# US Statute of Limitations Calculator MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> US Statute of Limitations Calculator helps you pinpoint exact legal filing deadlines across different states. It handles contract, tort, and fraud claims while accounting for complex variables like discovery rules and tolling events. Whether you're a law firm or a pro se litigant, this Connector ensures you never miss a critical court date due to a calculation error.

## Overview
- **Category:** legal
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_T9D45lepywfMxtNmKNKyA1B2MCOYFMuUqwDFhmUj/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** law, statute-of-limitations, deadline, us-law, legal-tech

## Description

Missing a filing deadline can end a legal case before it even begins. For legal professionals, the manual process of checking state-by-state statutes is tedious and prone to human error. You have to navigate different rules for contracts, torts, and fraud, while also accounting for complex variables like discovery rules or tolling events for minors. This Connector takes that research off your plate by providing direct answers to these questions.

Instead of opening multiple tabs to verify local laws, you can simply ask your agent for the deadline based on a specific incident date and state. It handles the heavy lifting of identifying the correct statute and applying necessary adjustments for things like incapacity or late discovery. When you connect this to the Vinkius catalog, you get a reliable way to handle complex legal timelines without the manual research. It turns a high-stakes research task into a quick query, letting you focus on the actual work of building a case rather than hunting for dates.

## Tools

### check_tolling_impact
Determine if tolling events like minority status or incapacity have extended the current filing window. It helps you account for legal exceptions that push back the deadline.

### calculate_statute_deadline
Get the standard filing deadline for contract, tort, or fraud claims based on the state and incident date. This tool removes the need to manually search state statutes.

### evaluate_discovery_rule
Recalculate a deadline based on when the harm was actually discovered. This is essential for cases where the damage wasn't immediately apparent.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What's the deadline for a contract breach in GA that happened on May 1, 2022?
```

**Response:** 
```
Based on the incident date of May 1, 2022, in Georgia, the standard filing deadline for a breach of contract is **May 1, 2025**.

**Details:**
* **State:** Georgia
* **Claim Type:** Contract
* **Statute:** 6 years
* **Status:** Actionable
```

**Prompt:** 
```
The client discovered fraud in 2024 that happened in 2018 in TX. What's the deadline?
```

**Response:** 
```
Because the harm was discovered in 2024, the discovery rule applies to your New York fraud claim.

**Revised Deadline:** **May 20, 2034**

* **Original Incident:** 2018
* **Discovery Date:** 2024
* **Rule Applied:** Discovery Rule
```

**Prompt:** 
```
A victim was a minor until 2023. Does that extend the deadline for a 2020 accident in FL?
```

**Response:** 
```
Yes, the minority status acts as a tolling event in Florida.

**Extended Deadline:** **June 15, 2025**

* **Base Date:** 2020
* **Tolling Event:** Minority status until 2023
* **Result:** The deadline is pushed back by the duration of the minority status.
```

## Capabilities

### Find filing deadlines
Get the standard filing window for contract, tort, or fraud claims based on the state and incident date.

### Recalculate for discovery
Adjust a deadline based on when the harm was actually discovered rather than when it occurred.

### Check for tolling
Identify if specific events like minority status or incapacity have extended the current filing period.

### Identify state rules
Access specific state-level statutes to ensure your calculations match local requirements.

### Assess incapacity impacts
Determine how legal incapacity affects the timing of a claim's filing.

## Use Cases

### Contract breach in California
An attorney asks the agent for the deadline on a breach of contract from 2023. The agent uses calculate_statute_deadline to provide the exact date.

### Late discovery of fraud in New York
A user reports fraud from 2018 discovered in 2024. The agent uses evaluate_discovery_rule to find the new deadline.

### Minority tolling in Florida
A paralegal needs to know if a victim's age extends a deadline. The agent uses check_tolling_impact to confirm the extension.

### Personal injury tort check
An insurance adjuster asks for the base filing window for a tort claim in Texas. The agent uses calculate_statute_deadline to answer.

## Benefits

- Stop guessing state-specific dates with calculate_statute_deadline to ensure every filing is timely.
- Handle complex discovery rule scenarios instantly using evaluate_discovery_rule for non-obvious harm.
- Avoid missing deadlines due to tolling events with check_tolling_impact for minors or incapacitated victims.
- Reduce manual research time spent digging through various state government websites and legal codes.
- Ensure consistent deadline tracking across different practice areas like contract law and personal injury.
- Minimize the risk of human error when calculating high-stakes legal deadlines for your clients.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get accurate, state-specific legal deadlines without the manual research.

1. Tell your agent the state, the type of claim, and the date the incident occurred.
2. The Connector identifies the relevant statute and checks for any applicable tolling or discovery rules.
3. You get back a specific filing deadline for your records.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can I use the US Statute of Limitations Calculator for every state?**
Yes, this Connector handles statutes across various US states. It identifies the specific rules for the state you provide in your query.

**How does the discovery rule work in this Connector?**
The Connector can recalculate a deadline if the legal harm wasn't discovered immediately. It shifts the filing window based on the actual discovery date rather than the incident date.

**What are tolling events and does the Connector track them?**
Tolling events are legal exceptions that pause or extend a deadline, such as a victim being a minor or incapacitated. This Connector checks for these specific impacts to give you a more accurate date.

**Does this tool handle personal injury cases?**
Yes, it handles tort claims, which include personal injury. It will provide the standard filing window based on the state and incident date you provide.

**Can it check for specific court dates or hearing times?**
No, this Connector only calculates the statute of limitations deadline. It does not have access to specific court calendars or individual hearing schedules.

**Is this good for contract law research?**
Yes, it is highly effective for contract law. It can identify the standard filing window for various types of contract breaches across different states.

**What claim types are supported?**
The calculator supports contract, tort, and fraud claims.

**How does the discovery rule work in this tool?**
The `evaluate_discovery_rule` tool allows you to recalculate a deadline based on when the harm was discovered rather than when it occurred.

**Can I check for tolling extensions?**
Yes, use the `check_tolling_impact` tool to see if events like reaching the age of majority or mental incapacity extend your filing deadline.