Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP) Law and Ethics Practice Exam

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What happens to the statute of limitations during the time a licensee is out of compliance with a court order?

It remains unchanged
It is tolled
It is extended
It is accelerated

The correct answer is: It is tolled

The statute of limitations is a critical legal concept that determines the time frame within which a party may bring a lawsuit or claim. When a licensee is out of compliance with a court order, the statute of limitations can be affected depending on the specifics of the case and jurisdiction. In this scenario, when the licensee is out of compliance, the statute of limitations is tolled. Tolling refers to the legal mechanism that pauses or suspends the running of the statute of limitations. This means that the time period during which a claim can be filed is effectively halted until the licensee rectifies their compliance issues. The rationale behind this is to ensure that individuals are not penalized for circumstances that prevent them from meeting legal obligations, such as being compliant with a court ruling. This mechanism ensures fairness in the legal system, allowing the affected individual the opportunity to fulfill their obligations and avoid being barred from legal recourse simply due to non-compliance issues.