Abstract: A latch assembly having an adjustable backset has a housing and a bolt having a length and being slidably disposed within said housing, said bolt assembly comprising a latch member, a draw bar, and a connector for connecting said latch member and said draw bar and for adjusting said latch member relative to said draw bar so as to adjust said length of said bolt assembly over a range including an extended length, a shortened length, and any length therebetween. The latch assembly may be used for any standard or non-standard backset within said range.