Filing a Report: Step by Step
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Make personal contact with the check writer; if you are unsuccessful, send a statutory courtesy notice. The check writer has 5 days to respond and remit payment. Sample Statutory Notice.
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If you do not hear from the check writer or receive payment, click on “form download” for a printable bad check crime report form or go to file check(s) online to electronically file your check on line with the program.
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Fill out the crime report form, attach originals or legal copies including front and back of checks (you retain photocopies) and all supporting documents such as certified mail, return receipt or undelivered letter, copy of the "statutory courtesy notice," bank notices and mail to the address listed below:
Victim Services, Inc. Mail Processing
Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney
Bad Check Restitution Program
25910 ACERO STE 100
MISSION VIEJO CA 92691-2777
If you do not receive restitution within 90 days, contact the Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney Bad Check Restitution Program at 1-855-208-1306.