Legal Question in Banking Law in California

canceled checks

my bank returns photo copies instead of original canceled checks i was contacted by sherriff dept. they have 2 of my bounced checks and a warrent for fraud. those same checks were in my bank statements as paid and cleared. what should my bank be required to do about this?


Asked on 10/02/07, 2:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: canceled checks

Under the electronic check law "Check 21," these types of check images are supposed to be as good as the originals to prove payment. Do not talk to the police, but if you are criminally charged give the check images to your lawyer.

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Answered on 10/02/07, 2:52 pm


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