Collections Law in Delaware
This page covers collections law as it applies in Delaware — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what collections protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern collections in Delaware
Delaware state law
- Insurance › Assets and Liabilities › AssetsDE 18 § 18-1101
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Insurance › Fees and TaxesDE 18 § 18-701
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Organization, Powers, Jurisdiction and Operation of Courts › Supreme Court › Officers and EmployeesDE 10 § 10-128
- Organization, Powers, Jurisdiction and Operation of Courts › The Court of Common Pleas for the State of Delaware › Organization and OperationDE 10 § 10-1308
- Court Officers and Employees › SheriffDE 10 § 10-2101
- Court Officers and Employees › SheriffDE 10 § 10-2105
Federal law
- Title 15 — Commerce and Trade
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Federal law that limits the actions of third-party debt collectors who are attempting to collect debts on behalf of another person or entity. Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 1692 et seq.
- Fair Credit Reporting Act
Federal law that regulates the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer credit information. Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for collections in Delaware.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.