Is there any time-limit for filing a complaint against the drawer of a bad check?
The offenses mentioned in the Check Law shall be subject to prosecution only upon the complaint of the holder of the bad check. If the holder of the bad check does not refer to the respective bank within six months from the issuance date of the check for its collection, or does not file a complaint within a period of six months from the issuance date of the non-payment certificate, he forfeits the right to lodge a criminal complaint. In this case, he can only file a civil lawsuit in the court or, as stated earlier, refer to the respective Registry Office for collecting the sum of the bad check.
