Failure of accused to appear

4.—(1) After Chapter 8A (engagement, dismissal and withdrawal of solicitors in solemn proceedings)(1) insert–

“CHAPTER 8B FAILURE OF ACCUSED TO APPEAR

Failure of accused to appear: form of warrant

8B.1.   A warrant for the apprehension of an accused under section 102A of the Act of 1995 (failure of accused to appear in solemn proceedings) shall be in Form 8B.1.”.

(2) After Form 8A.1-B(2) insert Form 8B.1 set out in the Schedule to this Act of Adjournal.

(1)

Chapter 8A was inserted by S.S.I. 2004/434.

(2)

Form 8A.1-B was inserted by S.S.I. 2004/434