Electronic citation of witnesses

5.—(1) After paragraph (2) of rule 16.6 (citation of witnesses)(1) insert–

(2A) The form of electronic citation of a person to appear as a witness at a trial on summary complaint shall be in Form 16.6-D; and the witness shall complete and return Form 16.6-B to the procurator fiscal, or the accused or his solicitor as the case may be, by electronic mail or by post within 14 days after the date of citation..

(2) After Form 16.6-C insert Form 16.6-D set out in the Schedule to this Act of Adjournal.

(1)

Rule 16.6 was amended by S.I. 1996/2147.