Key facts
| Measure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| civil damages rule[1] | If the check amount is not paid within 30 days after a written demand, a civil action may recover the amount owing plus treble damages of not less than 100 dollars nor more than 1,500 dollars, plus attorney's fees and court costs, under 720 ILCS 5/17-1(E). | 2026 |
| felony penalty[1] | Issuing a bad check is a Class 4 felony when the value of property obtained exceeds 150 dollars in a single transaction or in separate transactions within a 90 day period, or on a second or later offense, under 720 ILCS 5/17-1. | 2026 |
| felony threshold amount[1] | 150 | 2026 |
| misdemeanor penalty[1] | Issuing a bad check is a Class A misdemeanor unless the value of property obtained exceeds 150 dollars in a single transaction or in separate transactions within a 90 day period, under 720 ILCS 5/17-1. | 2026 |
| notice period days[1] | 30 | 2026 |
| statute citation[1] | 720 ILCS 5/17-1, deceptive practices | 2026 |
Lending rules in Illinois: Illinois lending laws.
Sources
- Illinois General Assembly. 720 ILCS 5/17-1, Deceptive practices.