2005 House Bill 4006

Authorize alternate court procedures for bad check writers

Introduced in the House

Jan. 27, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Bruce Caswell (R-58)

To authorize prosecuting attorneys to establish alternative pre-trial diversion programs for bad check writers. The prosecutor would have discretion for determining which violators would qualify for a proposed alternative education program and fees. The education program itself could be subcontracted to a private company or other institution.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary