Northville, MI · Oakland County

No notary required

Bad Check Complaint

Use this complaint packet to request criminal prosecution for a bad check and provide the Northville Police Department with required case information and supporting documents.

What this form is

The packet explains the steps to complete before filing a bad check complaint and includes a prosecutor information form and a notice letter. Before submitting the complaint, the complainant must request payment through the financial institution twice and mail the notice as directed. The packet lists the original check and other supporting items to submit to the Northville Police Department.

Who needs it

A person seeking criminal prosecution for a bad check in Northville uses this packet to provide required information and supporting documents.

How to submit it

After completing the required steps, submit the listed items to the Northville Police Department at 215 W. Main Street, Northville, Michigan 48167.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the notice letter is signed and dated by the sender, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Complaint Packet

    Download the Bad Check Complaints packet, which includes the prosecutor information form and notice letter.

  2. 2

    Complete the Required Steps

    Request payment through the financial institution twice, then complete items 1–9 on the prosecutor information form and the notice letter.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Items

    Keep a copy of the notice letter and gather the original check, postmarked mail receipt, and signed return receipt or returned unclaimed letter.

  4. 4

    Submit to the Police Department

    Submit the listed items to the Northville Police Department at 215 W. Main Street, Northville, Michigan 48167.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Bad Check Complaint?
No. This document is signed without a notary; the sender signs and dates the notice letter, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
How do I submit a Bad Check Complaint?
After completing the listed steps and gathering the required items, submit them to the Northville Police Department at 215 W. Main Street, Northville, Michigan 48167.
What should I do before filing a bad check complaint?
The packet says to request payment through the financial institution twice, complete items 1–9 on the prosecutor information form, and mail the completed notice letter as directed.
What documents must accompany the complaint?
The packet lists the original check with the financial institution's notation, the completed prosecutor information form, a copy of the notice letter, the postmarked mail receipt, and the signed return receipt or returned unclaimed letter.

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