What is the Statute of Limitations for Child Abuse in Michigan??

Question

I'm asking cuz a friend of mine was physically, verbally & emotionally abused as well as sexually molested by the directors/principals of a Montessori school that she attended from the ages of 3-4.
Because she was repeatedly threatened not to tell, she buried all memories of the abuse, Only when she was 17, suicidal, self-injuring, with Clinical Depression & other disorders & having repeated flashbacks, did she tell about the abuse.
As so much time had passed before she told, her parents didn't believe her & said she probably imagined it & it was just one of the symptoms of her disorder(s). So they refused to report it & because she was dependent on them, she didn't want to "rock the boat" so she didn't either.
Now she is 28 & unable to work or do much of anything cuz of all her psychological problems. She wants to see these perverts pay - either in civil or criminal court.
What can she do now? What's the statute of limitations for Sexual Abuse in the state of Michigan???

Answer 1

If there was sexual penetration involved at all, there is no limit on the time the charges can be filed. Otherwise, child sexual abuse has a statute of limitations of 10 years after the victim's 21st birthday. The physical abuse would be subject to a 6 year limit, so that would have long passed.

She should contact a lawyer as soon as possible to see if she has a triable case and then go from there.

Answer 2

I don't know specifically about Michigan, but personally I don't think there should be a statute on Child Abuse, Rape, Pedophiles, Domestic Abuse in ANY state!

Answer 3

7 years. Talk to your local DA office though, the Senate was trying to pass a bill which would extend the statute of limitations.

Answer 4

Have her contact the Equalizer.

If she cannot contact him directly, have her write me and I will pass along her information to him.

Answer 5

none I hope but call your local or state DA.