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What you can get paid for
A claim can cover the harm done to you, now and later.
Find out what your case is worthDeadlines vary. Act early.
How long you have depends on the type of case and who is responsible. Some claims, such as those against a government agency, have deadlines measured in months, not years. Call early, and we find the deadline that applies to you.
Sacramento sexual abuse questions we get every day
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More about sexual abuse cases in Sacramento
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Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice about your case.
Sexual abuse cases in Sacramento: what to know
Sacramento has many school districts, churches, youth programs and state-run facilities. Several abuse cases in the region involve institutions that have since entered bankruptcy, which can set special claim deadlines. What happened is not your fault, and it is never too early or too late to ask what your options are.
If you are in danger now, call 911. You can reach the National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) 24/7 at 800-656-4673.
Holding institutions responsible
A civil case can be brought against the organization that let the abuse happen, not only against the abuser. An organization can be responsible when it hired or kept a dangerous person, did not supervise staff or volunteers, ignored complaints, or did not report abuse as the law requires. A civil case does not depend on a criminal case.
California rules that shape your case
- More time than before. California has changed its laws in recent years to give survivors of childhood sexual abuse much more time to bring a claim, and in some cases there is no deadline (California School Boards Association summary). Other claims can still have short deadlines. Call to find out what applies to you.
- Public institutions. Claims against public bodies, such as Sacramento-area school districts, Sacramento County, the City of Sacramento, and state agencies, can follow special rules and steps.
- Your privacy. The conversation with us is confidential. In many cases, a survivor can bring a case without their name in public court records. You decide how fast to go and what to share.
Where your case is handled
Most Sacramento cases are filed in Sacramento County Superior Court. Many cases resolve without a trial, and a survivor's testimony is handled with care.
What to do now
- Take care of your safety and health. Counseling can help, whether or not you bring a claim.
- Keep messages, photos, letters and the names of people you told.
- Write down what you remember when you are ready: names, places and dates.
- Do not sign anything from the institution or its insurer before you get advice.
- Call us when you are ready. The call is confidential, and there is no fee or cost unless we recover money for you.
How we work with Sacramento clients
Our Sacramento office is a satellite office, open by appointment. Your case team works at our headquarters in Irvine. We meet you in Sacramento, in a private place you choose, or by phone or video. A real person answers 24/7, in English or Spanish.
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