(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends the Sheriff Court Fees Order 1997 (“the 1997 Order”).
The Order amends article 7 of the 1997 Order (exemption of certain persons from fees) so as to update, for changes in the exemptions that are available.
The Order also specifies for proceedings in the sheriff court new fee levels in substitution for those applicable since the 1997 Order was last amended on 1st July 2002. The increases are on average approximately 15% which is approximately the cumulative rate in inflation over that period.