Eligibility

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 do not exceed this limit).
There are no minimum dollar restrictions.
It was received in Northampton County, deposited in a bank in exchange for
goods or services and was presumed “good” at the time of acceptance.
A “Certified Notice” was sent to check writer allowing 10 days to make check
good.
A photo I.D. (driver’s license or state identification card) was recorded at the
time of 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, stop payment, payable to cash, or credit card check.
The check was stamped “unable to locate”.
The identity of the check writer is unknown.
There is no amount, date or signature on the check.
The check has not been processed by a bank.
The numeric and written amounts on the check do not match.

Checks ineligible for the Northampton County District Attorney Bad Check Restitution Program may be pursued through your local District Judge’s Office.


Northampton County District Attorney Bad Check Restitution Program John Morganelli, District Attorney

Introduction Filing a Report Why it Works Eligibility Acceptance Tips Report Forms Contact Us		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 do not exceed this limit). There are no minimum dollar restrictions. It was received in Northampton County, deposited in a bank in exchange for goods or services and was presumed “good” at the time of acceptance. A “Certified Notice” was sent to check writer allowing 10 days to make check good. A photo I.D. (driver’s license or state identification card) was recorded at the time of 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, stop payment, payable to cash, or credit card check. The check was stamped “unable to locate”. The identity of the check writer is unknown. There is no amount, date or signature on the check. The check has not been processed by a bank. The numeric and written amounts on the check do not match. Checks ineligible for the Northampton County District Attorney Bad Check Restitution Program may be pursued through your local District Judge’s Office.