Worthless Check Unit

Bad checks are a growing problem in Baldwin County and are a serious drain on the small businesses that are the lifeblood of our economy. Intentionally writing a bad check is a crime, and state law authorizes the District Attorney’s Worthless Check Unit to prosecute this type of bad check-writer.

If you believe someone has intentionally written a worthless check, the Worthless Check Unit may be able to help you recover the amount of the check. However, our role is strictly limited by statute. There are strict legal requirements that must be met and steps that the recipient of the worthless check must take in order for us to assist you. For instance:

• The transaction must have occurred in Baldwin County
• The check must have been written within the last 12 months
• You must not have turned this matter over to a collection agency or tried to collect it through some other civil action, or accepted partial payment.

For detailed instructions on accessing the services of the Worthless Check Unit, please read our Requirements for Submitting a Worthless Check.

Necessary forms:
Merchant Letter Template
Worthless Check Complaint Form