Key facts
| Measure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| felony threshold amount[1] | 2,000 | 2026 |
| misdemeanor penalty[1] | Under North Carolina law, writing a worthless check for 2,000 dollars or less is generally a Class 3 misdemeanor, rising to a Class 1 misdemeanor if the account is nonexistent or was closed by the drawer or bank, or on a fourth or later conviction under this section. | 2026 |
| service fee max[2] | 35 | 2026 |
| statute citation[1] | N.C. Gen. Stat. Section 14-107 | 2026 |
Lending rules in North Carolina: North Carolina lending laws.
Sources
- North Carolina General Assembly. GS 14-107 - Worthless checks; multiple presentment of checks.
- North Carolina General Assembly. GS 25-3-506 - Collection of processing fee for returned checks.