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How to determine a check's
eligibility for the program.

A check is Eligible if...

  • It was received in Tulare 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 10 days to make check good.
  • A photo I.D. (driver’s license or state identification card) was recorded at the
    time of transaction.
  • It is rent or lease check for equipment only.

A check is Ineligible if...

  • It is post-dated.
  • Both parties knew there were insufficient funds at the time of transaction.
  • It is a two-party, government, credit card, payroll, rent on housing (1st month and deposit only), or lease on commercial property check.
  • The identity of the check writer is unknown.
  • There is no amount, date or signature on the check.
  • The check has not been processed by a bank.
  • The numeric and written amounts on the check do not match.
  • The check involves an “extension of credit” or was payment on an account.

Checks ineligible for the Tulare County District Attorney Bad
Check Restitution Program may be pursued via Small Claims
Court or by a private collection agency.