31 CFR § 256.30 Obtaining Payments from the Judgment Fund and Under Private Relief Bills

§ 256.30 When does the Judgment Fund pay interest?

Current through Oct 6, 2026 · Read all of Part 256

⚠ 1 pending change to Part 256

Interest is paid when it is ordered in the judgment pursuant to a statutory, contractual or constitutional waiver of sovereign immunity. Such waivers may include interest as set forth under 41 U.S.C. 611 (Contract Disputes Act), 5 U.S.C. 5596 (Back Pay Act), or Title VII, 42 U.S.C. 2000e-16 (Civil Rights Act of 1991). In addition, post-judgment interest is paid on awards eligible for interest under 31 U.S.C. 1304(b) (unsuccessful appeal by the Government).

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