Criminal proceedings: extension of time limits
1(1)The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 applies in accordance with the modifications in this paragraph.
(2)Section 145 (adjournment for inquiry at first calling) has effect as if—
(a)in subsection (1), for “subsections (2) and (3)” there were substituted “subsection (2)”,
(b)subsection (3) were repealed.
(3)Section 145A (adjournment at first calling to allow accused to appear etc.) has effect as if—
(a)in subsection (1), for “subsections (2) and (3)” there were substituted “subsection (2)”,
(b)subsection (3) were repealed.
(4)Section 200 (remand for inquiry into physical or mental condition) has effect as if—
(a)in subsection (2), in the closing text, the words “, no single period exceeding three weeks,” were repealed,
(b)in subsection (3)(a), the words “not exceeding three weeks” were repealed.
(5)Section 245J (breach of certain orders: adjourning hearing and remanding in custody etc.) has effect as if for subsection (3) there were substituted—
“(3)The court may adjourn a hearing under subsection (1) for such period as it considers appropriate.”.