In California is there a statute of limitations for returned check. It's from September 2009

Question

In California is there a statute of limitations for returned check. It's from September 2009

Answer

The following limitation periods apply, after which a court action cannot be filed:

(1) action to enforce the drawer's obligation to pay the face amount of a returned check -- three years. (Comm. Code, sect. 3118, subd. (c).)

(2) action to enforce a statutory service charge -- three years. (Code Civ. Proc., sect. 338, subd. (a).

and, (3) action to enforce a statutory penalty -- one year. (Code Civ. Proc., sect. 340, subd. (1).)