FORMS

Bad Check Affidavit Form

GUIDE BOOK

Policies Procedures Identification is the Key to Prevention and Prosecution Risk Assessment for for Check Transactions Checks that Will Not Be Prosecuted

Checks that Will Not Be Prosecuted

The following will not be prosecuted:

1. Checks that are not properly identified – If you fail to follow the identification recommendations set forth above, we cannot prosecute the check.

2. “Post dated” and “agree to hold checks” – Also, if you accept an out-of-state check, we may not be able to collect or prosecute the check.

3. Checks for past consideration – If the returned check was received in payment for a past consideration, i.e. payment on an account due or for a past debt, and no new credit or purchase has been made a condition of the check being received.

4. Partial payment – If you have taken partial payment from the check passer, you have made an election to treat the fraud as a civil matter.

5. Third-party checks.