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JUSTICES ACT - SECT 39

Enforcement of recognisances

    (1)     Upon proof of any breach of the condition, or of any of the conditions, of any recognisance or security, or upon other proof of the forfeiture thereof, any 2 Justices may make an order adjudging the recognisance or security to be forfeited and for payment of any amount due thereunder.

    (2)     No order shall be made under this section in the absence of any person sought to be bound thereby unless it is proved, to the satisfaction of the Court, that a summons was duly served upon the person at least 7 clear days before the return thereof.

    (3)     Every order under this section is to be enforced under the Fines and Penalties (Recovery) Act unless the Court in accordance with section 33B orders commitment in default of payment.



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