SCHEDULES
C1C2SCHEDULE 5Collection of fines
Sch. 5 modified (temp. from 27.3.2006 to 2.7.2006) by The Collection of Fines (Pilot Scheme) and Discharge of Fines by Unpaid Work (Pilot Schemes) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/502), arts. 1(1)(b)(2), 5 (with transitional provision in art. 4)
Part 8Operation of collection orders containing reserve terms
Increase in fine on first default
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1
This paragraph applies on the first occasion on which P is in default on the collection order and none of the following is pending—
a
an application under paragraph 31(1) (application to fines officer for variation of reserve terms);
b
an appeal under paragraph 32(1) (appeal against decision of fines officer);
c
a reference under paragraph 42 (power of fines officer to refer case to magistrates' court).
2
An increase is imposed on the fine which is the subject of the order.
3
The amount of the increase is to be determined in accordance with fines collection regulations but must not be greater than 50% of the fine.
4
The increase is given effect by treating it as part of the fine imposed on P on his conviction.
5
But the liability to pay the part of the fine representing the increase—
a
ranks after the liability to pay any other part of the sum due, and
b
is subject to paragraphs 35(6) and 39(2) (liability to increase extinguished in cases of subsequent compliance).
Sch. 5 applied (with modifications) (temp. from 23.3.2004 for certain purposes, 29.3.2004 for certain further purposes, 5.4.2004 for all purposes to 31.3.2006) by S.I. 2004/175, arts. 1-3, Sch. (as amended by S.I. 2004/1406, arts. 3, 4; S.I. 2005/487, arts. 4-6; S.I. 2005/642, art. 2; S.I. 2005/2410, art. 2; S.I. 2005/3166, art. 2)