# Act of Sederunt (Fatal Accident Inquiry Rules) 2017, Rule 3.4: Public notice of the inquiry

Extent: S

(1) Public notice under section 17(3) is to be given in Form 3.4.
(2) Notice is to be given by intimating it to SCTS at least 42 days before—
(a) the preliminary hearing; or
(b) if the sheriff has not ordered a preliminary hearing, the date fixed for the start of the inquiry.
(3) SCTS must publish the notice on its website when it is received.
(4) In addition to publication under paragraph (3), the sheriff may order public notice to be given by other methods.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2017/103/rule/3.4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/act-of-sederunt-fatal-accident-inquiry-rules-2017/rule-3.4
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