Virginia Code § 18.2-184 establishes that any notation on a check, draft, or order indicating insufficient funds or related issues is considered prima facie evidence of its accuracy in legal proceedings. This law simplifies the prosecution process by presuming the validity of such notations. It applies to cases involving checks refused due to lack of funds or credit issues.
It states that notations like 'not sufficient funds' on checks are considered prima facie evidence of their accuracy in legal cases.
While the law presumes the notation is true, defendants can still present evidence to contest the notation in court.
Notations such as 'not sufficient funds,' 'uncollected funds,' 'account closed,' or similar terms are covered.
It simplifies prosecution by allowing the court to presume the accuracy of certain notations on checks, making it easier to prove the case.