21 years: D.C. Stat. § 12-302: (a) Except as provided by subsection (b) of this section, when a person entitled to maintain an action is, at the time the right of action accrues:
(1) under 18 years of age; or (2) non compos mentis; or (3) imprisoned — he or his proper representative may bring action within the time limited after the disability is removed.
3 years: D.C. Stat. § 12-301(8): All Torts not specifically prescribed: 3 years.
Not applicable for the District of Columbia.
3 years: D.C. Stat. § 12-301: Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, actions for the following purposes may not be brought after the expiration of the period specified below from the time the right to maintain the action accrues…(8) for which a limitation is not otherwise specially prescribed— 3 years.
Not applicable for the District of Columbia
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