Key facts
| Measure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| civil damages rule[1] | A holder may recover the check amount, a $25 collection fee, and three times the check amount (at least $200 and at most $1,000) under R.I. Gen. Laws Section 6-42-3(b). | 1988 |
| felony threshold amount[2] | 1,500 | 2012 |
| misdemeanor penalty[3] | A fraudulent check of $1,500 or less is punishable by a fine of up to $500, up to one year in prison, or both under R.I. Gen. Laws Section 19-9-24(a). | 2012 |
| notice period days[1] | 30 | 1988 |
| prosecution notice requirement[4] | A bounced check is not prima facie evidence of intent to defraud if the drawer pays it within seven days after receiving written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, under R.I. Gen. Laws Section 19-9-26. | 1995 |
| statute citation[3] | R.I. Gen. Laws Sections 19-9-24 and 19-9-25, fraudulent checks | 2012 |
| treble damages[1] | 3 | 1988 |
Lending rules in Rhode Island: Rhode Island lending laws.
Sources
- Rhode Island General Assembly. R.I. Gen. Laws Section 6-42-3, Cause of action, damages.
- Rhode Island General Assembly. R.I. Gen. Laws Section 19-9-25, Fraudulent checks, large amounts.
- Rhode Island General Assembly. R.I. Gen. Laws Section 19-9-24, Fraudulent checks, small amounts.
- Rhode Island General Assembly. R.I. Gen. Laws Section 19-9-26, Prima facie evidence of intent to defraud, prosecutions.