Pittsfield Charter Twp, Michigan

How is a warrant obtained in order to prosecute a bad check?

1. Send a five-day notice by certified mail or by personal service, signed for by a responsible person.

- Five-day notices are available at the Pittsfield Township Police Department or can be downloaded at the above link.

2. If the check is not made good within ten days, file a report with the Pittsfield Township Police Department.

- Note: you must make the police report within sixty days of receipt of the check; or there must be explanation for the delay.

3. Present the proof of service, the return of the five-day notice and the original check to the Pittsfield Township Police Department at the time the report is filed.

4. The Pittsfield Township Police Department will make a complete investigation prior to presentation to the Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office.