Rule 3.47.3 Third party representationsF1

(1)

Paragraphs (2) and (3) of this rule apply where a third party is identified by the applicant under rule 3.47.2(3).

(2)

The court must order the applicant to intimate the application to any such third party within 7 days.

(3)

An application by a third party to make representations under section 9 of the 2007 Act is made by minute in the process within 14 days from the date of intimation.

(4)

The court may consider a minute by a third party, whether identified in accordance with rule 3.47.2(3), rule 3.47.4(2) or otherwise, without a hearing unless the third party requests a hearing or it seems to the court appropriate to fix a hearing.

(5)

If the court grants an application made in accordance paragraph (3) the court must—

(a)

specify the manner in which representations are to be made; and

(b)

intimate to the third party the date of any hearing fixed under rule 3.47.2(2)(a).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Ch. 3 Pt. 47 inserted (12.12.2016) by Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session 1994 and Summary Application Rules 1999 Amendment) (Serious Crime Prevention Orders etc.) 2016 (S.S.I. 2016/319), paras. 1(2), 3(3)