Below are the civil and criminal penalties for writing a bad check in Arizona.
Civil Penalties: Twice the amount of the check or $50, whichever is greater, costs of suit, reasonable attorneys' fees.
Criminal Penalties: Up to six months in jail or up to $300 or both if under $25; up to five years in state prison or up to one year in county jail or up to $500 fine or both if between $25 and $100; up to five years in state prison if over $100 or if no account.
For more information on bad check laws and for criminal and civil penalties in other states for writing bad checks, please read Bad Check Laws
Check with your state statutes for the most current information on state bad check laws.
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