Key facts
| Measure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| civil damages rule[1] | Twice the amount of the check or $50, whichever is greater, plus costs and reasonable attorney's fees, under Arizona law. | 2026 |
| felony threshold amount[2] | 5,000 | 2026 |
| misdemeanor penalty[2] | Issuing a bad check is a class 1 misdemeanor under Arizona law unless the felony threshold and nonpayment period are met. | 2026 |
| notice period days[1] | 12 | 2026 |
| service fee max[3] | 25 | 2026 |
| statute citation[2] | Ariz. Rev. Stat. Section 13-1807 | 2026 |
Lending rules in Arizona: Arizona lending laws.
Sources
- Arizona State Legislature. Arizona Revised Statutes Section 12-671, Drawing Check or Draft on No Account or Insufficient Account With Intent to Defraud.
- Arizona State Legislature. Arizona Revised Statutes Section 13-1807, Issuing a Bad Check.
- Arizona State Legislature. Arizona Revised Statutes Section 44-6852, Dishonored Checks; Service Fee.