40(1)The Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.S
(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(a)in each of subsections (4), (5), (6) and (7), the words “or stipendiary magistrate” in each place they appear are repealed,
(b)in subsection (4), the words “or (as the case may be) magistrate” are repealed,
(c)in subsection (7)(a), the words “or (as the case may be) stipendiary magistrate” are repealed.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(5)The following sections are repealed—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(a)in subsection (1), the words “or a stipendiary magistrate” are repealed,
(b)in subsection (5), the words “, stipendiary magistrate” are repealed.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(a)in subsection (1), in each of paragraphs (a) and (b)(ii), the words “or stipendiary magistrate” are repealed,
(b)in subsection (2), the words “and stipendiary magistrates” are repealed,
(c)subsection (5) is repealed.
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I1Sch. 5 para. 40 in force at 1.4.2016 by S.S.I. 2016/13, art. 2, Sch.