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an action may not be maintained against the District of Columbia for unliquidated damages to person or property unless, within six months after the injury or damage was sustained, the claimant, his agent, or attorney has given notice in writing to the Mayor of the District of Columbia of the approximate time, place, cause, and circumstances of the injury or damage. A report in writing by the Metropolitan Police Department, in regular course of duty, is a sufficient notice under this section.", "sources": ["https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/12-309"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "District of Columbia", "title": "Notice of claim against the District of Columbia \u00b7 District of Columbia \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "citation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against the state or a subdivision\n\n**State:** Florida\n\n**Deadline:** 4 years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** the civil action is commenced by filing a complaint in the court of appropriate jurisdiction\n\n**When the clock starts:** after such claim accrues\n\n**If you miss it:** shall be forever barred\n\n> (14) Every claim against the state or one of its agencies or subdivisions for damages for a negligent or wrongful act or omission pursuant to this section shall be forever barred unless the civil action is commenced by filing a complaint in the court of appropriate jurisdiction within 4 years after such claim accrues\n\nSource: <https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/768.28>\n", "clock_starts": "after such claim accrues", "consequence": "shall be forever barred", "deadline": "4 years", "duty": "the civil action is commenced by filing a complaint in the court of appropriate jurisdiction", "file": "florida-deadline-to-file-suit-against-the-state-or-a-subdivision.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "florida-deadline-to-file-suit-against-the-state-or-a-subdivision", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit against the state or a subdivision", "source_quote": "(14) Every claim against the state or one of its agencies or subdivisions for damages for a negligent or wrongful act or omission pursuant to this section shall be forever barred unless the civil action is commenced by filing a complaint in the court of appropriate jurisdiction within 4 years after such claim accrues", "sources": ["https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/768.28"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Florida", "title": "Deadline to file suit against the state or a subdivision \u00b7 Florida \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against the state or a subdivision \u2014 wrongful death\n\n**State:** Florida\n\n**Deadline:** 2 years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** the claimant must present the claim in writing to the Department of Financial Services\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the claim accrues\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the Department of Financial Services\n\n> 2. Such action is for wrongful death, the claimant must present the claim in writing to the Department of Financial Services within 2 years after the claim accrues.\n\nSource: <https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/768.28>\n", "clock_starts": "after the claim accrues", "deadline": "2 years", "duty": "the claimant must present the claim in writing to the Department of Financial Services", "file": "florida-notice-of-claim-against-the-state-or-a-subdivision-wrongful-death.md", "filed_with": "the Department of Financial Services", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "florida-notice-of-claim-against-the-state-or-a-subdivision-wrongful-death", "requirement": "Notice of claim against the state or a subdivision \u2014 wrongful death", "source_quote": "2. Such action is for wrongful death, the claimant must present the claim in writing to the Department of Financial Services within 2 years after the claim accrues.", "sources": ["https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/768.28"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Florida", "title": "Notice of claim against the state or a subdivision \u2014 wrongful death \u00b7 Florida \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against the state or a subdivision\n\n**State:** Florida\n\n**Deadline:** 3 years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** the claimant presents the claim in writing to the appropriate agency\n\n**When the clock starts:** after such claim accrues\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the Department of Financial Services\n\n**If you miss it:** An action may not be instituted on a claim against the state or one of its agencies or subdivisions\n\n> (6)(a) An action may not be instituted on a claim against the state or one of its agencies or subdivisions unless the claimant presents the claim in writing to the appropriate agency, and also, except as to any claim against a municipality, county, or the Florida Space Authority, presents such claim in writing to the Department of Financial Services, within 3 years after such claim accrues and the Department of Financial Services or the appropriate agency denies the claim in writing; except that, if:\n\nSource: <https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/768.28>\n", "clock_starts": "after such claim accrues", "consequence": "An action may not be instituted on a claim against the state or one of its agencies or subdivisions", "deadline": "3 years", "duty": "the claimant presents the claim in writing to the appropriate agency", "file": "florida-notice-of-claim-against-the-state-or-a-subdivision.md", "filed_with": "the Department of Financial Services", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "florida-notice-of-claim-against-the-state-or-a-subdivision", "requirement": "Notice of claim against the state or a subdivision", "source_quote": "(6)(a) An action may not be instituted on a claim against the state or one of its agencies or subdivisions unless the claimant presents the claim in writing to the appropriate agency, and also, except as to any claim against a municipality, county, or the Florida Space Authority, presents such claim in writing to the Department of Financial Services, within 3 years after such claim accrues and the Department of Financial Services or the appropriate agency denies the claim in writing; except that, if:", "sources": ["https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/768.28"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Florida", "title": "Notice of claim against the state or a subdivision \u00b7 Florida \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a county\n\n**State:** Hawaii\n\n**Deadline:** two years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** the person injured, or the owner or person entitled to the possession, occupation, or use of the property injured, or someone on the person's behalf, within two years after the injuries accrued shall give the individual identified in the respective county's charter, or if none is specified, the chairperson of the council of the county or the clerk of the county in which the injuries occurred, notice in writing of the injuries and the specific damages resulting\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the injuries accrued\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the individual identified in the respective county's charter, or if none is specified, the chairperson of the council of the county or the clerk of the county in which the injuries occurred\n\n**Section:** \u00a746-72\n\n> \u00a746-72 Liability for injuries or damages; notice. Before the county shall be liable for damages to any person for injuries to person or property received upon any of the streets, avenues, alleys, sidewalks, or other public places of the county, or on account of any negligence of any official or employee of the county, the person injured, or the owner or person entitled to the possession, occupation, or use of the property injured, or someone on the person's behalf, within two years after the injuries accrued shall give the individual identified in the respective county's charter, or if none is specified, the chairperson of the council of the county or the clerk of the county in which the injuries occurred, notice in writing of the injuries and the specific damages resulting, stating fully when, where, and how the injuries or damage occurred, the extent of the injuries or damages, and the amount claimed.\n\nSource: <https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol02_Ch0046-0115/HRS0046/HRS_0046-0072.htm>\n", "citation": "\u00a746-72", "clock_starts": "after the injuries accrued", "deadline": "two years", "duty": "the person injured, or the owner or person entitled to the possession, occupation, or use of the property injured, or someone on the person's behalf, within two years after the injuries accrued shall give the individual identified in the respective county's charter, or if none is specified, the chairperson of the council of the county or the clerk of the county in which the injuries occurred, notice in writing of the injuries and the specific damages resulting", "file": "hawaii-notice-of-claim-against-a-county.md", "filed_with": "the individual identified in the respective county's charter, or if none is specified, the chairperson of the council of the county or the clerk of the county in which the injuries occurred", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "hawaii-notice-of-claim-against-a-county", "requirement": "Notice of claim against a county", "source_quote": "\u00a746-72 Liability for injuries or damages; notice. Before the county shall be liable for damages to any person for injuries to person or property received upon any of the streets, avenues, alleys, sidewalks, or other public places of the county, or on account of any negligence of any official or employee of the county, the person injured, or the owner or person entitled to the possession, occupation, or use of the property injured, or someone on the person's behalf, within two years after the injuries accrued shall give the individual identified in the respective county's charter, or if none is specified, the chairperson of the council of the county or the clerk of the county in which the injuries occurred, notice in writing of the injuries and the specific damages resulting, stating fully when, where, and how the injuries or damage occurred, the extent of the injuries or damages, and the amount claimed.", "sources": ["https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol02_Ch0046-0115/HRS0046/HRS_0046-0072.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Hawaii", "title": "Notice of claim against a county \u00b7 Hawaii \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a political subdivision\n\n**State:** Idaho\n\n**Deadline:** one hundred eighty (180) days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** All claims against a political subdivison arising under the provisions of this act and all claims against an employee of a political subdivision for any act or omission of the employee within the course or scope of his employment shall be presented to and filed with the clerk or secretary of the political subdivision within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date the claim arose or reasonably should have been discovered, whichever is later\n\n**When the clock starts:** from the date the claim arose or reasonably should have been discovered, whichever is later\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the clerk or secretary of the political subdivision\n\n**Section:** 6-906\n\n> 6-906. Filing claims against political subdivision or employee \u2014 Time. All claims against a political subdivison arising under the provisions of this act and all claims against an employee of a political subdivision for any act or omission of the employee within the course or scope of his employment shall be presented to and filed with the clerk or secretary of the political subdivision within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date the claim arose or reasonably should have been discovered, whichever is later.\n\nSource: <https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title6/T6CH9/SECT6-906/>\n", "citation": "6-906", "clock_starts": "from the date the claim arose or reasonably should have been discovered, whichever is later", "deadline": "one hundred eighty (180) days", "duty": "All claims against a political subdivison arising under the provisions of this act and all claims against an employee of a political subdivision for any act or omission of the employee within the course or scope of his employment shall be presented to and filed with the clerk or secretary of the political subdivision within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date the claim arose or reasonably should have been discovered, whichever is later", "file": "idaho-notice-of-claim-against-a-political-subdivision.md", "filed_with": "the clerk or secretary of the political subdivision", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "idaho-notice-of-claim-against-a-political-subdivision", "requirement": "Notice of claim against a political subdivision", "source_quote": "6-906. Filing claims against political subdivision or employee \u2014 Time. All claims against a political subdivison arising under the provisions of this act and all claims against an employee of a political subdivision for any act or omission of the employee within the course or scope of his employment shall be presented to and filed with the clerk or secretary of the political subdivision within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date the claim arose or reasonably should have been discovered, whichever is later.", "sources": ["https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title6/T6CH9/SECT6-906/"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Idaho", "title": "Notice of claim against a political subdivision \u00b7 Idaho \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against the state\n\n**State:** Idaho\n\n**Deadline:** one hundred eighty (180) days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** All claims against the state arising under the provisions of this act and all claims against an employee of the state for any act or omission of the employee within the course or scope of his employment shall be presented to and filed with the secretary of state within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date the claim arose or reasonably should have been discovered, whichever is later\n\n**When the clock starts:** from the date the claim arose or reasonably should have been discovered, whichever is later\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the secretary of state\n\n**Section:** 6-905\n\n> 6-905. Filing claims against state or employee \u2014 Time. All claims against the state arising under the provisions of this act and all claims against an employee of the state for any act or omission of the employee within the course or scope of his employment shall be presented to and filed with the secretary of state within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date the claim arose or reasonably should have been discovered, whichever is later.\n\nSource: <https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title6/T6CH9/SECT6-905/>\n", "citation": "6-905", "clock_starts": "from the date the claim arose or reasonably should have been discovered, whichever is later", "deadline": "one hundred eighty (180) days", "duty": "All claims against the state arising under the provisions of this act and all claims against an employee of the state for any act or omission of the employee within the course or scope of his employment shall be presented to and filed with the secretary of state within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date the claim arose or reasonably should have been discovered, whichever is later", "file": "idaho-notice-of-claim-against-the-state.md", "filed_with": "the secretary of state", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "idaho-notice-of-claim-against-the-state", "requirement": "Notice of claim against the state", "source_quote": "6-905. Filing claims against state or employee \u2014 Time. All claims against the state arising under the provisions of this act and all claims against an employee of the state for any act or omission of the employee within the course or scope of his employment shall be presented to and filed with the secretary of state within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date the claim arose or reasonably should have been discovered, whichever is later.", "sources": ["https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title6/T6CH9/SECT6-905/"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Idaho", "title": "Notice of claim against the state \u00b7 Idaho \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a municipality\n\n**State:** Iowa\n\n**Deadline:** two years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** shall commence an action therefor\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the alleged wrongful death, loss, or injury\n\n**Section:** 670.5\n\n> 670.5 Limitation of actions. Except as provided in section 614.8, a person who claims damages from any municipality or any officer, employee or agent of a municipality for or on account of any wrongful death, loss, or injury within the scope of section 670.2 or section 670.8 or under common law shall commence an action therefor within two years after the alleged wrongful death, loss, or injury.\n\nSource: <https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/670.pdf>\n", "citation": "670.5", "clock_starts": "after the alleged wrongful death, loss, or injury", "deadline": "two years", "duty": "shall commence an action therefor", "file": "iowa-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-municipality.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "iowa-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-municipality", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit against a municipality", "source_quote": "670.5 Limitation of actions. Except as provided in section 614.8, a person who claims damages from any municipality or any officer, employee or agent of a municipality for or on account of any wrongful death, loss, or injury within the scope of section 670.2 or section 670.8 or under common law shall commence an action therefor within two years after the alleged wrongful death, loss, or injury.", "sources": ["https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/670.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Iowa", "title": "Deadline to file suit against a municipality \u00b7 Iowa \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against the state\n\n**State:** Iowa\n\n**Deadline:** two years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** the claim is made in writing and filed with the director of the department of management under this chapter\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the claim accrued\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the director of the department of management\n\n**If you miss it:** shall be forever barred\n\n**Section:** 669.13\n\n> 669.13 Limitation of actions. 1. Except as provided in section 614.8, a claim or suit otherwise permitted under this chapter shall be forever barred, unless within two years after the claim accrued, the claim is made in writing and filed with the director of the department of management under this chapter.\n\nSource: <https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/669.13.pdf>\n", "citation": "669.13", "clock_starts": "after the claim accrued", "consequence": "shall be forever barred", "deadline": "two years", "duty": "the claim is made in writing and filed with the director of the department of management under this chapter", "file": "iowa-notice-of-claim-against-the-state.md", "filed_with": "the director of the department of management", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "iowa-notice-of-claim-against-the-state", "requirement": "Notice of claim against the state", "source_quote": "669.13 Limitation of actions. 1. Except as provided in section 614.8, a claim or suit otherwise permitted under this chapter shall be forever barred, unless within two years after the claim accrued, the claim is made in writing and filed with the director of the department of management under this chapter.", "sources": ["https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/669.13.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Iowa", "title": "Notice of claim against the state \u00b7 Iowa \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a municipality after the claim is denied\n\n**State:** Kansas\n\n**Deadline:** 90 days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** a claimant shall have no less than 90 days from the date the claim is denied or deemed denied in which to commence an action\n\n**When the clock starts:** from the date the claim is denied or deemed denied\n\n**If you miss it:** it shall be forever barred\n\n> Any action brought pursuant to the Kansas tort claims act shall be commenced within the time period provided for in the code of civil procedure or it shall be forever barred, except that, a claimant shall have no less than 90 days from the date the claim is denied or deemed denied in which to commence an action.\n\nSource: <https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch12/012_001_0005b.html>\n", "clock_starts": "from the date the claim is denied or deemed denied", "consequence": "it shall be forever barred", "deadline": "90 days", "duty": "a claimant shall have no less than 90 days from the date the claim is denied or deemed denied in which to commence an action", "file": "kansas-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-municipality-after-the-claim-is-denied.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "kansas-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-municipality-after-the-claim-is-denied", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit against a municipality after the claim is denied", "source_quote": "Any action brought pursuant to the Kansas tort claims act shall be commenced within the time period provided for in the code of civil procedure or it shall be forever barred, except that, a claimant shall have no less than 90 days from the date the claim is denied or deemed denied in which to commence an action.", "sources": ["https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch12/012_001_0005b.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Kansas", "title": "Deadline to file suit against a municipality after the claim is denied \u00b7 Kansas \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a municipality\n\n**State:** Kansas\n\n**What must be done in that time:** any person having a claim against a municipality or against an employee of a municipality which could give rise to an action brought under the Kansas tort claims act shall file a written notice as provided in this subsection before commencing such action\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the clerk or governing body of the municipality\n\n**Section:** 12-105b\n\n> (d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), any person having a claim against a municipality or against an employee of a municipality which could give rise to an action brought under the Kansas tort claims act shall file a written notice as provided in this subsection before commencing such action. The notice shall be filed with the clerk or governing body of the municipality and shall contain the following: (A) The name and address of the claimant and the name and address of the claimant's attorney, if any;\n\nSource: <https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch12/012_001_0005b.html>\n", "citation": "12-105b", "duty": "any person having a claim against a municipality or against an employee of a municipality which could give rise to an action brought under the Kansas tort claims act shall file a written notice as provided in this subsection before commencing such action", "file": "kansas-notice-of-claim-against-a-municipality.md", "filed_with": "the clerk or governing body of the municipality", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "kansas-notice-of-claim-against-a-municipality", "requirement": "Notice of claim against a municipality", "source_quote": "(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), any person having a claim against a municipality or against an employee of a municipality which could give rise to an action brought under the Kansas tort claims act shall file a written notice as provided in this subsection before commencing such action. The notice shall be filed with the clerk or governing body of the municipality and shall contain the following: (A) The name and address of the claimant and the name and address of the claimant's attorney, if any;", "sources": ["https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch12/012_001_0005b.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Kansas", "title": "Notice of claim against a municipality \u00b7 Kansas \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "citation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Waiting period before suing a municipality after filing notice\n\n**State:** Kansas\n\n**Deadline:** 120 days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** Once notice of the claim is filed, no action shall be commenced until after the claimant has received notice from the municipality that it has denied the claim or until after 120 days has passed following the filing of the notice of claim, whichever occurs first\n\n**When the clock starts:** following the filing of the notice of claim\n\n**If you miss it:** A claim is deemed denied if the municipality fails to approve the claim in its entirety within 120 days unless the interested parties have reached a settlement before the expiration of that period\n\n> Once notice of the claim is filed, no action shall be commenced until after the claimant has received notice from the municipality that it has denied the claim or until after 120 days has passed following the filing of the notice of claim, whichever occurs first. A claim is deemed denied if the municipality fails to approve the claim in its entirety within 120 days unless the interested parties have reached a settlement before the expiration of that period.\n\nSource: <https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch12/012_001_0005b.html>\n", "clock_starts": "following the filing of the notice of claim", "consequence": "A claim is deemed denied if the municipality fails to approve the claim in its entirety within 120 days unless the interested parties have reached a settlement before the expiration of that period", "deadline": "120 days", "duty": "Once notice of the claim is filed, no action shall be commenced until after the claimant has received notice from the municipality that it has denied the claim or until after 120 days has passed following the filing of the notice of claim, whichever occurs first", "file": "kansas-waiting-period-before-suing-a-municipality-after-filing-notice.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "kansas-waiting-period-before-suing-a-municipality-after-filing-notice", "requirement": "Waiting period before suing a municipality after filing notice", "source_quote": "Once notice of the claim is filed, no action shall be commenced until after the claimant has received notice from the municipality that it has denied the claim or until after 120 days has passed following the filing of the notice of claim, whichever occurs first. A claim is deemed denied if the municipality fails to approve the claim in its entirety within 120 days unless the interested parties have reached a settlement before the expiration of that period.", "sources": ["https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch12/012_001_0005b.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Kansas", "title": "Waiting period before suing a municipality after filing notice \u00b7 Kansas \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a governmental entity\n\n**State:** Maine\n\n**Deadline:** 365 days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** Within 365 days after any claim or cause of action permitted by this chapter accrues, or at a later time within the limits of section 8110 , when a claimant shows good cause why notice could not have reasonably been filed within the 365-day limit, a claimant or a claimant's personal representative or attorney shall file a written notice\n\n**When the clock starts:** after any claim or cause of action permitted by this chapter accrues\n\n**Section:** \u00a78107\n\n> \u00a78107. Notice to governmental entity 1. Notice requirements for filing. Within 365 days after any claim or cause of action permitted by this chapter accrues, or at a later time within the limits of <https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/14/title14sec8110.html> section 8110 , when a claimant shows good cause why notice could not have reasonably been filed within the 365-day limit, a claimant or a claimant's personal representative or attorney shall file a written notice containing:\n\nSource: <https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/14/title14sec8107.html>\n", "citation": "\u00a78107", "clock_starts": "after any claim or cause of action permitted by this chapter accrues", "deadline": "365 days", "duty": "Within 365 days after any claim or cause of action permitted by this chapter accrues, or at a later time within the limits of section 8110 , when a claimant shows good cause why notice could not have reasonably been filed within the 365-day limit, a claimant or a claimant's personal representative or attorney shall file a written notice", "file": "maine-notice-of-claim-against-a-governmental-entity.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "maine-notice-of-claim-against-a-governmental-entity", "requirement": "Notice of claim against a governmental entity", "source_quote": "\u00a78107. Notice to governmental entity 1. Notice requirements for filing. Within 365 days after any claim or cause of action permitted by this chapter accrues, or at a later time within the limits of <https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/14/title14sec8110.html> section 8110 , when a claimant shows good cause why notice could not have reasonably been filed within the 365-day limit, a claimant or a claimant's personal representative or attorney shall file a written notice containing:", "sources": ["https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/14/title14sec8107.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Maine", "title": "Notice of claim against a governmental entity \u00b7 Maine \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a local government\n\n**State:** Maryland\n\n**Deadline:** 1 year\n\n**What must be done in that time:** an action for unliquidated damages may not be brought against a local government or its employees unless the notice of the claim required by this section is given within 1 year after the injury\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the injury\n\n**If you miss it:** an action for unliquidated damages may not be brought against a local government or its employees\n\n> (b) (1) Except as provided in subsections (a) and (d) of this section, an action for unliquidated damages may not be brought against a local government or its employees unless the notice of the claim required by this section is given within 1 year after the injury. (2) The notice shall be in writing and shall state the time, place, and cause of the injury.\n\nSource: <https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcj&section=5-304>\n", "clock_starts": "after the injury", "consequence": "an action for unliquidated damages may not be brought against a local government or its employees", "deadline": "1 year", "duty": "an action for unliquidated damages may not be brought against a local government or its employees unless the notice of the claim required by this section is given within 1 year after the injury", "file": "maryland-notice-of-claim-against-a-local-government.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "maryland-notice-of-claim-against-a-local-government", "requirement": "Notice of claim against a local government", "source_quote": "(b) (1) Except as provided in subsections (a) and (d) of this section, an action for unliquidated damages may not be brought against a local government or its employees unless the notice of the claim required by this section is given within 1 year after the injury. (2) The notice shall be in writing and shall state the time, place, and cause of the injury.", "sources": ["https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcj&section=5-304"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Maryland", "title": "Notice of claim against a local government \u00b7 Maryland \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against the state\n\n**State:** Maryland\n\n**Deadline:** 1 year\n\n**What must be done in that time:** the claimant submits a written claim to the Treasurer or a designee of the Treasurer within 1 year after the injury to person or property that is the basis of the claim\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the injury to person or property that is the basis of the claim\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the Treasurer or a designee of the Treasurer\n\n**If you miss it:** a claimant may not institute an action under this subtitle unless\n\n> (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a claimant may not institute an action under this subtitle unless: (1) the claimant submits a written claim to the Treasurer or a designee of the Treasurer within 1 year after the injury to person or property that is the basis of the claim;\n\nSource: <https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gsg&section=12-106>\n", "clock_starts": "after the injury to person or property that is the basis of the claim", "consequence": "a claimant may not institute an action under this subtitle unless", "deadline": "1 year", "duty": "the claimant submits a written claim to the Treasurer or a designee of the Treasurer within 1 year after the injury to person or property that is the basis of the claim", "file": "maryland-notice-of-claim-against-the-state.md", "filed_with": "the Treasurer or a designee of the Treasurer", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "maryland-notice-of-claim-against-the-state", "requirement": "Notice of claim against the state", "source_quote": "(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a claimant may not institute an action under this subtitle unless: (1) the claimant submits a written claim to the Treasurer or a designee of the Treasurer within 1 year after the injury to person or property that is the basis of the claim;", "sources": ["https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gsg&section=12-106"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Maryland", "title": "Notice of claim against the state \u00b7 Maryland \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline for the public employer to deny a presented claim\n\n**State:** Massachusetts\n\n**Deadline:** six months\n\n**What must be done in that time:** The failure of the executive officer to deny such claim in writing within six months after the date upon which it is presented, or the failure to reach final arbitration, settlement or compromise of such claim according to the provisions of section five, shall be deemed a final denial of such claim\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the date upon which it is presented\n\n**If you miss it:** shall be deemed a final denial of such claim\n\n> The failure of the executive officer to deny such claim in writing within six months after the date upon which it is presented, or the failure to reach final arbitration, settlement or compromise of such claim according to the provisions of section five, shall be deemed a final denial of such claim.\n\nSource: <https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleIV/Chapter258/Section4>\n", "clock_starts": "after the date upon which it is presented", "consequence": "shall be deemed a final denial of such claim", "deadline": "six months", "duty": "The failure of the executive officer to deny such claim in writing within six months after the date upon which it is presented, or the failure to reach final arbitration, settlement or compromise of such claim according to the provisions of section five, shall be deemed a final denial of such claim", "file": "massachusetts-deadline-for-the-public-employer-to-deny-a-presented-claim.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "massachusetts-deadline-for-the-public-employer-to-deny-a-presented-claim", "requirement": "Deadline for the public employer to deny a presented claim", "source_quote": "The failure of the executive officer to deny such claim in writing within six months after the date upon which it is presented, or the failure to reach final arbitration, settlement or compromise of such claim according to the provisions of section five, shall be deemed a final denial of such claim.", "sources": ["https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleIV/Chapter258/Section4"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Massachusetts", "title": "Deadline for the public employer to deny a presented claim \u00b7 Massachusetts \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a public employer\n\n**State:** Massachusetts\n\n**Deadline:** three years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** No civil action shall be brought more than three years after the date upon which such cause of action accrued\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the date upon which such cause of action accrued\n\n> The failure of the executive officer to deny such claim in writing within six months after the date upon which it is presented, or the failure to reach final arbitration, settlement or compromise of such claim according to the provisions of section five, shall be deemed a final denial of such claim. No civil action shall be brought more than three years after the date upon which such cause of action accrued\n\nSource: <https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleIV/Chapter258/Section4>\n", "clock_starts": "after the date upon which such cause of action accrued", "deadline": "three years", "duty": "No civil action shall be brought more than three years after the date upon which such cause of action accrued", "file": "massachusetts-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-public-employer.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "massachusetts-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-public-employer", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit against a public employer", "source_quote": "The failure of the executive officer to deny such claim in writing within six months after the date upon which it is presented, or the failure to reach final arbitration, settlement or compromise of such claim according to the provisions of section five, shall be deemed a final denial of such claim. No civil action shall be brought more than three years after the date upon which such cause of action accrued", "sources": ["https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleIV/Chapter258/Section4"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Massachusetts", "title": "Deadline to file suit against a public employer \u00b7 Massachusetts \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Presentment of claim to a public employer\n\n**State:** Massachusetts\n\n**Deadline:** two years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** A civil action shall not be instituted against a public employer on a claim for damages under this chapter unless the claimant shall have first presented his claim in writing to the executive officer of such public employer within two years after the date upon which the cause of action arose\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the date upon which the cause of action arose\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the executive officer of such public employer\n\n**If you miss it:** A civil action shall not be instituted against a public employer on a claim for damages under this chapter\n\n**Section:** Section 4\n\n> Section 4. A civil action shall not be instituted against a public employer on a claim for damages under this chapter unless the claimant shall have first presented his claim in writing to the executive officer of such public employer within two years after the date upon which the cause of action arose, and such claim shall have been finally denied by such executive officer in writing and sent by certified or registered mail, or as otherwise provided by this section\n\nSource: <https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleIV/Chapter258/Section4>\n", "citation": "Section 4", "clock_starts": "after the date upon which the cause of action arose", "consequence": "A civil action shall not be instituted against a public employer on a claim for damages under this chapter", "deadline": "two years", "duty": "A civil action shall not be instituted against a public employer on a claim for damages under this chapter unless the claimant shall have first presented his claim in writing to the executive officer of such public employer within two years after the date upon which the cause of action arose", "file": "massachusetts-presentment-of-claim-to-a-public-employer.md", "filed_with": "the executive officer of such public employer", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "massachusetts-presentment-of-claim-to-a-public-employer", "requirement": "Presentment of claim to a public employer", "source_quote": "Section 4. A civil action shall not be instituted against a public employer on a claim for damages under this chapter unless the claimant shall have first presented his claim in writing to the executive officer of such public employer within two years after the date upon which the cause of action arose, and such claim shall have been finally denied by such executive officer in writing and sent by certified or registered mail, or as otherwise provided by this section", "sources": ["https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleIV/Chapter258/Section4"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Massachusetts", "title": "Presentment of claim to a public employer \u00b7 Massachusetts \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of injury and defect in a highway \u2014 injured person physically or mentally incapable of giving notice\n\n**State:** Michigan\n\n**Deadline:** 180 days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** If the injured person is physically or mentally incapable of giving notice, he shall serve the notice required by subsection (1) not more than 180 days after the termination of the disability\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the termination of the disability\n\n> (3) If the injured person is under the age of 18 years at the time the injury occurred, he shall serve the notice required by subsection (1) not more than 180 days from the time the injury occurred, which notice may be filed by a parent, attorney, next friend or legally appointed guardian. If the injured person is physically or mentally incapable of giving notice, he shall serve the notice required by subsection (1) not more than 180 days after the termination of the disability. In all civil actions in which the physical or mental capability of the person is in dispute, that issue shall be determined by the trier of the facts. The provisions of this subsection shall apply to all charter provisions, statutes and ordinances which require written notices to counties or municipal corporations.\n\nSource: <https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-691-1404>\n", "clock_starts": "after the termination of the disability", "deadline": "180 days", "duty": "If the injured person is physically or mentally incapable of giving notice, he shall serve the notice required by subsection (1) not more than 180 days after the termination of the disability", "file": "michigan-notice-of-injury-and-defect-in-a-highway-injured-person-physically-or-mentally-i.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "michigan-notice-of-injury-and-defect-in-a-highway-injured-person-physically-or-mentally-i", "requirement": "Notice of injury and defect in a highway \u2014 injured person physically or mentally incapable of giving notice", "source_quote": "(3) If the injured person is under the age of 18 years at the time the injury occurred, he shall serve the notice required by subsection (1) not more than 180 days from the time the injury occurred, which notice may be filed by a parent, attorney, next friend or legally appointed guardian. If the injured person is physically or mentally incapable of giving notice, he shall serve the notice required by subsection (1) not more than 180 days after the termination of the disability. In all civil actions in which the physical or mental capability of the person is in dispute, that issue shall be determined by the trier of the facts. The provisions of this subsection shall apply to all charter provisions, statutes and ordinances which require written notices to counties or municipal corporations.", "sources": ["https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-691-1404"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Michigan", "title": "Notice of injury and defect in a highway \u2014 injured person physically or mentally incapable of giving notice \u00b7 Michigan \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of injury and defect in a highway \u2014 injured person under the age of 18\n\n**State:** Michigan\n\n**Deadline:** 180 days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** If the injured person is under the age of 18 years at the time the injury occurred, he shall serve the notice required by subsection (1) not more than 180 days from the time the injury occurred, which notice may be filed by a parent, attorney, next friend or legally appointed guardian\n\n**When the clock starts:** from the time the injury occurred\n\n> (3) If the injured person is under the age of 18 years at the time the injury occurred, he shall serve the notice required by subsection (1) not more than 180 days from the time the injury occurred, which notice may be filed by a parent, attorney, next friend or legally appointed guardian. If the injured person is physically or mentally incapable of giving notice, he shall serve the notice required by subsection (1) not more than 180 days after the termination of the disability. In all civil actions in which the physical or mental capability of the person is in dispute, that issue shall be determined by the trier of the facts. The provisions of this subsection shall apply to all charter provisions, statutes and ordinances which require written notices to counties or municipal corporations.\n\nSource: <https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-691-1404>\n", "clock_starts": "from the time the injury occurred", "deadline": "180 days", "duty": "If the injured person is under the age of 18 years at the time the injury occurred, he shall serve the notice required by subsection (1) not more than 180 days from the time the injury occurred, which notice may be filed by a parent, attorney, next friend or legally appointed guardian", "file": "michigan-notice-of-injury-and-defect-in-a-highway-injured-person-under-the-age-of-18.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "michigan-notice-of-injury-and-defect-in-a-highway-injured-person-under-the-age-of-18", "requirement": "Notice of injury and defect in a highway \u2014 injured person under the age of 18", "source_quote": "(3) If the injured person is under the age of 18 years at the time the injury occurred, he shall serve the notice required by subsection (1) not more than 180 days from the time the injury occurred, which notice may be filed by a parent, attorney, next friend or legally appointed guardian. If the injured person is physically or mentally incapable of giving notice, he shall serve the notice required by subsection (1) not more than 180 days after the termination of the disability. In all civil actions in which the physical or mental capability of the person is in dispute, that issue shall be determined by the trier of the facts. The provisions of this subsection shall apply to all charter provisions, statutes and ordinances which require written notices to counties or municipal corporations.", "sources": ["https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-691-1404"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Michigan", "title": "Notice of injury and defect in a highway \u2014 injured person under the age of 18 \u00b7 Michigan \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "requirement", "verified": false}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of injury and defect in a highway, to the governmental agency\n\n**State:** Michigan\n\n**Deadline:** 120 days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** the injured person, within 120 days from the time the injury occurred, except as otherwise provided in subsection (3) shall serve a notice on the governmental agency of the occurrence of the injury and the defect\n\n**When the clock starts:** from the time the injury occurred\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the governmental agency\n\n> (1) As a condition to any recovery for injuries sustained by reason of any defective highway, the injured person, within 120 days from the time the injury occurred, except as otherwise provided in subsection (3) shall serve a notice on the governmental agency of the occurrence of the injury and the defect. The notice shall specify the exact location and nature of the defect, the injury sustained and the names of the witnesses known at the time by the claimant.\n\nSource: <https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-691-1404>\n", "clock_starts": "from the time the injury occurred", "deadline": "120 days", "duty": "the injured person, within 120 days from the time the injury occurred, except as otherwise provided in subsection (3) shall serve a notice on the governmental agency of the occurrence of the injury and the defect", "file": "michigan-notice-of-injury-and-defect-in-a-highway-to-the-governmental-agency.md", "filed_with": "the governmental agency", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "michigan-notice-of-injury-and-defect-in-a-highway-to-the-governmental-agency", "requirement": "Notice of injury and defect in a highway, to the governmental agency", "source_quote": "(1) As a condition to any recovery for injuries sustained by reason of any defective highway, the injured person, within 120 days from the time the injury occurred, except as otherwise provided in subsection (3) shall serve a notice on the governmental agency of the occurrence of the injury and the defect. The notice shall specify the exact location and nature of the defect, the injury sustained and the names of the witnesses known at the time by the claimant.", "sources": ["https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-691-1404"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Michigan", "title": "Notice of injury and defect in a highway, to the governmental agency \u00b7 Michigan \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a municipality \u2014 wrongful death\n\n**State:** Minnesota\n\n**Deadline:** one year\n\n**What must be done in that time:** When the claim is one for death by wrongful act or omission, the notice may be presented by the personal representative, surviving spouse, or next of kin, or the consular officer of the foreign country of which the deceased was a citizen, within one year after the alleged injury or loss resulting in such death\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the alleged injury or loss resulting in such death\n\n> When the claim is one for death by wrongful act or omission, the notice may be presented by the personal representative, surviving spouse, or next of kin, or the consular officer of the foreign country of which the deceased was a citizen, within one year after the alleged injury or loss resulting in such death; if the person for whose death the claim is made has presented a notice that would have been sufficient had the person lived an action for wrongful death may be brought without any additional notice.\n\nSource: <https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/466.05>\n", "clock_starts": "after the alleged injury or loss resulting in such death", "deadline": "one year", "duty": "When the claim is one for death by wrongful act or omission, the notice may be presented by the personal representative, surviving spouse, or next of kin, or the consular officer of the foreign country of which the deceased was a citizen, within one year after the alleged injury or loss resulting in such death", "file": "minnesota-notice-of-claim-against-a-municipality-wrongful-death.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "minnesota-notice-of-claim-against-a-municipality-wrongful-death", "requirement": "Notice of claim against a municipality \u2014 wrongful death", "source_quote": "When the claim is one for death by wrongful act or omission, the notice may be presented by the personal representative, surviving spouse, or next of kin, or the consular officer of the foreign country of which the deceased was a citizen, within one year after the alleged injury or loss resulting in such death; if the person for whose death the claim is made has presented a notice that would have been sufficient had the person lived an action for wrongful death may be brought without any additional notice.", "sources": ["https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/466.05"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Minnesota", "title": "Notice of claim against a municipality \u2014 wrongful death \u00b7 Minnesota \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a municipality\n\n**State:** Minnesota\n\n**Deadline:** 180 days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** every person, whether plaintiff, defendant or third-party plaintiff or defendant, who claims damages from any municipality or municipal employee acting within the scope of employment for or on account of any loss or injury within the scope of section 466.02 shall cause to be presented to the governing body of the municipality within 180 days after the alleged loss or injury is discovered a notice stating the time, place and circumstances thereof\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the alleged loss or injury is discovered\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the governing body of the municipality\n\n> Except as provided in subdivision 2, every person, whether plaintiff, defendant or third-party plaintiff or defendant, who claims damages from any municipality or municipal employee acting within the scope of employment for or on account of any loss or injury within the scope of section <https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/2025/cite/466.02> 466.02 shall cause to be presented to the governing body of the municipality within 180 days after the alleged loss or injury is discovered a notice stating the time, place and circumstances thereof, the names of the municipal employees known to be involved, and the amount of compensation or other relief demanded.\n\nSource: <https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/466.05>\n", "clock_starts": "after the alleged loss or injury is discovered", "deadline": "180 days", "duty": "every person, whether plaintiff, defendant or third-party plaintiff or defendant, who claims damages from any municipality or municipal employee acting within the scope of employment for or on account of any loss or injury within the scope of section 466.02 shall cause to be presented to the governing body of the municipality within 180 days after the alleged loss or injury is discovered a notice stating the time, place and circumstances thereof", "file": "minnesota-notice-of-claim-against-a-municipality.md", "filed_with": "the governing body of the municipality", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "minnesota-notice-of-claim-against-a-municipality", "requirement": "Notice of claim against a municipality", "source_quote": "Except as provided in subdivision 2, every person, whether plaintiff, defendant or third-party plaintiff or defendant, who claims damages from any municipality or municipal employee acting within the scope of employment for or on account of any loss or injury within the scope of section <https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/2025/cite/466.02> 466.02 shall cause to be presented to the governing body of the municipality within 180 days after the alleged loss or injury is discovered a notice stating the time, place and circumstances thereof, the names of the municipal employees known to be involved, and the amount of compensation or other relief demanded.", "sources": ["https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/466.05"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Minnesota", "title": "Notice of claim against a municipality \u00b7 Minnesota \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against the state\n\n**State:** Minnesota\n\n**Deadline:** 180 days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** every person, whether plaintiff, defendant or third-party plaintiff or defendant, who claims compensation from the state or a state employee acting within the scope of employment for or on account of any loss or injury shall present to the attorney general or, in the case of a claim against the University of Minnesota, to the person designated by the regents of the university as the university attorney, and any state employee from whom the claimant will seek compensation, within 180 days after the alleged loss or injury is discovered, a notice stating its time, place and circumstances\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the alleged loss or injury is discovered\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the attorney general or, in the case of a claim against the University of Minnesota, to the person designated by the regents of the university as the university attorney\n\n> Except as provided in subdivision 6, every person, whether plaintiff, defendant or third-party plaintiff or defendant, who claims compensation from the state or a state employee acting within the scope of employment for or on account of any loss or injury shall present to the attorney general or, in the case of a claim against the University of Minnesota, to the person designated by the regents of the university as the university attorney, and any state employee from whom the claimant will seek compensation, within 180 days after the alleged loss or injury is discovered, a notice stating its time, place and circumstances, the names of any state employees known to be involved, and the amount of compensation or other relief demanded.\n\nSource: <https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/3.736>\n", "clock_starts": "after the alleged loss or injury is discovered", "deadline": "180 days", "duty": "every person, whether plaintiff, defendant or third-party plaintiff or defendant, who claims compensation from the state or a state employee acting within the scope of employment for or on account of any loss or injury shall present to the attorney general or, in the case of a claim against the University of Minnesota, to the person designated by the regents of the university as the university attorney, and any state employee from whom the claimant will seek compensation, within 180 days after the alleged loss or injury is discovered, a notice stating its time, place and circumstances", "file": "minnesota-notice-of-claim-against-the-state.md", "filed_with": "the attorney general or, in the case of a claim against the University of Minnesota, to the person designated by the regents of the university as the university attorney", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "minnesota-notice-of-claim-against-the-state", "requirement": "Notice of claim against the state", "source_quote": "Except as provided in subdivision 6, every person, whether plaintiff, defendant or third-party plaintiff or defendant, who claims compensation from the state or a state employee acting within the scope of employment for or on account of any loss or injury shall present to the attorney general or, in the case of a claim against the University of Minnesota, to the person designated by the regents of the university as the university attorney, and any state employee from whom the claimant will seek compensation, within 180 days after the alleged loss or injury is discovered, a notice stating its time, place and circumstances, the names of any state employees known to be involved, and the amount of compensation or other relief demanded.", "sources": ["https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/3.736"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Minnesota", "title": "Notice of claim against the state \u00b7 Minnesota \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a city of 100,000 or more \u2014 street or sidewalk defect\n\n**State:** Missouri\n\n**Deadline:** ninety days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** No action shall be maintained against any city of this state which now has or may hereafter attain a population of one hundred thousand inhabitants, on account of any injuries growing out of any defect in the condition of any bridge, boulevard, street, sidewalk or thoroughfare in said city, until notice shall first have been given in writing to the mayor of said city, within ninety days of the occurrence for which such damage is claimed\n\n**When the clock starts:** of the occurrence for which such damage is claimed\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the mayor of said city\n\n**If you miss it:** No action shall be maintained against any city of this state\n\n**Section:** 82.210\n\n> 82.210. Action for damages maintained, how. \u2014 No action shall be maintained against any city of this state which now has or may hereafter attain a population of one hundred thousand inhabitants, on account of any injuries growing out of any defect in the condition of any bridge, boulevard, street, sidewalk or thoroughfare in said city, until notice shall first have been given in writing to the mayor of said city, within ninety days of the occurrence for which such damage is claimed, stating the place where, the time when such injury was received, and the character and circumstances of the injury, and that the person so injured will claim damages therefor from such city.\n\nSource: <https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=82.210>\n", "citation": "82.210", "clock_starts": "of the occurrence for which such damage is claimed", "consequence": "No action shall be maintained against any city of this state", "deadline": "ninety days", "duty": "No action shall be maintained against any city of this state which now has or may hereafter attain a population of one hundred thousand inhabitants, on account of any injuries growing out of any defect in the condition of any bridge, boulevard, street, sidewalk or thoroughfare in said city, until notice shall first have been given in writing to the mayor of said city, within ninety days of the occurrence for which such damage is claimed", "file": "missouri-notice-of-claim-against-a-city-of-100-000-or-more-street-or-sidewalk-defect.md", "filed_with": "the mayor of said city", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "missouri-notice-of-claim-against-a-city-of-100-000-or-more-street-or-sidewalk-defect", "requirement": "Notice of claim against a city of 100,000 or more \u2014 street or sidewalk defect", "source_quote": "82.210. Action for damages maintained, how. \u2014 No action shall be maintained against any city of this state which now has or may hereafter attain a population of one hundred thousand inhabitants, on account of any injuries growing out of any defect in the condition of any bridge, boulevard, street, sidewalk or thoroughfare in said city, until notice shall first have been given in writing to the mayor of said city, within ninety days of the occurrence for which such damage is claimed, stating the place where, the time when such injury was received, and the character and circumstances of the injury, and that the person so injured will claim damages therefor from such city.", "sources": ["https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=82.210"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Missouri", "title": "Notice of claim against a city of 100,000 or more \u2014 street or sidewalk defect \u00b7 Missouri \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline for the department to grant or deny a claim against the state\n\n**State:** Montana\n\n**Deadline:** 120 days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** The department must grant or deny the claim in writing within 120 days after the claim is presented to the department\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the claim is presented to the department\n\n**If you miss it:** The failure of the department to make final disposition of a claim within 120 days after it is presented to the department must be considered a final denial of the claim for purposes of this subsection\n\n**Section:** 2-9-301\n\n> (2) A complaint based on a claim subject to the provisions of subsection (1) may not be filed in district court unless the claimant has first presented the claim to the department of administration and the department has finally denied the claim. The department must grant or deny the claim in writing within 120 days after the claim is presented to the department. The failure of the department to make final disposition of a claim within 120 days after it is presented to the department must be considered a final denial of the claim for purposes of this subsection. Upon the department's receipt of the claim, the statute of limitations on the claim is tolled for 120 days.\n\nSource: <https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0020/chapter_0090/part_0030/section_0010/0020-0090-0030-0010.html>\n", "citation": "2-9-301", "clock_starts": "after the claim is presented to the department", "consequence": "The failure of the department to make final disposition of a claim within 120 days after it is presented to the department must be considered a final denial of the claim for purposes of this subsection", "deadline": "120 days", "duty": "The department must grant or deny the claim in writing within 120 days after the claim is presented to the department", "file": "montana-deadline-for-the-department-to-grant-or-deny-a-claim-against-the-state.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "montana-deadline-for-the-department-to-grant-or-deny-a-claim-against-the-state", "requirement": "Deadline for the department to grant or deny a claim against the state", "source_quote": "(2) A complaint based on a claim subject to the provisions of subsection (1) may not be filed in district court unless the claimant has first presented the claim to the department of administration and the department has finally denied the claim. The department must grant or deny the claim in writing within 120 days after the claim is presented to the department. The failure of the department to make final disposition of a claim within 120 days after it is presented to the department must be considered a final denial of the claim for purposes of this subsection. Upon the department's receipt of the claim, the statute of limitations on the claim is tolled for 120 days.", "sources": ["https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0020/chapter_0090/part_0030/section_0010/0020-0090-0030-0010.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Montana", "title": "Deadline for the department to grant or deny a claim against the state \u00b7 Montana \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "citation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against the state\n\n**State:** Montana\n\n**What must be done in that time:** All claims against the state arising under the provisions of parts 1 through 3 of this chapter must be presented in writing to the department of administration\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the department of administration\n\n**Section:** 2-9-301\n\n> 2-9-301. Filing of claims against state and political subdivisions -- disposition by state agency as prerequisite. (1) All claims against the state arising under the provisions of parts 1 through 3 of this chapter must be presented in writing to the department of administration.\n\nSource: <https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0020/chapter_0090/part_0030/section_0010/0020-0090-0030-0010.html>\n", "citation": "2-9-301", "duty": "All claims against the state arising under the provisions of parts 1 through 3 of this chapter must be presented in writing to the department of administration", "file": "montana-notice-of-claim-against-the-state.md", "filed_with": "the department of administration", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "montana-notice-of-claim-against-the-state", "requirement": "Notice of claim against the state", "source_quote": "2-9-301. Filing of claims against state and political subdivisions -- disposition by state agency as prerequisite. (1) All claims against the state arising under the provisions of parts 1 through 3 of this chapter must be presented in writing to the department of administration.", "sources": ["https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0020/chapter_0090/part_0030/section_0010/0020-0090-0030-0010.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Montana", "title": "Notice of claim against the state \u00b7 Montana \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a political subdivision\n\n**State:** Nebraska\n\n**What must be done in that time:** All tort claims under the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act and sections 16-727 , 16-728 , 23-175 , 39-809 , and 79-610 shall be filed with the clerk, secretary, or other official whose duty it is to maintain the official records of the political subdivision\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the clerk, secretary, or other official whose duty it is to maintain the official records of the political subdivision\n\n**Section:** 13-905\n\n> 13-905. Tort claims; filing; requirements. All tort claims under the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act and sections <https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=16-727> 16-727 , <https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=16-728> 16-728 , <https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=23-175> 23-175 , <https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=39-809> 39-809 , and <https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=79-610> 79-610 shall be filed with the clerk, secretary, or other official whose duty it is to maintain the official records of the political subdivision, or the governing body of a political subdivision may provide that such claims may be filed with the duly constituted law department of such subdivision.\n\nSource: <https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=13-905>\n", "citation": "13-905", "duty": "All tort claims under the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act and sections 16-727 , 16-728 , 23-175 , 39-809 , and 79-610 shall be filed with the clerk, secretary, or other official whose duty it is to maintain the official records of the political subdivision", "file": "nebraska-notice-of-claim-against-a-political-subdivision.md", "filed_with": "the clerk, secretary, or other official whose duty it is to maintain the official records of the political subdivision", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "nebraska-notice-of-claim-against-a-political-subdivision", "requirement": "Notice of claim against a political subdivision", "source_quote": "13-905. Tort claims; filing; requirements. All tort claims under the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act and sections <https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=16-727> 16-727 , <https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=16-728> 16-728 , <https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=23-175> 23-175 , <https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=39-809> 39-809 , and <https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=79-610> 79-610 shall be filed with the clerk, secretary, or other official whose duty it is to maintain the official records of the political subdivision, or the governing body of a political subdivision may provide that such claims may be filed with the duly constituted law department of such subdivision.", "sources": ["https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=13-905"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Nebraska", "title": "Notice of claim against a political subdivision \u00b7 Nebraska \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Waiting period before suing the state after filing a claim\n\n**State:** Nebraska\n\n**Deadline:** six months\n\n**What must be done in that time:** No suit shall be permitted under the State Tort Claims Act unless the Risk Manager or State Claims Board has made final disposition of the claim, except that if the Risk Manager or board does not make final disposition of a claim within six months after the claim is made in writing and filed with the Risk Manager in the manner prescribed by the board, the claimant may, by notice in writing, withdraw the claim from consideration of the Risk Manager or board and begin suit under such act\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the claim is made in writing and filed with the Risk Manager in the manner prescribed by the board\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the Risk Manager\n\n**Section:** 81-8,213\n\n> 81-8,213. Suit; final disposition by Risk Manager or State Claims Board required; exception. No suit shall be permitted under the State Tort Claims Act unless the Risk Manager or State Claims Board has made final disposition of the claim, except that if the Risk Manager or board does not make final disposition of a claim within six months after the claim is made in writing and filed with the Risk Manager in the manner prescribed by the board, the claimant may, by notice in writing, withdraw the claim from consideration of the Risk Manager or board and begin suit under such act.\n\nSource: <https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=81-8,213>\n", "citation": "81-8,213", "clock_starts": "after the claim is made in writing and filed with the Risk Manager in the manner prescribed by the board", "deadline": "six months", "duty": "No suit shall be permitted under the State Tort Claims Act unless the Risk Manager or State Claims Board has made final disposition of the claim, except that if the Risk Manager or board does not make final disposition of a claim within six months after the claim is made in writing and filed with the Risk Manager in the manner prescribed by the board, the claimant may, by notice in writing, withdraw the claim from consideration of the Risk Manager or board and begin suit under such act", "file": "nebraska-waiting-period-before-suing-the-state-after-filing-a-claim.md", "filed_with": "the Risk Manager", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "nebraska-waiting-period-before-suing-the-state-after-filing-a-claim", "requirement": "Waiting period before suing the state after filing a claim", "source_quote": "81-8,213. Suit; final disposition by Risk Manager or State Claims Board required; exception. No suit shall be permitted under the State Tort Claims Act unless the Risk Manager or State Claims Board has made final disposition of the claim, except that if the Risk Manager or board does not make final disposition of a claim within six months after the claim is made in writing and filed with the Risk Manager in the manner prescribed by the board, the claimant may, by notice in writing, withdraw the claim from consideration of the Risk Manager or board and begin suit under such act.", "sources": ["https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=81-8,213"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Nebraska", "title": "Waiting period before suing the state after filing a claim \u00b7 Nebraska \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a political subdivision\n\n**State:** Nevada\n\n**Deadline:** 2 years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** Each person who has a claim against any political subdivision of the State arising out of a tort must file the claim within 2 years after the time the cause of action accrues with the governing body of that political subdivision\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the time the cause of action accrues\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the governing body of that political subdivision\n\n> 2. Each person who has a claim against any political subdivision of the State arising out of a tort must file the claim within 2 years after the time the cause of action accrues with the governing body of that political subdivision. 3. The filing of a claim in tort against the State or a political subdivision as required by subsections 1 and 2 is not a condition precedent to bringing an action pursuant to NRS 41.031 .\n\nSource: <https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-041.html>\n", "clock_starts": "after the time the cause of action accrues", "deadline": "2 years", "duty": "Each person who has a claim against any political subdivision of the State arising out of a tort must file the claim within 2 years after the time the cause of action accrues with the governing body of that political subdivision", "file": "nevada-notice-of-claim-against-a-political-subdivision.md", "filed_with": "the governing body of that political subdivision", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "nevada-notice-of-claim-against-a-political-subdivision", "requirement": "Notice of claim against a political subdivision", "source_quote": "2. Each person who has a claim against any political subdivision of the State arising out of a tort must file the claim within 2 years after the time the cause of action accrues with the governing body of that political subdivision. 3. The filing of a claim in tort against the State or a political subdivision as required by subsections 1 and 2 is not a condition precedent to bringing an action pursuant to NRS 41.031 .", "sources": ["https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-041.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Nevada", "title": "Notice of claim against a political subdivision \u00b7 Nevada \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against the state\n\n**State:** Nevada\n\n**Deadline:** 2 years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** Each person who has a claim against the State or any of its agencies arising out of a tort must file the claim within 2 years after the time the cause of action accrues with the Attorney General\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the time the cause of action accrues\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the Attorney General\n\n**Section:** NRS 41.036\n\n> NRS 41.036 Filing tort claim against State with Attorney General; filing tort claim against political subdivision with governing body; review and investigation by Attorney General of tort claim against State; regulations by State Board of Examiners. 1. Each person who has a claim against the State or any of its agencies arising out of a tort must file the claim within 2 years after the time the cause of action accrues with the Attorney General.\n\nSource: <https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-041.html>\n", "citation": "NRS 41.036", "clock_starts": "after the time the cause of action accrues", "deadline": "2 years", "duty": "Each person who has a claim against the State or any of its agencies arising out of a tort must file the claim within 2 years after the time the cause of action accrues with the Attorney General", "file": "nevada-notice-of-claim-against-the-state.md", "filed_with": "the Attorney General", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "nevada-notice-of-claim-against-the-state", "requirement": "Notice of claim against the state", "source_quote": "NRS 41.036 Filing tort claim against State with Attorney General; filing tort claim against political subdivision with governing body; review and investigation by Attorney General of tort claim against State; regulations by State Board of Examiners. 1. Each person who has a claim against the State or any of its agencies arising out of a tort must file the claim within 2 years after the time the cause of action accrues with the Attorney General.", "sources": ["https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-041.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Nevada", "title": "Notice of claim against the state \u00b7 Nevada \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a state agency\n\n**State:** New Hampshire\n\n**Deadline:** 3 years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** Any claim submitted under this chapter shall be brought within 3 years of the date of the alleged bodily injury, personal injury or property damage or the wrongful death resulting from bodily injury\n\n**When the clock starts:** of the date of the alleged bodily injury, personal injury or property damage or the wrongful death resulting from bodily injury\n\n> IV. Any claim submitted under this chapter shall be brought within 3 years of the date of the alleged bodily injury, personal injury or property damage or the wrongful death resulting from bodily injury. As a condition precedent to commencement of the action, the agency shall be provided written notice within 180 days after the time of the injury or damage as to the date, time, and location the injury or damage occurred.\n\nSource: <https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LV/541-B/541-B-14.htm>\n", "clock_starts": "of the date of the alleged bodily injury, personal injury or property damage or the wrongful death resulting from bodily injury", "deadline": "3 years", "duty": "Any claim submitted under this chapter shall be brought within 3 years of the date of the alleged bodily injury, personal injury or property damage or the wrongful death resulting from bodily injury", "file": "new-hampshire-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-state-agency.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "new-hampshire-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-state-agency", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit against a state agency", "source_quote": "IV. Any claim submitted under this chapter shall be brought within 3 years of the date of the alleged bodily injury, personal injury or property damage or the wrongful death resulting from bodily injury. As a condition precedent to commencement of the action, the agency shall be provided written notice within 180 days after the time of the injury or damage as to the date, time, and location the injury or damage occurred.", "sources": ["https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LV/541-B/541-B-14.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "New Hampshire", "title": "Deadline to file suit against a state agency \u00b7 New Hampshire \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "state", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a state agency\n\n**State:** New Hampshire\n\n**Deadline:** 180 days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** As a condition precedent to commencement of the action, the agency shall be provided written notice within 180 days after the time of the injury or damage as to the date, time, and location the injury or damage occurred\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the time of the injury or damage\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the agency\n\n> IV. Any claim submitted under this chapter shall be brought within 3 years of the date of the alleged bodily injury, personal injury or property damage or the wrongful death resulting from bodily injury. As a condition precedent to commencement of the action, the agency shall be provided written notice within 180 days after the time of the injury or damage as to the date, time, and location the injury or damage occurred. The lack of written notice shall not bar a claim unless the agency can show by a preponderance of the evidence that its ability to defend against the action was substantially prejudiced thereby.\n\nSource: <https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LV/541-B/541-B-14.htm>\n", "clock_starts": "after the time of the injury or damage", "deadline": "180 days", "duty": "As a condition precedent to commencement of the action, the agency shall be provided written notice within 180 days after the time of the injury or damage as to the date, time, and location the injury or damage occurred", "file": "new-hampshire-notice-of-claim-against-a-state-agency.md", "filed_with": "the agency", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "new-hampshire-notice-of-claim-against-a-state-agency", "requirement": "Notice of claim against a state agency", "source_quote": "IV. Any claim submitted under this chapter shall be brought within 3 years of the date of the alleged bodily injury, personal injury or property damage or the wrongful death resulting from bodily injury. As a condition precedent to commencement of the action, the agency shall be provided written notice within 180 days after the time of the injury or damage as to the date, time, and location the injury or damage occurred. The lack of written notice shall not bar a claim unless the agency can show by a preponderance of the evidence that its ability to defend against the action was substantially prejudiced thereby.", "sources": ["https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LV/541-B/541-B-14.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "New Hampshire", "title": "Notice of claim against a state agency \u00b7 New Hampshire \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "state", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Claim against the state \u2014 breach of contract or any other claim\n\n**State:** New York\n\n**Deadline:** six months\n\n**What must be done in that time:** shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within six months after the accrual of such claim\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the accrual of such claim\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the attorney general\n\n> 4. A claim for breach of contract, express or implied, and any other claim not otherwise provided for by this section, over which jurisdiction has been conferred upon the court of claims, shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within six months after the accrual of such claim, unless the claimant shall within such time serve upon the attorney general a written notice of intention to file a claim therefor, in which event the claim shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within two years after such accrual.\n\nSource: <https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CTC/10>\n", "clock_starts": "after the accrual of such claim", "deadline": "six months", "duty": "shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within six months after the accrual of such claim", "file": "new-york-claim-against-the-state-breach-of-contract-or-any-other-claim.md", "filed_with": "the attorney general", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "new-york-claim-against-the-state-breach-of-contract-or-any-other-claim", "requirement": "Claim against the state \u2014 breach of contract or any other claim", "source_quote": "4. A claim for breach of contract, express or implied, and any other claim not otherwise provided for by this section, over which jurisdiction has been conferred upon the court of claims, shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within six months after the accrual of such claim, unless the claimant shall within such time serve upon the attorney general a written notice of intention to file a claim therefor, in which event the claim shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within two years after such accrual.", "sources": ["https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CTC/10"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "New York", "title": "Claim against the state \u2014 breach of contract or any other claim \u00b7 New York \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Claim against the state \u2014 intentional tort\n\n**State:** New York\n\n**Deadline:** ninety days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within ninety days after the accrual of such claim\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the accrual of such claim\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the attorney general\n\n> 3-b. A claim to recover damages for injuries to property or for personal injuries caused by the intentional tort of an officer or employee of the state while acting as such officer or employee, or of a member of the organized militia or of an employee in the division of military and naval affairs of the executive department, shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within ninety days after the accrual of such claim, unless the claimant shall within such time serve upon the attorney general a written notice of intention to file a claim therefor, in which event the claim shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within one year after the accrual of such claim.\n\nSource: <https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CTC/10>\n", "clock_starts": "after the accrual of such claim", "deadline": "ninety days", "duty": "shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within ninety days after the accrual of such claim", "file": "new-york-claim-against-the-state-intentional-tort.md", "filed_with": "the attorney general", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "new-york-claim-against-the-state-intentional-tort", "requirement": "Claim against the state \u2014 intentional tort", "source_quote": "3-b. A claim to recover damages for injuries to property or for personal injuries caused by the intentional tort of an officer or employee of the state while acting as such officer or employee, or of a member of the organized militia or of an employee in the division of military and naval affairs of the executive department, shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within ninety days after the accrual of such claim, unless the claimant shall within such time serve upon the attorney general a written notice of intention to file a claim therefor, in which event the claim shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within one year after the accrual of such claim.", "sources": ["https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CTC/10"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "New York", "title": "Claim against the state \u2014 intentional tort \u00b7 New York \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Claim against the state \u2014 personal injury or property damage by negligence\n\n**State:** New York\n\n**Deadline:** ninety days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within ninety days after the accrual of such claim\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the accrual of such claim\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the attorney general\n\n> 3. A claim to recover damages for injuries to property or for personal injuries caused by the negligence or unintentional tort of an officer or employee of the state while acting as such officer or employee, shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within ninety days after the accrual of such claim, unless the claimant shall within such time serve upon the attorney general a written notice of intention to file a claim therefor, in which event the claim shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within two years after the accrual of such claim.\n\nSource: <https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CTC/10>\n", "clock_starts": "after the accrual of such claim", "deadline": "ninety days", "duty": "shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within ninety days after the accrual of such claim", "file": "new-york-claim-against-the-state-personal-injury-or-property-damage-by-negligence.md", "filed_with": "the attorney general", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "new-york-claim-against-the-state-personal-injury-or-property-damage-by-negligence", "requirement": "Claim against the state \u2014 personal injury or property damage by negligence", "source_quote": "3. A claim to recover damages for injuries to property or for personal injuries caused by the negligence or unintentional tort of an officer or employee of the state while acting as such officer or employee, shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within ninety days after the accrual of such claim, unless the claimant shall within such time serve upon the attorney general a written notice of intention to file a claim therefor, in which event the claim shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within two years after the accrual of such claim.", "sources": ["https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CTC/10"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "New York", "title": "Claim against the state \u2014 personal injury or property damage by negligence \u00b7 New York \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Claim against the state \u2014 wrongful death\n\n**State:** New York\n\n**Deadline:** ninety days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within ninety days after the appointment of such executor or administrator\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the appointment of such executor or administrator\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the attorney general\n\n> 2. A claim by an executor or administrator of a decedent who left him or her surviving a husband, wife or next of kin, for damages for a wrongful act, neglect or default, on the part of the state by which the decedent's death was caused, shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within ninety days after the appointment of such executor or administrator, unless the claimant shall within such time serve upon the attorney general a written notice of intention to file a claim therefor, in which event the claim shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within two years after the death of the decedent. In any event such claim shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within two years after the death of the decedent.\n\nSource: <https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CTC/10>\n", "clock_starts": "after the appointment of such executor or administrator", "deadline": "ninety days", "duty": "shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within ninety days after the appointment of such executor or administrator", "file": "new-york-claim-against-the-state-wrongful-death.md", "filed_with": "the attorney general", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "new-york-claim-against-the-state-wrongful-death", "requirement": "Claim against the state \u2014 wrongful death", "source_quote": "2. A claim by an executor or administrator of a decedent who left him or her surviving a husband, wife or next of kin, for damages for a wrongful act, neglect or default, on the part of the state by which the decedent's death was caused, shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within ninety days after the appointment of such executor or administrator, unless the claimant shall within such time serve upon the attorney general a written notice of intention to file a claim therefor, in which event the claim shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within two years after the death of the decedent. In any event such claim shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within two years after the death of the decedent.", "sources": ["https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CTC/10"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "New York", "title": "Claim against the state \u2014 wrongful death \u00b7 New York \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file the claim after serving a notice of intention \u2014 intentional tort\n\n**State:** New York\n\n**Deadline:** one year\n\n**What must be done in that time:** the claim shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within one year after the accrual of such claim\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the accrual of such claim\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the attorney general\n\n> 3-b. A claim to recover damages for injuries to property or for personal injuries caused by the intentional tort of an officer or employee of the state while acting as such officer or employee, or of a member of the organized militia or of an employee in the division of military and naval affairs of the executive department, shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within ninety days after the accrual of such claim, unless the claimant shall within such time serve upon the attorney general a written notice of intention to file a claim therefor, in which event the claim shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within one year after the accrual of such claim.\n\nSource: <https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CTC/10>\n", "clock_starts": "after the accrual of such claim", "deadline": "one year", "duty": "the claim shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within one year after the accrual of such claim", "file": "new-york-deadline-to-file-the-claim-after-serving-a-notice-of-intention-intentional-tort.md", "filed_with": "the attorney general", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "new-york-deadline-to-file-the-claim-after-serving-a-notice-of-intention-intentional-tort", "requirement": "Deadline to file the claim after serving a notice of intention \u2014 intentional tort", "source_quote": "3-b. A claim to recover damages for injuries to property or for personal injuries caused by the intentional tort of an officer or employee of the state while acting as such officer or employee, or of a member of the organized militia or of an employee in the division of military and naval affairs of the executive department, shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within ninety days after the accrual of such claim, unless the claimant shall within such time serve upon the attorney general a written notice of intention to file a claim therefor, in which event the claim shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within one year after the accrual of such claim.", "sources": ["https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CTC/10"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "New York", "title": "Deadline to file the claim after serving a notice of intention \u2014 intentional tort \u00b7 New York \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file the claim after serving a notice of intention \u2014 negligence\n\n**State:** New York\n\n**Deadline:** two years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** the claim shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within two years after the accrual of such claim\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the accrual of such claim\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the attorney general\n\n> 3. A claim to recover damages for injuries to property or for personal injuries caused by the negligence or unintentional tort of an officer or employee of the state while acting as such officer or employee, shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within ninety days after the accrual of such claim, unless the claimant shall within such time serve upon the attorney general a written notice of intention to file a claim therefor, in which event the claim shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within two years after the accrual of such claim.\n\nSource: <https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CTC/10>\n", "clock_starts": "after the accrual of such claim", "deadline": "two years", "duty": "the claim shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within two years after the accrual of such claim", "file": "new-york-deadline-to-file-the-claim-after-serving-a-notice-of-intention-negligence.md", "filed_with": "the attorney general", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "new-york-deadline-to-file-the-claim-after-serving-a-notice-of-intention-negligence", "requirement": "Deadline to file the claim after serving a notice of intention \u2014 negligence", "source_quote": "3. A claim to recover damages for injuries to property or for personal injuries caused by the negligence or unintentional tort of an officer or employee of the state while acting as such officer or employee, shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within ninety days after the accrual of such claim, unless the claimant shall within such time serve upon the attorney general a written notice of intention to file a claim therefor, in which event the claim shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within two years after the accrual of such claim.", "sources": ["https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CTC/10"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "New York", "title": "Deadline to file the claim after serving a notice of intention \u2014 negligence \u00b7 New York \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Extension of the time to present a claim for a claimant under legal disability\n\n**State:** New York\n\n**Deadline:** two years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** If the claimant shall be under legal disability, the claim may be presented within two years after such disability is removed\n\n**When the clock starts:** after such disability is removed\n\n> 5. If the claimant shall be under legal disability, the claim may be presented within two years after such disability is removed.\n\nSource: <https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CTC/10>\n", "clock_starts": "after such disability is removed", "deadline": "two years", "duty": "If the claimant shall be under legal disability, the claim may be presented within two years after such disability is removed", "file": "new-york-extension-of-the-time-to-present-a-claim-for-a-claimant-under-legal-disability.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "new-york-extension-of-the-time-to-present-a-claim-for-a-claimant-under-legal-disability", "requirement": "Extension of the time to present a claim for a claimant under legal disability", "source_quote": "5. If the claimant shall be under legal disability, the claim may be presented within two years after such disability is removed.", "sources": ["https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CTC/10"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "New York", "title": "Extension of the time to present a claim for a claimant under legal disability \u00b7 New York \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Outer deadline to file a wrongful death claim against the state\n\n**State:** New York\n\n**Deadline:** two years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** In any event such claim shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within two years after the death of the decedent\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the death of the decedent\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the attorney general\n\n> 2. A claim by an executor or administrator of a decedent who left him or her surviving a husband, wife or next of kin, for damages for a wrongful act, neglect or default, on the part of the state by which the decedent's death was caused, shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within ninety days after the appointment of such executor or administrator, unless the claimant shall within such time serve upon the attorney general a written notice of intention to file a claim therefor, in which event the claim shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within two years after the death of the decedent. In any event such claim shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within two years after the death of the decedent.\n\nSource: <https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CTC/10>\n", "clock_starts": "after the death of the decedent", "deadline": "two years", "duty": "In any event such claim shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within two years after the death of the decedent", "file": "new-york-outer-deadline-to-file-a-wrongful-death-claim-against-the-state.md", "filed_with": "the attorney general", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "new-york-outer-deadline-to-file-a-wrongful-death-claim-against-the-state", "requirement": "Outer deadline to file a wrongful death claim against the state", "source_quote": "2. A claim by an executor or administrator of a decedent who left him or her surviving a husband, wife or next of kin, for damages for a wrongful act, neglect or default, on the part of the state by which the decedent's death was caused, shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within ninety days after the appointment of such executor or administrator, unless the claimant shall within such time serve upon the attorney general a written notice of intention to file a claim therefor, in which event the claim shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within two years after the death of the decedent. In any event such claim shall be filed and served upon the attorney general within two years after the death of the decedent.", "sources": ["https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CTC/10"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "New York", "title": "Outer deadline to file a wrongful death claim against the state \u00b7 New York \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file a claim against a state department, institution or agency\n\n**State:** North Carolina\n\n**Deadline:** three years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** All claims against any and all State departments, institutions, and agencies shall henceforth be forever barred unless a claim be filed with the Industrial Commission within three years after the accrual of such claim\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the accrual of such claim\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the Industrial Commission\n\n**If you miss it:** shall henceforth be forever barred\n\n**Section:** \u00a7 143-299\n\n> \u00a7 143-299. Limitation on claims. All claims against any and all State departments, institutions, and agencies shall henceforth be forever barred unless a claim be filed with the Industrial Commission within three years after the accrual of such claim, or if death results from the accident, the claim for wrongful death shall be forever barred unless a claim be filed by the personal representative of the deceased with the Industrial Commission within two years after such death.\n\nSource: <https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_143/GS_143-299.html>\n", "citation": "\u00a7 143-299", "clock_starts": "after the accrual of such claim", "consequence": "shall henceforth be forever barred", "deadline": "three years", "duty": "All claims against any and all State departments, institutions, and agencies shall henceforth be forever barred unless a claim be filed with the Industrial Commission within three years after the accrual of such claim", "file": "north-carolina-deadline-to-file-a-claim-against-a-state-department-institution-or-agency.md", "filed_with": "the Industrial Commission", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "north-carolina-deadline-to-file-a-claim-against-a-state-department-institution-or-agency", "requirement": "Deadline to file a claim against a state department, institution or agency", "source_quote": "\u00a7 143-299. Limitation on claims. All claims against any and all State departments, institutions, and agencies shall henceforth be forever barred unless a claim be filed with the Industrial Commission within three years after the accrual of such claim, or if death results from the accident, the claim for wrongful death shall be forever barred unless a claim be filed by the personal representative of the deceased with the Industrial Commission within two years after such death.", "sources": ["https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_143/GS_143-299.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "North Carolina", "title": "Deadline to file a claim against a state department, institution or agency \u00b7 North Carolina \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "state", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file a wrongful death claim against a state department, institution or agency\n\n**State:** North Carolina\n\n**Deadline:** two years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** the claim for wrongful death shall be forever barred unless a claim be filed by the personal representative of the deceased with the Industrial Commission within two years after such death\n\n**When the clock starts:** after such death\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the Industrial Commission\n\n**If you miss it:** shall be forever barred\n\n**Section:** \u00a7 143-299\n\n> \u00a7 143-299. Limitation on claims. All claims against any and all State departments, institutions, and agencies shall henceforth be forever barred unless a claim be filed with the Industrial Commission within three years after the accrual of such claim, or if death results from the accident, the claim for wrongful death shall be forever barred unless a claim be filed by the personal representative of the deceased with the Industrial Commission within two years after such death.\n\nSource: <https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_143/GS_143-299.html>\n", "citation": "\u00a7 143-299", "clock_starts": "after such death", "consequence": "shall be forever barred", "deadline": "two years", "duty": "the claim for wrongful death shall be forever barred unless a claim be filed by the personal representative of the deceased with the Industrial Commission within two years after such death", "file": "north-carolina-deadline-to-file-a-wrongful-death-claim-against-a-state-department-institution-o.md", "filed_with": "the Industrial Commission", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "north-carolina-deadline-to-file-a-wrongful-death-claim-against-a-state-department-institution-o", "requirement": "Deadline to file a wrongful death claim against a state department, institution or agency", "source_quote": "\u00a7 143-299. Limitation on claims. All claims against any and all State departments, institutions, and agencies shall henceforth be forever barred unless a claim be filed with the Industrial Commission within three years after the accrual of such claim, or if death results from the accident, the claim for wrongful death shall be forever barred unless a claim be filed by the personal representative of the deceased with the Industrial Commission within two years after such death.", "sources": ["https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_143/GS_143-299.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "North Carolina", "title": "Deadline to file a wrongful death claim against a state department, institution or agency \u00b7 North Carolina \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "state", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a political subdivision \u2014 claim based on a sexual act occurring when the plaintiff was a minor\n\n**State:** North Dakota\n\n**Deadline:** twenty-one years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** An action under this chapter for relief that resulted from sexual assault, sexual abuse, gross sexual imposition, or any other claim based on a sexual act or sexual contact as defined in chapter 12.1-20 must be commenced\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the date the act occurred, if the act occurred when the plaintiff was under eighteen years of age\n\n> 2. An action under this chapter for relief that resulted from sexual assault, sexual abuse, gross sexual imposition, or any other claim based on a sexual act or sexual contact as defined in chapter 12.1-20 must be commenced: a. Within nine years after the date the act occurred; or b. Within twenty-one years after the date the act occurred, if the act occurred when the plaintiff was under eighteen years of age.\n\nSource: <https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t32c12-1.pdf>\n", "clock_starts": "after the date the act occurred, if the act occurred when the plaintiff was under eighteen years of age", "deadline": "twenty-one years", "duty": "An action under this chapter for relief that resulted from sexual assault, sexual abuse, gross sexual imposition, or any other claim based on a sexual act or sexual contact as defined in chapter 12.1-20 must be commenced", "file": "north-dakota-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-political-subdivision-claim-based-on-a-sexual-ac-2.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "north-dakota-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-political-subdivision-claim-based-on-a-sexual-ac-2", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit against a political subdivision \u2014 claim based on a sexual act occurring when the plaintiff was a minor", "source_quote": "2. An action under this chapter for relief that resulted from sexual assault, sexual abuse, gross sexual imposition, or any other claim based on a sexual act or sexual contact as defined in chapter 12.1-20 must be commenced: a. Within nine years after the date the act occurred; or b. Within twenty-one years after the date the act occurred, if the act occurred when the plaintiff was under eighteen years of age.", "sources": ["https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t32c12-1.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "North Dakota", "title": "Deadline to file suit against a political subdivision \u2014 claim based on a sexual act occurring when the plaintiff was a minor \u00b7 North Dakota \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a political subdivision \u2014 claim based on a sexual act\n\n**State:** North Dakota\n\n**Deadline:** nine years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** An action under this chapter for relief that resulted from sexual assault, sexual abuse, gross sexual imposition, or any other claim based on a sexual act or sexual contact as defined in chapter 12.1-20 must be commenced\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the date the act occurred\n\n> 2. An action under this chapter for relief that resulted from sexual assault, sexual abuse, gross sexual imposition, or any other claim based on a sexual act or sexual contact as defined in chapter 12.1-20 must be commenced: a. Within nine years after the date the act occurred; or\n\nSource: <https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t32c12-1.pdf>\n", "clock_starts": "after the date the act occurred", "deadline": "nine years", "duty": "An action under this chapter for relief that resulted from sexual assault, sexual abuse, gross sexual imposition, or any other claim based on a sexual act or sexual contact as defined in chapter 12.1-20 must be commenced", "file": "north-dakota-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-political-subdivision-claim-based-on-a-sexual-ac.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "north-dakota-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-political-subdivision-claim-based-on-a-sexual-ac", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit against a political subdivision \u2014 claim based on a sexual act", "source_quote": "2. An action under this chapter for relief that resulted from sexual assault, sexual abuse, gross sexual imposition, or any other claim based on a sexual act or sexual contact as defined in chapter 12.1-20 must be commenced: a. Within nine years after the date the act occurred; or", "sources": ["https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t32c12-1.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "North Dakota", "title": "Deadline to file suit against a political subdivision \u2014 claim based on a sexual act \u00b7 North Dakota \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a political subdivision\n\n**State:** North Dakota\n\n**Deadline:** three years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** an action brought under this chapter must be commenced\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the claim for relief has accrued\n\n**Section:** 32-12.1-10\n\n> 32-12.1-10. Statute of limitations. 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, an action brought under this chapter must be commenced within three years after the claim for relief has accrued.\n\nSource: <https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t32c12-1.pdf>\n", "citation": "32-12.1-10", "clock_starts": "after the claim for relief has accrued", "deadline": "three years", "duty": "an action brought under this chapter must be commenced", "file": "north-dakota-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-political-subdivision.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "north-dakota-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-political-subdivision", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit against a political subdivision", "source_quote": "32-12.1-10. Statute of limitations. 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, an action brought under this chapter must be commenced within three years after the claim for relief has accrued.", "sources": ["https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t32c12-1.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "North Dakota", "title": "Deadline to file suit against a political subdivision \u00b7 North Dakota \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a political subdivision\n\n**State:** Ohio\n\n**Deadline:** two years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** An action against a political subdivision to recover damages for injury, death, or loss to person or property allegedly caused by any act or omission in connection with a governmental or proprietary function, whether brought as an original action, cross-claim, counterclaim, third-party claim, or claim for subrogation, shall be brought within two years after the cause of action accrues, or within any applicable shorter period of time for bringing the action provided by the Revised Code\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the cause of action accrues\n\n> (A) An action against a political subdivision to recover damages for injury, death, or loss to person or property allegedly caused by any act or omission in connection with a governmental or proprietary function, whether brought as an original action, cross-claim, counterclaim, third-party claim, or claim for subrogation, shall be brought within two years after the cause of action accrues, or within any applicable shorter period of time for bringing the action provided by the Revised Code.\n\nSource: <https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2744.04>\n", "clock_starts": "after the cause of action accrues", "deadline": "two years", "duty": "An action against a political subdivision to recover damages for injury, death, or loss to person or property allegedly caused by any act or omission in connection with a governmental or proprietary function, whether brought as an original action, cross-claim, counterclaim, third-party claim, or claim for subrogation, shall be brought within two years after the cause of action accrues, or within any applicable shorter period of time for bringing the action provided by the Revised Code", "file": "ohio-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-political-subdivision.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "ohio-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-political-subdivision", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit against a political subdivision", "source_quote": "(A) An action against a political subdivision to recover damages for injury, death, or loss to person or property allegedly caused by any act or omission in connection with a governmental or proprietary function, whether brought as an original action, cross-claim, counterclaim, third-party claim, or claim for subrogation, shall be brought within two years after the cause of action accrues, or within any applicable shorter period of time for bringing the action provided by the Revised Code.", "sources": ["https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2744.04"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Ohio", "title": "Deadline to file suit against a political subdivision \u00b7 Ohio \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against the state\n\n**State:** Ohio\n\n**Deadline:** two years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** civil actions against the state permitted by sections 2743.01 to 2743.20 of the Revised Code shall be commenced no later than two years after the date of accrual of the cause of action or within any shorter period that is applicable to similar suits between private parties\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the date of accrual of the cause of action\n\n> (A) Subject to division (B) of this section, civil actions against the state permitted by sections <https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2743.01> 2743.01 to <https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2743.20> 2743.20 of the Revised Code shall be commenced no later than two years after the date of accrual of the cause of action or within any shorter period that is applicable to similar suits between private parties.\n\nSource: <https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2743.16>\n", "clock_starts": "after the date of accrual of the cause of action", "deadline": "two years", "duty": "civil actions against the state permitted by sections 2743.01 to 2743.20 of the Revised Code shall be commenced no later than two years after the date of accrual of the cause of action or within any shorter period that is applicable to similar suits between private parties", "file": "ohio-deadline-to-file-suit-against-the-state.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "ohio-deadline-to-file-suit-against-the-state", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit against the state", "source_quote": "(A) Subject to division (B) of this section, civil actions against the state permitted by sections <https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2743.01> 2743.01 to <https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2743.20> 2743.20 of the Revised Code shall be commenced no later than two years after the date of accrual of the cause of action or within any shorter period that is applicable to similar suits between private parties.", "sources": ["https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2743.16"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Ohio", "title": "Deadline to file suit against the state \u00b7 Ohio \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline for the state or a political subdivision to approve a claim before it is deemed denied\n\n**State:** Oklahoma\n\n**Deadline:** ninety (90) days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** A claim is deemed denied if the state or political subdivision fails to approve the claim in its entirety within ninety (90) days\n\n**Section:** \u00a751-157\n\n> \u00a751-157. Denial of claim - Notice. A. A person may not initiate a suit against the state or a political subdivision unless the claim has been denied in whole or in part. A claim is deemed denied if the state or political subdivision fails to approve the claim in its entirety within ninety (90) days, unless the state or political subdivision has denied the claim or reached a settlement with the claimant before the expiration of that period. If the state or a political subdivision approves or denies the claim in ninety (90) days or less, the state or political subdivision shall give notice within five (5) days of such action to the claimant at the address listed in the claim. If the state or political subdivision fails to give the notice required by this subsection, the period for commencement of an action in subsection B of this section shall not begin until the expiration of the ninety- day period for approval. The claimant and the state or political subdivision may continue attempts to settle a claim, however, settlement negotiations do not extend the date of denial unless agreed to in writing by the claimant and the state or political subdivision. B. No action for any cause arising under this act, Section 151 et seq. of this title, shall be maintained unless valid notice has been given and the action is commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days after denial of the claim as set forth in this section. The claimant and the state or political subdivision may agree in writing to extend the time to commence an action for the purpose of continuing to attempt settlement of the claim except no such extension shall be for longer than two (2) years from the date of the loss.\n\nSource: <https://oksenate.gov/sites/default/files/2019-12/os51.pdf>\n", "citation": "\u00a751-157", "deadline": "ninety (90) days", "duty": "A claim is deemed denied if the state or political subdivision fails to approve the claim in its entirety within ninety (90) days", "file": "oklahoma-deadline-for-the-state-or-a-political-subdivision-to-approve-a-claim-before-it-i.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "oklahoma-deadline-for-the-state-or-a-political-subdivision-to-approve-a-claim-before-it-i", "requirement": "Deadline for the state or a political subdivision to approve a claim before it is deemed denied", "source_quote": "\u00a751-157. Denial of claim - Notice. A. A person may not initiate a suit against the state or a political subdivision unless the claim has been denied in whole or in part. A claim is deemed denied if the state or political subdivision fails to approve the claim in its entirety within ninety (90) days, unless the state or political subdivision has denied the claim or reached a settlement with the claimant before the expiration of that period. If the state or a political subdivision approves or denies the claim in ninety (90) days or less, the state or political subdivision shall give notice within five (5) days of such action to the claimant at the address listed in the claim. If the state or political subdivision fails to give the notice required by this subsection, the period for commencement of an action in subsection B of this section shall not begin until the expiration of the ninety- day period for approval. The claimant and the state or political subdivision may continue attempts to settle a claim, however, settlement negotiations do not extend the date of denial unless agreed to in writing by the claimant and the state or political subdivision. B. No action for any cause arising under this act, Section 151 et seq. of this title, shall be maintained unless valid notice has been given and the action is commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days after denial of the claim as set forth in this section. The claimant and the state or political subdivision may agree in writing to extend the time to commence an action for the purpose of continuing to attempt settlement of the claim except no such extension shall be for longer than two (2) years from the date of the loss.", "sources": ["https://oksenate.gov/sites/default/files/2019-12/os51.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Oklahoma", "title": "Deadline for the state or a political subdivision to approve a claim before it is deemed denied \u00b7 Oklahoma \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit after denial of the claim\n\n**State:** Oklahoma\n\n**Deadline:** one hundred eighty (180) days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** the action is commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days after denial of the claim as set forth in this section\n\n**When the clock starts:** after denial of the claim as set forth in this section\n\n**If you miss it:** No action for any cause arising under this act, Section 151 et seq. of this title, shall be maintained\n\n**Section:** \u00a751-157\n\n> \u00a751-157. Denial of claim - Notice. A. A person may not initiate a suit against the state or a political subdivision unless the claim has been denied in whole or in part. A claim is deemed denied if the state or political subdivision fails to approve the claim in its entirety within ninety (90) days, unless the state or political subdivision has denied the claim or reached a settlement with the claimant before the expiration of that period. If the state or a political subdivision approves or denies the claim in ninety (90) days or less, the state or political subdivision shall give notice within five (5) days of such action to the claimant at the address listed in the claim. If the state or political subdivision fails to give the notice required by this subsection, the period for commencement of an action in subsection B of this section shall not begin until the expiration of the ninety- day period for approval. The claimant and the state or political subdivision may continue attempts to settle a claim, however, settlement negotiations do not extend the date of denial unless agreed to in writing by the claimant and the state or political subdivision. B. No action for any cause arising under this act, Section 151 et seq. of this title, shall be maintained unless valid notice has been given and the action is commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days after denial of the claim as set forth in this section. The claimant and the state or political subdivision may agree in writing to extend the time to commence an action for the purpose of continuing to attempt settlement of the claim except no such extension shall be for longer than two (2) years from the date of the loss.\n\nSource: <https://oksenate.gov/sites/default/files/2019-12/os51.pdf>\n", "citation": "\u00a751-157", "clock_starts": "after denial of the claim as set forth in this section", "consequence": "No action for any cause arising under this act, Section 151 et seq. of this title, shall be maintained", "deadline": "one hundred eighty (180) days", "duty": "the action is commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days after denial of the claim as set forth in this section", "file": "oklahoma-deadline-to-file-suit-after-denial-of-the-claim.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "oklahoma-deadline-to-file-suit-after-denial-of-the-claim", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit after denial of the claim", "source_quote": "\u00a751-157. Denial of claim - Notice. A. A person may not initiate a suit against the state or a political subdivision unless the claim has been denied in whole or in part. A claim is deemed denied if the state or political subdivision fails to approve the claim in its entirety within ninety (90) days, unless the state or political subdivision has denied the claim or reached a settlement with the claimant before the expiration of that period. If the state or a political subdivision approves or denies the claim in ninety (90) days or less, the state or political subdivision shall give notice within five (5) days of such action to the claimant at the address listed in the claim. If the state or political subdivision fails to give the notice required by this subsection, the period for commencement of an action in subsection B of this section shall not begin until the expiration of the ninety- day period for approval. The claimant and the state or political subdivision may continue attempts to settle a claim, however, settlement negotiations do not extend the date of denial unless agreed to in writing by the claimant and the state or political subdivision. B. No action for any cause arising under this act, Section 151 et seq. of this title, shall be maintained unless valid notice has been given and the action is commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days after denial of the claim as set forth in this section. The claimant and the state or political subdivision may agree in writing to extend the time to commence an action for the purpose of continuing to attempt settlement of the claim except no such extension shall be for longer than two (2) years from the date of the loss.", "sources": ["https://oksenate.gov/sites/default/files/2019-12/os51.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Oklahoma", "title": "Deadline to file suit after denial of the claim \u00b7 Oklahoma \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Extension of the notice period for incapacitation from the injury\n\n**State:** Oklahoma\n\n**Deadline:** ninety (90) days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** The time for giving written notice of claim pursuant to the provisions of this section does not include the time during which the person injured is unable due to incapacitation from the injury to give such notice\n\n> The time for giving written notice of claim pursuant to the provisions of this section does not include the time during which the person injured is unable due to incapacitation from the injury to give such notice, not exceeding ninety (90) days of incapacity.\n\nSource: <https://oksenate.gov/sites/default/files/2019-12/os51.pdf>\n", "deadline": "ninety (90) days", "duty": "The time for giving written notice of claim pursuant to the provisions of this section does not include the time during which the person injured is unable due to incapacitation from the injury to give such notice", "file": "oklahoma-extension-of-the-notice-period-for-incapacitation-from-the-injury.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "oklahoma-extension-of-the-notice-period-for-incapacitation-from-the-injury", "requirement": "Extension of the notice period for incapacitation from the injury", "source_quote": "The time for giving written notice of claim pursuant to the provisions of this section does not include the time during which the person injured is unable due to incapacitation from the injury to give such notice, not exceeding ninety (90) days of incapacity.", "sources": ["https://oksenate.gov/sites/default/files/2019-12/os51.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Oklahoma", "title": "Extension of the notice period for incapacitation from the injury \u00b7 Oklahoma \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of a wrongful death claim, presented by the personal representative\n\n**State:** Oklahoma\n\n**Deadline:** one (1) year\n\n**What must be done in that time:** notice may be presented by the personal representative within one (1) year after the death occurs\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the death occurs\n\n> F. When the claim is one for death by wrongful act or omission, notice may be presented by the personal representative within one (1) year after the death occurs. If the person for whose death the claim is made has presented notice that would have been sufficient had he lived, an action for wrongful death may be brought without any additional notice.\n\nSource: <https://oksenate.gov/sites/default/files/2019-12/os51.pdf>\n", "clock_starts": "after the death occurs", "deadline": "one (1) year", "duty": "notice may be presented by the personal representative within one (1) year after the death occurs", "file": "oklahoma-notice-of-a-wrongful-death-claim-presented-by-the-personal-representative.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "oklahoma-notice-of-a-wrongful-death-claim-presented-by-the-personal-representative", "requirement": "Notice of a wrongful death claim, presented by the personal representative", "source_quote": "F. When the claim is one for death by wrongful act or omission, notice may be presented by the personal representative within one (1) year after the death occurs. If the person for whose death the claim is made has presented notice that would have been sufficient had he lived, an action for wrongful death may be brought without any additional notice.", "sources": ["https://oksenate.gov/sites/default/files/2019-12/os51.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Oklahoma", "title": "Notice of a wrongful death claim, presented by the personal representative \u00b7 Oklahoma \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against the state or a political subdivision\n\n**State:** Oklahoma\n\n**Deadline:** one (1) year\n\n**What must be done in that time:** claims against the state or a political subdivision are to be presented within one (1) year of the date the loss occurs\n\n**When the clock starts:** of the date the loss occurs\n\n**If you miss it:** shall be forever barred unless notice thereof is presented within one (1) year after the loss occurs\n\n**Section:** \u00a751-156\n\n> \u00a751-156. Presentation of claim - Limitation of actions - Filing - Notice - Wrongful death. A. Any person having a claim against the state or a political subdivision within the scope of Section 151 et seq. of this title shall present a claim to the state or political subdivision for any appropriate relief including the award of money damages. B. Except as provided in subsection H of this section, and not withstanding any other provision of law, claims against the state or a political subdivision are to be presented within one (1) year of the date the loss occurs. A claim against the state or a political subdivision shall be forever barred unless notice thereof is presented within one (1) year after the loss occurs.\n\nSource: <https://oksenate.gov/sites/default/files/2019-12/os51.pdf>\n", "citation": "\u00a751-156", "clock_starts": "of the date the loss occurs", "consequence": "shall be forever barred unless notice thereof is presented within one (1) year after the loss occurs", "deadline": "one (1) year", "duty": "claims against the state or a political subdivision are to be presented within one (1) year of the date the loss occurs", "file": "oklahoma-notice-of-claim-against-the-state-or-a-political-subdivision.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "oklahoma-notice-of-claim-against-the-state-or-a-political-subdivision", "requirement": "Notice of claim against the state or a political subdivision", "source_quote": "\u00a751-156. Presentation of claim - Limitation of actions - Filing - Notice - Wrongful death. A. Any person having a claim against the state or a political subdivision within the scope of Section 151 et seq. of this title shall present a claim to the state or political subdivision for any appropriate relief including the award of money damages. B. Except as provided in subsection H of this section, and not withstanding any other provision of law, claims against the state or a political subdivision are to be presented within one (1) year of the date the loss occurs. A claim against the state or a political subdivision shall be forever barred unless notice thereof is presented within one (1) year after the loss occurs.", "sources": ["https://oksenate.gov/sites/default/files/2019-12/os51.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Oklahoma", "title": "Notice of claim against the state or a political subdivision \u00b7 Oklahoma \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Outer limit on an agreed extension of the time to commence an action\n\n**State:** Oklahoma\n\n**Deadline:** two (2) years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** The claimant and the state or political subdivision may agree in writing to extend the time to commence an action for the purpose of continuing to attempt settlement of the claim except no such extension shall be for longer than two (2) years from the date of the loss\n\n**When the clock starts:** from the date of the loss\n\n**Section:** \u00a751-157\n\n> \u00a751-157. Denial of claim - Notice. A. A person may not initiate a suit against the state or a political subdivision unless the claim has been denied in whole or in part. A claim is deemed denied if the state or political subdivision fails to approve the claim in its entirety within ninety (90) days, unless the state or political subdivision has denied the claim or reached a settlement with the claimant before the expiration of that period. If the state or a political subdivision approves or denies the claim in ninety (90) days or less, the state or political subdivision shall give notice within five (5) days of such action to the claimant at the address listed in the claim. If the state or political subdivision fails to give the notice required by this subsection, the period for commencement of an action in subsection B of this section shall not begin until the expiration of the ninety- day period for approval. The claimant and the state or political subdivision may continue attempts to settle a claim, however, settlement negotiations do not extend the date of denial unless agreed to in writing by the claimant and the state or political subdivision. B. No action for any cause arising under this act, Section 151 et seq. of this title, shall be maintained unless valid notice has been given and the action is commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days after denial of the claim as set forth in this section. The claimant and the state or political subdivision may agree in writing to extend the time to commence an action for the purpose of continuing to attempt settlement of the claim except no such extension shall be for longer than two (2) years from the date of the loss.\n\nSource: <https://oksenate.gov/sites/default/files/2019-12/os51.pdf>\n", "citation": "\u00a751-157", "clock_starts": "from the date of the loss", "deadline": "two (2) years", "duty": "The claimant and the state or political subdivision may agree in writing to extend the time to commence an action for the purpose of continuing to attempt settlement of the claim except no such extension shall be for longer than two (2) years from the date of the loss", "file": "oklahoma-outer-limit-on-an-agreed-extension-of-the-time-to-commence-an-action.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "oklahoma-outer-limit-on-an-agreed-extension-of-the-time-to-commence-an-action", "requirement": "Outer limit on an agreed extension of the time to commence an action", "source_quote": "\u00a751-157. Denial of claim - Notice. A. A person may not initiate a suit against the state or a political subdivision unless the claim has been denied in whole or in part. A claim is deemed denied if the state or political subdivision fails to approve the claim in its entirety within ninety (90) days, unless the state or political subdivision has denied the claim or reached a settlement with the claimant before the expiration of that period. If the state or a political subdivision approves or denies the claim in ninety (90) days or less, the state or political subdivision shall give notice within five (5) days of such action to the claimant at the address listed in the claim. If the state or political subdivision fails to give the notice required by this subsection, the period for commencement of an action in subsection B of this section shall not begin until the expiration of the ninety- day period for approval. The claimant and the state or political subdivision may continue attempts to settle a claim, however, settlement negotiations do not extend the date of denial unless agreed to in writing by the claimant and the state or political subdivision. B. No action for any cause arising under this act, Section 151 et seq. of this title, shall be maintained unless valid notice has been given and the action is commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days after denial of the claim as set forth in this section. The claimant and the state or political subdivision may agree in writing to extend the time to commence an action for the purpose of continuing to attempt settlement of the claim except no such extension shall be for longer than two (2) years from the date of the loss.", "sources": ["https://oksenate.gov/sites/default/files/2019-12/os51.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Oklahoma", "title": "Outer limit on an agreed extension of the time to commence an action \u00b7 Oklahoma \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a public body \u2014 all other claims\n\n**State:** Oregon\n\n**Deadline:** 180 days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** Notice of claim shall be given within the following applicable period of time\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the alleged loss or injury\n\n**Section:** 30.275\n\n> 30.275 Notice of claim; time of notice; time of action. (1) No action arising from any act or omission of a public body or an officer, employee or agent of a public body within the scope of ORS 30.260 to 30.300 shall be maintained unless notice of claim is given as required by this section. (2) Notice of claim shall be given within the following applicable period of time, not including the period, not exceeding 90 days, during which the person injured is unable to give the notice because of the injury or because of minority, incompetency or other incapacity: (a) For wrongful death, within one year after the alleged loss or injury. (b) For all other claims, within 180 days after the alleged loss or injury.\n\nSource: <https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors030.html>\n", "citation": "30.275", "clock_starts": "after the alleged loss or injury", "deadline": "180 days", "duty": "Notice of claim shall be given within the following applicable period of time", "file": "oregon-notice-of-claim-against-a-public-body-all-other-claims.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "oregon-notice-of-claim-against-a-public-body-all-other-claims", "requirement": "Notice of claim against a public body \u2014 all other claims", "source_quote": "30.275 Notice of claim; time of notice; time of action. (1) No action arising from any act or omission of a public body or an officer, employee or agent of a public body within the scope of ORS 30.260 to 30.300 shall be maintained unless notice of claim is given as required by this section. (2) Notice of claim shall be given within the following applicable period of time, not including the period, not exceeding 90 days, during which the person injured is unable to give the notice because of the injury or because of minority, incompetency or other incapacity: (a) For wrongful death, within one year after the alleged loss or injury. (b) For all other claims, within 180 days after the alleged loss or injury.", "sources": ["https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors030.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Oregon", "title": "Notice of claim against a public body \u2014 all other claims \u00b7 Oregon \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a public body \u2014 wrongful death\n\n**State:** Oregon\n\n**Deadline:** one year\n\n**What must be done in that time:** Notice of claim shall be given within the following applicable period of time\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the alleged loss or injury\n\n**Section:** 30.275\n\n> 30.275 Notice of claim; time of notice; time of action. (1) No action arising from any act or omission of a public body or an officer, employee or agent of a public body within the scope of ORS 30.260 to 30.300 shall be maintained unless notice of claim is given as required by this section. (2) Notice of claim shall be given within the following applicable period of time, not including the period, not exceeding 90 days, during which the person injured is unable to give the notice because of the injury or because of minority, incompetency or other incapacity: (a) For wrongful death, within one year after the alleged loss or injury. (b) For all other claims, within 180 days after the alleged loss or injury.\n\nSource: <https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors030.html>\n", "citation": "30.275", "clock_starts": "after the alleged loss or injury", "deadline": "one year", "duty": "Notice of claim shall be given within the following applicable period of time", "file": "oregon-notice-of-claim-against-a-public-body-wrongful-death.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "oregon-notice-of-claim-against-a-public-body-wrongful-death", "requirement": "Notice of claim against a public body \u2014 wrongful death", "source_quote": "30.275 Notice of claim; time of notice; time of action. (1) No action arising from any act or omission of a public body or an officer, employee or agent of a public body within the scope of ORS 30.260 to 30.300 shall be maintained unless notice of claim is given as required by this section. (2) Notice of claim shall be given within the following applicable period of time, not including the period, not exceeding 90 days, during which the person injured is unable to give the notice because of the injury or because of minority, incompetency or other incapacity: (a) For wrongful death, within one year after the alleged loss or injury. (b) For all other claims, within 180 days after the alleged loss or injury.", "sources": ["https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors030.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Oregon", "title": "Notice of claim against a public body \u2014 wrongful death \u00b7 Oregon \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a government unit where the written statement was not filed\n\n**State:** Pennsylvania\n\n**Deadline:** six months\n\n**What must be done in that time:** If the statement provided for by this subsection is not filed, any civil action or proceeding commenced against the government unit more than six months after the date of injury to person or property shall be dismissed\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the date of injury to person or property\n\n**If you miss it:** shall be dismissed and the person to whom any such cause of action accrued for any injury to person or property shall be forever barred from proceeding further thereon within this Commonwealth or elsewhere\n\n> (2) If the statement provided for by this subsection is not filed, any civil action or proceeding commenced against the government unit more than six months after the date of injury to person or property shall be dismissed and the person to whom any such cause of action accrued for any injury to person or property shall be forever barred from proceeding further thereon within this Commonwealth or elsewhere. The court shall excuse failure to comply with this requirement upon a showing of reasonable excuse for failure to file such statement.\n\nSource: <https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.022.000..HTM>\n", "clock_starts": "after the date of injury to person or property", "consequence": "shall be dismissed and the person to whom any such cause of action accrued for any injury to person or property shall be forever barred from proceeding further thereon within this Commonwealth or elsewhere", "deadline": "six months", "duty": "If the statement provided for by this subsection is not filed, any civil action or proceeding commenced against the government unit more than six months after the date of injury to person or property shall be dismissed", "file": "pennsylvania-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-government-unit-where-the-written-statement-was-.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "pennsylvania-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-government-unit-where-the-written-statement-was-", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit against a government unit where the written statement was not filed", "source_quote": "(2) If the statement provided for by this subsection is not filed, any civil action or proceeding commenced against the government unit more than six months after the date of injury to person or property shall be dismissed and the person to whom any such cause of action accrued for any injury to person or property shall be forever barred from proceeding further thereon within this Commonwealth or elsewhere. The court shall excuse failure to comply with this requirement upon a showing of reasonable excuse for failure to file such statement.", "sources": ["https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.022.000..HTM"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Pennsylvania", "title": "Deadline to file suit against a government unit where the written statement was not filed \u00b7 Pennsylvania \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "state", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against an officer of a government unit for anything done in the execution of his office\n\n**State:** Pennsylvania\n\n**Deadline:** six months\n\n**What must be done in that time:** An action against any officer of any government unit for anything done in the execution of his office, except an action subject to another limitation specified in this subchapter\n\n> (b) Commencement of action required.--The following actions and proceedings must be commenced within six months: (1) An action against any officer of any government unit for anything done in the execution of his office, except an action subject to another limitation specified in this subchapter.\n\nSource: <https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.022.000..HTM>\n", "deadline": "six months", "duty": "An action against any officer of any government unit for anything done in the execution of his office, except an action subject to another limitation specified in this subchapter", "file": "pennsylvania-deadline-to-file-suit-against-an-officer-of-a-government-unit-for-anything-done-.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "pennsylvania-deadline-to-file-suit-against-an-officer-of-a-government-unit-for-anything-done-", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit against an officer of a government unit for anything done in the execution of his office", "source_quote": "(b) Commencement of action required.--The following actions and proceedings must be commenced within six months: (1) An action against any officer of any government unit for anything done in the execution of his office, except an action subject to another limitation specified in this subchapter.", "sources": ["https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.022.000..HTM"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Pennsylvania", "title": "Deadline to file suit against an officer of a government unit for anything done in the execution of his office \u00b7 Pennsylvania \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "state", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Extension of the notice period for incapacity \u2014 government unit other than the Commonwealth government\n\n**State:** Pennsylvania\n\n**Deadline:** 90 days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** The time for giving such written notice does not include the time during which an individual injured is unable, due to incapacitation or disability from the injury, to give notice, not exceeding 90 days of incapacity\n\n> (i) The time for giving such written notice does not include the time during which an individual injured is unable, due to incapacitation or disability from the injury, to give notice, not exceeding 90 days of incapacity.\n\nSource: <https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.022.000..HTM>\n", "deadline": "90 days", "duty": "The time for giving such written notice does not include the time during which an individual injured is unable, due to incapacitation or disability from the injury, to give notice, not exceeding 90 days of incapacity", "file": "pennsylvania-extension-of-the-notice-period-for-incapacity-government-unit-other-than-the-com.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "pennsylvania-extension-of-the-notice-period-for-incapacity-government-unit-other-than-the-com", "requirement": "Extension of the notice period for incapacity \u2014 government unit other than the Commonwealth government", "source_quote": "(i) The time for giving such written notice does not include the time during which an individual injured is unable, due to incapacitation or disability from the injury, to give notice, not exceeding 90 days of incapacity.", "sources": ["https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.022.000..HTM"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Pennsylvania", "title": "Extension of the notice period for incapacity \u2014 government unit other than the Commonwealth government \u00b7 Pennsylvania \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "state", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a government unit, prerequisite to action\n\n**State:** Pennsylvania\n\n**Deadline:** six months\n\n**What must be done in that time:** any person who is about to commence any civil action or proceeding within this Commonwealth or elsewhere against a government unit for damages on account of any injury to his person or property under Chapter 85 (relating to matters affecting government units) or otherwise shall file in the office of the government unit\n\n**When the clock starts:** from the date that any injury was sustained or any cause of action accrued\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the office of the government unit, and if the action is against a Commonwealth agency for damages, then also file in the office of the Attorney General\n\n> (1) Within six months from the date that any injury was sustained or any cause of action accrued, any person who is about to commence any civil action or proceeding within this Commonwealth or elsewhere against a government unit for damages on account of any injury to his person or property under Chapter 85 (relating to matters affecting government units) or otherwise shall file in the office of the government unit, and if the action is against a Commonwealth agency for damages, then also file in the office of the Attorney General, a statement in writing, signed by or in his behalf, setting forth:\n\nSource: <https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.022.000..HTM>\n", "clock_starts": "from the date that any injury was sustained or any cause of action accrued", "deadline": "six months", "duty": "any person who is about to commence any civil action or proceeding within this Commonwealth or elsewhere against a government unit for damages on account of any injury to his person or property under Chapter 85 (relating to matters affecting government units) or otherwise shall file in the office of the government unit", "file": "pennsylvania-notice-of-claim-against-a-government-unit-prerequisite-to-action.md", "filed_with": "the office of the government unit, and if the action is against a Commonwealth agency for damages, then also file in the office of the Attorney General", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "pennsylvania-notice-of-claim-against-a-government-unit-prerequisite-to-action", "requirement": "Notice of claim against a government unit, prerequisite to action", "source_quote": "(1) Within six months from the date that any injury was sustained or any cause of action accrued, any person who is about to commence any civil action or proceeding within this Commonwealth or elsewhere against a government unit for damages on account of any injury to his person or property under Chapter 85 (relating to matters affecting government units) or otherwise shall file in the office of the government unit, and if the action is against a Commonwealth agency for damages, then also file in the office of the Attorney General, a statement in writing, signed by or in his behalf, setting forth:", "sources": ["https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.022.000..HTM"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Pennsylvania", "title": "Notice of claim against a government unit, prerequisite to action \u00b7 Pennsylvania \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "state", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a town \u2014 highway, causeway or bridge\n\n**State:** Rhode Island\n\n**Deadline:** three (3) years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** the person shall, within three (3) years after the date of the injury or damage, commence his or her action against the town treasurer for the recovery of damages, and not thereafter\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the date of the injury or damage\n\n**If you miss it:** and not thereafter\n\n**Section:** \u00a7 45-15-9\n\n> \u00a7 45-15-9. Notice of injury on highway or bridge \u2014 Commencement of action. (a) A person so injured or damaged shall, within sixty (60) days, give to the town by law obliged to keep the highway, causeway, or bridge in repair, notice of the time, place, and cause of the injury or damage; and if the town does not make just and due satisfaction, within the time prescribed by \u00a7 45-15-5, the person shall, within three (3) years after the date of the injury or damage, commence his or her action against the town treasurer for the recovery of damages, and not thereafter.\n\nSource: <https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE45/45-15/45-15-9.HTM>\n", "citation": "\u00a7 45-15-9", "clock_starts": "after the date of the injury or damage", "consequence": "and not thereafter", "deadline": "three (3) years", "duty": "the person shall, within three (3) years after the date of the injury or damage, commence his or her action against the town treasurer for the recovery of damages, and not thereafter", "file": "rhode-island-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-town-highway-causeway-or-bridge.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "rhode-island-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-town-highway-causeway-or-bridge", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit against a town \u2014 highway, causeway or bridge", "source_quote": "\u00a7 45-15-9. Notice of injury on highway or bridge \u2014 Commencement of action. (a) A person so injured or damaged shall, within sixty (60) days, give to the town by law obliged to keep the highway, causeway, or bridge in repair, notice of the time, place, and cause of the injury or damage; and if the town does not make just and due satisfaction, within the time prescribed by \u00a7 45-15-5, the person shall, within three (3) years after the date of the injury or damage, commence his or her action against the town treasurer for the recovery of damages, and not thereafter.", "sources": ["https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE45/45-15/45-15-9.HTM"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Rhode Island", "title": "Deadline to file suit against a town \u2014 highway, causeway or bridge \u00b7 Rhode Island \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "state", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of injury to a town \u2014 highway, causeway or bridge\n\n**State:** Rhode Island\n\n**Deadline:** sixty (60) days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** A person so injured or damaged shall, within sixty (60) days, give to the town by law obliged to keep the highway, causeway, or bridge in repair, notice of the time, place, and cause of the injury or damage\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the town by law obliged to keep the highway, causeway, or bridge in repair\n\n**Section:** \u00a7 45-15-9\n\n> \u00a7 45-15-9. Notice of injury on highway or bridge \u2014 Commencement of action. (a) A person so injured or damaged shall, within sixty (60) days, give to the town by law obliged to keep the highway, causeway, or bridge in repair, notice of the time, place, and cause of the injury or damage; and if the town does not make just and due satisfaction, within the time prescribed by \u00a7 45-15-5, the person shall, within three (3) years after the date of the injury or damage, commence his or her action against the town treasurer for the recovery of damages, and not thereafter.\n\nSource: <https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE45/45-15/45-15-9.HTM>\n", "citation": "\u00a7 45-15-9", "deadline": "sixty (60) days", "duty": "A person so injured or damaged shall, within sixty (60) days, give to the town by law obliged to keep the highway, causeway, or bridge in repair, notice of the time, place, and cause of the injury or damage", "file": "rhode-island-notice-of-injury-to-a-town-highway-causeway-or-bridge.md", "filed_with": "the town by law obliged to keep the highway, causeway, or bridge in repair", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "rhode-island-notice-of-injury-to-a-town-highway-causeway-or-bridge", "requirement": "Notice of injury to a town \u2014 highway, causeway or bridge", "source_quote": "\u00a7 45-15-9. Notice of injury on highway or bridge \u2014 Commencement of action. (a) A person so injured or damaged shall, within sixty (60) days, give to the town by law obliged to keep the highway, causeway, or bridge in repair, notice of the time, place, and cause of the injury or damage; and if the town does not make just and due satisfaction, within the time prescribed by \u00a7 45-15-5, the person shall, within three (3) years after the date of the injury or damage, commence his or her action against the town treasurer for the recovery of damages, and not thereafter.", "sources": ["https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE45/45-15/45-15-9.HTM"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Rhode Island", "title": "Notice of injury to a town \u2014 highway, causeway or bridge \u00b7 Rhode Island \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "state", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a governmental entity \u2014 where a claim was first filed\n\n**State:** South Carolina\n\n**Deadline:** three years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** if the claimant first filed a claim pursuant to this chapter then the action for damages based upon the same occurrence is forever barred unless the action is commenced within three years of the date the loss was or should have been discovered\n\n**When the clock starts:** of the date the loss was or should have been discovered\n\n**If you miss it:** is forever barred\n\n**Section:** SECTION 15-78-110\n\n> SECTION 15-78-110. Statute of limitations. Except as provided for in Section 15-3-40, any action brought pursuant to this chapter is forever barred unless an action is commenced within two years after the date the loss was or should have been discovered; provided, that if the claimant first filed a claim pursuant to this chapter then the action for damages based upon the same occurrence is forever barred unless the action is commenced within three years of the date the loss was or should have been discovered.\n\nSource: <https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t15c078.php>\n", "citation": "SECTION 15-78-110", "clock_starts": "of the date the loss was or should have been discovered", "consequence": "is forever barred", "deadline": "three years", "duty": "if the claimant first filed a claim pursuant to this chapter then the action for damages based upon the same occurrence is forever barred unless the action is commenced within three years of the date the loss was or should have been discovered", "file": "south-carolina-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-governmental-entity-where-a-claim-was-first-file.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "south-carolina-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-governmental-entity-where-a-claim-was-first-file", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit against a governmental entity \u2014 where a claim was first filed", "source_quote": "SECTION 15-78-110. Statute of limitations. Except as provided for in Section 15-3-40, any action brought pursuant to this chapter is forever barred unless an action is commenced within two years after the date the loss was or should have been discovered; provided, that if the claimant first filed a claim pursuant to this chapter then the action for damages based upon the same occurrence is forever barred unless the action is commenced within three years of the date the loss was or should have been discovered.", "sources": ["https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t15c078.php"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "South Carolina", "title": "Deadline to file suit against a governmental entity \u2014 where a claim was first filed \u00b7 South Carolina \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a governmental entity\n\n**State:** South Carolina\n\n**Deadline:** two years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** any action brought pursuant to this chapter is forever barred unless an action is commenced within two years after the date the loss was or should have been discovered\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the date the loss was or should have been discovered\n\n**If you miss it:** is forever barred\n\n**Section:** SECTION 15-78-110\n\n> SECTION 15-78-110. Statute of limitations. Except as provided for in Section 15-3-40, any action brought pursuant to this chapter is forever barred unless an action is commenced within two years after the date the loss was or should have been discovered; provided, that if the claimant first filed a claim pursuant to this chapter then the action for damages based upon the same occurrence is forever barred unless the action is commenced within three years of the date the loss was or should have been discovered.\n\nSource: <https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t15c078.php>\n", "citation": "SECTION 15-78-110", "clock_starts": "after the date the loss was or should have been discovered", "consequence": "is forever barred", "deadline": "two years", "duty": "any action brought pursuant to this chapter is forever barred unless an action is commenced within two years after the date the loss was or should have been discovered", "file": "south-carolina-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-governmental-entity.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "south-carolina-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-governmental-entity", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit against a governmental entity", "source_quote": "SECTION 15-78-110. Statute of limitations. Except as provided for in Section 15-3-40, any action brought pursuant to this chapter is forever barred unless an action is commenced within two years after the date the loss was or should have been discovered; provided, that if the claimant first filed a claim pursuant to this chapter then the action for damages based upon the same occurrence is forever barred unless the action is commenced within three years of the date the loss was or should have been discovered.", "sources": ["https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t15c078.php"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "South Carolina", "title": "Deadline to file suit against a governmental entity \u00b7 South Carolina \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against the Commonwealth \u2014 18 months from the filing of the notice of claim\n\n**State:** Virginia\n\n**Deadline:** 18 months\n\n**What must be done in that time:** All claims against the Commonwealth or a transportation district under this article shall be forever barred unless such action is commenced within 18 months of the filing of the notice of claim\n\n**When the clock starts:** of the filing of the notice of claim\n\n**If you miss it:** shall be forever barred\n\n**Section:** 8.01-195.7\n\n> \u00a7 8.01-195.7. Statute of limitations. Every claim cognizable against the Commonwealth or a transportation district under this article shall be forever barred, unless within one year after the cause of action accrues to the claimant the notice of claim required by \u00a7 <http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/8.01-195.6/> 8.01-195.6 is properly filed. An action may be commenced pursuant to \u00a7 <http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/8.01-195.4/> 8.01-195.4 (i) upon denial of the claim by the Attorney General or the Director of the Division of Risk Management or, in the case of a transportation district, by the chairman of the commission of that district or (ii) after the expiration of six months from the date of filing the notice of claim unless, within that period, the claim has been compromised and discharged pursuant to \u00a7 <http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/8.01-195.5/> 8.01-195.5 . All claims against the Commonwealth or a transportation district under this article shall be forever barred unless such action is commenced within 18 months of the filing of the notice of claim, or within two years after the cause of action accrues.\n\nSource: <https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title8.01/chapter21.1/section8.01-195.7/>\n", "citation": "8.01-195.7", "clock_starts": "of the filing of the notice of claim", "consequence": "shall be forever barred", "deadline": "18 months", "duty": "All claims against the Commonwealth or a transportation district under this article shall be forever barred unless such action is commenced within 18 months of the filing of the notice of claim", "file": "virginia-deadline-to-file-suit-against-the-commonwealth-18-months-from-the-filing-of-the-.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "virginia-deadline-to-file-suit-against-the-commonwealth-18-months-from-the-filing-of-the-", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit against the Commonwealth \u2014 18 months from the filing of the notice of claim", "source_quote": "\u00a7 8.01-195.7. Statute of limitations. Every claim cognizable against the Commonwealth or a transportation district under this article shall be forever barred, unless within one year after the cause of action accrues to the claimant the notice of claim required by \u00a7 <http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/8.01-195.6/> 8.01-195.6 is properly filed. An action may be commenced pursuant to \u00a7 <http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/8.01-195.4/> 8.01-195.4 (i) upon denial of the claim by the Attorney General or the Director of the Division of Risk Management or, in the case of a transportation district, by the chairman of the commission of that district or (ii) after the expiration of six months from the date of filing the notice of claim unless, within that period, the claim has been compromised and discharged pursuant to \u00a7 <http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/8.01-195.5/> 8.01-195.5 . All claims against the Commonwealth or a transportation district under this article shall be forever barred unless such action is commenced within 18 months of the filing of the notice of claim, or within two years after the cause of action accrues.", "sources": ["https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title8.01/chapter21.1/section8.01-195.7/"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Virginia", "title": "Deadline to file suit against the Commonwealth \u2014 18 months from the filing of the notice of claim \u00b7 Virginia \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against the Commonwealth \u2014 two years from accrual\n\n**State:** Virginia\n\n**Deadline:** two years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** All claims against the Commonwealth or a transportation district under this article shall be forever barred unless such action is commenced within 18 months of the filing of the notice of claim, or within two years after the cause of action accrues\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the cause of action accrues\n\n**If you miss it:** shall be forever barred\n\n**Section:** 8.01-195.7\n\n> \u00a7 8.01-195.7. Statute of limitations. Every claim cognizable against the Commonwealth or a transportation district under this article shall be forever barred, unless within one year after the cause of action accrues to the claimant the notice of claim required by \u00a7 <http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/8.01-195.6/> 8.01-195.6 is properly filed. An action may be commenced pursuant to \u00a7 <http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/8.01-195.4/> 8.01-195.4 (i) upon denial of the claim by the Attorney General or the Director of the Division of Risk Management or, in the case of a transportation district, by the chairman of the commission of that district or (ii) after the expiration of six months from the date of filing the notice of claim unless, within that period, the claim has been compromised and discharged pursuant to \u00a7 <http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/8.01-195.5/> 8.01-195.5 . All claims against the Commonwealth or a transportation district under this article shall be forever barred unless such action is commenced within 18 months of the filing of the notice of claim, or within two years after the cause of action accrues.\n\nSource: <https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title8.01/chapter21.1/section8.01-195.7/>\n", "citation": "8.01-195.7", "clock_starts": "after the cause of action accrues", "consequence": "shall be forever barred", "deadline": "two years", "duty": "All claims against the Commonwealth or a transportation district under this article shall be forever barred unless such action is commenced within 18 months of the filing of the notice of claim, or within two years after the cause of action accrues", "file": "virginia-deadline-to-file-suit-against-the-commonwealth-two-years-from-accrual.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "virginia-deadline-to-file-suit-against-the-commonwealth-two-years-from-accrual", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit against the Commonwealth \u2014 two years from accrual", "source_quote": "\u00a7 8.01-195.7. Statute of limitations. Every claim cognizable against the Commonwealth or a transportation district under this article shall be forever barred, unless within one year after the cause of action accrues to the claimant the notice of claim required by \u00a7 <http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/8.01-195.6/> 8.01-195.6 is properly filed. An action may be commenced pursuant to \u00a7 <http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/8.01-195.4/> 8.01-195.4 (i) upon denial of the claim by the Attorney General or the Director of the Division of Risk Management or, in the case of a transportation district, by the chairman of the commission of that district or (ii) after the expiration of six months from the date of filing the notice of claim unless, within that period, the claim has been compromised and discharged pursuant to \u00a7 <http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/8.01-195.5/> 8.01-195.5 . All claims against the Commonwealth or a transportation district under this article shall be forever barred unless such action is commenced within 18 months of the filing of the notice of claim, or within two years after the cause of action accrues.", "sources": ["https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title8.01/chapter21.1/section8.01-195.7/"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Virginia", "title": "Deadline to file suit against the Commonwealth \u2014 two years from accrual \u00b7 Virginia \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "requirement", "verified": false}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a county, city or town\n\n**State:** Virginia\n\n**Deadline:** six months\n\n**What must be done in that time:** the claimant or his agent, attorney, or representative has filed a written statement of the nature of the claim, which includes the time and place at which the injury is alleged to have occurred\n\n**When the clock starts:** after such cause of action accrued\n\n**If you miss it:** shall be forever barred\n\n> A. Every claim cognizable against any county, city, or town for negligence shall be forever barred unless the claimant or his agent, attorney, or representative has filed a written statement of the nature of the claim, which includes the time and place at which the injury is alleged to have occurred, within six months after such cause of action accrued.\n\nSource: <https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title15.2/chapter2/section15.2-209/>\n", "clock_starts": "after such cause of action accrued", "consequence": "shall be forever barred", "deadline": "six months", "duty": "the claimant or his agent, attorney, or representative has filed a written statement of the nature of the claim, which includes the time and place at which the injury is alleged to have occurred", "file": "virginia-notice-of-claim-against-a-county-city-or-town.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "virginia-notice-of-claim-against-a-county-city-or-town", "requirement": "Notice of claim against a county, city or town", "source_quote": "A. Every claim cognizable against any county, city, or town for negligence shall be forever barred unless the claimant or his agent, attorney, or representative has filed a written statement of the nature of the claim, which includes the time and place at which the injury is alleged to have occurred, within six months after such cause of action accrued.", "sources": ["https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title15.2/chapter2/section15.2-209/"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Virginia", "title": "Notice of claim against a county, city or town \u00b7 Virginia \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against the Commonwealth or a transportation district\n\n**State:** Virginia\n\n**Deadline:** one year\n\n**What must be done in that time:** the claimant or his agent, attorney or representative has filed a written statement of the nature of the claim, which includes the time and place at which the injury is alleged to have occurred and the agency or agencies alleged to be liable\n\n**When the clock starts:** after such cause of action accrued\n\n**If you miss it:** shall be forever barred\n\n> A. Every claim cognizable against the Commonwealth or a transportation district shall be forever barred unless the claimant or his agent, attorney or representative has filed a written statement of the nature of the claim, which includes the time and place at which the injury is alleged to have occurred and the agency or agencies alleged to be liable, within one year after such cause of action accrued.\n\nSource: <https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title8.01/chapter21.1/section8.01-195.6/>\n", "clock_starts": "after such cause of action accrued", "consequence": "shall be forever barred", "deadline": "one year", "duty": "the claimant or his agent, attorney or representative has filed a written statement of the nature of the claim, which includes the time and place at which the injury is alleged to have occurred and the agency or agencies alleged to be liable", "file": "virginia-notice-of-claim-against-the-commonwealth-or-a-transportation-district.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "virginia-notice-of-claim-against-the-commonwealth-or-a-transportation-district", "requirement": "Notice of claim against the Commonwealth or a transportation district", "source_quote": "A. Every claim cognizable against the Commonwealth or a transportation district shall be forever barred unless the claimant or his agent, attorney or representative has filed a written statement of the nature of the claim, which includes the time and place at which the injury is alleged to have occurred and the agency or agencies alleged to be liable, within one year after such cause of action accrued.", "sources": ["https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title8.01/chapter21.1/section8.01-195.6/"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Virginia", "title": "Notice of claim against the Commonwealth or a transportation district \u00b7 Virginia \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Waiting period before suing the Commonwealth or a transportation district after filing the notice of claim\n\n**State:** Virginia\n\n**Deadline:** six months\n\n**What must be done in that time:** after the expiration of six months from the date of filing the notice of claim unless, within that period, the claim has been compromised and discharged\n\n**When the clock starts:** from the date of filing the notice of claim\n\n**Section:** 8.01-195.7\n\n> \u00a7 8.01-195.7. Statute of limitations. Every claim cognizable against the Commonwealth or a transportation district under this article shall be forever barred, unless within one year after the cause of action accrues to the claimant the notice of claim required by \u00a7 <http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/8.01-195.6/> 8.01-195.6 is properly filed. An action may be commenced pursuant to \u00a7 <http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/8.01-195.4/> 8.01-195.4 (i) upon denial of the claim by the Attorney General or the Director of the Division of Risk Management or, in the case of a transportation district, by the chairman of the commission of that district or (ii) after the expiration of six months from the date of filing the notice of claim unless, within that period, the claim has been compromised and discharged pursuant to \u00a7 <http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/8.01-195.5/> 8.01-195.5 . All claims against the Commonwealth or a transportation district under this article shall be forever barred unless such action is commenced within 18 months of the filing of the notice of claim, or within two years after the cause of action accrues.\n\nSource: <https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title8.01/chapter21.1/section8.01-195.7/>\n", "citation": "8.01-195.7", "clock_starts": "from the date of filing the notice of claim", "deadline": "six months", "duty": "after the expiration of six months from the date of filing the notice of claim unless, within that period, the claim has been compromised and discharged", "file": "virginia-waiting-period-before-suing-the-commonwealth-or-a-transportation-district-after-.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "virginia-waiting-period-before-suing-the-commonwealth-or-a-transportation-district-after-", "requirement": "Waiting period before suing the Commonwealth or a transportation district after filing the notice of claim", "source_quote": "\u00a7 8.01-195.7. Statute of limitations. Every claim cognizable against the Commonwealth or a transportation district under this article shall be forever barred, unless within one year after the cause of action accrues to the claimant the notice of claim required by \u00a7 <http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/8.01-195.6/> 8.01-195.6 is properly filed. An action may be commenced pursuant to \u00a7 <http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/8.01-195.4/> 8.01-195.4 (i) upon denial of the claim by the Attorney General or the Director of the Division of Risk Management or, in the case of a transportation district, by the chairman of the commission of that district or (ii) after the expiration of six months from the date of filing the notice of claim unless, within that period, the claim has been compromised and discharged pursuant to \u00a7 <http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/8.01-195.5/> 8.01-195.5 . All claims against the Commonwealth or a transportation district under this article shall be forever barred unless such action is commenced within 18 months of the filing of the notice of claim, or within two years after the cause of action accrues.", "sources": ["https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title8.01/chapter21.1/section8.01-195.7/"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Virginia", "title": "Waiting period before suing the Commonwealth or a transportation district after filing the notice of claim \u00b7 Virginia \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a local government \u2014 waiting period before suit\n\n**State:** Washington\n\n**Deadline:** sixty calendar days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** No action subject to the claim filing requirements of this section shall be commenced against any local governmental entity, or against any local governmental entity's officers, employees, or volunteers, acting in such capacity, for damages arising out of tortious conduct until sixty calendar days have elapsed\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the claim has first been presented to the agent of the governing body thereof\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the agent of the governing body thereof\n\n> (4) No action subject to the claim filing requirements of this section shall be commenced against any local governmental entity, or against any local governmental entity's officers, employees, or volunteers, acting in such capacity, for damages arising out of tortious conduct until sixty calendar days have elapsed after the claim has first been presented to the agent of the governing body thereof. The applicable period of limitations within which an action must be commenced shall be tolled during the sixty calendar day period.\n\nSource: <https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=4.96.020>\n", "clock_starts": "after the claim has first been presented to the agent of the governing body thereof", "deadline": "sixty calendar days", "duty": "No action subject to the claim filing requirements of this section shall be commenced against any local governmental entity, or against any local governmental entity's officers, employees, or volunteers, acting in such capacity, for damages arising out of tortious conduct until sixty calendar days have elapsed", "file": "washington-notice-of-claim-against-a-local-government-waiting-period-before-suit.md", "filed_with": "the agent of the governing body thereof", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "washington-notice-of-claim-against-a-local-government-waiting-period-before-suit", "requirement": "Notice of claim against a local government \u2014 waiting period before suit", "source_quote": "(4) No action subject to the claim filing requirements of this section shall be commenced against any local governmental entity, or against any local governmental entity's officers, employees, or volunteers, acting in such capacity, for damages arising out of tortious conduct until sixty calendar days have elapsed after the claim has first been presented to the agent of the governing body thereof. The applicable period of limitations within which an action must be commenced shall be tolled during the sixty calendar day period.", "sources": ["https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=4.96.020"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Washington", "title": "Notice of claim against a local government \u2014 waiting period before suit \u00b7 Washington \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against the state \u2014 waiting period before suit\n\n**State:** Washington\n\n**Deadline:** sixty calendar days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** No action subject to the claim filing requirements of RCW <http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=4.92.100> 4.92.100 shall be commenced against the state, or against any state officer, employee, or volunteer, acting in such capacity, for damages arising out of tortious conduct until sixty calendar days have elapsed\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the claim is presented to the office of risk management in the department of enterprise services\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the office of risk management in the department of enterprise services\n\n> No action subject to the claim filing requirements of RCW <http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=4.92.100> 4.92.100 shall be commenced against the state, or against any state officer, employee, or volunteer, acting in such capacity, for damages arising out of tortious conduct until sixty calendar days have elapsed after the claim is presented to the office of risk management in the department of enterprise services. The applicable period of limitations within which an action must be commenced shall be tolled during the sixty calendar day period.\n\nSource: <https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=4.92.110>\n", "clock_starts": "after the claim is presented to the office of risk management in the department of enterprise services", "deadline": "sixty calendar days", "duty": "No action subject to the claim filing requirements of RCW <http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=4.92.100> 4.92.100 shall be commenced against the state, or against any state officer, employee, or volunteer, acting in such capacity, for damages arising out of tortious conduct until sixty calendar days have elapsed", "file": "washington-notice-of-claim-against-the-state-waiting-period-before-suit.md", "filed_with": "the office of risk management in the department of enterprise services", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "washington-notice-of-claim-against-the-state-waiting-period-before-suit", "requirement": "Notice of claim against the state \u2014 waiting period before suit", "source_quote": "No action subject to the claim filing requirements of RCW <http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=4.92.100> 4.92.100 shall be commenced against the state, or against any state officer, employee, or volunteer, acting in such capacity, for damages arising out of tortious conduct until sixty calendar days have elapsed after the claim is presented to the office of risk management in the department of enterprise services. The applicable period of limitations within which an action must be commenced shall be tolled during the sixty calendar day period.", "sources": ["https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=4.92.110"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Washington", "title": "Notice of claim against the state \u2014 waiting period before suit \u00b7 Washington \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline after which a notice to a governmental agency expires if no action is instituted\n\n**State:** West Virginia\n\n**Deadline:** 90 days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** If 90 days elapse after service of notice required by subsection (a) of this section has been effected and action has not been instituted, then the notice shall be considered to have expired, and before an action may be instituted, the complaining party or parties must provide new notice as required by subsection (a) of this section\n\n**When the clock starts:** after service of notice required by subsection (a) of this section has been effected\n\n**If you miss it:** then the notice shall be considered to have expired\n\n> (e) If 90 days elapse after service of notice required by subsection (a) of this section has been effected and action has not been instituted, then the notice shall be considered to have expired, and before an action may be instituted, the complaining party or parties must provide new notice as required by subsection (a) of this section which shall be accompanied by a second or subsequent notice fee of $250 to the attorney general and by a second or subsequent notice fee of $250 to the chief officer of the governmental agency: Provided, That no further tolling of any applicable statute of limitations shall occur during any second or subsequent notice.\n\nSource: <https://code.wvlegislature.gov/55-17-3/>\n", "clock_starts": "after service of notice required by subsection (a) of this section has been effected", "consequence": "then the notice shall be considered to have expired", "deadline": "90 days", "duty": "If 90 days elapse after service of notice required by subsection (a) of this section has been effected and action has not been instituted, then the notice shall be considered to have expired, and before an action may be instituted, the complaining party or parties must provide new notice as required by subsection (a) of this section", "file": "west-virginia-deadline-after-which-a-notice-to-a-governmental-agency-expires-if-no-action-is-i.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "west-virginia-deadline-after-which-a-notice-to-a-governmental-agency-expires-if-no-action-is-i", "requirement": "Deadline after which a notice to a governmental agency expires if no action is instituted", "source_quote": "(e) If 90 days elapse after service of notice required by subsection (a) of this section has been effected and action has not been instituted, then the notice shall be considered to have expired, and before an action may be instituted, the complaining party or parties must provide new notice as required by subsection (a) of this section which shall be accompanied by a second or subsequent notice fee of $250 to the attorney general and by a second or subsequent notice fee of $250 to the chief officer of the governmental agency: Provided, That no further tolling of any applicable statute of limitations shall occur during any second or subsequent notice.", "sources": ["https://code.wvlegislature.gov/55-17-3/"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "West Virginia", "title": "Deadline after which a notice to a governmental agency expires if no action is instituted \u00b7 West Virginia \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice to a governmental agency before an action against it may be instituted\n\n**State:** West Virginia\n\n**Deadline:** 30 days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** at least 30 days prior to the institution of an action against a governmental agency, the complaining party or parties shall provide the chief officer of the governmental agency and the Attorney General written notice, by certified mail, return receipt requested, of the alleged claim and the relief desired\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the chief officer of the governmental agency and the Attorney General\n\n> (a)(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, at least 30 days prior to the institution of an action against a governmental agency, the complaining party or parties shall provide the chief officer of the governmental agency and the Attorney General written notice, by certified mail, return receipt requested, of the alleged claim and the relief desired. Upon receipt, the chief officer of the governmental agency shall immediately forward a copy of the notice to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates. The provisions of this subdivision do not apply in actions seeking injunctive relief where the court finds that irreparable harm would have occurred if the institution of the action was delayed by the provisions of this subsection.\n\nSource: <https://code.wvlegislature.gov/55-17-3/>\n", "deadline": "30 days", "duty": "at least 30 days prior to the institution of an action against a governmental agency, the complaining party or parties shall provide the chief officer of the governmental agency and the Attorney General written notice, by certified mail, return receipt requested, of the alleged claim and the relief desired", "file": "west-virginia-notice-to-a-governmental-agency-before-an-action-against-it-may-be-instituted.md", "filed_with": "the chief officer of the governmental agency and the Attorney General", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "west-virginia-notice-to-a-governmental-agency-before-an-action-against-it-may-be-instituted", "requirement": "Notice to a governmental agency before an action against it may be instituted", "source_quote": "(a)(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, at least 30 days prior to the institution of an action against a governmental agency, the complaining party or parties shall provide the chief officer of the governmental agency and the Attorney General written notice, by certified mail, return receipt requested, of the alleged claim and the relief desired. Upon receipt, the chief officer of the governmental agency shall immediately forward a copy of the notice to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates. The provisions of this subdivision do not apply in actions seeking injunctive relief where the court finds that irreparable harm would have occurred if the institution of the action was delayed by the provisions of this subsection.", "sources": ["https://code.wvlegislature.gov/55-17-3/"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "West Virginia", "title": "Notice to a governmental agency before an action against it may be instituted \u00b7 West Virginia \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Period for which the statute of limitations is tolled by notice to a governmental agency\n\n**State:** West Virginia\n\n**Deadline:** 30 days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** any applicable statute of limitations is tolled for 30 days from the date the notice is provided and, if received by the governmental agency as evidenced by the return receipt of the certified mail, for 30 days from the date of the returned receipt\n\n**When the clock starts:** from the date the notice is provided\n\n> (2) The written notice to the chief officer of the governmental agency and the Attorney General required by subdivision (1) of this subsection is considered to be provided on the date of mailing of the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested. If the written notice is provided to the chief officer of the governmental agency as required by subdivision (1) of this subsection, any applicable statute of limitations is tolled for 30 days from the date the notice is provided and, if received by the governmental agency as evidenced by the return receipt of the certified mail, for 30 days from the date of the returned receipt.\n\nSource: <https://code.wvlegislature.gov/55-17-3/>\n", "clock_starts": "from the date the notice is provided", "deadline": "30 days", "duty": "any applicable statute of limitations is tolled for 30 days from the date the notice is provided and, if received by the governmental agency as evidenced by the return receipt of the certified mail, for 30 days from the date of the returned receipt", "file": "west-virginia-period-for-which-the-statute-of-limitations-is-tolled-by-notice-to-a-governmenta.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "west-virginia-period-for-which-the-statute-of-limitations-is-tolled-by-notice-to-a-governmenta", "requirement": "Period for which the statute of limitations is tolled by notice to a governmental agency", "source_quote": "(2) The written notice to the chief officer of the governmental agency and the Attorney General required by subdivision (1) of this subsection is considered to be provided on the date of mailing of the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested. If the written notice is provided to the chief officer of the governmental agency as required by subdivision (1) of this subsection, any applicable statute of limitations is tolled for 30 days from the date the notice is provided and, if received by the governmental agency as evidenced by the return receipt of the certified mail, for 30 days from the date of the returned receipt.", "sources": ["https://code.wvlegislature.gov/55-17-3/"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "West Virginia", "title": "Period for which the statute of limitations is tolled by notice to a governmental agency \u00b7 West Virginia \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline for a governmental body to disallow a claim before it is deemed disallowed\n\n**State:** Wisconsin\n\n**Deadline:** 120 days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** Failure of the appropriate body to disallow a claim within 120 days after presentation of the written notice of the claim is a disallowance\n\n**When the clock starts:** after presentation of the written notice of the claim\n\n**If you miss it:** is a disallowance\n\n**Section:** 893.80(1g)\n\n> 893.80(1g) (1g) Notice of disallowance of the claim submitted under sub. <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/893.80(1d)> (1d) shall be served on the claimant by registered or certified mail and the receipt therefor, signed by the claimant, or the returned registered letter, shall be proof of service. Failure of the appropriate body to disallow a claim within 120 days after presentation of the written notice of the claim is a disallowance. No action on a claim under this section against any defendant fire company, corporation, subdivision or agency nor against any defendant officer, official, agent or employee, may be brought after 6 months from the date of service of the notice of disallowance, and the notice of disallowance shall contain a statement to that effect.\n\nSource: <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/893/viii>\n", "citation": "893.80(1g)", "clock_starts": "after presentation of the written notice of the claim", "consequence": "is a disallowance", "deadline": "120 days", "duty": "Failure of the appropriate body to disallow a claim within 120 days after presentation of the written notice of the claim is a disallowance", "file": "wisconsin-deadline-for-a-governmental-body-to-disallow-a-claim-before-it-is-deemed-disallo.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "wisconsin-deadline-for-a-governmental-body-to-disallow-a-claim-before-it-is-deemed-disallo", "requirement": "Deadline for a governmental body to disallow a claim before it is deemed disallowed", "source_quote": "893.80(1g) (1g) Notice of disallowance of the claim submitted under sub. <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/893.80(1d)> (1d) shall be served on the claimant by registered or certified mail and the receipt therefor, signed by the claimant, or the returned registered letter, shall be proof of service. Failure of the appropriate body to disallow a claim within 120 days after presentation of the written notice of the claim is a disallowance. No action on a claim under this section against any defendant fire company, corporation, subdivision or agency nor against any defendant officer, official, agent or employee, may be brought after 6 months from the date of service of the notice of disallowance, and the notice of disallowance shall contain a statement to that effect.", "sources": ["https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/893/viii"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Wisconsin", "title": "Deadline for a governmental body to disallow a claim before it is deemed disallowed \u00b7 Wisconsin \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a governmental subdivision after service of the notice of disallowance\n\n**State:** Wisconsin\n\n**Deadline:** 6 months\n\n**What must be done in that time:** No action on a claim under this section against any defendant fire company, corporation, subdivision or agency nor against any defendant officer, official, agent or employee, may be brought after 6 months from the date of service of the notice of disallowance\n\n**When the clock starts:** from the date of service of the notice of disallowance\n\n**Section:** 893.80(1g)\n\n> 893.80(1g) (1g) Notice of disallowance of the claim submitted under sub. <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/893.80(1d)> (1d) shall be served on the claimant by registered or certified mail and the receipt therefor, signed by the claimant, or the returned registered letter, shall be proof of service. Failure of the appropriate body to disallow a claim within 120 days after presentation of the written notice of the claim is a disallowance. No action on a claim under this section against any defendant fire company, corporation, subdivision or agency nor against any defendant officer, official, agent or employee, may be brought after 6 months from the date of service of the notice of disallowance, and the notice of disallowance shall contain a statement to that effect.\n\nSource: <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/893/viii>\n", "citation": "893.80(1g)", "clock_starts": "from the date of service of the notice of disallowance", "deadline": "6 months", "duty": "No action on a claim under this section against any defendant fire company, corporation, subdivision or agency nor against any defendant officer, official, agent or employee, may be brought after 6 months from the date of service of the notice of disallowance", "file": "wisconsin-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-governmental-subdivision-after-service-of-the-no.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "wisconsin-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-governmental-subdivision-after-service-of-the-no", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit against a governmental subdivision after service of the notice of disallowance", "source_quote": "893.80(1g) (1g) Notice of disallowance of the claim submitted under sub. <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/893.80(1d)> (1d) shall be served on the claimant by registered or certified mail and the receipt therefor, signed by the claimant, or the returned registered letter, shall be proof of service. Failure of the appropriate body to disallow a claim within 120 days after presentation of the written notice of the claim is a disallowance. No action on a claim under this section against any defendant fire company, corporation, subdivision or agency nor against any defendant officer, official, agent or employee, may be brought after 6 months from the date of service of the notice of disallowance, and the notice of disallowance shall contain a statement to that effect.", "sources": ["https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/893/viii"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Wisconsin", "title": "Deadline to file suit against a governmental subdivision after service of the notice of disallowance \u00b7 Wisconsin \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a sheriff, coroner, medical examiner, town clerk or constable acting in an official capacity\n\n**State:** Wisconsin\n\n**Deadline:** 3 years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** An action against a sheriff, coroner, medical examiner, town clerk, or constable upon a liability incurred by the doing of an act in his or her official capacity and in virtue of his or her office or by the omission of an official duty, including the nonpayment of money collected upon execution, shall be commenced within 3 years after the cause of action accrues or be barred\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the cause of action accrues\n\n**If you miss it:** or be barred\n\n**Section:** 893.70\n\n> 893.70 893.70 Action against certain officials. An action against a sheriff, coroner, medical examiner, town clerk, or constable upon a liability incurred by the doing of an act in his or her official capacity and in virtue of his or her office or by the omission of an official duty, including the nonpayment of money collected upon execution, shall be commenced within 3 years after the cause of action accrues or be barred. This section does not apply to an action for an escape.\n\nSource: <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/893/vii>\n", "citation": "893.70", "clock_starts": "after the cause of action accrues", "consequence": "or be barred", "deadline": "3 years", "duty": "An action against a sheriff, coroner, medical examiner, town clerk, or constable upon a liability incurred by the doing of an act in his or her official capacity and in virtue of his or her office or by the omission of an official duty, including the nonpayment of money collected upon execution, shall be commenced within 3 years after the cause of action accrues or be barred", "file": "wisconsin-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-sheriff-coroner-medical-examiner-town-clerk-or-c.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "wisconsin-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-sheriff-coroner-medical-examiner-town-clerk-or-c", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit against a sheriff, coroner, medical examiner, town clerk or constable acting in an official capacity", "source_quote": "893.70 893.70 Action against certain officials. An action against a sheriff, coroner, medical examiner, town clerk, or constable upon a liability incurred by the doing of an act in his or her official capacity and in virtue of his or her office or by the omission of an official duty, including the nonpayment of money collected upon execution, shall be commenced within 3 years after the cause of action accrues or be barred. This section does not apply to an action for an escape.", "sources": ["https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/893/vii"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Wisconsin", "title": "Deadline to file suit against a sheriff, coroner, medical examiner, town clerk or constable acting in an official capacity \u00b7 Wisconsin \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a governmental subdivision \u2014 negligent inspection of property, premises, place of employment or construction site\n\n**State:** Wisconsin\n\n**Deadline:** one year\n\n**What must be done in that time:** No action may be brought or maintained with regard to a claim to recover damages against any political corporation, governmental subdivision or agency thereof for the negligent inspection of any property, premises, place of employment or construction site\n\n**When the clock starts:** after discovery of the negligent act or omission or the date on which, in the exercise of reasonable diligence the negligent act or omission should have been discovered\n\n**Section:** 893.80(1p)\n\n> 893.80(1p) (1p) No action may be brought or maintained with regard to a claim to recover damages against any political corporation, governmental subdivision or agency thereof for the negligent inspection of any property, premises, place of employment or construction site for the violation of any statute, rule, ordinance or health and safety code unless the alleged negligent act or omission occurred after November 30, 1976. In any such action, the time period under sub. <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/893.80(1d)(a)> (1d) (a) shall be one year after discovery of the negligent act or omission or the date on which, in the exercise of reasonable diligence the negligent act or omission should have been discovered.\n\nSource: <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/893/viii>\n", "citation": "893.80(1p)", "clock_starts": "after discovery of the negligent act or omission or the date on which, in the exercise of reasonable diligence the negligent act or omission should have been discovered", "deadline": "one year", "duty": "No action may be brought or maintained with regard to a claim to recover damages against any political corporation, governmental subdivision or agency thereof for the negligent inspection of any property, premises, place of employment or construction site", "file": "wisconsin-notice-of-claim-against-a-governmental-subdivision-negligent-inspection-of-prope.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-27", "id": "wisconsin-notice-of-claim-against-a-governmental-subdivision-negligent-inspection-of-prope", "requirement": "Notice of claim against a governmental subdivision \u2014 negligent inspection of property, premises, place of employment or construction site", "source_quote": "893.80(1p) (1p) No action may be brought or maintained with regard to a claim to recover damages against any political corporation, governmental subdivision or agency thereof for the negligent inspection of any property, premises, place of employment or construction site for the violation of any statute, rule, ordinance or health and safety code unless the alleged negligent act or omission occurred after November 30, 1976. In any such action, the time period under sub. <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/893.80(1d)(a)> (1d) (a) shall be one year after discovery of the negligent act or omission or the date on which, in the exercise of reasonable diligence the negligent act or omission should have been discovered.", "sources": ["https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/893/viii"], "stale_after": "2027-08-27", "state": "Wisconsin", "title": "Notice of claim against a governmental subdivision \u2014 negligent inspection of property, premises, place of employment or construction site \u00b7 Wisconsin \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a political corporation, governmental subdivision or agency\n\n**State:** Wisconsin\n\n**Deadline:** 120 days\n\n**What must be done in that time:** Within 120 days after the happening of the event giving rise to the claim, written notice of the circumstances of the claim signed by the party, agent or attorney is served on the volunteer fire company, political corporation, governmental subdivision or agency and on the officer, official, agent or employee under s. 801.11\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the happening of the event giving rise to the claim\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the volunteer fire company, political corporation, governmental subdivision or agency and on the officer, official, agent or employee\n\n**If you miss it:** no action may be brought or maintained against any volunteer fire company organized under ch. 213 , political corporation, governmental subdivision or agency thereof\n\n**Section:** 893.80(1d)(a)\n\n> <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/893.80(1d)(a)> 893.80(1d)(a) (a) Within 120 days after the happening of the event giving rise to the claim, written notice of the circumstances of the claim signed by the party, agent or attorney is served on the volunteer fire company, political corporation, governmental subdivision or agency and on the officer, official, agent or employee under s. <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/801.11> 801.11 . Failure to give the requisite notice shall not bar action on the claim if the fire company, corporation, subdivision or agency had actual notice of the claim and the claimant shows to the satisfaction of the court that the delay or failure to give the requisite notice has not been prejudicial to the defendant fire company, corporation, subdivision or agency or to the defendant officer, official, agent or employee; and\n\nSource: <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/893/viii>\n", "citation": "893.80(1d)(a)", "clock_starts": "after the happening of the event giving rise to the claim", "consequence": "no action may be brought or maintained against any volunteer fire company organized under ch. 213 , political corporation, governmental subdivision or agency thereof", "deadline": "120 days", "duty": "Within 120 days after the happening of the event giving rise to the claim, written notice of the circumstances of the claim signed by the party, agent or attorney is served on the volunteer fire company, political corporation, governmental subdivision or agency and on the officer, official, agent or employee under s. 801.11", "file": "wisconsin-notice-of-claim-against-a-political-corporation-governmental-subdivision-or-agen.md", "filed_with": "the volunteer fire company, political corporation, governmental subdivision or agency and on the officer, official, agent or employee", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "wisconsin-notice-of-claim-against-a-political-corporation-governmental-subdivision-or-agen", "requirement": "Notice of claim against a political corporation, governmental subdivision or agency", "source_quote": "<https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/893.80(1d)(a)> 893.80(1d)(a) (a) Within 120 days after the happening of the event giving rise to the claim, written notice of the circumstances of the claim signed by the party, agent or attorney is served on the volunteer fire company, political corporation, governmental subdivision or agency and on the officer, official, agent or employee under s. <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/801.11> 801.11 . Failure to give the requisite notice shall not bar action on the claim if the fire company, corporation, subdivision or agency had actual notice of the claim and the claimant shows to the satisfaction of the court that the delay or failure to give the requisite notice has not been prejudicial to the defendant fire company, corporation, subdivision or agency or to the defendant officer, official, agent or employee; and", "sources": ["https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/893/viii"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Wisconsin", "title": "Notice of claim against a political corporation, governmental subdivision or agency \u00b7 Wisconsin \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "consequence", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a governmental entity \u2014 minor seven years of age or younger\n\n**State:** Wyoming\n\n**Deadline:** two (2) years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** actions against a governmental entity or public employee acting within the scope of his duties for torts occurring after June 30, 1979 which are subject to this act are forever barred unless commenced\n\n**When the clock starts:** after occurrence or until his eighth birthday, whichever period is greater\n\n**If you miss it:** are forever barred\n\n> In the case of a minor seven (7) years of age or younger, actions against a governmental entity or public employee acting within the scope of his duties for torts occurring after June 30, 1979 which are subject to this act are forever barred unless commenced within two (2) years after occurrence or until his eighth birthday, whichever period is greater.\n\nSource: <https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf>\n", "clock_starts": "after occurrence or until his eighth birthday, whichever period is greater", "consequence": "are forever barred", "deadline": "two (2) years", "duty": "actions against a governmental entity or public employee acting within the scope of his duties for torts occurring after June 30, 1979 which are subject to this act are forever barred unless commenced", "file": "wyoming-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-governmental-entity-minor-seven-years-of-age-or-.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "wyoming-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-governmental-entity-minor-seven-years-of-age-or-", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit against a governmental entity \u2014 minor seven years of age or younger", "source_quote": "In the case of a minor seven (7) years of age or younger, actions against a governmental entity or public employee acting within the scope of his duties for torts occurring after June 30, 1979 which are subject to this act are forever barred unless commenced within two (2) years after occurrence or until his eighth birthday, whichever period is greater.", "sources": ["https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Wyoming", "title": "Deadline to file suit against a governmental entity \u2014 minor seven years of age or younger \u00b7 Wyoming \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a governmental entity\n\n**State:** Wyoming\n\n**Deadline:** one (1) year\n\n**What must be done in that time:** actions against a governmental entity or a public employee acting within the scope of his duties for torts occurring after June 30, 1979 which are subject to this act shall be forever barred unless commenced\n\n**When the clock starts:** after the date the claim is filed pursuant to W.S. 1-39-113\n\n**If you miss it:** shall be forever barred\n\n**Section:** 1-39-114\n\n> 1-39-114. Statute of limitations. Except as otherwise provided, actions against a governmental entity or a public employee acting within the scope of his duties for torts occurring after June 30, 1979 which are subject to this act shall be forever barred unless commenced within one (1) year after the date the claim is filed pursuant to W.S. 1-39-113.\n\nSource: <https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf>\n", "citation": "1-39-114", "clock_starts": "after the date the claim is filed pursuant to W.S. 1-39-113", "consequence": "shall be forever barred", "deadline": "one (1) year", "duty": "actions against a governmental entity or a public employee acting within the scope of his duties for torts occurring after June 30, 1979 which are subject to this act shall be forever barred unless commenced", "file": "wyoming-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-governmental-entity.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "wyoming-deadline-to-file-suit-against-a-governmental-entity", "requirement": "Deadline to file suit against a governmental entity", "source_quote": "1-39-114. Statute of limitations. Except as otherwise provided, actions against a governmental entity or a public employee acting within the scope of his duties for torts occurring after June 30, 1979 which are subject to this act shall be forever barred unless commenced within one (1) year after the date the claim is filed pursuant to W.S. 1-39-113.", "sources": ["https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Wyoming", "title": "Deadline to file suit against a governmental entity \u00b7 Wyoming \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "government-tort-claim-notice-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a governmental entity\n\n**State:** Wyoming\n\n**Deadline:** two (2) years\n\n**What must be done in that time:** the claim upon which the action is based is presented to the entity as an itemized statement in writing\n\n**When the clock starts:** of the date of the alleged act, error or omission\n\n**Who the notice goes to:** the entity\n\n**If you miss it:** No action shall be brought under this act against a governmental entity\n\n**Section:** 1-39-113\n\n> 1-39-113. Claims procedure. (a) No action shall be brought under this act against a governmental entity unless the claim upon which the action is based is presented to the entity as an itemized statement in writing within two (2) years of the date of the alleged act, error or omission\n\nSource: <https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf>\n", "citation": "1-39-113", "clock_starts": "of the date of the alleged act, error or omission", "consequence": "No action shall be brought under this act against a governmental entity", "deadline": "two (2) years", "duty": "the claim upon which the action is based is presented to the entity as an itemized statement in writing", "file": "wyoming-notice-of-claim-against-a-governmental-entity.md", "filed_with": "the entity", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "wyoming-notice-of-claim-against-a-governmental-entity", "requirement": "Notice of claim against a governmental entity", "source_quote": "1-39-113. Claims procedure. (a) No action shall be brought under this act against a governmental entity unless the claim upon which the action is based is presented to the entity as an itemized statement in writing within two (2) years of the date of the alleged act, error or omission", "sources": ["https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "state": "Wyoming", "title": "Notice of claim against a governmental entity \u00b7 Wyoming \u2014 Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
