HMCS and fine

[Samantha1973]

Hi

 

I was fined recently and paid by cheque using the automated machine inside the court. However I am really worried that somehow the cheque will be mislaid or somehow it will not be processed.

 

Is there a way to check that the cheque has been received. I know cheques can take about 5+ days to clear and they made a point at the court that if there are any problems they will send bailiffs straight away. The cheque was to HMCS but I cannot even find a phone number to check if everything is okay.

 

I know i sound neurotic but I just know if something can go wrong it will!

 

PS There is sufficient money in the account so that is not a problem.

[MARTIN3030]

Hello Sam Welcome back to the site.

 

I think what you need to do is call the Court where you made the deposit and ask them if they have any means to check.

I will post up a link here where you should find the number to call.

[MARTIN3030]

http://hmctscourtfinder.justice.gov.uk/HMCTS/

 

 

Scroll down the drop down menu and click then submit

You will see lots of numbers for different departments so should be sorted.

Edited October 9, 2011 by MARTIN3030

[Samantha1973]

Many thanks for your help! I will ring them tomorrow.

[Samantha1973]

Well can you believe it I have now received a letter saying they have not received payment! I spoke to someone last week and they said my cheque was being processed. Anyway I was so panicked that I quickly paid by card. However I am still really worried that because it is after the payment time I will get into trouble. Plus I am bewildered as to what has happened to my cheque.

 

I have tried phoning all day but their line is busy! and the London Collection and Compliance centre never ever answer the phone. I am at a loss as to what to do next.

[MARTIN3030]

I would put something in writing and send it recorded delivery keeping a copy.

Ask for a reply.

Briefly outline everything that has happened as you have told here.

If the worst comes to the worst,you could do a SAR to obtain CCTV images from when you made the payment-it is likely this area will be monitored and would allow you to prove that you made a payment in time.

Mention the cheque in your letter and see what they propose.

[Samantha1973]

Thanks for your reply, I wrote two letters, emailed and rang and rang. Today I found out they cashed the cheque as well, it appears it takes them two weeks to cash a cheque but in the meantime they send out letters threatening bailiffs etc saying its not shown as paid in the week time limit.

Anyway hopefully it is sorted now!

[MARTIN3030]

Very good.