To sue Chester County or a local government employee (such as a sheriff, police officer, or municipal official) for a deprivation of civil rights “under color of law,” you must file a lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. While § 1983 is a federal statute, these cases can be heard in either federal or state court, though they are most commonly litigated in federal district court. Below is the step-by-step process for filing a Section 1983 claim in the context of Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Bring A Lawsuit Against Chester County, Pennsylvania
