Key facts
- Civil damages ruleA plaintiff may recover $100 or three times the check amount, whichever is greater, but not more than the check amount plus $1,000, under Alaska Stat. Section 09.68.115.[1]
- Felony threshold amountIssuing a bad check is a class C felony at $750 or more and a class B felony at $25,000 or more under Alaska law ($750).[2]
- Misdemeanor penaltyIssuing a bad check under $250 is a class B misdemeanor, and $250 up to $750 is a class A misdemeanor, under Alaska law.[2]
- Notice periodThe plaintiff must make a written demand for payment at least 15 days before filing a civil action, under Alaska law (15 days).[1]
- Prosecution notice requirementA drawer is presumed to have known a check would not be honored if it is not made good within 15 days after notice of dishonor is mailed, under Alaska law.[2]
- Service fee maximumBefore a civil action begins, the check writer may avoid liability by tendering the check amount plus a fee of up to $30, under Alaska law ($30).[1]
- Statute citationAlaska Stat. Section 11.46.280[2]
- Treble damagesAlaska allows treble damages on a dishonored check, capped at the check amount plus $1,000 (3 times).[1]
Lending rules in Alaska: Alaska lending laws.
Sources
- Alaska State Legislature. Alaska Statutes Section 09.68.115, Bad Check Civil Penalties.
- Alaska State Legislature. Alaska Statutes Section 11.46.280, Issuing a Bad Check.