Statute of limitations in California

[EricaG]

What is the statute for judgments in California if the debt is not paid? After the statute is up, can they still collect or renew?

 

[JohnMacek]

The statute of limitations on judgments in California is ten years, renewable for another ten years indefinitely. Be aware that judgments bear interest at 10% per annum, non-compounding. That interest gets capitalized upon renewal (effectively doubling the amount owed). Costs are also allowed to be added to the judgment (with limitations).