1 - Make personal contact with the check writer; if you are unsuccessful, send a statutory notice. The check writer has 7 days to respond and remit payment.

2 - If you do not hear from the check writer or receive payment, simply contact the Bad Check Restitution Program at 1-800-832-1853 for a crime report.

3 - Fill out the crime report, attach originals (you retain photocopies) of all checks and notification documents, such as return receipts and bank notices, and mail to:

Miami-Dade County State Attorney
Bad Check Restitution Program
P.O. Box 350160 Miami
Florida 33135-0160

If you do not receive restitution within 60 days, contact the Miami-Dade County State Attorney Bad Check Restitution Program.