Rule 3.3A Child to attend hearingF1
Scotland
This rule applies where an application is made to the sheriff under—
the 2011 Act, other than where section 103 or 112 of the 2011 Act applies; or
section 44A of the CPSA 1995.
A child must attend all hearings, unless the sheriff otherwise directs.
A child may attend a hearing even if the child is excused from doing so.
If the child is not excused from attending the hearing but does not attend the sheriff may grant a warrant to secure attendance in relation to the child.
Paragraph (6) applies if—
the hearing of the application is to be continued to another day; and
the sheriff is satisfied that there is reason to believe that the child will not attend on that day.
The sheriff may grant a warrant to secure attendance in relation to the child.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Rules 3.3, 3.3A substituted for rule 3.3 (24.6.2013) by Act of Sederunt (Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011) (Miscellaneous Amendments) 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/172), paras. 1(1), 3(5) (with para. 8)
- F2
Rule 3.3A(1) substituted (1.2.2016) by Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Court Rules Amendment) (Miscellaneous) 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/424), paras. 1(2), 3(4)
Notes on Part CHAPTER 3
Textual amendments
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Ch. 3 heading substituted (1.2.2016) by Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Court Rules Amendment) (Miscellaneous) 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/424), paras. 1(2), 3(9)