SCHEDULE 5MODIFICATIONS OF ENACTMENTS
PART 10JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS
Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007
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1
The Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
2
In section 61(3)(a) (efficient disposal of business in JP courts), for “stipendiary magistrate” substitute “
summary sheriff
”
.
3
In section 62 (area and territorial jurisdiction of JP courts)—
a
in each of subsections (4), (5), (6) and (7), the words “or stipendiary magistrate” in each place they appear are repealed,
b
in subsection (4), the words “or (as the case may be) magistrate” are repealed,
c
in subsection (7)(a), the words “or (as the case may be) stipendiary magistrate” are repealed.
4
In section 63 (constitution and powers etc. of JP courts), in each of subsections (2) and (5)(a), for “stipendiary magistrate” substitute “
summary sheriff
”
.
5
The following sections are repealed—
a
section 74 (appointment of stipendiary magistrates),
b
section 74A (exercise of functions by stipendiary magistrates),
c
section 75 (stipendiary magistrates: further provision).
6
In section 76 (signing functions)—
a
in subsection (1), the words “or a stipendiary magistrate” are repealed,
b
in subsection (5), the words “, stipendiary magistrate” are repealed.
7
In section 77 (records and validity of appointment)—
a
in subsection (1), in each of paragraphs (a) and (b)(ii), the words “or stipendiary magistrate” are repealed,
b
in subsection (2), the words “and stipendiary magistrates” are repealed,
c
subsection (5) is repealed.