Georgia Collection Laws

Interest rate

Sued in Georgia? Your legal Interest and your judgment interest:

INTEREST RATE

Legal: 7%
Judgment: 12%
Commercial Accounts: 18%

Georgia Statute of limitations in years

Sued for a Charge Off in Georgia or an Open Account?

Open Acct.: 4
Written Contract: 6
Domestic Judgment: 7
Foreign Judgment: 5

Bad check laws (civil penalty)

After 10 day written demand double damages up to $500 and service charge of $20 or 5%, whichever is greater

General Garnishment exemptions

Is your check about to get garnished in Georgia?

See federal law. City, County & State employees may be garnished

Collection agency bond & license

Bond: No
License: No
Fee: No

Have you been sued in Georgia? Use the above information to help you.

Received a Summons in Georgia? Get help today!