Key facts
| Measure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| felony threshold amount[1] | 1,000 | 2026 |
| misdemeanor penalty[1] | Under 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. | 2026 |
| notice period days[1] | 14 | 2026 |
| prosecution notice requirement[1] | Paying 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. | 2026 |
| statute citation[1] | N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. Section 638:4 | 2026 |
Lending rules in New Hampshire: New Hampshire lending laws.
Sources
- New Hampshire General Court. Section 638:4 Issuing Bad Checks.