# Ind. Code § 36-2-11-7.5: Personal liability for dishonored checks

> Indiana · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-7.5

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 36-2-11-7.5
- **Heading:** Personal liability for dishonored checks
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 11 / Section 36-2-11-7.5

## Text

Sec. 7.5. A county recorder is not personally liable for the amount of a dishonored check, for penalties assessed against a dishonored check, or for financial institution charges relating to a dishonored check, if:

(1) the check was tendered to the county recorder for the payment of a fee; and

(2) the acceptance of the check was not an act or omission constituting gross negligence or an intentional disregard of the responsibilities of the office of county recorder.

As added by P.L.98-2000, SEC.21.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. Code § 36-2-11-1 Application of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-1.md)
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- [Ind. Code § 36-2-11-2.5 Training](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-2.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-2-11-3 Location of office; business hours and days; state of emergency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-3.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-2-11-4 Legal action on days office is closed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-4.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-2-11-5 Delivery of instruments left for record on expiration of term](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-2-11-6 Demand of fees; overpayment of fees; refund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-6.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-2-11-7 Return of instrument to presenter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-7.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-2-11-7.5 Personal liability for dishonored checks](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-7.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-2-11-8 Record of instruments in order received; public access; copies; contaminated instruments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-8.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-2-11-9 Entry book; contents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-9.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-2-11-10 Recording requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-10.md)
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