56 Enforcement of non-participation fine etc: person reaching 18

56  Enforcement of non-participation fine etc: person reaching 18

(1)     This section applies where—

(a)     a non-participation fine has been imposed on a person aged under 18, and

(b)     the relevant sum, or any part of it, remains unpaid when the person reaches the age of 18.

(2)     When the person reaches the age of 18, the relevant sum ceases to be enforceable as a sum adjudged to be paid by a conviction of a magistrates' court.

(3)     Accordingly, after the person has reached the age of 18—

(a)     the normal enforcement provisions do not apply in relation to the relevant sum, and

(b)     the normal enforcement powers are not exercisable in relation to the relevant sum,

except so far as necessary to permit current enforcement processes to be concluded [or to preserve existing increases under section 75A of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (collection costs) or paragraph 42A of Schedule 5 to the Courts Act

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