Committal – 2 days

About this course:

This course aims to improve the performance of officers representing the local authority in the Magistrate Court when applying for liability orders and dealing with committal to prison. The guide includes full references to the relevant legislation and case-law. Much of this guide identifies the forms and processes necessary for taking a case to the Magistrate’s Court and seeks to explain their significance and importance in the proceedings.

Learning outcome:

By the end of this course delegates will have an understanding of the following 5 key objectives:

• The practices and procedures required to be observed during the entire collection process
• The legislative requirements
• Case-law and its implications
• Liaison with court officers and other external bodies
• Preparations for the court hearings and then presentation of the local authority’s case in court

Suitable for:

Revenues staff that have to prepare or present a case for committal to the Magistrate’s Court

Content:

Day 1

• The importance of correct practices and procedures.
• The relevance and impact of Council policies.
• Links with and the influence of, other agencies and external bodies.
• Influence and value of local strategic partnerships.
• Preparing for court action – significance, importance and influence of action in the Magistrates Court for liability order applications and immediate action following the issue of Liability Orders.
• Examination of the relevant case-law and its impact on court procedures, practices and presentation.

Day 2

• Dos and don’ts in preparation and presentation.
• Case studies – pre-prepared and prepared by groups of delegates.
• Role play – the courts in action.
• Course ends with a discussion on the lessons learned during the course.

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