PART 1FINES AND OTHER PENALTIES: ENFORCEMENT
CHAPTER 1Collection of Fines etc.
Default on payment
I18Referral to the court in case where no collection order made
1
This section applies where—
a
the court referred to in section 1(1)(b) does not make a collection order, and
b
the debtor defaults on payment of the sum due.
2
The proper officer of the responsible court may at any time the officer considers appropriate refer the debtor's case to the responsible court.
3
A magistrates' court may, on a complaint made by the proper officer, issue a summons requiring the debtor to appear at the time and place specified in the summons.
4
A summons under subsection (3) must direct the debtor to appear—
a
if the responsible court is the Crown Court, before that Court;
b
if the responsible court is a magistrates' court, before a court of summary jurisdiction.
5
In this section, “proper officer” means—
a
if the responsible court is the Crown Court, the chief clerk;
b
if the responsible court is a magistrates' court, the clerk of petty sessions.