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If you are the victim of passing a worthless bank check, contact the State Attorney for the judicial circuit in which the check was accepted and they will assist you in the recovery process. The law requires that certain steps be taken by the recipient of a “worthless check” before the State Attorney begins prosecution. The proper judicial circuit for the prosecution of this crime is usually the circuit in which the check was presented and accepted. These checks should be presented to the Sheriff’s Office or local authorities for investigations.įlorida law gives the authority to prosecute the crime of passing worthless bank checks to the State Attorneys of Florida’s 20 Judicial Circuits. Checks returned “Unauthorized Drawer’s Signature(s)” are usually forgeries signed by someone other than the owner of the checking account. They are commonly resolved in a small claims court civil suit. Checks stamped “Refer To Maker” or Uncollected Funds” may require additional investigation before being charged criminally.Ĭhecks Stamped “Stop Payment” may be subject to criminal prosecution, but are typically legitimate means of dealing with a contractual dispute. Under Florida law, any checks returned “NSF” (non-sufficient funds), “Account Not Found” or “NSF Unless Otherwise Indicated is a worthless check subject to prosecution under Florida’s criminal statutes. Source: Florida Attorney General's Office How to Protect Yourself: Worthless Bank Checks