What is the statute of limitations on battery in California?

Answer by  mammakat (11147)

This can't be answered simply as battery often includes many other facets of a crime. California is very tough on offenses against the person, even if it is misdemeanor battery. Without knowing the specifics of your case, I would suggest your consult your parole officer. California, as most states are doing now, is eliminating statutes on violent crimes.

Answer by  JeffD (238)

In the state of California, there is a two year statute of limitations for the crime of battery. More serious felonious crimes, such as murder, have no such limitation.

Answer by  knewelle (6)

California is very tough on offenses against the person, even if it is misdemeanor battery. In most cases, it is 2 years for a misdemeanor charge and 3 years for felony charge. However, there are exceptions in the statutes. More serious felonious crimes, such as murder have no such limitation.

Answer by  tracker76 (135)

In most cases, it is 2 years for a misdemeanor charge and 3 years for a felony charge. However, there are exceptions in the statutes.

Answer by  Platypus (180)

California Code of Civil Procedure sec. 335. 1 provides actions for assault and battery must be brought within two years of the injury. So you have two years from the event that caused the injury to file, if the injury occurred and was discovered later you can only apply for an extension if the two years has passed.

Answer by  halo (24)

The statute of limitations varies by state and by crime or violation. For battery or personal injury, in California, it's two years.