County Court Bailiff
County Court Bailiffs are employees of Her Majesty's Courts Service and are responsible for enforcing orders of County Courts by recovering money owed under County Court Judgments.[1] They can seize and sell goods to recover the amount of the debt.[1] They can also serve court documents and effect and supervise the possession of property and the return of goods under hire purchase agreements.[1]
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A certified bailiff is the last port of call if a Magistrates Court fine is ignored, an arrangement defaulted or contact cannot be made with the debtor. A bailiff has power of entry regarding a magistrates warrant as the debtor has committed a criminal offence, bailiffs can climb over fences, walk in any unlocked door or enter through a window although most bailiff companies are against this - this is not against the law and it is up to the bailiffs discretion.
A debtors vehicle can be clamped or removed and goods can be taken up to the value of the fine - including further charges and fee's added by the bailiff although this is not common it does take place for people with multiple warrants.
If letters and contact are repeatedly ignored by a debtor a Certified bailiff can gain forceful entry by using a locksmith.
The Magistrates Court may also decide to issue an arrest warrant against a debtor - if the fine is not settled with the bailiff.
More details will be on the bailiffs company website or gov.uk.
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