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(This note is not part of the Act of Adjournal)
This Act of Adjournal amends the Criminal Procedure Rules 1996.
Paragraph 2 inserts a new Chapter 8C providing a form for an application by the prosecutor for the transfer of solemn proceedings in the sheriff court under section 34A of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995.
Paragraph 3 inserts a new Chapter 17A, providing forms for applications by the prosecutor for the transfer of summary proceedings in the sheriff court under sections 137A, 137B, 137C and 137D of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995.
Paragraph 4 makes minor amendments to Chapter 28 and Form 28.2 in relation to identification procedures.
Paragraph 5 inserts a new Chapter 29A, providing rules in relation to the service of bills of advocation and suspension and petitions to the nobile officium.
Paragraph 6 amends Chapter 51 in consequence of the Licensing of Animal Dealers (Young Cats and Young Dogs) (Scotland) Regulations 2009.
Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules Amendment) (Miscellaneous) 2009