Key facts
| Measure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| civil damages rule[1] | Damages are capped at the lesser of the check's face amount or $750 when the drawer has no account, or the lesser of the face amount or $400 when the account has insufficient funds, in addition to the face amount, under Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 52-565a. | 2026 |
| felony threshold amount[2] | 2,000 | 2026 |
| notice period days[1] | 30 | 2026 |
| prosecution notice requirement[2] | An issuer is presumed to know a check would not be paid if it is not made good within 8 days after receiving notice that payment was refused, under Connecticut law. | 2026 |
| statute citation[2] | Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 53a-128 | 2026 |
Lending rules in Connecticut: Connecticut lending laws.
Sources
- Connecticut General Assembly. Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 925, Section 52-565a, Liability of Drawer for Dishonored Check.
- Connecticut General Assembly. Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 952, Section 53a-128, Issuing a Bad Check. Penalties..