Below are the civil and criminal penalties for writing a bad check in Kansas.
Civil Penalties: Giver of the bad check is liable for the amount of the check plus an amount equal to the greater of the following: (1) triple the amount of the check, but not exceeding the amount of the check by more than $500; or (2) $100.
Criminal Penalties: Up to $2,500 fine or up to one year in jail or both. Up to $5,000 fine or one to five years in jail or both.
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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