Procedure prior to Trial E+W+S

Preparation of Jury List, etc. S

99 Fining of jurors for non-attendance. S

(1) Persons cited to attend as jurors may [F1 , unless they have been excused in respect thereof under section 1 of the M1 Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1980,] be fined [F1 up to £200] if they fail to attend [F1 in compliance with the citation].

[F2 (2) A fine imposed under subsection (1) above may, on application, be remitted—

(a) by a Lord Commissioner of Justiciary where imposed in the High Court;

(b) by the sheriff where imposed in the sheriff court;

and no court fees or expenses shall be exigible in respect of any such application.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Words inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 55, SIF 72:2), s. 2(3)(a)

F2 S. 99(2) substituted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 55, SIF 72:2), s. 2(3)(b)

Marginal Citations

M1 1980 c. 55(72:2).