DMBM660840 - Summary proceedings: Record of costs: SAFE

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Costs refunded by the court

When costs paid to the court are excessive and refunded

  • prepare a minus form C17(SAFE) prominently noted 'court costs refunded £xx.xx'
  • reduce the cost charge on SAFE by the same amount
  • cross reference and file the minus form C17(SAFE) with the original
  • send the refund cheque to Finance Worthing with form FAO726
  • attach a copy of the refund cheque and form FAO726 to the minus form C17(SAFE).

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Costs paid

If costs have been paid, account for the amount the court has refunded by asking the SAFE Unit to

  • reallocate
  • repay
  • transfer to Permanent Overpayments (CM8.520).