2007 No. 511

HIGH COURT OF JUSTICIARY
SHERIFF COURT
DISTRICT COURTS

Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules Amendment No. 6) (Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007) 2007

Made

Coming into force

The Lord Justice General, the Lord Justice Clerk and the Lords Commissioners of Justiciary, under and by virtue of the powers conferred on them by sections 148D(1)1, 102A(8)2 and 305 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 19953, and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf do hereby enact and declare:

Citation, commencement and interpretation1

1

This Act of Adjournal may be cited as the Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules Amendment No. 6) (Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007) 2007 and comes into force on 10th December 2007.

2

This Act of Adjournal shall be inserted in the Books of Adjournal.

3

Unless the context otherwise requires, in this Act of Adjournal–

a

a reference to a numbered rule or chapter is to the rule or chapter of that number in the Criminal Procedure Rules 19964; and

b

a reference to a numbered form is to the form of that number in the appendix to those Rules.

Service of documents through solicitor etc.2

1

In rule 2.3A (service etc. on accused through a solicitor)5–

a

omit the words “in proceedings on indictment”; and

b

after “section 72G”6 insert “or section 148D”.

2

In Form 2.3A7 after “section 72G” in both places where it occurs insert “[or section 148D]”.

Power of court to excuse irregularities3

1

Before Chapter 4 (bail) insert–

CHAPTER A4EXCUSAL OF PROCEDURAL IRREGULARITIES

Application to court to excuse procedural irregularityA4.1

1

An application made in writing under section 300A of the Act of 1995 (power of court to excuse procedural irregularities)8 shall be in Form A4.1 and shall be served on the other parties to the proceedings.

2

On an application referred to in paragraph (1) being made, the court may appoint a diet for a hearing and intimate the diet to the other parties.

2

After Form 2.6-G9 insert Form A4.1 set out in the Schedule to this Act of Adjournal.

Failure of accused to appear4

1

After Chapter 8A (engagement, dismissal and withdrawal of solicitors in solemn proceedings)10 insert–

CHAPTER 8BFAILURE OF ACCUSED TO APPEAR

Failure of accused to appear: form of warrant8B.1

A warrant for the apprehension of an accused under section 102A of the Act of 1995 (failure of accused to appear in solemn proceedings) shall be in Form 8B.1.

2

After Form 8A.1-B11 insert Form 8B.1 set out in the Schedule to this Act of Adjournal.

Electronic citation of witnesses5

1

After paragraph (2) of rule 16.6 (citation of witnesses)12 insert–

2A

The form of electronic citation of a person to appear as a witness at a trial on summary complaint shall be in Form 16.6-D; and the witness shall complete and return Form 16.6-B to the procurator fiscal, or the accused or his solicitor as the case may be, by electronic mail or by post within 14 days after the date of citation.

2

After Form 16.6-C insert Form 16.6-D set out in the Schedule to this Act of Adjournal.

Service of documents through a solicitor etc. – summary6

1

After Chapter 16 (complaints) insert–

CHAPTER 16AENGAGEMENT, DISMISSAL AND WITHDRAWAL OF SOLICITORS IN SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS

Notification16A.1

1

The notification to the court in writing under section 148C(1) of the Act of 1995 (engagement, dismissal and withdrawal of solicitor representing accused)13 that a solicitor has been engaged by the accused for the purposes of his defence at trial shall be in Form 16A.1–A.

2

The notification to the court in writing under section 148C(3) of the Act of 1995 that a solicitor has been dismissed by the accused or has withdrawn from acting shall be in Form 16A.1–B.

2

After Form 16.7 insert Forms 16A.1-A and 16A.1-B set out in the Schedule to this Act of Adjournal.

Notice of defences7

1

After rule 17.1 (appeals against extension of period of detention) insert–

Notice of defences17.2

1

Notification to the prosecutor of a defence under section 149B of the Act of 1995 (notice of defences)14 shall be in Form 17.2.

2

At the same time as giving notification under paragraph (1) the accused shall serve a copy of the notification on any co-accused.

2

After Form 17.1 insert Form 17.2 set out in the Schedule to this Act of Adjournal.

Recovery of documents8

1

After Chapter 27 (routine evidence, sufficient evidence and proof of previous convictions) insert–

CHAPTER 27ARECOVERY OF DOCUMENTS

Appeal against decision of sheriff27A.1

1

An appeal under section 301A(5) of the Act of 199515 shall be lodged with the Clerk of Justiciary not later than 2 days after the date of the decision of the sheriff and shall be served on the other parties to the proceedings.

2

Where the last day of the period referred to in paragraph (1) falls on a Saturday, Sunday or court holiday, such period shall extend to and include the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or court holiday.

3

An appeal under paragraph (1) shall be in Form 27A.1.

2

After Form 27.5 insert Form 27A.1 set out in the Schedule to this Act of Adjournal.

Participation in identification procedures9

1

After rule 28.1 (applications for identification parades) insert–

Order requiring accused to participate in identification parade28.2

1

An application made in writing by the prosecutor under section 267B of the Act of 1995 (order requiring accused to participate in identification parade)16 shall be in Form 28.2 and shall be served on the other parties.

2

On an application referred to in paragraph (1) being made, the court may appoint a diet for a hearing of the application.

3

Where the court appoints a hearing under paragraph (2) it shall order intimation of the diet to the other parties.

2

After Form 28.1-B insert Form 28.2 set out in the Schedule to this Act of Adjournal.

Bail address10

1

In Form 15.2-D17 after paragraph 3 insert–

4

That the address of the place that the petitioner is proposing would be his normal place of residence upon admission to bail pending determination of his appeal is [address].

2

Existing paragraph 4 of Form 15.2-D is re-numbered paragraph 5.

Evidence on commission11

1

In Form 16.1-B18–

a

after the word “defence” where it first appears insert “(including at any commissioner proceedings)”; and

b

after the words “defence at the trial” insert “(including at any related commissioner proceedings)”.

2

In Form 16.1-BA19 after the words “defence at trial” in paragraphs (1) and (2) insert “(including at any related commissioner proceedings)”.

3

In Form 22.720–

a

after the word “defence” in paragraph (1) insert “(including at any commissioner proceedings)”; and

b

after the words “Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995]” insert “(or at any related commissioner proceedings)”.

4

In Form 22.8-A21 after the word “trial” wherever it appears in paragraphs (2) and (3) and in subparagraph (b) of the crave insert “(or at any related commissioner proceedings)”.

5

In Form 22.8-B22–

a

after the word “trial” wherever it appears insert “(or at any related commissioner proceedings)”; and

b

after the word “defence” wherever it appears insert “(including at any related commissioner proceedings)”.

Summary appeal time limit12

In Form 19.4 for the words “(name of judge) is temporarily absent from duty” substitute “(here specify reasons)”.

A C HAMILTONLord Justice General I.P.D.Edinburgh

SCHEDULE

Paragraphs 3(2), 4(2), 5(2), 6(2), 7(2), 8(2) and 9(2)

FORM A4.1Form of application to court to excuse procedural irregularities under section 300A of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995

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FORM 8B.1Form of warrant for the apprehension of an accused under section 102A(2) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995

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FORM 16.6-DForm of electronic citation of witness to appear in summary proceedings

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FORM 16A.1-AForm of notification of engagement as solicitor in summary proceedings

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FORM 16A.1-BForm of notification of dismissal or withdrawal of solicitor for accused in summary proceedings

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FORM 17.2Form of notification of defence under section 149B of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995

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Form 27A.1Form of appeal against decision of sheriff on application for an order for recovery of documents under section 301A of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995

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FORM 28.2Form of application for order requiring accused to participate in identification parade under section 267B of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995

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(This note is not part of the Act of Adjournal)

This Act of Adjournal amends the Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules) 1996 in consequence of the Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 6).

Paragraph 2 amends rule 2.3A to include reference to summary proceedings.

Paragraph 3 inserts a new chapter A4 and a new rule A4.1 which provides a form of written application for the court to excuse a procedural irregularity. Such an application may also be made orally in court.

Paragraph 4 provides a form of warrant for the apprehension of an accused who has failed to appear in solemn proceedings.

Paragraph 5 amends rule 16.6 to allow for electronic citation of witnesses, providing a form of citation and form of reply to be returned by the witness.

Paragraph 6 inserts a new chapter 16A and a new rule 16A.1 which provides a form of written notification to the court that a solicitor has been engaged by an accused and a separate form for a solicitor to notify the court that he has been dismissed by, or has withdrawn from acting for, the accused. Such notification may also be given orally in court.

Paragraph 7 inserts a new rule 17.2 which provides a form for the notification to the prosecutor of a defence under section 149B and provides that a copy of the form should be served on any co-accused.

Paragraph 8 inserts a new chapter 27A and new rule 27A.1, which provides that an appeal from the decision of a sheriff on a petition for recovery of documents under section 301A of the 1995 Act must be lodged with the Clerk of Justiciary within 2 days of the sheriff’s decision. It also provides a form of appeal.

Paragraph 9 inserts a new rule 28.2 which provides a form of written application by the prosecutor for an order requiring the accused to participate in an identification parade. It also provides that there may be a hearing. Such an application may also be made orally in court.

Paragraph 10 inserts a new paragraph into Form 15.1-D (form of petition to High Court of Justiciary for bail pending appeal) requiring the appellant to specify the address that would be his normal place of residence if bail were granted.

Paragraph 11 amends various forms in the appendix to the Rules by extending to commissioner proceedings the prohibition on the accused conducting his own defence in sexual offence proceedings.

Paragraph 12 amends Form 19.4 to reflect that a request for an extension of the time limit for a summary appeal under section 180 of the 1995 Act will be considered on cause shown.