Winnebago County State's Attorney
Bad Check Restitution Program
Joseph P. Bruscato, State's Attorney
How
to determine a check's
eligibility for the program.
eligibility for the program.
A check
is Eligible if...
- The amount of the check is no more than $5,000 (or multiple checks do not exceed this limit). There are no minimum dollar restrictions.
- It was received in Winnebago County, deposited in a bank in exchange for goods or services and was presumed "good" at the time of acceptance.
- A "Courtesy Notice" was sent to check writer allowing 7 days to make check good.
- A photo I.D. (driver's license or state identification card) was recorded at the time of the transaction.
A check is Ineligible if...
- It is post-dated.
- Both parties knew there were insufficient funds at the time of transaction.
- Is a two-party or government check.
- The identity of the check writer is unknown.
- There is no amount, date, or signature on the check.
- It has not been processed by a bank.
- 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 Winnebago County State's Attorney Bad Check Restitution Program may be pursued via small claims court process or by a private collection agency.