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What do I do now that
I have received a bad check?
The Town of
Poughkeepsie Police Department is able to process a bad check for
you as a criminal matter. We DO NOT get involved in the collection
of funds.
In order for us to
handle your case you MUST:
1) Have the
ORIGINAL check.
2) Obtain a
Certificate of Protest from the originating bank.
3) Send a registered
letter (return receipt requested) demanding payment to the person
who wrote the check.
Once you have
received the Certificate of Protest AND the return receipt of
mailing, you must wait ten (10) business days from the date the
letter was received by the person who wrote the check. Once that
time has passed, call and make an appointment with the Detective
Division at (845) 485-3670.
Bring ALL of the
required documents with you, including a copy of the letter sent.
You will be signing a
criminal complaint against the person who wrote you the bad check. A
warrant will be issued for that person's arrest.
Once the criminal
complaint has been signed you may be required to appear in court and
provide testimony.
After you have signed
the criminal complaint and a criminal action has been started
DO NOT ACCEPT ANY
RESTITUTION. To
do so will compromise the criminal case.
If you have any
questions contact the Detective Division at the above number.
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