If restitution is ordered for a bad check offense as part of a sentence, the cap is $5,000.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. It depends on the offense
• D. There is no cap

Answer: (A)

Restitution in a criminal sentence for a bad check offense is limited by a fixed statutory cap. For this offense, the cap is $5,000. So when the court orders restitution, it can require up to $5,000 total to compensate victims, even if the actual losses exceed that amount. Any excess would not be included in the criminal restitution order and would typically need to be pursued through civil action or other remedies. The cap is specific to this offense, and there is indeed a cap, not none.