Everything you need to know about credit card debt in District of Columbia: the statute of limitations is 3 years, garnishment is capped at 25% of disposable earnings, and 2 state-specific protections apply to your case.
3 years
Statute of limitations (open/revolving accounts)
$5,221
Avg. credit card debt in US
25% of disposable earnings
Garnishment limit
In District of Columbia, credit card debt falls under open/revolving accounts with a statute of limitations of 3 years. Once the SOL expires, collectors cannot sue you for the debt — but they can still call. If you make a payment or acknowledge the debt in writing, the SOL clock may restart under District of Columbia law.
Credit/Open
3 years
Written
3 years
Oral
3 years
These strategies combine federal FDCPA protections with District of Columbia-specific laws like the DC Debt Collection Act.
In District of Columbia, the SOL for this debt type is 3 years — check if your debt has expired.
If a collector wins a judgment for credit card debt in District of Columbia, garnishment is limited to: 25% of disposable earnings.
DC Debt Collection Act
File complaints: Office of the Attorney General
These District of Columbia-specific protections apply to your credit card debt case:
All District of Columbia Debt Laws
SOL, garnishment, protections for all debt types
Credit Card Debt Dispute Guide
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