Pennsylvania § 8559 - Judgments against self-insured local agency and those not fully insured.
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§ 8559. Judgments against self-insured local agency and those not fully insured.
For the payment of any judgment obtained under the provisions of this subchapter against a local agency that is a self-insurer or not fully covered by liability insurance, the manner of paying a money judgment shall be based upon a proof of indebtedness or evidence of any estimated tax levy necessary for payment of the judgment and any other evidence or statements which the court of original jurisdiction may require. As an alternative to paying the money judgment in this manner, the court may provide for the judgment to be paid over a period of not less than one nor more than ten years. The interest rate on any judgment where payment is extended more than three years shall be at the rate prescribed by law for the first three years and at the rate of 6% for each remaining year.
POWERS OF LOCAL AGENCIES
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 8559
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8559 cover?
Section 8559 ("Judgments against self-insured local agency and those not fully insured.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 8559?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 8559 apply to my situation?
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