How to Determine a Check's Eligibility for the Program

A check MAY BE ELIGIBLE if ...

• The check was returned NSF.
• The amount is no more than $10,000 (or multiple checks not exceeding this limit). There are no minimum dollar restrictions.
• It was received in El Dorado County, deposited in a bank in exchange for goods and/or services presumed "good" at the time of acceptance.
• A "Courtesy Notice" was sent to the check writer allowing 5 days to make the check good.
• It is submitted to the program within 90 days from the date of the check.
• A photo I.D. (driver's license, military I.D., state identification card, or a check cashing card number) was recorded at the time of transaction, or you personally know the check writer.
• You agree to not accept any payment on checks referred to the Bad Check Enforcement Unit.

A check is INELIGIBLE if ...

• It is pre or post-dated.
• Both parties knew there were insufficient funds at the time of transaction.
• It is an out-of-state, two-party, stop payment, rent, government or payroll check.
• The identity of the check writer is unknown.
• There is no amount, date or signature on the check.
• It has not been processed by a bank.
• The check involves an "extension of credit" or payment on an account.
• There was an agreement to hold the check for a time period.
• The numeric and written amounts do not match.

If you have received a stolen, counterfeit, forged check or a check written on a closed account in County jurisdiction, please contact the Sheriff's Office.

Within Placerville City limits, contact the Placerville Police Department.

Within South Lake Tahoe City limits, contact the SLT Police Department.

Checks ineligible for the District Attorney Bad Check Enforcement Unit may be pursued via Small Claims Court or by a private collection agency.