Louisiana Judgment Interest Rate
United States Louisiana judgment interest — a formula rate, reset each year.
Current rate
7.5% per year, effective January 1, 2026 Set by statute
Louisiana post-judgment interest is currently 7.5% — a statutory formula rate under La. R.S. 13:4202(B) that resets each year. Louisiana uses one unified "judicial interest" (= "legal interest") rate; La. R.S. 13:4203 provides interest attaches from the date of judicial…
→ See Louisiana’s prejudgment interest rate (interest before judgment — different rules)
Statutory basis & carve-outs. Post-judgment interest under La. R.S. 13:4202(B), currently 7.5% (as of January 1, 2026). . Formula: Federal Reserve Board of Governors approved "discount rate" (published daily in the Wall Street Journal), ascertained by the Commissioner on the first business day… Simple interest. Louisiana uses one unified "judicial interest" (= "legal interest") rate; La. R.S. 13:4203 provides interest attaches from the date of judicial… Verify the current value at ofi.la.gov; not legal advice.
Effective-date history
| Effective date | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | 7.5% | Statute |
Source & provenance
Latest value retrieved July 10, 2026 (02:55 UTC) from the official source:
https://ofi.la.gov/legal/statutes-rules-policies-opinions/judicial-interest-rates/
Reference data only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Always confirm the controlling value
against the official source and, where applicable, the governing statute or court before relying on it.