PM 22-02-01-a.
If the check was cashed:
- (WCU) Sends LWU:
- 4 copies of the check,
- original Form 98, and
- 4 copies of Form 79.
- (LWU) Gives the materials to the caseworker.
- (LWU) Sets a 60-day control for the Form 167 sent to the caseworker.
- (FCRC) Ask the client to come review copies of the check.
NOTE: If the client does not come for the interview, assume the client received the check and start recovery.
- (FCRC) Show the client the endorsement signature on the check. Do not show them the signatures on Form 98.
If the client admits signing the check:
- (FCRC) Complete 3 copies of Form 167.
- Distribute Form 167:
- original and one copy to LWU with:
- Form 98,
- copies of the check, and
- Form 79, and
- copy in the case record.
- (LWU) Sends Fiscal:
- copies of the check,
- Form 79,
- original Form 98, and
- original Form 167.
- Keeps a copy of Form 167 in the LWU files.
If the client denies signing the check:
- (FCRC) Explain to the client the purpose of the Affidavit of Forgery (Form 79) and the Signature Exemplar (Form 1403).
- (FCRC) Have the client sign:
- 4 copies of Form 79, and
- 8 copies of Form 1403.
All the copies must have an original signature.
NOTE: If the client refuses to sign these forms, assume the client received the check and start recovery action.
- (FCRC) Have client's signature notarized.
- (FCRC) Send the following to Fiscal:
- (WCU) Sends the signed forms to the Forensic Document Examiner.