What is the Statute of Limitations for a Bad Check in South Dakota?
Full Question:
I had a gambling addiction & wrote a lot of bad checks 8 years ago.I was prosecuted & sentenced to 6 years probation.I have been off probation now for15 months.My crime was committed in South Dakota.A month ago a check collection company called & said I owe them for checks that were written 8 years ago.Is this beyond the statute of limitations.
05/31/2011 |
Category: Debts and Cr... ยป Bad Checks |
State: South Dakota |
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Answer:
The answer will depend on the claim brought and what the payment was for. However, it is likely too late to collect on the check after 8 years. A criminal warrant must issue within 180 days of writing the check, and a civil claim for breach of contract must be brought within 6 years. Please see:
http://www.fair-debt-collection.com/SOL-by-State.html#42