Rule 2.7 Proof of service furth of ScotlandF1I1
Scotland
Where any citation of an accused is served in England, Wales or Northern Ireland by an officer effecting such service in accordance with section 39(3) of the Criminal Law Act 1977f1 (citation of person charged with crime or offence to appear before a court in Scotland), the evidence of—
that officer on oath, or
written execution of service by him,
shall be sufficient evidence of that service.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Sch. 2 rule 2.6(5)(g) and word inserted (31.3.2005) by Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules Amendment No. 2) (Miscellaneous) 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/160), paras. 1(1), 2(2)(b)
Commencement
- I1
Sch. 2 rule 2.7 in force at 1.4.1996, see para. 1(1)
Footnotes
- f1
1977 c. 45; section 39(3) was amended by paragraph 79 of Schedule 7 to the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 62).