Key facts
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Felony threshold amount[1] | $1,500Year 2026 |
| Notice period[1] | 10 daysYear 2026 |
- Misdemeanor penaltyUnder Nebraska law, issuing a bad check is a Class II misdemeanor when the amount is under 500 dollars and a Class I misdemeanor when the amount is 500 dollars or more but under 1,500 dollars, escalating to a Class IV felony at 1,500 dollars and a Class IIA felony at 5,000 dollars or more.[1]
- Prosecution notice requirementIn a Nebraska bad check prosecution, the writer is presumed to have known funds were short if, after being notified within 30 days of issuance that payment was refused, the writer fails to make the check good within 10 days; the payee may instead pay the county attorney 10 dollars per check to mail that notice.[1]
- Statute citationNeb. Rev. Stat. Section 28-611[1]
Lending rules in Nebraska: Nebraska lending laws.
Sources
- Nebraska Legislature. 28-611. Issuing or passing a bad check or similar order; penalty; collection procedures.