Amendment of the Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules) 19962.

(1)

The Criminal Procedure Rules 19962 are amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2)

In rule 61.9(1) (where competent authority not known)3, for “61.3(4)” substitute “61.3(3)”.

(3)

For Form 16.1–C (form of reply to complaint)4 substitute Form 16.1–C set out in the Schedule to this Act of Adjournal.

(4)

In Form 61.6–B (form of information regarding a non-harassment order under section 254D of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 19955, for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b)

on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both such imprisonment and such fine.”.