Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 3 modified (3.4.1992) by S.I. 1992/605, regs. 2(3), 3
Sch. 3 applied (3.10.1994) by S.I. 1994/2328, reg. 11(c)
Sch. 3 applied (with modifications) (1.1.1995) by S.I. 1994/3144, reg.10, Sch. 4
Sch. 3 applied (31.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/322, reg. 34, Sch.5
Sch. 3 applied (1.2.2000) by S.I. 2000/7, reg. 5
23(1)If in any such proceedings before a magistrates’ court a defendant intends to produce such a certificate, or to require that the person by whom such a certificate was issued shall be called as a witness, a notice of his intention, and (where he intends to produce such a certificate) a copy of the certificate, shall be given to the other party at least three clear days before the day on which the summons is returnable.U.K.
(2)If the preceding sub-paragraph is not complied with, the court may, if it thinks fit, adjourn the hearing on such terms as it thinks proper.
(3)In Scotland, if in any such proceedings in the sheriff court the accused intends to produce such a certificate, or to require that the person by whom such a certificate was issued shall be called as a witness, notice of his intention, and (where he intends to produce such a certificate) a copy of the certificate, shall be given to the procurator fiscal at least three clear days before the day on which the case proceeds to trial.
(4)If sub-paragraph (3) of this paragraph is not complied with, the sheriff may, if he thinks fit, adjourn the diet on such terms as he deems proper.