Record date of birth and license number or other I.D. number on the check Compare Signatures. Compare the photograph with the person passing the check Request place of employment and phone number. Write your name or initials on the check as the receiver of the check, since a witness is necessary to file a criminal complaint. Mail a Notice to the issuer by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested or by telegram with report of delivery requested, addressed to the issuer at his address shown on the check or order, the records of the bank or other drawee or the records of the person to whom the check or order has been issued or passed. If the check is not paid within 10 days after the date of receipt of the notice, then it may be brought to the County Attorney's office for possible prosecution.
Identification is critical for proper prosecution.
An Affidavit provided by the County Attorney's Office. Procedures by the County Attorney's Office 1. The Burnet County Attorney's Office will first mail a notification to the issuer that the check requesting payment. If the issuer has not made contact with the County Attorney's Office and made arrangements to pay the check, criminal charges will be filed in the County Court of Burnet County, Texas. Once the issuer and now the defendant is arrested, the case will proceed through the judicial system to obtain collection of the check, charges, fines and court costs.