Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
Civil Judgement statute of limitations
I had a civil judgement against me to pay a large some of money. Is there a statute of limitations for collections of that money? I was convicted of embezzlement, sent to prison. Before that conviction, my old employer filed a civil lawsuit for the money. I have sinced paid back 75% of the monies taken. How much longer is the judgement valid for? The judgement was filed in 2000.
Thank you.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Civil Judgement statute of limitations
10 years, and renewable forever until paid.
Re: Civil Judgement statute of limitations
California judgments are enforceable for a period of 10 years and they accrue interest at rate of 10% per annum. However, a judgment creditor can renew a judgment anytime before the end of the 10 year period and it would be good for another 10 years. In other words, this thing is not going away anytime soon.