Responding To Debt Summons

Summary

Indianas statute of limitations for debt is 6 years. Debts over $600 may be taxed. Debt collectors cannot harass or mislead you. Responding to a summons involves reviewing the summons, verifying the debt, consulting a lawyer, drafting a response, and filing it with the court. For legal help, consider Indiana Free Legal Answers, Indiana Legal Services, or the Lawyer Referral Service of the Indiana State Bar Association.

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Jennifer

Hello Jennifer! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?

Need legal help about debt collection

Hello Jennifer, to assist you better, could you please provide me with your location? Also, could you specify if you are a debtor or a creditor in this situation?

Indiana

Hello Jennifer, For debt collection in Indiana:
*. Indiana's statute of limitations for debt is 6 years.
*. Debts over $* may be taxed.
*. Debt collectors cannot harass or mislead you.
Is there a specific area you need help with?

Want to know how to reply to summons for debt

Hello Jennifer, responding to a summons for debt in Indiana generally involves these steps:
*. Review the summons carefully.
*. Verify the debt.
*. Consult with a lawyer, if possible.
*. Draft a response.
*. File your response with the court.
Would you like information on how to find a lawyer in Indiana?

Yes

Great, Jennifer. For finding a legal representative in Indiana, you can consider:
*. Indiana Free Legal Answers.
*. Indiana Legal Services.
*. Lawyer Referral Service of the Indiana State Bar Association.
Would you like the contact information for these services?

Yes

Answer:
Sure, here are the contact details:

Indiana Free Legal Answers

Website: www.indiana.freelegalanswers.org##

Indiana Legal Services, Inc.

Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.indianalegalservices.org##

Lawyer Referral Service of the Indiana State Bar Association

Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.inbar.org##