# Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, Section 7D: Interpretation of sections 7A to 7C


(1) In sections 7A to 7C of this Act, “criminal proceedings” means any proceedings in which a JP court is exercising jurisdiction including in particular ancillary proceedings, such as proceedings in respect of—
(a) breach of bail,
(b) non-payment of a fine or other monetary penalty,
(c) breach of an order of a court, or
(d) failure of an accused person or a witness to attend a diet.
(2) For the purposes of sections 7A to 7C, sections 61 and 63 of the Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 apply in respect of a sheriff as they apply in respect of a summary sheriff.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/46/section/7D (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-scotland-act-1995/section-7D
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