My question involves court procedures for the state of: New York

Sorry if I posted in the wrong forum, couldn't figure out a good place for it.

So I received a check some time ago, which I forgot to deposit. The check was legitimately issued to cover money I'm actually owed, but were I to deposit the check now it would bounce as stale dated.

Is there any way to process an electronic debit using the check the way some stores say they do? And is it legal, since the check is expired?

It's so small that getting it reissued is hardly worth the bother or the postage.