Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975

339 Alibi.S

It shall not be competent for the accused in a summary prosecution to found on a plea of alibi unless he gives, [F1at any time before the first witness is sworn], notice to the prosecutor of the plea with particulars as to time and place and of the witnesses by whom it is proposed to prove it. The prosecutor, on such notice being given, shall be entitled, if he so desires, to an adjournment of the case.

Textual Amendments

F1Words in s. 339 substituted (31.3.1996 subject to transitional provisions and savings in the commencing S.I.) by 1995 c. 20, s. 117(1), Sch. 6 Pt. I para. 121; S.I. 1996/517, arts. 3(2), 4-6, Sch. 2