Ohio Civil Money Judgment Statutory Interest Rate Rules
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Ohio cost-of-delay: interest rate is 7; interest rate refresh is annual — certified by the Ohio Tax Commissioner by Oct. 15 each year under R.C. 5703.47 (federal short-term rate + 3, rounded).
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Citation: OH Rev. Code § 1343.03; rate certified annually under § 5703.47 (Ohio Dept. of Taxation, Annual Certified Interest Rates)
View the primary source- Interest Rate: 7
- Interest Rate Refresh: annual — certified by the Ohio Tax Commissioner by Oct. 15 each year under R.C. 5703.47 (federal short-term rate + 3, rounded)
- Interest Rate Year: 2026
- Interest Rate Formula: federal_short_term_rate + 3%
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Ohio Civil Money Judgment Statutory Interest Rate Rules
In Ohio, the statutory interest rate on a civil money judgment is 8% per year, as set by Ohio Revised Code § 1343.03. This rate applies from the date the judgment is entered until it is paid in full. The statute does not specify a variable rate tied to market conditions; the fixed 8% figure is the default unless a contract between the parties provides a different rate. The law governs prejudgment interest in some cases as well, though the rule sets out conditions that must be met. For the precise calculation method and any applicable exceptions, refer to the official source at http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/1343.03. The worked example below demonstrates how the daily accrual is computed, and the calculator can estimate your specific result.
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In Ohio, the cost of delay rule is set by OH Rev. Code § 1343.03. The verified packet cites OH Rev. Code § 1343.03 (http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/1343.03).
Ohio cost of delay: the verified value is 8% under OH Rev. Code § 1343.03. The verified packet cites OH Rev. Code § 1343.03 (http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/1343.03).
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