Instructions for Processing a Bad Check

General Rules:

1. Bad checks are mainly considered checks returned unpaid due to "Insufficient Funds" or because they are drawn on a "Closed Account". This form will explain the process to file this type of complaint.

2. Stolen and Forged Checks are handled differently. If you received one of these please contacted the Bethel Police Department Detective Bureau to file a complaint.

3. Stop Payment checks and those situations involving a dispute between the check issuer and receiver are not normally considered police matters. Contact your attorney.

4. Checks under $100 are generally not accepted for prosecution unless there is evidence that the issuer is a chronic offender.

5. In order to prosecute the matter, Positive Identification must have been recived from the check passer at the time the check was cashed or passed (ie- Operators License, Passort, or other form of ID with picture).

6. If you receive a bad check, do not accept a partial payment or another check.


What you must do:

1. Complete the attached form letter, make a copy, and mail the original via Certified Mail with Return Receipt Requested to the issuer of the check.

2. Await delivery of the return receipt or return of the letter as unclaimed. Keep the receipt or returned letter.
3. After eight (8) days has elapsed since the receipt was returned or the letter remains unclaimed, contact the Detective Bureau of the Bethel Police Department for further instructions.

Contact the Bethel Police Department, Detective Bureau if you have any questions.