CCQ-1991 - Civil Code of Québec

Section 2926.1 Disposition versions

2022-06-08

2926.1. An action for damages for bodily injury resulting from an act which could constitute a criminal offence is prescribed by 10 years from the date the person who is a victim becomes aware that the injury suffered is attributable to that act. Nevertheless, such an action cannot be prescribed if the injury results from violent behaviour suffered during childhood, sexual violence or spousal violence. Conversion therapy, as defined by section 1 of the Act to protect persons from conversion therapy provided to change their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (chapter P-42.2), constitutes violent behaviour suffered during childhood within the meaning of this article.

However, an action against an heir, a legatee by particular title or a successor of the author of the act or against the liquidator of the author’s succession must, under pain of forfeiture, be instituted within three years after the author’s death, unless the defendant is sued for the defendant’s own fault or as a principal. Likewise, an action brought for injury suffered by the person who is a victim must, under pain of forfeiture, be instituted within three years after the death of the person who is a victim.

2013, c. 8, s. 7; I.N. 2015-11-01; 2020, c. 13, s. 2; 2020, c. 28, s. 6; 2021, c. 13, s. 175; 2022, c. 22, s. 120.

2021-10-13

2926.1. An action for damages for bodily injury resulting from an act which could constitute a criminal offence is prescribed by 10 years from the date the person who is a victim becomes aware that the injury suffered is attributable to that act. Nevertheless, such an action cannot be prescribed if the injury results from a sexual aggression, violent behaviour suffered during childhood, or the violent behaviour of a spouse or former spouse. Conversion therapy, as defined by section 1 of the Act to protect persons from conversion therapy provided to change their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (chapter P-42.2), constitutes violent behaviour suffered during childhood within the meaning of this article.

However, an action against an heir, a legatee by particular title or a successor of the author of the act or against the liquidator of the author’s succession must, under pain of forfeiture, be instituted within three years after the author’s death, unless the defendant is sued for the defendant’s own fault or as a principal. Likewise, an action brought for injury suffered by the person who is a victim must, under pain of forfeiture, be instituted within three years after the death of the person who is a victim.

2013, c. 8, s. 7; I.N. 2015-11-01; 2020, c. 13, s. 2; 2020, c. 28, s. 6; 2021, c. 13, s. 175.

2020-12-11

2926.1. An action for damages for bodily injury resulting from an act which could constitute a criminal offence is prescribed by 10 years from the date the victim becomes aware that the injury suffered is attributable to that act. Nevertheless, such an action cannot be prescribed if the injury results from a sexual aggression, violent behaviour suffered during childhood, or the violent behaviour of a spouse or former spouse. Conversion therapy, as defined by section 1 of the Act to protect persons from conversion therapy provided to change their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (chapter P-42.2), constitutes violent behaviour suffered during childhood within the meaning of this article.

However, an action against an heir, a legatee by particular title or a successor of the author of the act or against the liquidator of the author’s succession must, under pain of forfeiture, be instituted within three years after the author’s death, unless the defendant is sued for the defendant’s own fault or as a principal. Likewise, an action brought for injury suffered by the victim must, under pain of forfeiture, be instituted within three years after the victim’s death.

2013, c. 8, s. 7; I.N. 2015-11-01; 2020, c. 13, s. 2; 2020, c. 28, s. 6.

2020-06-12

2926.1. An action for damages for bodily injury resulting from an act which could constitute a criminal offence is prescribed by 10 years from the date the victim becomes aware that the injury suffered is attributable to that act. Nevertheless, such an action cannot be prescribed if the injury results from a sexual aggression, violent behaviour suffered during childhood, or the violent behaviour of a spouse or former spouse.

However, an action against an heir, a legatee by particular title or a successor of the author of the act or against the liquidator of the author’s succession must, under pain of forfeiture, be instituted within three years after the author’s death, unless the defendant is sued for the defendant’s own fault or as a principal. Likewise, an action brought for injury suffered by the victim must, under pain of forfeiture, be instituted within three years after the victim’s death.

2013, c. 8, s. 7; I.N. 2015-11-01; 2020, c. 13, s. 2.

2015-11-01

2926.1. An action for damages for bodily injury resulting from an act which could constitute a criminal offence is prescribed by 10 years from the date the victim becomes aware that the injury suffered is attributable to that act. However, the prescriptive period is 30 years if the injury results from a sexual aggression, violent behaviour suffered during childhood, or the violent behaviour of a spouse or former spouse.

If the victim or the author of the act dies, the prescriptive period, if not already expired, is reduced to three years and runs from the date of death.

2013, c. 8, s. 7; I.N. 2015-11-01.

2013-05-23

2926.1. An action in damages for bodily injury resulting from an act which could constitute a criminal offence is prescribed by 10 years from the date the victim becomes aware that the injury suffered is attributable to that act. However, the prescriptive period is 30 years if the injury results from a sexual aggression, violent behaviour suffered during childhood, or the violent behaviour of a spouse or former spouse.

If the victim or the author of the act dies, the prescriptive period, if not already expired, is reduced to three years and runs from the date of death.

2013, c. 8, s. 7.