Such -v- AG [2013] JRC 179 (10 September 2013)

Such -v- AG [2013] JRC 179 (10 September 2013)

The Court has jurisdiction to extend the time for payment of a compensation order under Rule 1/5 of the Royal Court Rules 2004 and, alternatively, under its inherent jurisdiction, as neither is inconsistent with mandatory statutory provisions.

Citation
[2013] JRC 179
Parties
Applicant: Representor; Respondent: Social Security Department
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
10 September 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Post Sentencing Application for Extension of Time to Pay Compensation Order
Outcome
extension of time granted
Legal Topics
Compensation Orders, Extension of Time, Court Jurisdiction
Criminal Law Procedure Compensation Orders Extension of Time Court Jurisdiction

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Parties

Representor

Applicant

Social Security Department

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Post Sentencing Application for Extension of Time to Pay Compensation Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Does the Court have jurisdiction to extend the time for payment of a compensation order?
  2. 2 Should an extension of time be granted in the circumstances?

Ratio Decidendi

The Court has jurisdiction to extend the time for payment of a compensation order under Rule 1/5 of the Royal Court Rules 2004 and, alternatively, under its inherent jurisdiction, as neither is inconsistent with mandatory statutory provisions.

Court Disposition

extension of time granted

Orders

  • Extension of nine months granted for payment of the outstanding compensation order.