# Act of Sederunt (Fatal Accident Inquiry Rules) 2017, Rule 2.1: The structure of an inquiry

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An inquiry proceeds as follows—
(a) the procurator fiscal begins the procedure by sending the sheriff first notice of the inquiry (see rule 3.1);
(b) the sheriff makes a first order and other participants become involved in the inquiry (see rules 3.2 to 3.5);
(c) the sheriff normally holds one or more preliminary hearings, to make sure that the inquiry is ready to start (see rules 3.6 to 3.8);
(d) the sheriff may make orders about the presentation of information and the participants will notify each other and the sheriff of the information they intend to present at the inquiry (see Part 4);
(e) the inquiry is held, with the sheriff presiding (see Part 5); and
(f) the sheriff produces a determination (see Part 6).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2017/103/rule/2.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/act-of-sederunt-fatal-accident-inquiry-rules-2017/rule-2.1
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