DMBM660630 - Enforcement action: summary proceedings: enforcing magistrates' orders: using bailiffs to enforce by distress warrant
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Her Majesty鈥檚 Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) engage bailiffs on a contractual basis to enforce payment of court fines and civil debt which include HMRC debts.
Each bailiff company is contracted to serve a specific court region.
VAT payments to bailiffs
It has been agreed with HMCTS that civil debt, which includes HM Revenue and Customs debts, is included in the courts鈥� contracts with the bailiffs. The courts will also assume responsibility for the VAT due on the service the bailiffs provide.