SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5Collection of fines

Part 6Variation of collection orders containing payment terms

23Appeal against decision of fines officer

1

P may, within 10 working days from the date of a decision under paragraph 22, appeal to the magistrates' court against the decision.

2

On an appeal under this paragraph the magistrates' court may—

a

confirm or vary the payment terms (or the reserve terms),

b

if the appeal is against a decision on an application under paragraph 22(2)(b) or if P consents, make an attachment of earnings order or an application for benefit deductions, or

c

discharge the collection order and exercise any of its standard powers in respect of persons liable to pay fines.

3

If the court makes an attachment of earnings order or an application for benefit deductions, it must vary the collection order so that it states reserve terms.