Datos clave
- Daños civilesTwice the amount of the check but not less than $50, plus a collection fee of up to $30 and any bank fees, if not paid within 30 days of a certified-mail demand, under Ark. Code Ann. Section 4-60-103.[1]
- Monto a partir del cual es delito graveMaking, uttering, or delivering a bad check is a Class D felony for more than $1,000 up to $5,000, a Class C felony for more than $5,000 but less than $25,000, and a Class B felony at $25,000 or more, under Ark. Code Ann. Section 5-37-305 ($1,000).[2]
- Pena por delito menorFor a bad check of $1,000 or less, Ark. Code Ann. Section 5-37-305 sets escalating unclassified-misdemeanor fines from $50 up to $2,000 depending on whether it is a first, second, or third offense.[2]
- Plazo del avisoPayment must be made within 30 days of a certified-mail demand to avoid doubled civil damages under Arkansas law; an initial 15-day demand period also governs plain restitution (30 días).[1]
- Aviso antes de un proceso penalThe check writer must receive written notice and has 10 days to pay the amount due plus the service charge before nonpayment supports a presumption of intent to defraud for prosecution, under Arkansas law.[1]
- Cargo máximo por cheque devueltoA collection fee of not more than $30 per check may be added to restitution, plus any bank fees, under Arkansas law ($30).[1]
- Ley citadaArk. Code Ann. Section 5-37-302[2]
Reglas de préstamos en Arkansas: Leyes de préstamos en Arkansas.
Fuentes
- Arkansas General Assembly. Act 1012 of 2011, Arkansas General Assembly, amending Ark. Code Ann. Section 4-60-103.
- Arkansas General Assembly. Act 570 of 2011, Arkansas General Assembly, amending Ark. Code Ann. Section 5-37-302.