HOT CHECKS

El Paso County Attorney's Office can help with the prosecution thefts by check. To request prosecution, simply follow the steps below

Step 1

Open and fill out the "Complaint and Affidavit for Theft by Check" form. To open or download the document you may need Adobe Reader installed on your computer. Please include in the form as much information as possible.

Step 2

Scan or take a picture of the front and back of the check. Make sure the following information is legible on the image(s):

- The name of person the check was made out to

-  The date

- The amount

- The signature

- The driver’s license or ID number, and the date of birth of the check writer.

Step 3

Attach the image(s) as a jpeg, PDF or .tiff file to an email along with:

1- A copy of the Notice of Dishonor Letter

2- A copy of either:

     a) The Affidavit of Service Letter by Merchant, or

     b) The green card from the Postal Service showing service of the Merchant Letter.

Send all the documents in an email to the address CAHotChecks@epcounty.com.

If done correctly, you will receive an automatic response indicating our office has received your check. If you do not receive the email, please try again.

For assistance, call us at (915) 273-3249.

Fillable forms of all documents are listed below.

Forms

Complaint and Affidavit for Theft by Check

Notice of Dishonor

Affidavit of Service Letter by Merchant

Carta de Incumplimiento