39(1)This paragraph applies if the magistrates' court is hearing P’s case following—
(a)an appeal under paragraph 35(4) or 36(6) (appeals against decisions about variation following increase),
(b)a referral under paragraph 37(6)(a) (functions of fines officer in relation to defaulters), or
(c)an appeal under paragraph 37(9) (appeal against a further steps notice).
(2)If the magistrates' court is satisfied that the circumstances of P’s case are exceptional, it may make an order that if, after the making of the order, all amounts due under the collection order, other than the part of the fine representing the increase, are paid without P being in further default on the order, P’s liability to pay that part is extinguished.
(3)On an appeal or referral falling within sub-paragraph (1)(a) or (b), the court may—
(a)vary the payment terms (or the reserve terms);
(b)take any of the steps listed in paragraph 38;
(c)discharge the order and exercise any of its standard powers in respect of persons liable to pay fines.
(4)On an appeal against a further steps notice, the court may—
(a)confirm or quash the notice;
(b)vary the notice so as to specify any step listed in paragraph 38;
(c)vary the payment terms (or the reserve terms);
(d)discharge the order and exercise any of its standard powers in respect of persons liable to pay fines.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 5 para. 39 wholly in force at 5.4.2004; Sch. 5 para. 39 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 110(1)(2); Sch. 5 para. 39 in force for certain purposes at 23.2.2004 by S.I. 2004/174, art. 4(a); Sch. 5 para. 39 in force for certain further purposes at 29.3.2004 by S.I. 2004/174, art. 4(b); Sch. 5 para. 39 in force for all purposes at 5.4.2004 by S.I. 2004/174, art. 4(c)