Q: What is the legal penalty in Maryland for non payment of a court ordered judgment of 35,000 that has not been paid?
A: For ordinary civil judgments, like credit card debts, contracts, and the like, the judgment simply accrues 10% simple annual interest. Not paying it has no other penalty. For certain types of debt obligations, such as in Family law cases, including court ordered child or spousal support, in addition to past due amounts being reduced to judgment and earning interest, the noncomplying party can be found in contempt of the court order to pay monthly support. Penalties for failing to comply with a court order directing payment include the possibility of incarceration. For both nonpayment of child support and nonpayment of a personal injury judgment arising out of an uninsured auto accident, the State of MD will additionally suspend the debtor’s drivers license.
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