Procurator fiscal's investigation

I110Citation of witnesses for precognition

1

The procurator fiscal may cite a person to attend for precognition in connection with an investigation under section 1(1)(a).

2

This section is sufficient warrant for such citation.

3

Subsection (4) applies where a person cited under subsection (1)—

a

having been given reasonable notice in the citation, and without reasonable excuse, fails to attend for precognition at the time and place mentioned in the citation, or

b

does so attend but refuses to give information which is—

i

within the person's knowledge, and

ii

relevant to the investigation.

4

The sheriff may, on the application of the procurator fiscal, make an order requiring the person to attend for precognition or, as the case may be, give the information at a time and place specified in the order.

5

A person who fails to comply with an order under subsection (4) commits an offence.

6

A person who commits an offence under subsection (5) is liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 21 days or a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale (or both).