Key facts
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Felony threshold amount[1] | $1,000Year 2026 |
| Notice period[1] | 14 daysYear 2026 |
- Misdemeanor penaltyUnder New Hampshire law, issuing a bad check with a face amount of 1,000 dollars or less is generally a class B misdemeanor, and a class A misdemeanor if the person was convicted under this section within the previous 12 months; face amounts above 1,000 dollars are graded as felonies.[1]
- Prosecution notice requirementPaying the check amount plus costs and protest fees within 14 days after receiving notice that payment was refused is an affirmative defense to a New Hampshire bad check charge; failure to pay within that window is prima facie evidence of a violation.[1]
- Statute citationN.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. Section 638:4[1]
Lending rules in New Hampshire: New Hampshire lending laws.
Sources
- New Hampshire General Court. Section 638:4 Issuing Bad Checks.