Lafourche Parish District Attorney's Office

Worthless Checks

The Worthless Check Program is designed to assist innocent parties in collecting money rightfully owed them by individuals who write worthless checks. In response to the many citizens and merchants who requested a more effective "bad check" program, the District Attorney's Office delivered by re-vamping its Worthless Check Program. A special investigator was hired to track down those individuals that write bad checks. Consequently, we now have more efficient and effective means to secure convictions and obtain restitution on behalf of Lafourche Parish victims.

Only NSF or Account Closed checks are accepted from citizens or merchants for prosecution. The District Attorney's Office will mail a certified letter on behalf of the aggrieved party giving the check writer ten (10) days to pay the amount owed. If payment is not made after the ten (10) day notice, a deputy will issue a citation for a court appearance. If the deputy is unable to locate the check writer, an arrest warrant is issued.

If you have questions, or need help in the collection of bad checks, please call (985) 447-2003. Ask for the Worthless Check Department.