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 7Effect of first default on collection order containing payment terms
Increase in fine
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1
This paragraph applies if—
a
an attachment of earnings order, or
b
an application for benefit deductions,
made under paragraph 26 fails.
2
This paragraph also applies if the fines officer does not make—
a
an attachment of earnings order, or
b
an application for benefit deductions,
under paragraph 26.
3
An increase is imposed on the fine which is the subject of the order.
4
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.
5
The increase is given effect by treating it as part of the fine imposed on P on his conviction.
6
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)