If you have been served with a 7 Day Notice, this is your final warning to deal with your fine before the Sheriff takes further action against you.
During the 7 day period, you can:
Once the 7 Day Notice period expires,* you cannot apply for a payment arrangement, work and development permit, the family violence scheme or request a review.
If you don't do anything about your 7 Day Notice, sheriff's officers will take action to finalise the warrant. They can search for and seize your vehicle or other property to sell. They may arrest you and release you on community work permit to undertake community work (if you are eligible) or to appear before a magistrate.
If you'd like to discuss your options, contact Fines Victoria.
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The Sheriff is an officer of the Supreme Court of Victoria responsible for actioning warrants and orders issued by all Victorian courts.
A sheriff's officer can:
See What happens when the sheriff contacts you on the Department of Justice and Community Safety website.