How 11 U.S.C. § 524 applies in California — federal bankruptcy law, California district data.
Once you receive a discharge, §524 replaces the automatic stay with a permanent injunction against collecting discharged debts. A creditor who violates this injunction — sending a bill, reporting the debt to credit bureaus as owed, or filing suit — faces civil contempt sanctions and potential damages.
Districts covered: N.D. Cal., E.D. Cal., C.D. Cal., S.D. Cal..
The rules above are federal — they apply identically in every state. What varies by state is exemptions (§522), median income thresholds (means test), and case-law interpretations of ambiguous terms. For a California-specific answer, check the screener or consult a local attorney.
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