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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.

For checks exchanged for goods or services less than $150.00, the business or individual has two years from the check's date to file a complaint. If the goods or services were valued at $150.00 or more, there is a three year statute of limitations from the date that appears on the check.

Generally the issuing of a worthless check for $150 or more for services or merchandise is a Third Degree Felony and if convicted the maker of the check could receive up to 5 years in prison and/or $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.

The Bad Check Diversion Program (BCDP) is a diversion program designed to obtain restitution and a service fee for you, the complainant without processing the case through the criminal justice system. A processing fee is paid by the check writer to help defray the costs of running the diversion program.

The Notice of Worthless Check should be mailed by regular first-class mail to the address shown on the check (if there is not an address on the check, you will need to ask for one). The check writer is then given fifteen (15) days from the date of mailing in which to make the check good.