Below are the civil and criminal penalties for writing a bad check in Ohio.
Civil Penalties: The greater of $200 or three times the amount of check and attorney fees (no maximum).
Criminal Penalties: Misdemeanor: Up to 6 months in jail, $1,000 fine, or both. Felony: Up to 5 years, $2,500 fine, 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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