Can you go to jail for not paying a civil suit?

Answer 1

As a general rule, no, it is not. Generally speaking, no tort case, that an individual brings against another individual, can result in the loss of liberty - however, if an individual is in violation of a court order arising out of that civil case, it is possible the individual could be jailed for civil contempt for failure to obey the COURT'S order.

Answer 2

Yes,i was arguing it earlier with my friends i said only a criminal court can sentence you but not in a civil court they said a civil court can do it i came home and thought about a child support case it is a civil case if you dont pay you might go to Jail.

Answer 3

I don't believe you can go to prison for not paying a debt, However, you can be put into contempt of court

Answer 4

It depends on the offense but yes. Violation of the tax codes is a good example, for one.

Answer 5

Imprisonment is not an option in a civil case. The typical resolution is payment for the damages. There may also be injunctions and penalties.