The Collection of Fines (Final Scheme) Order 2006 No. 1737

Amendments to the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980

53.  In section 150 (interpretation of other terms)—

(a) after the definition of “bail in criminal proceedings” insert—

““collection order” means an order made under Part 4 of Schedule 5 to the Courts Act 2003;” and

(b) after the definition of “fine” insert—

““the fines officer”, in relation to a person subject to a collection order, means any fines officer working at the fines office specified in that order;”.