Magistrates Courts Fine

[Yoshiro]

Can a bailiff working on behalf of a magistrates court with regards to a fine get a locksmith and the police?

 

Just had one knocking on my door, saying he was going to get a locksmith and the police out. Then he said it was my "lucky day" as there was no locksmith available and so he would issue a warrant without bail for my arrest.

 

Now i am classed as vulnerable under the national standards 2002 as i am disabled (its a physical disability) and also unemployed.

[unclebulgaria67]

Contact the magistrates court and try to come to an arrangement to pay what you can afford. You may have to go to the court, with details of your current financial position to ask for help.

 

As far as I know, they can't break into your house, without a specific authority from a magistrate. I don't think magistrates provide blanket authority for bailiffs to break into houses. They have to go back to the court to advise them of the situation and then it is up to the magistrate to decide whether they authorise it. BUT there are others on CAG, who have far more knowledge on this and they will correct me if I am wrong.

[wonkeydonkey]

What is the fine for?

 

Have you been in touch with the Court to outline your diasabilities and ask for time to pay?

 

WD

[ploddertom]

If he has "issued a Warrant without bail for your arrest" has he given a date when you should attend?

[Yoshiro]

If he has "issued a Warrant without bail for your arrest" has he given a date when you should attend?

 

No, he hasnt given me a date.

[tomtubby]

Court fines are enforced EITHER by private sector bailiff companies such as Marston Group, Philips, Excel and Swift or by officers employed by the Magistrates Court.

 

Was the person who visited you from the court or from one of the 4 companies listed above?

 

A warrant for your arrest can ONLY be issued by the court. It cannot be issued by anyone else and a letter of complaint can be sent to the court.