Jefferson County Attorney
Bad Check Restitution Program

Timothy Dille, County Attorney


Introduction

Filing a Report

Why it works

Eligibility

Acceptance Tips

Report Form

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How to determine a check's
eligibility for the program.


A check is Eligible if...

  • The amount is no more than $1,000 (or multiple checks not exceeding this limit). There are no minimum dollar restrictions.
  • It was received in Jefferson County, deposited in a bank in exchange for goods or services and was presumed "good" at the time of acceptance.
  • A "Statutory Notice" was sent to check writer allowing 10 days to make check good.
  • A photo I.D. (driver's license, military I.D., or 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.
  • Is an out-of-state, two-party, stop payment, government issued 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 invovles an "extension of credit" or payment on an account

 

Checks ineligible for the Jefferson County Attorney Bad Check
Restitution Program may be pursued via small claims court
or by a private collection agency.