MONTGOMERY COUNTY ATTORNEY | 936.539.7828 CONTACT US Worthless Checks COUNTY ORDINANCES _____ Local ordinances are laws, rules, or regulations passed by a political subdivision smaller than a state or nation. LEARN MORE PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUESTS _____ The public has a right to know about County information and can make an open records request. LEARN MORE PROTECTIVE ORDERS _____ Are you a victim of family violence? We may be able to assist in filing an Application for a Protective Order. LEARN MORE WORTHLESS CHECKS _____ We can assists local merchants and citizens in collecting amounts stolen through worthless checks. LEARN MORE DIVISIONS CIVIL PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUESTS WORTHLESS CHECKS JUVENILE PROSECUTION CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES MENTAL HEALTH PROTECTIVE ORDERS WORTHLESS CHECKS Over the past four (4) years, the Montgomery County Attorney’s Office has collected over $800,000 stolen from our local merchants and citizens via worthless checks. Collections Assistance Criteria Our office assists local merchants and citizens in collecting amounts stolen through worthless checks if all of the following criteria are satisfied: The check was received in Montgomery County, Texas; The check amount is at least $100 and less than $2,500; For business or company checks, the check writer’s name is printed on the check; The check was received in person in exchange for property (or in exchange for services, if the check was received at the same time the services are rendered); The check was processed through a bank within 30 days of receipt and was returned “insufficient funds” or “account closed”; The check writer’s identity is known and can be proven through a driver’s license number, state ID number, social security number, or date of birth recorded on the check at the time the check was received; The check was not a postdated check or a hold check; The check was not a stop payment check, unless the bank verifies that the account the check was drawn against did not have sufficient funds when the check was received; The check was not a two-party check; The check was not for payment on an account; The check is not more than 23 months old; and The check writer has not made restitution or signed a promissory note regarding the check. If the worthless check does not satisfy these criteria and it is under $100, you may file Class C criminal charges in the precinct in which the check was received or services were rendered through the Montgomery County Justice of the Peace (JP) for Precincts 1, 2, 4, or 5. For Precinct 3, Class C criminal charges must be filed with the Precinct 3 Constable. You may also file a civil lawsuit with the clerk of the Justice of the Peace. Information regarding County departments and JP courts may be found online at www.mctx.org and at the following locations: JP Precinct 1: 300 S. Danville Street, Willis (936) 539-7801 JP Precinct 2: 2241 North 1st Street, Conroe (936) 538-3788 JP Precinct 3: 1520 Lake Front Circle, Ste. 100, The Woodlands (281) 364-4284 or (936) 539-7803 Constable Precinct 3: 1520 Lake Front Circle, Ste 200, The Woodlands (281) 364-4211 or (936) 539-7813 JP Precinct 4: 22354 Justice Drive, New Caney (936) 521-8970 JP, Precinct 5: 19100 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia (936) 539-7806 Below are helpful forms and the official Worthless Check Policy for your reference: DEMAND FOR PAYMENT WORTHLESS CHECK INFORMATION FORM WORTHLESS CHECK OFFICIAL POLICY CONTACT US If you are not a robot, enter your answer below 2 + 3 =?? MONTGOMERY COUNTY ATTORNEY B. D. Griffin Montgomery County Attorney's Office 501 North Thompson Suite 300 Conroe, Texas 77301 936.539.7828 Bd.griffin@mctx.org FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK HELPFUL LINKS Montgomery County Website Texas Department of Family & Protective Services Juvenile Justice Center Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Copyright Montgomery County Attorney Office - All Rights Reserved © | Site by Hallaron Advertising Agency Montgomery County Attorney Office