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ScheduleTemporary justice measures
Part 5Criminal procedure time limits
Chapter 1Extension of periods
Solemn proceedings: periods within which procedural hearings and trial must commence
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(1)
The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 applies in accordance with the modifications in this paragraph.
(2)
Section 65(1) (solemn proceedings: prevention of delay in trials) has effect as if—
(a)
in paragraph (a), for “11 months” there were substituted “17 months”
,
(b)
in paragraph (aa), for “11 months” there were substituted “17 months”
,
(c)
in paragraph (b), for “12 months” there were substituted “18 months”
.
Summary proceedings: period within which prosecution for statutory offence must commence
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Pre-trial and pre-sentence remand period
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(1)
The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 applies in accordance with the modifications in this paragraph.
(2)
Section 65(4) (solemn proceedings: prevention of delay in trials) has effect as if—
(a)
in paragraph (a), for “80 days” there were substituted “260 days”
,
(b)
in paragraph (aa)(i), for “110 days” there were substituted “290 days”
,
(c)
in paragraph (aa)(ii), for “140 days” there were substituted “320 days”
,
(d)
in paragraph (b)(i), for “110 days” there were substituted “290 days”
,
(e)
in paragraph (b)(ii), for “140 days” there were substituted “320 days”
.
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F3(4)
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Chapter 2Adjournment periods
Power of court to adjourn cases
F423
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