Paid a litter fine 2 days late..might be due in court but ex is keeping the letter

Throwaway65

Hi, first time posting.
I was issued a fine at the beginning of March for dropping a cigarette butt on the floor. I asked the fine to be frozen for 3 months until the 3rd June, and it was allowed. Anyway, I completely forgot until I was reminded by a friend 2 days later so I paid it rIght away on the 5th.

Today I got a call from my ex, who the letter was sent to, saying that I'm due in court. However, my ex won't tell me when I am due in court and is now saying he has binner the letter, as a way to get back at me for breaking up with him.

What I'd like to know if any one has had a similar experience with paying litter fines late and if so how much were you charged and did you have to go to court?

I'd also like to know what i can do to find out when I could be due in court for late payment.

This has been worrying me sick, and any advice would be great, thanks.

Geoff1963

what i can do to find out when I could be due in court for late payment

Contact the court, they will know when / if you have to attend. Best also give them an address where you can receive post. Maybe start by saying you are phoning to confirm they've received the payment.

Courts are very much more bothered about people who haven't paid, when they start chasing.

is now saying he has binned the letter

If he's said that in writing / text / e-mail etc. he might find himself in court. Criminal courts have a public viewing area, so you can watch.

daytona0

Throwaway65 wrote: »

is now saying he has binner the letter

Fair play to him for finding the bin....

agrinnall

Why haven't you told the court what your real address is? And why didn't you set up a mail redirection when you noved from your ex's address?