Re: Bailiff help please
Firstly, given that this fine relates to failure to pay for a train ticket, I was surprised that the amount demanded was so little !!
Unfortunately, train fine fines are governed by very old railway bylaws and can be exceptionally high with figures of £500-£600 for the fine alone. In this particular case, the fine was approx £200 (which is very low). Bailiff fees consist of a Compliance Fee of £75 and an Enforcement Fee (visit fee) of £235.
On your second point, I'm afraid that you are wrong, A Judge does NOT need to sign a warrant (permitting the bailiff to force entry). As this is a criminal court fine....no prior permission is required.
Originally posted by bullring57
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Unfortunately, train fine fines are governed by very old railway bylaws and can be exceptionally high with figures of £500-£600 for the fine alone. In this particular case, the fine was approx £200 (which is very low). Bailiff fees consist of a Compliance Fee of £75 and an Enforcement Fee (visit fee) of £235.
On your second point, I'm afraid that you are wrong, A Judge does NOT need to sign a warrant (permitting the bailiff to force entry). As this is a criminal court fine....no prior permission is required.
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