Washington County -- District Attorney's Office, Criminal Case Overview

Washington County, Oregon
District Attorney's Office

Robert Hermann, District Attorney

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”

Ineligible Checks

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

• Checks passed outside the county	• Post-dated checks, pre-dated or altered checks
• Checks written on an out of state bank account	• Checks older than 90 days
• Two-party checks	• Stop Payment Checks
• Checks marked "Refer to Maker"	• Checks received through the mail
• Rent Checks, payroll checks or government checks

You may still wish to pursue these checks with the help of an attorney or in a civil proceeding.

Follow-Up

You will either receive the money due you or we’ll return the check with an explanation of why we were unable to prosecute.

More Information

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

1-888-229-6276

Washington County
District Attorney's Office
150 N. First Avenue, Suite 300, MS40
Hillsboro, OR 97124-3072

Voice: (888) 229-6276
Fax: (800) 704-5415
E-Mail to: info@hotchecks.net