We Do NOT Prosecute the Following as Hot Checks:

• A stop-payment check for services rendered.
  
  
• A check for which partial payment has been received.
  
  
• A check given in exchange for a returned hot check.
  
  
• A check received in the mail (unless received in Bell County and accompanied by affidavit).
  
  
• A check not passed in Bell County.
  
  
• A check not presented to the bank within 30 days of its issuance.
  
  
• A check that is more than 6 months old.
  
  
• A Debit Slip.
  
  

If you have a question about a check being accepted for prosecution, please call the Hot Check Office.