Court Orders

For some offences, you will not receive an "on-the-spot" fine. Instead, a Supreme, District or Magistrates Court may impose a penalty for the offence and grant you a period of time in which to pay the penalty.

If you have been granted a period of time in which to pay the penalty that is greater than 28 days, the order will be sent to SPER and an Enforcement Order will be issued for the amount ordered. The Enforcement Order will give you the ordered period of time to pay the debt in full or choose one of the many payment options SPER offers, including an Instalment Plan or a regular deduction from a Centrelink payment.

If you have not been granted a period of time in which to pay the penalty, the order will still be sent to SPER and an Enforcement Order will be issued to you for the amount ordered. The Enforcement Order will give you 28 days to pay the debt in full or choose one of the many payment options SPER offers.

Unlike infringement notices that are registered with SPER, you do not have the option with Court Orders to elect another court hearing through SPER. In some instances, if the original Court order was made in your absence, you may be able to apply for a reopening, or rehearing. You would need to contact the originating Court (the Court that originally heard the matter) to find out if you are eligible for these options. Refer to the Queensland Courts website for further information. It is recommended you obtain legal advice from a solicitor or other qualified person regarding your options as any appearance in court could lead to additional costs.

View the most frequently asked questions on Court Orders.