Regulation 8C Information to be recorded in criminal mattersF1

Where advice and assistance is given in relation to a criminal matter, the solicitor must record–

(a)

whether the matter is one as regards which–

(i)

a complaint has been served;

(ii)

a fixed penalty, compensation or work offer has been made under section 302, 302A or 303ZA of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995;

(iii)

liability for another non-court penalty has arisen;

(b)

if not such a matter, a note of the details of the event to which the advice and assistance relates;

(c)

a summary of the nature and content of the advice and assistance;

(d)

any relevant case or other reference number.

Annotations

F1: Reg. 8C inserted (30.6.2008) by The Criminal Legal Assistance (Fees and Information etc.) (Scotland) Regulations 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/240), regs. 1(1), 3(2) (with reg. 1(2))