Genesee County Prosecuting Attorney
Bad Check Restitution Program

David Leyton, Prosecuting Attorney

Sample "Statutory Certified Notice"

Date

Dear Check Writer:

You are hereby notified that a check numbered _________ in the face amount of $_________, issued by you on __________drawn upon _____________ bank, and payable to _____________, has been dishonored. Pursuant to Michigan Statute you have 5 days from receipt of this notice to tender payment of the full amount of such check, plus a protest fee of $25.00 per check.

Unless this amount is paid in full within the time specified above, we may turn over the dishonored check and all other available information relative to this incident to the Prosecuting Attorney for potential criminal prosecution.

Closing,

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