Amendments to Schedule 5 to the Courts Act 200325

In paragraph 37 (functions of fines officer in relation to defaulters: referral or further steps notice)—

a

for sub-paragraph (1) substitute—

1

This paragraph applies if—

a

P is in default on a collection order,

b

paragraph 26 does not apply, and

c

none of the following is pending—

i

i)an application under paragraph 31(1) (application to fines officer for variation and reserve terms),

ii

an appeal under paragraph 32(1) (appeal against decision of fines officer),

iii

a reference under paragraph 42 (power of fines officer to refer case to magistrates’ court).

b

omit sub-paragraphs (2) to (5).