DeKalb County
State's Attorney
Bad Check RestitutionProgram

 


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

A check is Eligible if...

  • A photo I.D. (driver's license, military I.D., or state identification card) was recorded at the time of the transaction.
  • It was received in DeKalb County, deposited in a bank in exchange for goods or services and was presumed "good" at the time of acceptance.
  • A "Courtesy Notice" was sent to check writer allowing 7 days to make check good.

A check is Ineligible if...

  • It is post-dated.
  • Both parties knew there were insufficient funds at the time of transaction.
  • Is a two-party, stop payment or payroll check.
  • The identity of the check writer is unknown.
  • There is no amount, date, or signature on the check.
  • The numeric and written amounts on check do not match.
  • The check involves an "extension of credit" or payment on an account.
Checks ineligible for the DeKalb County State's Attorney Bad Check Restitution Program may be pursued via small claims court or by a private collection agency.