Warrant of Control Support Centres.

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https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHMCTS/bulletins/24c3af1

How will the new process work?

The process for applying for a warrant of control will remain the same; creditors will continue to use the existing application routes of either a paper application form via a local court or an electronic application on Money Claim Online (MCOL).

Following a successful application, the warrant is issued to the relevant Warrant of Control Support Centre. The centre will then manage the warrant for approximately 12 days. During this time, trained staff will:

• Attempt to contact the debtor by telephone or SMS, using any contact details provided on the warrant application form. They will check that the debtor is aware of the judgment; speak to them and inform them that a warrant of control has been issued; and provide them with further information about next steps, available options and signpost them to debt advice services.
• Identify potentially vulnerable debtors and will offer additional support via specialist agencies. If a debtor is identified as potentially vulnerable, still will inform the creditor and ask how they wish to proceed.