8.—(1) After Chapter 27 (routine evidence, sufficient evidence and proof of previous convictions) insert–
27A.1.—(1) An appeal under section 301A(5) of the Act of 1995(1) shall be lodged with the Clerk of Justiciary not later than 2 days after the date of the decision of the sheriff and shall be served on the other parties to the proceedings.
(2) Where the last day of the period referred to in paragraph (1) falls on a Saturday, Sunday or court holiday, such period shall extend to and include the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or court holiday.
(3) An appeal under paragraph (1) shall be in Form 27A.1.”.
(2) After Form 27.5 insert Form 27A.1 set out in the Schedule to this Act of Adjournal.
Section 301A was inserted by section 37 of the Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 6).