The Law Handbook 2024

102 SECTION 3: Fines, infringements and criminal law Stage Minimum time limit Options and results 3 Registration with Fines Victoria – notice of final demand (penalty plus costs; further costs added) (continued) 28 days • For infringements incurred in the context of family violence, apply to the Family Violence Scheme (see ‘Option 8: Apply to the Family Violence Scheme’ in the main text): – application successful – no further action – application unsuccessful – remaining stage 3 options are still available, except for an enforcement review based on family violence as a special circumstance • Apply for a work and development permit (see ‘Option 9: Apply for a work and development permit’ in the main text): – application for a work and development permit approved and permit completed – no further action – work and development permit not completed – go to stage 4 • Do nothing – go to stage 4 4 Enforcement warrant (penalty plus costs; further costs added) n/a • As at stage 3 5 Enforcement warrant – seven- day notice 7 days • As at stage 3 Note: Applications for enforcement review, or to the Family Violence Scheme, for a work and development permit, or for payment arrangements must be made before the seven-day notice period ends, or before an attachment of debt/earnings order is made, or before a vehicle has been seized, or a land charge has been recorded. 6 Execution of warrant – enforcement action Immediate • Pay the penalty and all added the costs before the seizure: – payment completed – no further action • Allow goods to be seized and sold by auction: – proceeds from the sale enough to settle the debt – no further action – if there are no assets, or the proceeds from the sale are not enough to settle the debt – go to stage 7 • Other enforcement measures include: – detention, immobilisation and sale of motor vehicles – removal of number plates – suspension of driver licence and registration of motor vehicle or trailer – attachment of earnings and debt orders – charges over and sale of real property (see ‘What happens if I take no action?’ in the main text)