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.


Asked on 9/05/05, 9:57 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Civil Judgement statute of limitations

10 years, and renewable forever until paid.

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Answered on 9/06/05, 3:36 pm
Carl Starrett Law Offices of Carl H. Starrett II

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.

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Answered on 9/05/05, 10:36 pm


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