How
to determine a check's
eligibility
for the program.
A check is Eligible if...
- The amount is no more than $2,500 (or multiple checks not exceeding this limit). There are no minimum dollar restrictions.
- It was received in Ingham County, deposited in a bank in exchange for goods or services and was presumed "good" at the time of acceptance.
- A "statutory certified notice" was sent to check writer allowing 5 days to make the check good.
- It is submitted to the program within 90 days from the date on the check.
- A photo I.D. (driver's license, military I.D., state identification card) was recorded at the time of the transaction.
A check is Ineligible if...
- It is post-dated.
- Both parties knew there were insufficient funds at the time of transaction.
- It is a government, rent, stop payment, or payroll check.
- The identity of the check writer is unknown.
- There is no amount, date, or signature on the check.
- It has not been processed by a bank.
- The check involves an "extension of credit" or payment on an account.
Checks
ineligible for the Ingham County Prosecuting Attorney
Bad Check Restitution Program may be pursued via Small Claims Court
process or by a private collection agency.