Check Collection Program - 318-322-4664

Procedure when taking a check.....

1. Establish a firm policy regarding the cashing of checks for amounts over the cost of merchandise.

2. Require a personalized check, with all items of information legibly filled in,
- including the maker's address
- place of employment and telephone number
- complete date on every check acepted
- the same amount expressed in numeral and words

3. Require the check to be signed in the presence of the employee taking the check
- if the employee can't read the maker's signature, ask him/her to print the name below the signature.

Checks to avoid....

1. Two-party checks
2. Stop payment checks, holding balance or hold checks
3. Checks without a date or signature on them
4. Credit Card Checks
5. Different color inks (usually means Possible Forgery)

Procedure when a check is returned

1. Run the check through the bank twice (optional)
2. Contact the check writer by letter or by phone (optional)
3. Turn the check over to the District Attorney's Office

Procedure when the check is turned over to the District Attorney's Office

1. Bring the Original Check to the DA's Office
2. Complete the Worthless Check Report Form
3. Copy of 10-day demand letter that was mailed to maker
4. Dated and Signed green card
5. White receipt of mailing (Shows date letter was mailed)
6. DA's office will mail a ten (10) day demand letter
7. Make pay arrangement, if necessary

When does the check go to the prosecution side?

1. When the defendant refuses to respond to the DA's office letters or calls.

2. When our office receives numerous checks on the same defendant from various merchants.

3. If the defendant continues to write more checks after he/she makes pay arrangements with our office.

4. If the defendant has an existing charge pending, the warrant is issued immediately.

What are the procedures?

1. Charge sheets are prepared, to number each check that is to be charged.

2. An Affidavit is prepared, requesting a warrant for the number of checks listed on the warrant.

3. A case number will be given for the defendant's file and a bond amount will be set by the Judge.

4. The Sheriff's Department will then be able to execute the warrant.