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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 $10,000 (or multiple checks not exceeding this limit). There are no minimum dollar restrictions.
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It was received in Wayne County, deposited in a bank in exchange for goods or service and was presumed "good" at the time of acceptance.
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A "Statutory Courtesy Notice" was sent to the check writer allowing 5 days to make check good.
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A photo I.D. number (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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It is a two-party, stop payment, rent, 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 the check do not match.
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The check has not been processed by a bank.
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The check involves an "extension of credit" or was payment on an account.
Check(s) ineligible for Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Bad
Check Restitution Program may be pursued through a Small
Claims Court
or by a private colleciton agency. |