Bad Check Restitution
Which checks are eligible?
Checks are eligible for the Bad Check
Restitution Program if:
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the check was received in exchange for merchandise,
personal property, or a service, or if the check
was made payable to cash and endorsed by the check
writer
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the check was processed through a bank at least
once and returned stamped "NSF" (non-sufficient
funds), "account closed," "refer to maker" or"
unable to locate."
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certain "stop payment" checks are allowed (please
contact the Victim Hotline at bottom on a
case-by-case basis)
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the check was passed in Los Angeles County
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there are no minimum or maximum restrictions on
check amount
Which checks are not eligible?
Checks are not eligible if:
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the check is stolen, counterfeit, or forged (report
these to law enforcement)
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the check is a two-party, government, out-of-state,
payroll, or rent check (pursue these through small
claims court)
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partial payment has already been accepted
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the check is post-dated, or where there was an
agreement to hold the check for some period
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the check was given as payment on an installment
account or where there was an extension of credit
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