MA S1103

Expands jurisdiction for check fraud larceny cases to allow prosecution either where the uttering occurred or where the payee bank's main office is located

Expands jurisdiction for forgery cases under Section 37 to include courts where the bank's main office is located, not just where the crime was committed

Creates new Section 37½ establishing "check washing" as a distinct criminal offense in Massachusetts General Laws

Penalties for check washing exceeding $1,200: up to 10 years in state prison or fine up to $50,000

Penalties for check washing of $1,200 or less: up to 2 years in jail or fine up to $3,000

Defines "check washing" as intercepting a check or money order and chemically or otherwise altering it to change the payee name, dollar amount, or both, then fraudulently cashing or depositing it