Committal to prison
If we are unable to recover Business Rates any other way, and
you are a sole trader or partnership, we will apply to a
Magistrates Court for a committal summons.
These are very serious matters which may lead
to imprisonment. If you need assistance you should:
- Telephone the Recovery section
- Get legal advice from a solicitor, your local law centre or
Citizens Advice Bureau
| Organisation |
Telephone |
| Revenues and Benefits (Recovery) |
01228 817436 |
| Citizens Advice Bureau |
01228 633900 |
| The Law Centre |
01228 515129 |
If you pay in full, you do not need to go to court. If you do
not pay in full, you must go to the court shown on the summons.
The Court Hearing
Do not ignore the committal summons. If you do not go to the
hearing, the court will issue a warrant for your immediate arrest.
You could then be taken into custody where you will have to wait
for your hearing.
The court will look at your income and spending to decide
whether you should go to prison. You should bring evidence of
your income and spending to court if possible.