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 — 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.

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. No source used here carries a restrictive notice.

Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline for the public entity to respond before a claim is deemed denied

**State:** Arizona

**Deadline:** sixty days

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the filing of the claim

**Section:** 12-821.01

> 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.

Source: <https://www.azleg.gov/ars/12/00821-01.htm>

Deadline for the public entity to respond before a claim is deemed denied · Arizona — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a public entity, public school or public employee

**State:** Arizona

**Deadline:** one hundred eighty days

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the cause of action accrues

**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

**If you miss it:** is barred and no action may be maintained thereon

**Section:** 12-821.01

> 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.

Source: <https://www.azleg.gov/ars/12/00821-01.htm>

Notice of claim against a public entity, public school or public employee · Arizona — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Application for leave to present a late claim

**State:** California

**Deadline:** one year

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the accrual of the cause of action

**Section:** 911.4

> (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.

Source: <https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=911.4>

Application for leave to present a late claim · California — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a public entity — after written notice of rejection

**State:** California

**Deadline:** six months

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the date such notice is personally delivered or deposited in the mail

**Section:** 945.6

> (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.

Source: <https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=945.6>

Deadline to file suit against a public entity — after written notice of rejection · California — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a public entity — where no written notice of rejection was given

**State:** California

**Deadline:** two years

**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

**When the clock starts:** from the accrual of the cause of action

**Section:** 945.6

> (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.

Source: <https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=945.6>

Deadline to file suit against a public entity — where no written notice of rejection was given · California — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a public entity — any other cause of action

**State:** California

**Deadline:** one year

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the accrual of the cause of action

**Section:** 911.2

> (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.

Source: <https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=911.2>

Notice of claim against a public entity — any other cause of action · California — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a public entity — death, personal injury or personal property

**State:** California

**Deadline:** six months

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the accrual of the cause of action

**Section:** 911.2

> (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.

Source: <https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=911.2>

Notice of claim against a public entity — death, personal injury or personal property · California — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Warning of the deadline to sue that a notice rejecting a claim must contain

**State:** California

**Deadline:** six (6) months

**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

**When the clock starts:** from the date this notice was personally delivered or deposited in the mail

> “Subject 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.

Source: <https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=913>

Warning of the deadline to sue that a notice rejecting a claim must contain · California — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a public entity

**State:** Colorado

**Deadline:** one hundred eighty-two days

**What must be done in that time:** shall file a written notice as provided in this section

**When the clock starts:** after the date of the discovery of the injury

**If you miss it:** failure of compliance shall forever bar any such action

**Section:** 24-10-109

> 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.

Source: <https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-24.pdf>

Notice of claim against a public entity · Colorado — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit for injury by a defective road or bridge

**State:** Connecticut

**Deadline:** two years

**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

**When the clock starts:** from the date of such injury

**Section:** Sec. 13a-149

> 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.

Source: <https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_238.htm>

Deadline to file suit for injury by a defective road or bridge · Connecticut — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit for injury on a state highway, bridge or sidewalk

**State:** Connecticut

**Deadline:** two years

**What must be done in that time:** No such action shall be brought except within two years from the date of such injury

**When the clock starts:** from the date of such injury

**Section:** Sec. 13a-144

> 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.

Source: <https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_238.htm>

Deadline to file suit for injury on a state highway, bridge or sidewalk · Connecticut — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of injury by a defective road or bridge, to a town, city, corporation or borough

**State:** Connecticut

**Deadline:** ninety days

**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

**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

**Section:** Sec. 13a-149

> 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.

Source: <https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_238.htm>

Notice of injury by a defective road or bridge, to a town, city, corporation or borough · Connecticut — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of injury on a state highway, bridge or sidewalk, to the Commissioner of Transportation

**State:** Connecticut

**Deadline:** ninety days

**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

**Who the notice goes to:** the commissioner

**Section:** Sec. 13a-144

> 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.

Source: <https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_238.htm>

Notice of injury on a state highway, bridge or sidewalk, to the Commissioner of Transportation · Connecticut — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against the City of Wilmington

**State:** Delaware

**Deadline:** 1 year

**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

**When the clock starts:** from the happening of such injury

**Who the notice goes to:** the Mayor

**If you miss it:** No action, suit or proceeding shall be brought or maintained against the Mayor and Council of Wilmington

> 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.

Source: <https://delcode.delaware.gov/title10/c081/index.html>

Notice of claim against the City of Wilmington · Delaware — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against the District of Columbia

**State:** District of Columbia

**Deadline:** six months

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the injury or damage was sustained

**Who the notice goes to:** the Mayor of the District of Columbia

**If you miss it:** an action may not be maintained against the District of Columbia for unliquidated damages to person or property

**Section:** 12–309

> (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.

Source: <https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/12-309>

Notice of claim against the District of Columbia · District of Columbia — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against the state or a subdivision

**State:** Florida

**Deadline:** 4 years

**What must be done in that time:** the civil action is commenced by filing a complaint in the court of appropriate jurisdiction

**When the clock starts:** after such claim accrues

**If you miss it:** shall be forever barred

> (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

Source: <https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/768.28>

Deadline to file suit against the state or a subdivision · Florida — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against the state or a subdivision — wrongful death

**State:** Florida

**Deadline:** 2 years

**What must be done in that time:** the claimant must present the claim in writing to the Department of Financial Services

**When the clock starts:** after the claim accrues

**Who the notice goes to:** the Department of Financial Services

> 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.

Source: <https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/768.28>

Notice of claim against the state or a subdivision — wrongful death · Florida — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against the state or a subdivision

**State:** Florida

**Deadline:** 3 years

**What must be done in that time:** the claimant presents the claim in writing to the appropriate agency

**When the clock starts:** after such claim accrues

**Who the notice goes to:** the Department of Financial Services

**If you miss it:** An action may not be instituted on a claim against the state or one of its agencies or subdivisions

> (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:

Source: <https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/768.28>

Notice of claim against the state or a subdivision · Florida — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a county

**State:** Hawaii

**Deadline:** two years

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the injuries accrued

**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

**Section:** §46-72

> §46-72 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.

Source: <https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol02_Ch0046-0115/HRS0046/HRS_0046-0072.htm>

Notice of claim against a county · Hawaii — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a political subdivision

**State:** Idaho

**Deadline:** one hundred eighty (180) days

**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

**When the clock starts:** from the date the claim arose or reasonably should have been discovered, whichever is later

**Who the notice goes to:** the clerk or secretary of the political subdivision

**Section:** 6-906

> 6-906. Filing claims against political subdivision or employee — 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.

Source: <https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title6/T6CH9/SECT6-906/>

Notice of claim against a political subdivision · Idaho — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against the state

**State:** Idaho

**Deadline:** one hundred eighty (180) days

**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

**When the clock starts:** from the date the claim arose or reasonably should have been discovered, whichever is later

**Who the notice goes to:** the secretary of state

**Section:** 6-905

> 6-905. Filing claims against state or employee — 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.

Source: <https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title6/T6CH9/SECT6-905/>

Notice of claim against the state · Idaho — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a municipality

**State:** Iowa

**Deadline:** two years

**What must be done in that time:** shall commence an action therefor

**When the clock starts:** after the alleged wrongful death, loss, or injury

**Section:** 670.5

> 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.

Source: <https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/670.pdf>

Deadline to file suit against a municipality · Iowa — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against the state

**State:** Iowa

**Deadline:** two years

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the claim accrued

**Who the notice goes to:** the director of the department of management

**If you miss it:** shall be forever barred

**Section:** 669.13

> 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.

Source: <https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/669.13.pdf>

Notice of claim against the state · Iowa — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a municipality after the claim is denied

**State:** Kansas

**Deadline:** 90 days

**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

**When the clock starts:** from the date the claim is denied or deemed denied

**If you miss it:** it shall be forever barred

> 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.

Source: <https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch12/012_001_0005b.html>

Deadline to file suit against a municipality after the claim is denied · Kansas — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a municipality

**State:** Kansas

**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

**Who the notice goes to:** the clerk or governing body of the municipality

**Section:** 12-105b

> (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;

Source: <https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch12/012_001_0005b.html>

Notice of claim against a municipality · Kansas — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Waiting period before suing a municipality after filing notice

**State:** Kansas

**Deadline:** 120 days

**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

**When the clock starts:** following the filing of the notice of claim

**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

> 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.

Source: <https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch12/012_001_0005b.html>

Waiting period before suing a municipality after filing notice · Kansas — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a governmental entity

**State:** Maine

**Deadline:** 365 days

**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

**When the clock starts:** after any claim or cause of action permitted by this chapter accrues

**Section:** §8107

> §8107. 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:

Source: <https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/14/title14sec8107.html>

Notice of claim against a governmental entity · Maine — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a local government

**State:** Maryland

**Deadline:** 1 year

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the injury

**If you miss it:** an action for unliquidated damages may not be brought against a local government or its employees

> (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.

Source: <https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcj&section=5-304>

Notice of claim against a local government · Maryland — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against the state

**State:** Maryland

**Deadline:** 1 year

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the injury to person or property that is the basis of the claim

**Who the notice goes to:** the Treasurer or a designee of the Treasurer

**If you miss it:** a claimant may not institute an action under this subtitle unless

> (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;

Source: <https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gsg&section=12-106>

Notice of claim against the state · Maryland — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline for the public employer to deny a presented claim

**State:** Massachusetts

**Deadline:** six months

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the date upon which it is presented

**If you miss it:** shall be deemed a final denial of such claim

> 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.

Source: <https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleIV/Chapter258/Section4>

Deadline for the public employer to deny a presented claim · Massachusetts — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a public employer

**State:** Massachusetts

**Deadline:** three years

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the date upon which such cause of action accrued

> 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

Source: <https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleIV/Chapter258/Section4>

Deadline to file suit against a public employer · Massachusetts — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Presentment of claim to a public employer

**State:** Massachusetts

**Deadline:** two years

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the date upon which the cause of action arose

**Who the notice goes to:** the executive officer of such public employer

**If you miss it:** A civil action shall not be instituted against a public employer on a claim for damages under this chapter

**Section:** Section 4

> 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

Source: <https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleIV/Chapter258/Section4>

Presentment of claim to a public employer · Massachusetts — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of injury and defect in a highway — injured person physically or mentally incapable of giving notice

**State:** Michigan

**Deadline:** 180 days

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the termination of the disability

> (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.

Source: <https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-691-1404>

Notice of injury and defect in a highway — injured person physically or mentally incapable of giving notice · Michigan — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of injury and defect in a highway — injured person under the age of 18

**State:** Michigan

**Deadline:** 180 days

**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

**When the clock starts:** from the time the injury occurred

> (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.

Source: <https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-691-1404>

Notice of injury and defect in a highway — injured person under the age of 18 · Michigan — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of injury and defect in a highway, to the governmental agency

**State:** Michigan

**Deadline:** 120 days

**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

**When the clock starts:** from the time the injury occurred

**Who the notice goes to:** the governmental agency

> (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.

Source: <https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-691-1404>

Notice of injury and defect in a highway, to the governmental agency · Michigan — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a municipality — wrongful death

**State:** Minnesota

**Deadline:** one year

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the alleged injury or loss resulting in such death

> 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.

Source: <https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/466.05>

Notice of claim against a municipality — wrongful death · Minnesota — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a municipality

**State:** Minnesota

**Deadline:** 180 days

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the alleged loss or injury is discovered

**Who the notice goes to:** the governing body of the municipality

> 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.

Source: <https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/466.05>

Notice of claim against a municipality · Minnesota — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against the state

**State:** Minnesota

**Deadline:** 180 days

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the alleged loss or injury is discovered

**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

> 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.

Source: <https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/3.736>

Notice of claim against the state · Minnesota — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a city of 100,000 or more — street or sidewalk defect

**State:** Missouri

**Deadline:** ninety days

**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

**When the clock starts:** of the occurrence for which such damage is claimed

**Who the notice goes to:** the mayor of said city

**If you miss it:** No action shall be maintained against any city of this state

**Section:** 82.210

> 82.210. Action for damages maintained, how. — 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.

Source: <https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=82.210>

Notice of claim against a city of 100,000 or more — street or sidewalk defect · Missouri — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline for the department to grant or deny a claim against the state

**State:** Montana

**Deadline:** 120 days

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the claim is presented to the department

**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

**Section:** 2-9-301

> (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.

Source: <https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0020/chapter_0090/part_0030/section_0010/0020-0090-0030-0010.html>

Deadline for the department to grant or deny a claim against the state · Montana — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against the state

**State:** Montana

**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

**Who the notice goes to:** the department of administration

**Section:** 2-9-301

> 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.

Source: <https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0020/chapter_0090/part_0030/section_0010/0020-0090-0030-0010.html>

Notice of claim against the state · Montana — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a political subdivision

**State:** Nebraska

**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

**Who the notice goes to:** the clerk, secretary, or other official whose duty it is to maintain the official records of the political subdivision

**Section:** 13-905

> 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.

Source: <https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=13-905>

Notice of claim against a political subdivision · Nebraska — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Waiting period before suing the state after filing a claim

**State:** Nebraska

**Deadline:** six months

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the claim is made in writing and filed with the Risk Manager in the manner prescribed by the board

**Who the notice goes to:** the Risk Manager

**Section:** 81-8,213

> 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.

Source: <https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=81-8,213>

Waiting period before suing the state after filing a claim · Nebraska — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a political subdivision

**State:** Nevada

**Deadline:** 2 years

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the time the cause of action accrues

**Who the notice goes to:** the governing body of that political subdivision

> 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 .

Source: <https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-041.html>

Notice of claim against a political subdivision · Nevada — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against the state

**State:** Nevada

**Deadline:** 2 years

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the time the cause of action accrues

**Who the notice goes to:** the Attorney General

**Section:** NRS 41.036

> 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.

Source: <https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-041.html>

Notice of claim against the state · Nevada — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a state agency

**State:** New Hampshire

**Deadline:** 3 years

**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

**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

> 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.

Source: <https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LV/541-B/541-B-14.htm>

Deadline to file suit against a state agency · New Hampshire — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a state agency

**State:** New Hampshire

**Deadline:** 180 days

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the time of the injury or damage

**Who the notice goes to:** the agency

> 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.

Source: <https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LV/541-B/541-B-14.htm>

Notice of claim against a state agency · New Hampshire — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Claim against the state — breach of contract or any other claim

**State:** New York

**Deadline:** six months

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the accrual of such claim

**Who the notice goes to:** the attorney general

> 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.

Source: <https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CTC/10>

Claim against the state — breach of contract or any other claim · New York — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Claim against the state — intentional tort

**State:** New York

**Deadline:** ninety days

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the accrual of such claim

**Who the notice goes to:** the attorney general

> 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.

Source: <https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CTC/10>

Claim against the state — intentional tort · New York — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Claim against the state — personal injury or property damage by negligence

**State:** New York

**Deadline:** ninety days

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the accrual of such claim

**Who the notice goes to:** the attorney general

> 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.

Source: <https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CTC/10>

Claim against the state — personal injury or property damage by negligence · New York — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Claim against the state — wrongful death

**State:** New York

**Deadline:** ninety days

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the appointment of such executor or administrator

**Who the notice goes to:** the attorney general

> 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.

Source: <https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CTC/10>

Claim against the state — wrongful death · New York — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline to file the claim after serving a notice of intention — intentional tort

**State:** New York

**Deadline:** one year

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the accrual of such claim

**Who the notice goes to:** the attorney general

> 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.

Source: <https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CTC/10>

Deadline to file the claim after serving a notice of intention — intentional tort · New York — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline to file the claim after serving a notice of intention — negligence

**State:** New York

**Deadline:** two years

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the accrual of such claim

**Who the notice goes to:** the attorney general

> 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.

Source: <https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CTC/10>

Deadline to file the claim after serving a notice of intention — negligence · New York — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Extension of the time to present a claim for a claimant under legal disability

**State:** New York

**Deadline:** two years

**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

**When the clock starts:** after such disability is removed

> 5. If the claimant shall be under legal disability, the claim may be presented within two years after such disability is removed.

Source: <https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CTC/10>

Extension of the time to present a claim for a claimant under legal disability · New York — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Outer deadline to file a wrongful death claim against the state

**State:** New York

**Deadline:** two years

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the death of the decedent

**Who the notice goes to:** the attorney general

> 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.

Source: <https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CTC/10>

Outer deadline to file a wrongful death claim against the state · New York — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline to file a claim against a state department, institution or agency

**State:** North Carolina

**Deadline:** three years

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the accrual of such claim

**Who the notice goes to:** the Industrial Commission

**If you miss it:** shall henceforth be forever barred

**Section:** § 143-299

> § 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.

Source: <https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_143/GS_143-299.html>

Deadline to file a claim against a state department, institution or agency · North Carolina — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline to file a wrongful death claim against a state department, institution or agency

**State:** North Carolina

**Deadline:** two years

**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

**When the clock starts:** after such death

**Who the notice goes to:** the Industrial Commission

**If you miss it:** shall be forever barred

**Section:** § 143-299

> § 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.

Source: <https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_143/GS_143-299.html>

Deadline to file a wrongful death claim against a state department, institution or agency · North Carolina — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a political subdivision — claim based on a sexual act occurring when the plaintiff was a minor

**State:** North Dakota

**Deadline:** twenty-one years

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the date the act occurred, if the act occurred when the plaintiff was under eighteen years of age

> 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.

Source: <https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t32c12-1.pdf>

Deadline to file suit against a political subdivision — claim based on a sexual act occurring when the plaintiff was a minor · North Dakota — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a political subdivision — claim based on a sexual act

**State:** North Dakota

**Deadline:** nine years

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the date the act occurred

> 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

Source: <https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t32c12-1.pdf>

Deadline to file suit against a political subdivision — claim based on a sexual act · North Dakota — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a political subdivision

**State:** North Dakota

**Deadline:** three years

**What must be done in that time:** an action brought under this chapter must be commenced

**When the clock starts:** after the claim for relief has accrued

**Section:** 32-12.1-10

> 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.

Source: <https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t32c12-1.pdf>

Deadline to file suit against a political subdivision · North Dakota — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a political subdivision

**State:** Ohio

**Deadline:** two years

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the cause of action accrues

> (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.

Source: <https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2744.04>

Deadline to file suit against a political subdivision · Ohio — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against the state

**State:** Ohio

**Deadline:** two years

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the date of accrual of the cause of action

> (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.

Source: <https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2743.16>

Deadline to file suit against the state · Ohio — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline for the state or a political subdivision to approve a claim before it is deemed denied

**State:** Oklahoma

**Deadline:** ninety (90) days

**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

**Section:** §51-157

> §51-157. 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.

Source: <https://oksenate.gov/sites/default/files/2019-12/os51.pdf>

Deadline for the state or a political subdivision to approve a claim before it is deemed denied · Oklahoma — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit after denial of the claim

**State:** Oklahoma

**Deadline:** one hundred eighty (180) days

**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

**When the clock starts:** after denial of the claim as set forth in this section

**If you miss it:** No action for any cause arising under this act, Section 151 et seq. of this title, shall be maintained

**Section:** §51-157

> §51-157. 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.

Source: <https://oksenate.gov/sites/default/files/2019-12/os51.pdf>

Deadline to file suit after denial of the claim · Oklahoma — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Extension of the notice period for incapacitation from the injury

**State:** Oklahoma

**Deadline:** ninety (90) days

**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

> 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.

Source: <https://oksenate.gov/sites/default/files/2019-12/os51.pdf>

Extension of the notice period for incapacitation from the injury · Oklahoma — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of a wrongful death claim, presented by the personal representative

**State:** Oklahoma

**Deadline:** one (1) year

**What must be done in that time:** notice may be presented by the personal representative within one (1) year after the death occurs

**When the clock starts:** after the death occurs

> 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.

Source: <https://oksenate.gov/sites/default/files/2019-12/os51.pdf>

Notice of a wrongful death claim, presented by the personal representative · Oklahoma — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against the state or a political subdivision

**State:** Oklahoma

**Deadline:** one (1) year

**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

**When the clock starts:** of the date the loss occurs

**If you miss it:** shall be forever barred unless notice thereof is presented within one (1) year after the loss occurs

**Section:** §51-156

> §51-156. 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.

Source: <https://oksenate.gov/sites/default/files/2019-12/os51.pdf>

Notice of claim against the state or a political subdivision · Oklahoma — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Outer limit on an agreed extension of the time to commence an action

**State:** Oklahoma

**Deadline:** two (2) years

**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

**When the clock starts:** from the date of the loss

**Section:** §51-157

> §51-157. 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.

Source: <https://oksenate.gov/sites/default/files/2019-12/os51.pdf>

Outer limit on an agreed extension of the time to commence an action · Oklahoma — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a public body — all other claims

**State:** Oregon

**Deadline:** 180 days

**What must be done in that time:** Notice of claim shall be given within the following applicable period of time

**When the clock starts:** after the alleged loss or injury

**Section:** 30.275

> 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.

Source: <https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors030.html>

Notice of claim against a public body — all other claims · Oregon — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a public body — wrongful death

**State:** Oregon

**Deadline:** one year

**What must be done in that time:** Notice of claim shall be given within the following applicable period of time

**When the clock starts:** after the alleged loss or injury

**Section:** 30.275

> 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.

Source: <https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors030.html>

Notice of claim against a public body — wrongful death · Oregon — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a government unit where the written statement was not filed

**State:** Pennsylvania

**Deadline:** six months

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the date of injury to person or property

**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

> (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.

Source: <https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.022.000..HTM>

Deadline to file suit against a government unit where the written statement was not filed · Pennsylvania — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against an officer of a government unit for anything done in the execution of his office

**State:** Pennsylvania

**Deadline:** six months

**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

> (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.

Source: <https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.022.000..HTM>

Deadline to file suit against an officer of a government unit for anything done in the execution of his office · Pennsylvania — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Extension of the notice period for incapacity — government unit other than the Commonwealth government

**State:** Pennsylvania

**Deadline:** 90 days

**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

> (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.

Source: <https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.022.000..HTM>

Extension of the notice period for incapacity — government unit other than the Commonwealth government · Pennsylvania — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Notice of claim against a government unit, prerequisite to action

**State:** Pennsylvania

**Deadline:** six months

**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

**When the clock starts:** from the date that any injury was sustained or any cause of action accrued

**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

> (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:

Source: <https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.022.000..HTM>

Notice of claim against a government unit, prerequisite to action · Pennsylvania — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state


**Requirement:** Deadline to file suit against a town — highway, causeway or bridge

**State:** Rhode Island

**Deadline:** three (3) years

**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

**When the clock starts:** after the date of the injury or damage

**If you miss it:** and not thereafter

**Section:** § 45-15-9

> § 45-15-9. Notice of injury on highway or bridge — 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 § 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.

Source: <https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE45/45-15/45-15-9.HTM>

Deadline to file suit against a town — highway, causeway or bridge · Rhode Island — Deadlines to notify or sue a government body, by state