Worthless Check Section

Worthless Check Policy

After the bank has returned a check, the person/business who accepted the check should present the check within ninety (90) days of the check date to the District Attorney's Office. The holder who must furnish the following should present the check in person:

1. The Original Check
2. Worthless Check Affidavit which can be obtained and executed in District Attorney's Office
3. The Person Accepting the Check and the Complainant will be summoned should the matter be resolved in Court.

After a check has been turned over to the District Attorney's Office, it will be logged and the maker will be notified by certified letter that a case is about to be filed against him/her. Restitution for the worthless check includes the amount of the check, a $15 merchant fee and a District Attorney's collection fee. If restitution is not made, a warrant will be issued for the arrest of the check writer.

Who to Contact

Bienville Parish: (318) 263-7408
Claiborne Parish: (318) 927-4862
Jackson Parish: (318) 259-4112