Help needed-Magistrates Court Order

hallowitch

Langanj wrote: »

OK I have an update on this.

After having spoken with the court, the lady seemed very reluctant to accept a statutory declaration and told me if I apply for one I will be sent back to court and my fine is likely to be increased.

I explained that all I am interested in doing to repaying the fine but she didnt seem to want to help and told me I have to deal with the bailiffs.

Where do I go from here?

Any advice appreciated

she if defiantly talking Bull



go to the court and file the statutory declaration

Langanj

hallowitch wrote: »

she if defiantly talking Bull



go to the court and file the statutory declaration

Thanks

My worry is that the bailiffs will still come round and charge my their extra fees. The court isnt actually anywhere near me so that adds to the problem.

Can I fill up a form and fax or email it over to them?

hallowitch

Langanj wrote: »

Thanks

My worry is that the bailiffs will still come round and charge my their extra fees. The court isnt actually anywhere near me so that adds to the problem.

Can I fill up a form and fax or email it over to them?

it will need to be sworn in front of a solicitor and should cost £5. then you can fax it over to the issuing court

HO87

hallowitch wrote: »

it will need to be sworn in front of a solicitor and should cost £5. then you can fax it over to the issuing court

The solicitor will need to quote the case reference if he is going to fax over the stat dec. If you don't fancy going into a solicitor or can't find one willing to do this quickly for you then you can go to your local magistrates court and swear the declaration there. That court can then send the details through to Hammersmith.

The longer you leave this the greater the chance that the bailiff will arrive at the door and the costs will just keep ramping up. Don't be fobbed off by Magistrates Court staff over the phone. If you were genuinely unaware of the proceedings at Hammersmith then they cannot prevent you from swearing a declaration. As for saying that she would need to check the archives - that's a load of baloney - stat. dec's are a standard procedure.

Either go to a solicitor or your local Mags Court tomorrow and make sure the details are passed through to Hammersmith ASAP. Don't be tempted to leave this any longer. Be strong and do it in the morning.