Magistrate court fines

[theuprightman]

I have shall we say a family friend who has outstanding fines which he can't be arsed paying.

 

Now he did live at home but is now MIA. The issue is the red letter has arrived.

 

Where does one stand with regards to the enforcement types going after 3rd party cars...

[ploddertom]

Only the goods of the debtor may be seized. If the vehicles belong to 3rd parties then copies of proof of ownership should be readied to show if the Bailiff turns up.

[theuprightman]

Cheers.

[PaulW922]

Plodder Tom is spot on. Whereas it is easy to get angry when a bailiff turns up and asks you to prove you own your personal possessions, remember that being told that Mr X is not here, or that he doesn't own Y is something they hear every day. Given that you are the one likely to suffer the grief, I would be ready to prove your car is your own etc. Better still, why not get hold of the Magistrates Court and/or bailiff if one has been appointed, and explain the situation before anyone comes knocking? Judging by what you say, these are fines for offences and not outstanding Visa bills etc - these are never written off, unlike civil debts.