9.14.—(1) The sheriff, on receiving a request for a report under rule 9.13(2)(b) (report on circumstances relating to decision), shall, as soon as possible, send his report to the Clerk of Justiciary.
(2) The Clerk of Justiciary shall, on receiving the report of the sheriff—
(a)send a copy of the report to the parties or their solicitors;
(b)arrange for a hearing of the appeal as soon as possible; and
(c)cause to be copied any documents necessary for the appeal.