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The aim of this inspection was to inspect the arrangements employed by COPFS staff (both legal and administrative staff) to prepare for intermediate diets and summary trials in light of the changes introduced by summary justice reform. This inspection focused on summary trial preparation in the Sheriff Courts in Scotland. (We excluded Justice of the Peace (JP) and Stipendiary Magistrates Courts from this particular exercise.)
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Annex I
SUMMARY DISCLOSURE TIMELINES: OVERVIEW
Custody Cases:
It is assumed that the time between pleading diet and intermediate diet is normally 2-3 weeks.
Bail Cases/Ordained to Appear:
It is assumed that the time between pleading diet and intermediate diet is normally 10-12 weeks.