Enforcement orders
An enforcement order (EO) can be made when a fine is imposed or when the court is granting further time to pay a fine. It allows the FEO to proceed with diligence in the event of non-payment.
1s226B CP(S)A 1995An EO gives the FEO the authority to enforce fines administratively. This cuts the amount of court time spent dealing with fines enforcement.
The EO sets out the payment terms and whether the fine is to be paid in full by a set date or by instalments. The EO allows the FEO to agree realistic payment plans with fine payers.
The EO encourages the offender to stay in contact with the FEO during the lifetime of the order. It also allows the FEO to take certain action against the offender if needed. The FEO can quickly identify offenders who are not paying and take the most suitable enforcement action. At the same time, they are available to support those who need advice and are genuinely struggling to pay.
An EO gives the FEO the options to:
•make a seizure of vehicle order (SVO) (see
here);
or •make an arrestment of funds order (AFO) (see
here);
or •make a deductions from benefits order (see
here);
or •refer back to the court (see
here);
or •make a variation (see
here).