Get Application For Worthless Check Process

The Program transfers the collection process from the victim to the Solicitor's Office, reducing the victim's work and cost associated with collections. The traditional prosecution of worthless checks is still the law. Participation by a victim in the Worthless Check Program is optional and FREE.

Where the check issued is in an amount less than $150.00, the offense is classified as a first degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail. Where the check is in an amount of $150.00 or more, the offense is a third degree felony, punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment.

Penalties for PC 476a Bad Checks If convicted of a felony case of PC 476a writing or passing bad checks, you will be facing up to three years a California state prison, $10,000 fine, and ordered to pay full restitution.

Felony Issuing Worthless Checks The crime of Issuing Worthless Checks in an amount of $150 or more is a Third Degree Felony in Florida and is punishable by up to five (5) years in prison, five (5) years of probation, and a $5,000 fine.

If the check amount was under $150, the crime is a first-degree misdemeanor which is punishable up to 365 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. If the value is $150 or more, the crime is a third-degree felony which is punishable up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

To criminally prosecute a bad check, South Carolina law states a check must be deposited within 10 days of receipt, the check cannot be postdated, that there was no agreement to hold the check, and a warrant must be obtained within 180 days from the date the check was received.

If the check amount was under $150, the crime is a first-degree misdemeanor which is punishable up to 365 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. If the value is $150 or more, the crime is a third-degree felony which is punishable up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine.