Eligibility

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

- A check is Eligible if...

- The amount is no more than $1,500 (or multiple checks not exceeding this limit). There are no minimum dollar restrictions.

- It was received in Madison 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 7days to make check good.

- A photo I.D. (driver's license, state identification card) was recorded at the time of the transaction.

Checks ineligible for the Madison County State's Attorney Bad Check
Restitution Program may be pursued via Small Claims Court or by a private collection agency.

		Madison County State's Attorney Bad Check Restitution Program William A. Mudge, State's Attorney

Introduction Filing a Report Why it Works Eligibility Acceptance Tips Report Forms Contact Us Merchant Login		How to determine a check's eligibility for the program. *- A check is Eligible* if... - The amount is no more than $1,500 (or multiple checks not exceeding this limit). There are no minimum dollar restrictions. - It was received in Madison 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 7days to make check good. - A photo I.D. (driver's license, 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 two-party, government, 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 Madison County State's Attorney Bad Check Restitution Program may be pursued via Small Claims Court or by a private collection agency.