(1)Where [F2this subsection applies,] the prosecutor may apply to the sheriff for an order for the transfer of the proceedings to a sheriff court in any other district in that sheriffdom and for adjournment to a diet of that court.
[F3(1A)Subsection (1) above applies—
(a)where the accused person has been cited in summary proceedings to attend a diet of the court; or
(b)if the accused person has not been cited to such a diet, where summary proceedings against the accused have been commenced in the court.]
(2)On an application under subsection (1) above the sheriff may make such order as is mentioned in that subsection.]
Textual Amendments
F1 Ss. 137A, 137B inserted (27.6.2003) by Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 7) , ss. 58(2) , 89 ; S.S.I. 2003/288 , art. 2 , Sch.
F2 Words in s. 137A(1) substituted (10.3.2008) by Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 6) , ss. 22(1)(a) , 84 ; S.S.I. 2008/42 , art. 3 , Sch. (subject to arts. 4 - 6)
F3 S. 137A(1A) inserted (10.3.2008) by Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 6) , ss. 22(1)(b) , 84 ; S.S.I. 2008/42 , art. 3 , Sch. (subject to arts. 4 - 6)