Paragraph 9.9 Intimation of order postponing trial dietF1

(1)

Where, in relation to an appeal under section 74(1) of the Act of 1995 (appeal in connection with first diet) in a case set down for trial in the sheriff court, the High Court makes an order under section 74(3) of that Act (postponement of trial diet), the Clerk of Justiciary shall send a copy of the order to–

(a)

the sheriff clerk;

(b)

all parties to the proceedings; and

(c)

the governor of any institution in which any accused is detained.

(2)

If, in relation to any case a trial diet has been postponed by virtue of an order mentioned in paragraph (1), any requirement to call that diet shall have effect only in relation to the date to which the diet has been postponed.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 2 Chs. 9-9B substituted for Sch. 2 Ch. 9 (1.2.2005) by Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules Amendment) (Criminal Procedure (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2004) 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/44), paras. 1(1), 2(11) (with para. 2(2)-(4))