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Bad Checks


Guidelines For Submitting Bad Checks

Not all "bad" checks fall under the jurisdiction of the criminal courts. Please refer to the "OFFENSE REPORT" to determine whether or not the check(s) you have are prosecutable. If you have questions regarding the following information, please contact the Bad Check Division at (913) 715-3065 or (913) 715-3083.

FOR CHECKS WHICH CANNOT BE PROSECUTED:


Any check for which you answer "YES" to one or more questions (1 through 9) on the enclosed Offense Report:
  1. JURISDICTION - The check(s) must have been passed in Johnson County, Kansas.

  2. You need only complete the Offense Report. Submit it to our office along with the original check.

Even though prosecution can not be initiated, please be assured that we will make every effort to help recover your loss.

FOR CHECKS WHICH CAN BE PROSECUTED:

  1. JURISDICTION - The check(s) must have been passed in Johnson County, Kansas.

  2. IDENTIFICATION - A Driver's License or a date of birth of the check writer must be obtained at the time the check is accepted. You may also wish to note other pertinent information from the driver's license for identification purposes.

  3. INTENT TO DEFRAUD - The issuance of the check must have caused you to give up something of value. It must not have been post-dated or held for deposit. It must be marked "Insufficient Funds", "Closed Account" or "Refer to Maker".

  4. To file a criminal complaint, complete the Offense Report and Affidavit for Prosecution of a Worthless Check. Submit them to our office along with the original check. If mailing, your signature on the affidavit must be notarized.

Documents may be mailed to:

Office of the District Attorney
Bad Check Division
P. O. Box 728
Olathe, Kansas 66051
or you may come in to our office located on the fourth floor of the Johnson County Courthouse.

Note: Bad check writers and forgers know which merchants do not require identification and will frequent those businesses. Protect your business and customers by requiring identification when accepting a check.

Please do not have any contact with, or accept any payment from the bad check writer after you have submitted the complaint to our office.