Datos clave
| Indicador | Valor | Año |
|---|---|---|
| civil damages rule[1] | The payee may collect a reasonable handling fee; if the check stays unpaid 15 days after a notice of dishonor, the drawer also owes 12 percent annual interest and collection costs of up to 40 dollars or the check's face amount, whichever is less, and in a court action the court awards attorney's fees plus 3 times the face amount or 300 dollars, whichever is less. | 2026 |
| felony threshold amount[2] | 750 | 2026 |
| misdemeanor penalty[2] | Unlawful issuance of a bank check for 750 dollars or less is a gross misdemeanor requiring full restitution and a fine of up to 1,125 dollars, with at least 375 dollars or 150 percent of the check amount, whichever is greater, not eligible to be suspended or deferred. | 2026 |
| notice period days[1] | 15 | 2026 |
| statute citation[2] | RCW 9A.56.060 | 2026 |
| treble damages[1] | In a court action after notice and the 15-day period, damages include 3 times the face amount of the check or 300 dollars, whichever is less, in addition to reasonable attorney's fees. | 2026 |
Reglas de préstamos en Washington: Leyes de préstamos en Washington.
Fuentes
- Washington State Legislature. RCW 62A.3-515. Damages, attorneys' fees for dishonored check.
- Washington State Legislature. RCW 9A.56.060. Unlawful issuance of checks or drafts.