2009 - Bad Checks Charges

County of Los Angeles
Department of Consumer Affairs
New Consumer Laws 2009

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BAD CHECKS – CHARGES AND PENALTIES INCREASED

AB 2606, Penal Code 1001.60, 1001.64, 1001.65

District attorneys, or companies that contract with them, offer diversion programs rather than prosecution for people who write bad checks. Under these program, bad check writers agree to pay restitution, a $35 fee to the DA or private contractor, and attend and pay for a check education class. This law increases this fee to $50 and the bank fee recovery to $15.

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County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer Affairs
B-96 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 W. Temple Street * Los Angeles, CA 90012-2706
Telephone (800) 593-8222 (within the County) * (213) 974-1452
Web site: dca.lacounty.gov