How do I determine the interest rate that may be added to a federal judgment?

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How do I determine the interest rate that may be added to a federal judgment?

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Effective December 21, 2000, the rate of interest that may be added to a judgment, subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. §3612, 28 U.S.C. §1961, and 40 U.S.C. §258(e)(1), shall be equal to the weekly average 1-year constant maturity Treasury yield. To obtain the most recent rate, the Federal Reserve provides a table of Selected Interest Rates. The applicable rate may be found by scrolling down to the section entitled: “US government securities - Treasury constant maturities - 1-year.” The most recent rate is found under the column headed “Week Ending ____.” Earlier rates may be found in the table at the following site: http://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/H15/data/wf/tcm1y.txt.

While the information presented above is accurate as of the date of publication, it should not be cited or relied upon as legal authority. It is highly recommended that legal advice be obtained from an attorney or legal association. For filing requirements, please refer to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Evidence, US Code, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Code of Federal Regulations, and the Local Rules for the Northern District of California .