The Pittsfield Township Police Department, in cooperation with the Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office, has developed the following check policy contained in the following links for Pittsfield Township residents and businesses.

Because of the volume of bad checks passed in Pittsfield Township, the Pittsfield Township Police Department will only seek criminal prosecution. Those persons who desire only monetary restitution must seek relief in the civil courts.

The Pittsfield Township Police Department is ready to be of assistance to you pursuant to these guidelines and this policy. The Pittsfield Township Police Department cannot be a collection agency. Acceptance by you of restitution can possibly negate criminal prosecution at a later date. Before accepting any restitution, consult the prosecutor's office or the Pittsfield Township Police Department.

This policy is not intended to discourage prosecution on bad check complaints. It is intended, however, to make it possible for the Pittsfield Township Police Department and the Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office to prosecute those persons who write bad checks.

If you have any questions pertaining to bad checks written within Pittsfield Township, please contact the Pittsfield Township Police Department's Detective Bureau. If the Pittsfield Township Police Department can be of assistance to you on crime prevention programs in your neighborhood or business, please do not hesitate to contact us.