Statute of limitations for bad checks

[nicole123]

What is the name of your state? Nebraska. What is the statute of limitations for bad checks? We live in Nebraska and the check was written in Iowa. $720. Thank you!

[K'Ta]

Originally Posted by nicole123

What is the name of your state? Nebraska. What is the statute of limitations for bad checks? We live in Nebraska and the check was written in Iowa. $720. Thank you!

You wrote a check for 720.00 that you knew was no good? Nice.

I don't know what the SOL is for passing bad checks, but I think a check above 500.00 bumps the criminal offense up from a misdemeanor to something else. I could be wrong. It's been known to happen.

Is there a warrant for you or something?

[eloxley]

Originally Posted by K'Ta

You wrote a check for 720.00 that you knew was no good? Nice.

I don't know what the SOL is for passing bad checks, but I think a check above 500.00 bumps the criminal offense up from a misdemeanor to something else. I could be wrong. It's been known to happen.

Is there a warrant for you or something?

Don't you think that you're being more than a little presumptuous? How do you now the OP isn't inquiring about a check written to them, not from them? Perhaps the OP is trying to collect on it? I certainly don't know the situation, but would be interested in finding out more before passing judgment....

[nicole123]

Originally Posted by K'Ta

You wrote a check for 720.00 that you knew was no good? Nice.

I don't know what the SOL is for passing bad checks, but I think a check above 500.00 bumps the criminal offense up from a misdemeanor to something else. I could be wrong. It's been known to happen.

Is there a warrant for you or something?

If you do not have an answer for my question, please do not reply. I asked to get help, not sarcasm or judgements. I think most people here are asking for the same courtesy. I am truly offended by your remark and I do not think my simple question needs a complicated explanation.

If anyone else knows the SOL of bad checks, please respond. The information would be most helpful!

Thank You!

[racer72]

In order to get a factual reply, the OP needs to supply a whole lot more information. That is why the reply by K'Ta was given. No one else is going to play 20 questions with the OP, either supply all the information so a correct answer can be given or get a bunch of silly wild ass guesses.

[HappyHusband]

Nebraska Revised Statutes

Section 28-611
Issuing or passing a bad check or similar order; penalty; collection procedures.

(b) A Class IV felony if the amount of the check, draft, assignment of funds, or order is five hundred dollars or more, but less than one thousand five hundred dollars


Section 29-110
Prosecutions; complaint, indictment, or information; filing; time limitations; exceptions.

(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, no person shall be prosecuted for any felony unless the indictment is found by a grand jury within three years next after the offense has been done or committed or unless a complaint for the same is filed before the magistrate within three years next after the offense has been done or committed and a warrant for the arrest of the defendant has been issued.

[HappyHusband]

Hmm, that was for Nebraska, but you'll probably need the Iowa laws.

[nicole123]

Nebraska Revised Statutes

Section 28-611
Issuing or passing a bad check or similar order; penalty; collection procedures.

(b) A Class IV felony if the amount of the check, draft, assignment of funds, or order is five hundred dollars or more, but less than one thousand five hundred dollars


Section 29-110
Prosecutions; complaint, indictment, or information; filing; time limitations; exceptions.

(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, no person shall be prosecuted for any felony unless the indictment is found by a grand jury within three years next after the offense has been done or committed or unless a complaint for the same is filed before the magistrate within three years next after the offense has been done or committed and a warrant for the arrest of the defendant has been issued.

Thank you, that was very helpful...direct question was directly answered. But yes, I do need the law for Iowa...I believe it is four years. Do you think otherwise?

[Ladynred]

CIVIL penalty for bad checks in IA:

Treble amount of dishonored check but not to exceed amount of check plus $500.

Criminal penalty:

Up to $100 fine or 30 days in jail for misdemeanor. Up to seven years in penitentiary, or one year in jail or up to $500 fine, or both, for felony.

Criminal charges would be for INTENTIONALLY passing bad checks. Most people don't do it intentionally. They would have to bring ciminal charges against you and PROVE you did it on purpose with intent to defraud.

Per the FDIC, the SOL for dishonored checks is 3 years.

[nicole123]

Thank you! That was the response I was looking for.