That is the question one Illinois resident wished she had the answer to before sheriff's deputies showed up at her house to arrest her.
Debtor's prisons used to be ubiquitous throughout the world. In centuries past people could be thrown in prison merely for not paying their debts. Imprisonment for debt was so common that nations such As Great Britain would ship people off to distant islands. Australia was originally a penal colony for debtors. Debt imprisonment was so common that even historical greats like Charles Dickens and Robert E Lee spent time in debt prison.
We do not hear much about them, because debt prisons in most nations were abolished in the mid-19th century. But some states, including Illinois, allow individuals to be jailed for some procedural reasons connected with debt. Lisa Lindsay was jailed for failing to respond to court summons related to a lawsuit filed by a collection agent. Some legislators in Illinois are trying to stop what some would consider modern debt-imprisonment by enacting new legislation that would prevent you from going to jail merely because you owe money.
It is important to note, however, that this legislation may not become law. That is why if you have debt collectors calling you, you need someone who can help you understand your legal rights. There are laws that limit what debtors can say to you and when they can call you. Having an attorney on your side will help you to get those creditors off of your back.
If you are experiencing creditor harassment, are facing foreclosure, or if you have received a court summons call the Crosby Law Firm right now ( 815-397-2006 ). We want to help you get out from under the burden of debt and get back to normalcy. If you want to get more information about your specific situation use our free consultation center.
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