How to determine a check's
eligibility
for the program
A check is ELIGIBLE if...
- It was received in Miami-Dade County, deposited in a bank in exchange for goods or services presumed "good" at the time of acceptance.
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A "Statutory Notice" is sent to the check writer allowing 7 days to make the check good.
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It is submitted to the program within 90 days from the date on the check.
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A photo I.D. (driver's license, military I.D., state identification card, or check cashing card) was recorded at the time of the transaction.
A check is INELIGIBLE if...
- It is post-dated.
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Both parties knew there were insufficient funds at the time of transaction.
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It is an out of state, three party, or government check.
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The identity of the check writer is unknown.
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There is no amount, date, or signature on the check.
Checks ineligible for The Miami-Dade County State Attorney Bad Check Restitution Program may be pursued via small claims court process or by a private collection agency.
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