How
to determine a check's
eligibility
for the program.
A check is Eligible if...
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The amount is no more than $2,500 (or multiple checks not exceeding this limit). There are no minimum dollar restrictions.
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It was received in Lehigh County, deposited in a bank in exchange for goods or services and was presumed "good" at the time of acceptance.
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A "Courtesy Notice" was sent to check writer allowing 10 days to make check good.
A check is Ineligible if...
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It is post-dated.
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Both parties knew there were insufficient funds at the time of transaction.
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Is a two-party or credit card check.
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The identity of the check writer is unknown.
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There is no amount, date, or signature on the check.
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It has not been processed by a bank.
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The numeric and written amounts on the check do not match.
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The check involves an "extension of credit" or payment on an account.
Checks
ineligible for the Lehigh County
District Attorney Bad Check Restitution Program may be
pursued through your local Magisterial District Judge's Office.