Key facts
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Felony threshold amount[1] | $1,000Year 2026 |
| Notice period[1] | 5 daysYear 2026 |
- Misdemeanor penaltyFraud by check for a sum under 1,000 dollars is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months imprisonment, a fine of up to 750 dollars, or both, under Wyo. Stat. Section 6-3-702.[1]
- Prosecution notice requirementFailure to pay a dishonored check within 5 days of notice of nonpayment is prima facie evidence that the issuer intended the check not to be paid, under Wyo. Stat. Section 6-3-703.[1]
- Statute citationWyo. Stat. Section 6-3-702[1]
Lending rules in Wyoming: Wyoming lending laws.
Sources
- Wyoming Legislative Service Office. Wyoming Statutes Title 6, Crimes and Offenses.