Key facts
| Measure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| civil damages rule[1] | Under NRS 41.620, a person who issues a check on an account with insufficient funds is liable to the payee for the amount of the check plus damages equal to three times the amount, but not less than 100 dollars nor more than 500 dollars, if payment is not made within 30 days after a written demand sent by certified mail. | 2026 |
| felony threshold amount[2] | 1,200 | 2026 |
| misdemeanor penalty[2] | Under Nevada law, willfully passing a check with intent to defraud and insufficient funds is a misdemeanor when the check, or a series of checks passed in the state within 90 days, totals under 1,200 dollars, and a category D felony at 1,200 dollars or more or after three prior convictions for the same or a similar offense in any state or federal court. | 2026 |
| notice period days[1] | 30 | 2026 |
| prosecution notice requirement[3] | Under NRS 205.132, the presumption of intent to defraud does not arise from a refused check if the writer pays the holder the full amount due plus any handling charges within 5 days after receiving notice of the refusal. | 2026 |
| statute citation[2] | Nev. Rev. Stat. Section 205.130 | 2026 |
| treble damages[1] | 3 | 2026 |
Lending rules in Nevada: Nevada lending laws.
Sources
- Nevada Legislature. NRS 41.620 - Liability for issuance on nonexistent account or drawing on insufficient money.
- Nevada Legislature. NRS 205.130 - Issuance of check or draft without sufficient money or credit: Penalties.
- Nevada Legislature. NRS 205.132 - Issuance of check or draft without sufficient money or credit: Presumptions.