U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 28, 2025

§ 1000.1620 - How long does the Federal Government have to process a FTCA claim after the claim is received by the Federal agency, before a lawsuit may be filed?

The Federal Government has 6 months to process a FTCA claim after the claim is received by the Federal agency, before a lawsuit may be filed.