MIAMI-DADE OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY, 11th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

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Bad check acceptence tips 2003 - <br>Celebrating 10 Years of Service This publication is designed to inform the public of our office’s functions and services, to identify innovative ideas we instituted to improve the criminal justice system, and to highlight some of the many accomplishments our office made from 1993-2003.
Parking for Main Office
The Graham Building is located in the Civic Center near the Jackson /UM Medical Campus. There are 2 parking lots that offer flat rate daily parking.
Kristi House Lot
EAST of Building
1355 NW 12 Ave.
Flat Fee: $7.00
Printable Map - Click Here Mahi Shrine Lot
SOUTHWEST of Building
1480 NW N River Dr.
Flat Fee: $7.00
Printable Map - Click Here
How to determine a check's eligibility
for the program
A check is ELIGIBLE if...
  • It was received in Miami-Dade County, deposited in a bank in exchange for goods or services presumed "good" at the time of acceptance.
  • A "Statutory Notice" is sent to the check writer allowing 7 days to make the check good.
  • It is submitted to the program within 90 days from the date on the check.
  • A photo I.D. (driver's license, military I.D., state identification card, or check cashing card) was recorded at the time of the transaction.
A check is INELIGIBLE if...
  • It is post-dated.
  • Both parties knew there were insufficient funds at the time of transaction.
  • It is an out of state, three party, or government check.
  • The identity of the check writer is unknown.
  • There is no amount, date, or signature on the check.

Checks ineligible for The Miami-Dade County State Attorney Bad Check Restitution Program may be pursued via small claims court process or by a private collection agency.

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