ARS 13-1810: Deferred prosecution of bad check cases
The complete text of A.R.S. § 13-1810 on deferred prosecution of bad check cases, and how this section is used in Arizona criminal cases. It defines terms and procedure rather than creating an offense.
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Full Text of A.R.S. § 13-1810
A.R.S. § 13-1810 is the Arizona statute on deferred prosecution of bad check cases. It sets out procedure and rules rather than defining an offense, so no offense class or sentence attaches to this section on its own.
A. Each county attorney may create within his office a deferred prosecution program for bad check cases.
B. The county attorney may refer a bad check case to the bad check deferred prosecution program. This chapter does not limit the power of the county attorney to prosecute bad check complaints.
C. On receipt of a bad check case, the county attorney shall determine if the case is one which is appropriate to be referred to the bad check deferred prosecution program. In determining whether to refer a case to the bad check deferred prosecution program, the county attorney shall consider the following guidelines:
1. The amount of the bad check.
2. If there is a prior criminal record of the defendant.
3. The number of bad check complaints against the defendant previously received by the county attorney.
4. Whether or not there are other bad check complaints currently pending against the defendant.
5. The strength of the evidence of intent to defraud the victim.
D. On referral of a complaint to the bad check deferred prosecution program, a notice of the complaint shall be forwarded by mail to the defendant. The notice shall contain all of the following:
1. The date and amount of the check.
2. The name of the payee.
3. The date before which the defendant must contact the office of the county attorney concerning the complaint.
4. A statement of the penalty for issuance of a bad check.
E. The county attorney may enter into a written agreement with the defendant to defer prosecution on the bad check for a period to be determined by the county attorney, not to exceed one year for misdemeanors, pending all of the following:
1. Completion of the bad check deferred prosecution school program conducted by the county attorney or a private entity under contract with the county attorney.
2. Full restitution being made to the victim of the bad check, as specified in section 13-1809, subsection B.
3. Full payment of fees due under section 13-1809.
F. For each check, monies received from a person pursuant to section 13-1809 shall be applied first to satisfy restitution to the victim.
Source: Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-1810, Arizona Legislative Council revision of 09/19/25. Read the official text on azleg.gov. Statutes change; verify the current version before relying on it.
Related Statutes in Chapter 18 — Theft
- A.R.S. § 13-1807 — Issuing a bad check
- A.R.S. § 13-1813 — Gift card theft
- A.R.S. § 13-1806 — Unlawful failure to return rented or leased property
- A.R.S. § 13-1814 — Theft of means of transportation
- A.R.S. § 13-1805 — Shoplifting
- A.R.S. § 13-1804 — Theft by extortion
- A.R.S. § 13-1816 — Unlawful use, possession or removal of theft detection shielding devices
- A.R.S. § 13-1803 — Unlawful use of means of transportation
How § 13-1810 Affects an Arizona Case
§ 13-1810 usually matters because of how it interacts with the charge someone is actually facing. We read it alongside the charging statute, because a definition or a procedural rule frequently decides what the State must prove, what a judge may impose, or what relief is available afterward.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is A.R.S. § 13-1810?
A.R.S. § 13-1810 is the Arizona statute on deferred prosecution of bad check cases. It sets out rules that apply across Arizona criminal cases rather than defining a single offense.
Where can I read the official text of § 13-1810?
The Arizona Legislature publishes it at azleg.gov, in the revision dated 09/19/25. The complete text is reproduced on this page, and every Arizona criminal statute is searchable on our Arizona Criminal Code index.
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