Text as at 15 April 2026

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69 Issue of warrant to arrest person in default

(1)If a natural person defaults in the payment of a fine or of any instalment under an instalment order, the sentencing court or the proper officer may issue a warrant to arrest the person.

(2)The court or proper officer must not issue a warrant under subsection (1) if an order has been made by the sentencing court under section 64.

(2A)The court or proper officer must not issue a warrant under subsection (1) in respect of a registered court fine within the meaning of the Fines Reform Act 2014.

S. 69(2A) inserted by No. 17/2022 s. 83.

(3)A warrant to arrest issued under subsection (1) may be directed to the sheriff.

(4)For the purposes of this section, a person defaults in the payment of a fine or instalment if the payment is not made by the end of 28 days after the due date for payment.

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