The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Surcharge) Order 2012

Section 161A(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (“the 2003 Act”) requires a court, when dealing with a person for one or more offences, to order the person to pay a surcharge. This Order prescribes, in accordance with section 161A(2) of the 2003 Act, those cases where a court is not required to order a surcharge. In accordance with Article 2 a surcharge will not be payable in cases where the offender is dealt with by way of a disposal which is not described in the Schedule to this Order.