Collections Law in Ohio
This page covers collections law as it applies in Ohio — 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 Ohio
Ohio state law
- Title 29 Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2929 | Penalties and SentencingOH 2929 § 2929.32
Cited in 86 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 29 Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2953 | Appeals; Other Postconviction RemediesOH 2953 § 2953.74
Cited in 63 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 41 Labor and Industry › Chapter 4165 | Deceptive Trade PracticesOH 4165 § 4165.01
Cited in 28 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 41 Labor and Industry › Chapter 4117 | Public Employees' Collective BargainingOH 4117 § 4117.11
Cited in 26 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 29 Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2923 | Conspiracy, Attempt, and Complicity; Weapons Control; Corrupt ActivityOH 2923 § 2923.41
Cited in 24 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 29 Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2929 | Penalties and SentencingOH 2929 § 2929.13
Cited in 22 court decisions on this topic's terms.
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 Ohio.
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.