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Final checks

Before you commence proceedings, for cases entered clerically:

• arrange for a cheque for the court fee to be drawn through ERP/LOFA as appropriate
• have the statement of truth signed by a debt manager
• prepare an imminent proceedings list
• complete an RP check (DMBM615040).

Accounting for fees

After completing the final checks:

• prepare form 17 in duplicate to show the fees incurred
• pass the top copy to the appropriate debt manager
• record the case in Book 28 (or on an Excel spreadsheet) if you have not already done so
• note the appropriate computer record with the Book 28 consecutive number
• enter the fixed cost amount manually onto SAFE using the SAFE charge type ‘Fixed Costs (CCP)â€� and it will flow to IDMS
• manually link the fixed cost work item to the CCP case once it is in IDMS
• take the action shown at DMBM668640Ìý
• B/F the papers for one week for receipt of the 'Notice of issue' (form N205A) from the court.

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Filing the claim with the court

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp following documents should be posted to the County Court Business Centre (CCBC)Ìý:

• form(s) N1
• particulars of claim (where these have been prepared separately)
• the cheque for the court fee

BF the papers for receipt of the 'Notice of issue' (form N205A) from the court.

Date of issue

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp date of issue of the claim is the date the claim is received and stamped by the court.

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Serving a claim

After the claim has been issued the claim form and particulars must be served on the defendant. A claim form must be served within 4 months from the date of issue.