Marion County
Prosecuting Attorney
Bad Check Restitution Program
Terry R. Curry, Prosecuting Attorney
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 $3,000 (or multiple checks not exceeding this limit). There are no minimum dollar restrictions.
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It was received in Marion 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 "Statutory 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...
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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, stop payment, credit card, or payroll 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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The numeric and written amounts on check do not match.
Checks
ineligible for the Marion County Prosecuting Attorney
Bad
Check Restitution
Program may be pursued via small
claims court or by a private collection
agency.