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What does Sol mean on credit report?

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Matthew Harrington

Updated on February 03, 2026

statute of limitation
The statute of limitation (SOL) is the length of time a debt can be collected through the courts. Once the SOL has passed, a collector may attempt to sue you, but if you invoke the SOL defense the case will be overturned.

Can you go to jail for credit card debt in Michigan?

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law with rules about how debt collectors can and cannot collect personal, family and household debts. In Michigan, creditors must follow similar rules. Creditors and debt collectors CANNOT: Send you to jail.

What can restart the debt statute of limitations Michigan?

The statute may be revived in a few different ways. A partial payment can reset the clock, even if the SOL has long passed. The legal term for an action that restarts the statue of limitations is a NOVATION. Under most state law, the partial payment could toll the statue all over again as of the date of payment.

How long can creditors pursue a debt in Michigan?

six years
Michigan has a statute of limitations of six years, which applies to all types of debts. This means that if a debt is more than six years overdue or hasn’t been paid in more than six years, creditors cannot take legal action.

What is the statute of limitations for credit card debt in Michigan?

6 years
According to Michigan law, your creditor has up to 6 years (from the date of your last payment) to collect on a debt, including obtaining a judgment on the debt. By getting a judgment, your creditor can pursue collections (likely a garnishment) almost indefinitely as long as they renew the judgment every 10 years.

How long can you legally be chased for a debt in Michigan?

What is the statute of limitations to collect a debt in Michigan?

Can a partial payment restart the Sol clock?

Some states have laws which specify that a partial payment does not restart the clock on the SOL, unless there is a new written promise to pay. What that means is that you actually write out a new agreement with the original creditor and/or collection agency.

Is there Statute of limitations on credit card debt in Michigan?

The statute of limitations on contracts under Michigan law is six years. This means that on the sixth anniversary of the agreement, or of the last payment on the agreement, the creditor no longer has the right to file suit and seek a court judgment to enforce the debt.

When does the Statute of limitations on Sol run out?

In these instances, you must fail to pay the creditor after it has invoked the acceleration clause before the creditor has a cause of action, and the SOL starts to run.

What happens if you steal a credit card in Michigan?

Knowingly using a revoked (versus expired) credit or debit card to obtain anything of value. Stealing an FTD or Possessing Altered FTD: Felony punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 and up to Four (4) Years in Prison. Possession of FTD with Intent to Use: Felony punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 and up to Four (4) Years in Prison.