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Indeed it is, but something the court has to consider as an option alongside the others, but you are correct here, a Responsible Officer can decline. 1760635855 While on topic of a fine breakdown, it is good to note that costs and compensation is non deductible so cannot be remitted against means.

I thought I would post this to help those worried around post fine collection processes. I’ve aimed it at those who admit the fine and worry about the next steps or the amount owed. Advice on what to do if the first time you hear about a prosecution is a further steps notice or a...

No problem I’m not an expert but will help where I can.

I think you are safe to say you are ok for that role with the dbs in hand.

I think we’re venturing into railway road so please correct me if wrong, but if I recall, evasion is the only one recorded on PNC and is spent and filtered pretty much as quick as it was added, SJP are only recorded on court systems. It’s the same as TV licence or dropping litter. 1760556536...

Yes they can, just make sure all previous addresses are shared as each court area has its own set of accounts.

When a defendant is fined, HMCTS generate a fines account number, usually numbers and a letter. This displays all sentences attached to the account. The defendant can call the national fines enforcement line on 0300 123 9252 for an email breaking down, along with issuing courts

The trick people don’t necessarily know is that the SJP fine has had no consideration as to income in the first place, especially if there is a change in circs, such as loss of job or change of career. A court can remit a fine at any point the deft is before them if they find that the defts...

If it’s a refund post guilty, mc100 is vital as it allows an accurate remission. Fingers X on a win in either sense

The £5+ is for signing the stat dec form. Representation is £1k+ from what defts have told me previously when at warrant stage. To lodge a stat dec, you can complete the form before you go to the solicitors office and conduct the declaration. When done, post the form. Email the court (copying...

A little something to also add.. From the fines point of view, if at the end it’s decided that you need to pay a fine, download and fill in the following form. It will help the court accurately means test the fine amount and set any payment terms either from benefits or at an affordable amount...

I know that prosecutors for TV Licencing (I’m not one but know how they work) are Lay presenters. They draw up a list of prosecutors yearly for each court. This is signed off by the chief magistrate of the court as permission. If I recall however, if the District Judge is sitting, they have to...

At this stage in the fines enforcement process, you have time to get a stat dec in. Although you can use the court to lodge the SD, I would suggest a solicitor. Although rare to go straight to trial on the same day, it is expected To enter a plea the same day. You can stall by entering a not...

My only take away point is to engage, engage, engage If it’s a warrant of control then the quicker the case gets back to the court the quicker the fees go. Arrest warrants are different. Most times, simply asking for a planned surrender is enough to get a court date in lieu of arrest and have a...

Has the bailiff company said what warrant they are enforcing? I’m assuming if there are fees it’s a warrant of control to take possessions? Feel free to upload the latest letter (personal information redacted)

Did the debt collection company write to you or leave any correspondence when they visited? It will give an indication whether it was a bailiff enforcing fines (and the warrant type) or another method linked to the event. Remember to redact your personal information.

I hope the fines officer has put the case on hold. If the case is with the courts, it should be enough to enclose a copy of the completed SD alongside a covering letter. My advice is to keep a very close eye on your post. If you get anything enforcement related from the courts, contact the...

Contact GTR and say that you have settled, but the case is still listed. Tell them the date you are due to appear and see if they want to withdraw the case. It might however be beneficial to turn up and speak to the prosecutor at court, telling them that you have already been dealt with.

Welcome to the forum. In relation to your fine, the court have issued a further steps notice. This is a serious step in the enforcement process so you must act on it to avoid enforcement action such as bailiffs, deduction from source and even committal to prison for non payment of fines...

Let’s approach this directly. The court have decided to re-open the case and have listed you for a plea hearing after receiving a stat dec. this is for 8 days time. You have written to Govia but have had no reply. Unfortunately the court won’t simply cancel the hearing they may re-schedule...