[F1145ZAAdjournment where assessment order made at first callingS
Where the accused is present at the first calling of a case in a summary prosecution the court may, where it makes an assessment order in respect of the accused, adjourn the case under this section for a period not exceeding 28 days without calling on the accused to plead to any charge against him; and the court may so adjourn the case for a further period not exceeding 7 days.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 145ZA inserted (30.6.2007) by Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 10), ss. 75(b), 79; S.S.I. 2007/334, art. 2(a), Sch. 1