http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2008/6/section/56Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision about the judiciary and the courts; to establish the Scottish Court Service; and for connected purposes.texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2022-10-27Expert Participation2022-11-04Part 3The courtsSheriff courtsF156Leave of absence of sheriffs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .