Want to learn more about state by state debt recovery? What about debt recovery in Louisiana?Following is some important information on Louisiana debt recovery laws including: Louisiana Statute of Limitations, Louisiana Judgments, Louisiana Garnishments, Louisiana Interest Rates, Louisiana Bad Check Laws and Louisiana Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 9.75%
Judgment: 9.75%

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct.: 3
Written Contract: 10
Promissory Notes: 5
Domestic Judgment: 10
Foreign Judgment: 10

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
After 30 day written demand (certified or registered), twice check amount. Attorney fees & court costs

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
75% disposable earnings per work week, but not less than 30 x fed. min. hourly wage.

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: Yes - $10,000
License: Yes
Fee:
$200 Initial
$200 Investigation
$200 Renewal
$100 Branch
$100 Branch Renewal

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