West Virginia Code 61-3-39n – Notice to persons accepted to the worthless check restitution program
(a) Upon approval of an individual case for referral to the worthless check restitution program, a representative of the program shall send a notice by registered or certified mail to the person named in the complaint or warrant.
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 61-3-39n
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
(b) This notice must contain:
(1) The date and amount of the check, draft or order;
(2) The name of the payee or holder;
(3) The date by which the individual must contact the designated representative of the worthless check restitution program;
(4) A demand for full restitution of the face amount of the check, draft or order and any fees reflected in the complaint or warrant as having been imposed on the payee or holder by the payee's or holder's bank or financial institution; and
(5) A statement that failure to pay restitution and fees may result in criminal prosecution.