What is the statute of limitations on credit card theft-fraud in the state of Georgia?

Answer 1

South Carolina has set the statute of limitations at 3 years. A credit card is an open ended account. That will be from the last communications from the debtor. Please note that the credit card may be based on a different jurisdiction which could be longer! Check your agreement for the applicable jurisdiction.

Answer 2

Note: I am not an attorney at law and the information given is only offered to give you a general idea of the Georga code. For an accurate up to date, exact answer, a lawyer should be consulted.

I could not locate a financial transaction card theft/fraud situation so the following is a general summary of the criminal code.

Georgia statue of limitations is four years for most lessor felonies and 2 years for misdemeanors. The time does not run when the suspect is out of the state of Georgia and only begins once the crime and/or the accused is identified. There are some additional exceptions for specific crimes.

Answer 3

60 months from the date the card/loan was opened. In Georgia (and Arizona), payments do not affect the statute. Your credit report will show you the open date of the finance agreement, just add 60 months(5 years) to this date and there is your SOL date.

Answer 4

Georgia has set the statute of limitations for an open ended account at 6 years. A credit card is an open ended account. That will be measured from the last communications from the debtor. The credit card may be based on a different jurisdiction which could be longer! You need to check your agreement for the applicable jurisdiction.

Answer 5

The statute of limitations is going to be 4 years for a felony. It is only 2 years for a misdemeanor. However, Georgia does have longer times for some fraud, particularly if in office. And it is tolled if the individual is not living in Georgia.

Answer 6

For Georgia it is 4 years. For Mississippi it is 3 years.

Answer 7

The limitation is 4 to 6 years depending on the type of credit card debt. Many people declare bankruptcy when they could just wait for the debt to disappear.

Answer 8

The statute of limitations on enforcement of judgment on debt in Georgia is 7-10 years. The amount may vary depending on prior offenses.

Answer 9

As long as the home is still owned, no, there is no limit. The mortgage holder has a lien on the property and that will suffice.