Bad Check FAQ

Where do I get a packet if I am a victim of check deception?
Where do I send the packet when it is complete?
Does it cost for me to file charges against the bad check writer ?
How much is the protest fee for Check Deception ?

Where do I get a packet if I am a victim of check deception?

You can pick up a packet at local law enforcement agencies, municipal clerk's offices and here at the Prosecutor's Office. You may also be able to download the packet from the website.

Where do I send the packet when it is complete?

You send the completed packet to:

Elkhart County Prosecutor's Office
Bad Check Diversion Program
301 South Main Street, Suite 100
Elkhart, Indiana 46516

Does it cost for me to file charges against the bad check writer ?

No, it is free for victims to file charges.

How much is the protest fee for Check Deception?

The protest fee is $27.50 per bad check.