Post dated checks in florida

The proper judicial circuit for the prosecution of this crime is usually the circuit in which the check was presented and accepted.

This is under the Florida Worthless Check Statute.įlorida law gives the authority to either file a civil suit or prosecute the crime of passing worthless bank checks. There types of matters can be handled in civil court, where the recipient is entitled to treble or three times the amount of the check in damages. Unfortunately, it is against the law to stop payment on a check for any reason other than the check being lost.

Checks stamped “Refer To Maker” or Uncollected Funds” may require additional investigation before being charged criminally.Ĭhecks Stamped “Stop Payment” may be subject to civil and criminal prosecution, but are typically legitimate means of dealing with a contractual dispute. Under Florida law, any checks returned “NSF” (non-sufficient funds), “Account Closed” “Account Not Found” or “NSF Unless Otherwise Indicated is a worthless check subject to civil and criminal prosecution under Florida statutes. FLORIDA LITIGATION AND BUSINESS LAW ATTORNEY