After I submit a check to the Program, why cant I take the money if the check writer wants to pay the check off at my store?
Once a bad check has been submitted to the Check Enforcement Program, the check writer is given the opportunity to participate in the pre-trial diversion program or face possible criminal prosecution. Because the bad check is now part of a legal proceeding (in either instance) it must be resolved through the Check Enforcement Program. Merchants that accept payment for a bad check that has been submitted to the Check Enforcement Program can be barred from further use of the Program.
