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Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007

Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007

2007 asp 6

Introduction

Part 2 - Proceedings

Solemn cases

Section 31: Petition proceedings outwith sheriffdom

174.This section inserts a new section 34A into the 1995 Act. Section 22(3) of this Act provides for proceedings under summary procedure, in exceptional circumstances, to be initiated in sheriff courts outwith the sheriffdom where the alleged offence took place. This section makes equivalent provision in respect of an accused appearing on petition under solemn procedure. Jurisdiction for subsequent indictments is not affected by this section.

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