Introduction

Filing a Report

Why it Works

Eligibility

Acceptance Tips

Report Forms

Contact Us

Cutting Your Losses
As Easy As 1-2-3

1. Make personal contact with the check writer; if you are unsuccessful, send a courtesy notice. The check writer has 10 days to respond and remit payment. Sample Courtesy Notice

2. If you do not hear from the check writer or receive payment, simply contact the Bad Check Restitution Program at 1-866-398-0749 for a bad check crime report form.

3. Fill out the crime report form, attach originals (you retain photocopies) of all checks and notification documents, such as return receipts and bank notices and mail to:

Mariposa County District Attorney
Bad Check Restitution Program

P.O. Box 2177
Mariposa, CA 95338-2177
(postal address only)

If you do not receive restitution within 60 days, contact the
Mariposa County District Attorney Bad Check Restitution Program.