Key facts
| Measure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| civil damages rule[1] | The holder may recover the check amount plus court costs, plus $50 for a first dishonored check within a year, or three times the check amount capped at $250 for a second or later dishonored check within a year, under 6 Del. C. Section 1301A. | 2026 |
| felony threshold amount[2] | 1,500 | 2026 |
| notice period days[1] | 30 | 2026 |
| prosecution notice requirement[2] | An issuer is presumed to know a check would not be honored if it is not made good within 10 days after receiving notice of dishonor, under Delaware law. | 2026 |
| statute citation[2] | 11 Del. C. Section 900 | 2026 |
| treble damages[1] | 3 | 2026 |
Lending rules in Delaware: Delaware lending laws.
Sources
- Delaware General Assembly, Delaware Code Online. Delaware Code, Title 6, Section 1301A, Actions Relating to Dishonor of Checks, Drafts, or Orders; Damages.
- Delaware General Assembly, Delaware Code Online. Delaware Code, Title 11, Section 900, Issuing a Bad Check.