HMCTS Magistrates’ Court Enforcement

The letter has been sent to your address on the instruction of the court.

To remove the address, you will need to provide us with proof of residency. This can be either a recent mortgage or council tax statement, tenancy agreement or a utility bill dated within the last 3 months.

Once received we will:

• notify our client to enable them to update their records
• remove your address meaning that you will receive no further letters or visits from us

Please be aware that if the documentation supplied is not clear we may need to contact you again to confirm the information.

Click here to send us an email with the information we need. You should attach photographs or scanned images of the supporting evidence.

Until we receive this information we must act on the instructions we have so please provide the information as soon as possible to avoid further inconvenience.

If you believe that this matter relates to a fine that you have already paid please provide evidence of your payment to us as soon as possible so that we can stop further action.

We require a copy of the receipt which should show clearly the amount paid, payment reference and date of payment. You should also include any supporting information (method of payment, to whom and where payment was made) which will assist in resolving this matter quickly.

Evidence should be sent quoting your case reference, name and address to

Email: hmcts-customer@contactcder.co.uk

or

Post: PO Box 58, Darlington, DL1 9AE

Please note that we may need to contact you further if the information provided is insufficient to confirm payment in respect of this specific debt and until we receive appropriate evidence we are required to continue recovery action.

This warrant has been issued following the non-payment of a fine that has been imposed on you by the criminal courts.

Details of the court that issued the fine, the court reference and the date of the court hearing(s) to which this warrant relates are included on the Initial Contact Notice and all other letters CDER has sent to you.

If you believe that this warrant has been issued to you incorrectly and you do not owe the sum outstanding you must contact the court immediately.

Please be aware that CDER are required to continue enforcement action until such time as the court withdraws the warrant or payment is made.

Please contact us immediately to avoid further costs and forced entry action.

A warrant has been issued by His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) following non-payment of a criminal fine. CDER Group has issued a number of communications to you and our Enforcement Agents have attended your property on more than one occasion to resolve this matter.

We are required to recover the sums outstanding, using forced entry if necessary if you continue to ignore our payment requests. If you cannot pay in full immediately we may be able to agree a payment arrangement to clear this debt.

Please be aware that we may also refer this matter back to the court for consideration of issuing a warrant for your arrest.

You should pay the amount outstanding as soon as possible to avoid further fees being added.

You will find a ‘payment by date’ on the latest notification you have received from us. This will also tell you the balance outstanding and the various ways payment can be made.

This information, along with all case details, is available when you sign into the customer portal (click here) and you can make an online payment now using either a debit or credit card. You will need your CDER Group and Client references, which are shown on all communications received from us.

If you cannot find this information please call us on 0330 159 6553 (local rate) and one of our agents will be able to help you.

If you claim not to be responsible for this fine, having sold the vehicle before the offence was committed, you must contact the Magistrates Court immediately.

The Court will have sent legal notices to you prior to issuing this warrant. CDER is under a duty to enforce the warrant, as issued, and cannot make any decisions with regard to the warrant validity.

Enforcement Agents may conduct visits between the hours of 6am and 9pm daily.

An Enforcement Agent will be scheduled to attend your property if you do not pay or contact us to arrange payment by the date stated in the Initial Contact Notice sent to you. This is known as the ‘compliance stage’ of recovery.

You will avoid additional fees being added to the amount outstanding (as detailed on the reverse of the Initial Contact Notice) if you resolve this matter before an Agent visits your property.

Please contact us immediately on 0330 159 6553 (local rate) to discuss the situation.

We appreciate that people’s circumstances can change and we will work with you to help identify repayment options to take these into account. Our Agents have access to information regarding relevant benefits you may be able to claim, and can provide you with details of Debt and Welfare Support Agencies who will be able to provide specialist support.

You should not stop or reduce your payments without agreeing with us first as your case will be issued to an Enforcement Agent and further costs may be incurred.

If you claim not to be responsible for this fine, having acquired the vehicle after the offence was committed, you must contact the Magistrates Court immediately.

The Court will have sent legal notices to you prior to issuing this warrant. CDER is under a duty to enforce the warrant, as issued, and cannot make any decisions with regard to the warrant’s validity.

If you fail to pay or engage with us to resolve this matter, we may apply under Paragraph 17 of Schedule 12 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 to enter your property, BY FORCE, using locksmiths where required, to execute a Magistrates’ court warrant and seize goods to cover the balance outstanding.

A warrant for your immediate arrest has been issued by the criminal courts and sent to CDER Group for execution. The quickest and easiest way to resolve this is to pay the outstanding amount in full either by:

1. signing into the customer portal (click here) and paying online using either a debit or credit card. You will need your CDER Group and Client references, which are shown on all communications received from us.
2. calling our payment line on 0330 159 6553

If you are unable to pay contact our Arrest Support team immediately on 0330 041 4890 to agree a date for you to attend court voluntarily.

If you do not pay or contact us an arrest officer will attend your property to arrest and transport you to court on sight. An arrest officer may enforce this warrant anywhere (e.g. place of employment, relative or friend’s property or public place) at any time.

If arrested outside of court hours you may be detained overnight in police custody until the court is available to hear the matter.

The letter has been sent to your address on the instruction of HMCTS.

To remove the address, you will need to provide us with proof of residency and that the named individual is not resident at the address. This can be either a recent mortgage or council tax statement, tenancy agreement or a utility bill dated within the last 3 months.

If the named individual was a former resident please provide information of when the individual left the property.

Once received and validated we will:

1. notify HMCTS to enable them to update their records
2. remove your address meaning that you will receive no further letters or visits from us

Please be aware that if the documentation supplied is not clear we may need to contact you again to confirm the information.

Click here to send us an email with the information we need. You should attach photographs or scanned images of the supporting evidence.

Until we receive this information, we must act on the instructions we have, so please provide the information as soon as possible to avoid further inconvenience.

The warrant requires you to be arrested if you fail to pay the amount owing in full.

CDER is unable to agree a payment plan with you, however please contact us as there are a number of options which may mean that you can avoid immediate arrest:

1. If you agree to voluntarily attend court on a fixed date and time your attendance will close this arrest warrant action. Please be aware that if you fail to attend a planned surrender date a further arrest warrant will be issued for your immediate arrest and your non-attendance will be taken into consideration by the court when making any further orders.

2. If you are employed or in receipt of benefits and can make an initial instalment payment to us you can apply to the court for the balance of the money owed to be collected directly from your wages (Attachment of Earnings) or Benefits (Deductions of Benefits). This option is only available if you have not previously broken a payment agreement with the court regarding this matter and the warrant issued is not a Warrant of Commitment or Committal to Custody Overnight in a Police Station. The initial payment must be made before an application can be accepted by us on your behalf. Please call us on 0330 041 4890 to speak to an advisor and ensure that you have your employee / benefit details available as these are required for the application. If the court refuses the application a further warrant for your arrest will be sent to us for immediate execution.

3. If you can pay 50% or more of the amount owing to CDER immediately you can apply to the court for a payment plan to clear the balance with them directly. This option is only available if you have not previously broken a payment agreement with the court regarding this matter and the warrant issued is not a Warrant of Commitment or Committal to Custody Overnight in a Police Station. The initial payment must be made before an application can be accepted by us on your behalf. Please call us on 0330 041 4890 to speak to an advisor. If the court refuses the application a further warrant for your arrest will be sent to us for immediate execution.

The warrant requires you to be arrested if you fail to pay the amount owing in full.

CDER is unable to agree a payment plan with you, however please contact us as there are a number of options which may mean that you can avoid immediate arrest:

1. If you agree to voluntarily attend court on a fixed date and time your attendance will close this arrest warrant action. Please be aware that if you fail to attend a planned surrender date a further arrest warrant will be issued for your immediate arrest and your non-attendance will be taken into consideration by the court when making any further orders.

2. If you are employed or in receipt of benefits and can make an initial instalment payment to us you can apply to the court for the balance of the money owed to be collected directly from your wages (Attachment of Earnings) or Benefits (Deductions of Benefits). This option is only available if you have not previously broken a payment agreement with the court regarding this matter and the warrant issued is not a Warrant of Commitment or Committal to Custody Overnight in a Police Station. The initial payment must be made before an application can be accepted by us on your behalf. Please call us on 0330 041 4890 to speak to an advisor and ensure that you have your employee / benefit details available as these are required for the application. If the court refuses the application a further warrant for your arrest will be sent to us for immediate execution.

3. If you can pay 50% or more of the amount owing to CDER immediately you can apply to the court for a payment plan to clear the balance with them directly. This option is only available if you have not previously broken a payment agreement with the court regarding this matter and the warrant issued is not a Warrant of Commitment or Committal to Custody Overnight in a Police Station. The initial payment must be made before an application can be accepted by us on your behalf. Please call us on 0330 041 4890 to speak to an advisor. If the court refuses the application a further warrant for your arrest will be sent to us for immediate execution.

You must treat the court hearing date as a priority. Non-attendance may negatively influence the decision of the court when making any order against you.

If you cannot attend due to unforeseen circumstances which cannot be avoided (illness, Covid-19 self-isolation) please contact us immediately on 0330 041 4890.

Evidence will be required.

The only way to avoid immediate arrest and detainment is to pay the amount you owe in full.

You can make an online payment now or call us on 0330 041 4890 (24-hour payment line) using either a debit or credit card. You will need your CDER Group and Client references, which are shown on all communications received from us.

If your circumstances have changed since the warrant was issued you can be taken back before the Court for them to re-consider whether immediate imprisonment remains appropriate.

CDER Arrest Officers can arrest you anywhere in England and Wales. This can be are your home, your place of employment, at friends and neighbours, the corner shop, your children’s school or the local pub.

Arrest Officers will make every effort to be discreet and avoid sensitive locations for arrest however if you consistently refuse to engage with us to resolve the matter, they are required to arrest you on sight regardless of location.

Details of the warrant have been added to the Police National Computer system. This means that the police as well as CDER Arrest Officers have been requested to arrest you and bring you before the court.

The Police can arrest and detain you during any routine checks or enquiries they may make including at airports when departing or arriving back from trips abroad.

You can be arrested and detained when executing a financial arrest warrant at any time. If you are arrested outside of court hours you may be held in police custody until a court is available to hear the matter.

If you fail to engage with us to agree your attendance at court and actively avoid arrest, as Approved Enforcement Agents, we have the power to force entry and search property and/or premises under the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980, Schedule 4a. In such circumstances we will apply to the court for authority to take such action and use locksmiths to enter a property where we believe you are present.

If we are required to use force to execute the warrant this will be taken into consideration by the court when it considers any further orders it makes against you.

This warrant has been issued by HMCTS on behalf of the Probation Service or Young Offenders Service. Details of the court that issued the order, the court reference and the date of the court hearing(s) to which this warrant relates are included on the Initial Contact Notice and all other letters CDER has sent to you.

If you believe that this warrant has been issued to you incorrectly you must contact the court immediately. Please be aware that CDER are required to continue enforcement action until such time as the court withdraws the warrant or your attendance before the court.

The Breach warrant requires your attendance at court and has been circulated to the police who may arrest you on sight or during any routine checks (general enquiries, airport checks when going on holiday).

To avoid immediate arrest, you must contact us straight away. If you do so we can book a court, date and time for you to attend court voluntarily. Please be aware that if you fail to attend a planned surrender date a further warrant will be issued for your immediate arrest and your non-attendance will be taken into consideration by the court when making any further orders against you.

You must treat the court hearing date as a priority. Non-attendance will negatively influence the decision of the court when making any order against you.

If you cannot attend due to unforeseen circumstances which cannot be avoided (illness, Covid-19 self-isolation) please contact us immediately on 0330 041 4890.

Evidence will be required.

CDER Arrest Officers can arrest you anywhere in England and Wales. This can be are your home, your place of employment, at friends and neighbours, the corner shop, your children’s school or the local pub.

Arrest Officers will make every effort to be discreet and avoid sensitive locations for arrest however if you consistently refuse to engage with us to resolve the matter, they are required to arrest you on sight regardless of location.

An Arrest Officer will attend your address (and any other address you are associated with such as employer, family, DWP office) to arrest and transport you to prison.

Breach warrants do not expire and both the Police and CDER Arrest Officers will continue enforce the warrant until your attendance at court is confirmed or the court withdraws the warrant.

Details of the warrant have been added to the Police National Computer system. This means that the police as well as CDER Arrest Officers have been requested to arrest you and bring you before the court.

The Police can arrest and detain you during any routine checks or enquiries they may make including at airports when departing or arriving back from trips abroad.

You can be arrested and detailed under a Breach warrant at any time. If you are arrested outside of court hours you may be held in police custody until a court is available to hear the matter.

If you fail to engage with us to agree your attendance at court and actively avoid arrest, as Approved Enforcement Agents, we have the power to force entry and search property and/or premises under the Magistrates Courts Act 1980, Schedule 4a. In such circumstances we will apply to the court for authority to take such action and use locksmiths to enter a property where we believe you are present.

If we are required to use force to execute the warrant this will be taken into consideration by the court when it considers any further orders it makes against you.