Dear Residents of Humboldt County:

I am pleased to inform you of our recent efforts in revitalizing the Check Enforcement Program.  My office is committed to reduce the harm bad checks cause to Humboldt County residents.  Each year, Humboldt County businesses suffer huge losses as a result of worthless and dishonored checks.  The resulting bank fees and penalties only compound the loss sustained by local merchants.  The District Attorney’s office is providing a Check Enforcement Program to aid merchants and citizens in combating bad check crimes.  This newly upgraded program works within our community to:

1. Collect money from offenders;
2. Return that money to victims;
3. Educate bad check writers;
4. Prosecute bad check crimes; and
5. Provide training and information to local residents and businesses.

As a deterrent to future bad check writing, offenders are enrolled in rehabilitation programs that teach financial responsibility and fiscal awareness.  The complete cost, including all overhead and materials, is not paid for by our community, but is funded by the offenders themselves. Make no mistake, unlawfully passing a bad check is a crime, those offenders who do not, or will not, respond to incentives provided by the program, and who have violated the bad check laws will be prosecuted.

This Check Enforcement Website details our program and outlines steps YOU can take to avoid bad checks.  Please navigate through the resources provided to see how this program can benefit you.  You can access the program at Office of the District Attorney or contact our CEP directly at 707-268-2587.

Best Regards,

Paul V. Gallegos
District Attorney