Cases prosecuted by citation are tried in the Magistrate Court, unless the accused demands a jury trial. In that event, the case is transferred to the State Court for trial. […]

A bad check arrest warrant is an order of the court directing any duly authorized law enforcement official to arrest the person named in the warrant for the offense. The […]

When a citation is issued, the accused maker of the check will be notified that prosecution has commenced. The accused can dispose of the case by paying the check, service […]

Depending on the particular check, you will be asked to fill out an application for an arrest warrant. These forms are available in the Magistrate Court Clerk’s office.

Bring with you the original check and a copy of the check (front and back), a copy of the ten day letter, the certified mail receipt or returned letter if […]

Be sure employees have followed all items on this checklist: 1. Keep a permanent record of home address of the clerk who actually received the check. This person will be […]

The check must have been tendered for either wages or present consideration. The offense of deposit account fraud is analogous to a theft of the item or services received through […]

The check must be dishonored by the drawee for one of three reasons: 1. No Account This is based on the status of the account at the time the check […]

The proper venue for the prosecution of the offense of deposit account fraud is the county in which the check was presented. This is true regardless of where your home […]

a. Dishonor of the check – the check must be dishonored by the drawee (who the check is made out to) for one of the reasons set forth in the […]