Guidelines

Eligible Checks

Most are eligible for the Check Enforcement Program. These include check returned because of :

                •  “Insufficient ” or “Non-sufficient Funds”

                •  “Closed Account”

                •  “No Account”         

                •  “Refer to Maker” 

 

 Ineligible Checks

     Some checks are not eligible for the Check Enforcement Program. Checks that do not qualify include:

•  Checks passed outside Kitsap County     •  Stop Payment Checks 

•  Two-party checks  

•  Checks older than 90 days
•  Post-dated, pre-dated or altered checks •  Forged or counterfeit checks
•  Checks written that have previously been referred to a collection agency or civil attorney •  Checks for which ID cannot be verified
•  Checks passed when both parties knew there were insufficient funds at the time of the transaction (You should immediately submit these checks to the police.)

                        

Follow Up

      You will either receive the money due you or we’ll notify you with an explanation of why we were unable to prosecute. If we are unable to secure restitution and the check does not qualify for prosecution, it will be held in an “inactive” status – unless you request that they be returned. If we receive additional information or additional checks from the check writer in question, the check case will become active again and we will continue to pursue the case.

 More Information

      We will do our best to make sure your worthless checks are handled efficiently and promptly.  If you have questions about this Program or any worthless checks you have submitted, call toll-free:

 1-800-298-5240