9 CAR § 8-303 – Insufficient funds

(a) If the bank returns a check unpaid because of insufficient funds, the Office of Child Support Enforcement:
1. (1) Will pursue payment in the manner required by law; and
2. (2) May restrict the payor’s check-writing privileges as permitted by Arkansas law and Department of Finance and Administration policy.
(b)
1. (1) When a payor bank or financial institution returns a check due to either a lack of funds to pay the demand or due to the absence of a valid account, that check may be subject to civil collection procedures, and referral to the office of the Prosecuting Attorney for criminal process.
2. (2) An attempt will be made to notify the maker of the check to allow for redemption.
3. (3) A service charge for all returned checks is charged as allowed by state law.
(c) If the payor responds to the notice and makes restitution before the record is submitted to the prosecuting attorney’s office, civil remedies will not be pursued.