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Accepting a Check
When a Check is
Returned....
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Procedure
Hot Checks More Than 30 Days Old
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Hot Checks More Than 30 Days Old
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If a check stamped
"NSF" by the bank is over 30 days old, YOU may be
required to send written notice by CERTIFIED
MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED to the hot check writer. Please
contact the Hot Check Department for verification of this procedure.
The following
is a sample letter setting out the information that must be included: |
| "Dear
Mr. Doe: Your check #000
dated June 20, 1998, in the amount of $000.00 given for the stereo that you purchased on
the same date has been returned by the State Bank marked "insufficient funds"
(or other reason given by the bank).
* This is a demand
for payment in full for a check or money order not paid because of a lack of funds or
insufficient funds. If you fail to make payment in full within 10 days after the date
of receipt of this notice, the failure to pay creates a presumption for committing an
offense, and this matter may be referred for criminal prosecution." |
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* Language required by Penal Code Sec. 31.06 |
Do
NOT send the original check to the hot check writer.
Be sure to keep a
copy of this letter. If, after 10 days from the date the letter was received by the
check writer, the check has not been paid, the check can then be turned over to the Hot
Check Office. The following must be furnished to the Hot Check Office:
- The original check stamped by the
bank "NSF" or "Account Closed."
- The signed receipt (green card)
from the certified letter or the correspondence (unopened) marked "refused" or
"unclaimed."
It will be
necessary for you to provide specific identification of the
check writer, such as date of birth, driver's license/ID card number and issuing state,
and/or SSN for military.
NOTE: without this information,
we cannot issue a warrant for the arrest of the hot check writer! |
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