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What is the time limit for filing a civil rights complaint?

Complaints must be filed within 180 days from the date of the alleged discrimination. (The Office for Civil Rights may extend this period if there is good cause.)

Content created by Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Content last reviewed September 1, 2015
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