How Much DA Offices Earn From Bad Check Diversion Programs
Fees earned by some of the 150 counties that contract with American Corrective Counseling Services to pursue people who write bad checks. Amounts are from budget documents and may not include all proceeds.
Source: ProPublica, from county budget documents
| County | Amount | Period covered |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, Calif. | $1,006,112 | 2005-2008 |
| Marion County, Indiana | $526,016 | 2005-Oct. 2008 |
| Miami-Dade County, Fla. | $375,559 | 2005-Sept. 2008 |
| Riverside County, Calif. | $287,274 | 2005-Oct. 2008 |
| Broward County, Fla. | $232,303 | 2005-Sept. 2008 |
| Florida 20th Judicial District | $202,723 | 2005-2008 |
| Cook County, Ill. | $161,486 | Nov. 2007-Oct 2008 |
| Contra Costa County, Calif. | $146,827 | 2005-Sept. 2008 |
| Santa Clara County, Calif. | $137,905 | 2005-Sept. 2008 |
| Oakland County, Mich. | $78,185 | 2005-Sept. 2008 |
| Florida 18th Judicial Circuit (Orlando) | $68,168 | 2007-Sept. 2008 |
| Alameda County, Calif. | $61,967 | Partial 2006-Sept. 2008 |
| Honolulu City and County | $34,544 | 2005-Aug. 2008 |
