SCHEDULE 5Collection of fines AND OTHER SUMS IMPOSED ON CONVICTION
Part 9FURTHER STEPS
Functions of fines officer in relation to defaulters: referral or further steps notice
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F1(1)
This paragraph applies if—
(a)
P is in default on a collection order,
(b)
paragraph 26 does not apply, and
(c)
none of the following is pending—
(i)
an application under paragraph 31(1) (application to fines officer for variation and reserve terms),
(ii)
an appeal under paragraph 32(1) (appeal against decision of fines officer),
(iii)
a reference under paragraph 42 (power of fines officer to refer case to magistrates' court).
F2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(6)
The fines officer must—
(a)
refer P’s case to the magistrates' court, or
(b)
deliver to P a notice (a “further steps notice”) that he intends to take one or more of the steps listed in paragraph 38.
(7)
Any steps that the fines officer F3wishes to be able to take must be specified in the notice.
(8)
A further steps notice must be in writing and dated.
(9)
P may, within 10 working days from the date of the further steps notice, appeal to the magistrates' court against it.