PART I

Solemn Procedure

Procedure prior to Trial

Arrest, Judicial Examination, Custody, Bail, Etc

Prisoners before examination to have access to solicitor
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1
Where any person has been arrested on any criminal charge, such person shall be entitled immediately upon such arrest to have intimation sent to a solicitor that his professional assistance is required by such person, and informing him of the place to which such person is to be taken for examination.
2
Such solicitor shall be entitled to have a private interview with the person accused before he is examined on declaration, and to be present at such examination.
3
It shall be in the power of the sheriff or justice to delay such examination for a period not exceeding 48 hours from and after the time of such person's arrest, in order to allow time for the attendance of such solicitor.