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Cash Receipts Manual

CRM 307 - Bad Checks

Service Charge to Be Assessed - A bad check service charge (amount to be established by Campus Business Services) is to be assessed for each check that cannot be cleared and collected by a depository bank after two attempts.

Authority to Waive Service Charge - The Campus Cashiers Office has the authority to waive the bad check service charge under unusual circumstances.

Notice of Service Charge to Be Displayed - Information regarding the bad check service charge must be prominently displayed by all units accepting or cashing checks.

 

Campus Level Collection Efforts:

Responsibility of Campus Cashiers Office - The Campus Cashiers Office is responsible for campus level collection efforts which may include written requests, telephone calls and personal visits. Note - If a second written request is made, it should be by certified mail.

Each campus has its own procedures if these attempts fail.

 

created: 02-28-97

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