ScheduleTemporary justice measures
Part 5Criminal procedure time limits
Chapter 1Extension of periods
Solemn proceedings: periods within which procedural hearings and trial must commence
I1C120
1
The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 applies in accordance with the modifications in this paragraph.
2
Section 65(1) (solemn proceedings: prevention of delay in trials) has effect as if—
a
in paragraph (a), for “11 months” there were substituted “17 months”
,
b
in paragraph (aa), for “11 months” there were substituted “17 months”
,
c
in paragraph (b), for “12 months” there were substituted “18 months”
.
Summary proceedings: period within which prosecution for statutory offence must commence
I2C221
1
The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 applies in accordance with the modifications in this paragraph.
2
Section 136(1) (summary proceedings: time limits) has effect as if for “six months”, in both places where it occurs, there were substituted “12 months”
.
Pre-trial and pre-sentence remand period
I322
C31
The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 applies in accordance with the modifications in this paragraph.
C32
Section 65(4) (solemn proceedings: prevention of delay in trials) has effect as if—
a
in paragraph (a), for “80 days” there were substituted “260 days”
,
b
in paragraph (aa)(i), for “110 days” there were substituted “290 days”
,
c
in paragraph (aa)(ii), for “140 days” there were substituted “320 days”
,
d
in paragraph (b)(i), for “110 days” there were substituted “290 days”
,
e
in paragraph (b)(ii), for “140 days” there were substituted “320 days”
.
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