Worthless Check Procedures
The following are some important things to remember when trying to collect
restitution on worthless checks:
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We MUST have either a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License number or
Wisconsin State ID number or a date of birth in order to issue a
criminal complaint and to prosecute. People who write worthless checks
are often transients and are therefore difficult to locate. As a word
of caution, you should be aware that some criminals have put incorrect
driver’s license numbers on their pre-printed checks. Make sure
that you or your employees verify the number by asking to see the actual
license.
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Make sure you include who accepted the check.
It is possible that we would need that person as a witness if the case
proceeds.
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We cannot process out-of-state checks. Please be advised that
you accept these checks at your own risk.
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Although the “Issuance of Worthless Checks” letter states the signer of
the check has 5 days to respond to you, please wait a total of 20
days after the letter is sent to the issuer of the bad check before
referring it to our office for prosecution.
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The letter you send to the issuer of the worthless can be sent via
regular mail to the address on the check or the last known address of
that person.
The contact at the Office of the District Attorney is Justine, (608)
935-0393. Please feel free to call her with your questions and send all
documentation to her attention.
Detailed Procedures
Worthless Check Worksheet (PDF
file)
Letter to Issuer TEMPLATE(
PDF file)
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