what is bouncing a check
A bounced or dishonored check is a check you write that you cannot pay for, usually because there is not enough money in your bank account to cover the check amount. Writing bad checks is a crime in Washington. (RCW 9A.56.060 .). State law lays out specific procedures that both you and the party trying to collect on your check must follow when your check bounces. 1  You will see citations (example: RCW 9A.56.060) in this publication.