# Inquiries into Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc. (Scotland) Act 2016, Section 38: Summary sheriff: competence to conduct inquiries


A summary sheriff may, in relation to inquiry proceedings, exercise the jurisdiction and powers that attach to the office of sheriff.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2016/2/section/38 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/inquiries-into-fatal-accidents-and-sudden-deaths-etc-scotland-act-2016/section-38
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