Section 154

In this Part— “accused” means a person against whom proceedings for an offence have been instituted (whether or not he has been convicted); “clerk of court” includes the sheriff clerk; “confiscation order” means an order under section 92; “conviction”, in relation to an offence, includes a finding that the offence has been committed; “court” must be construed in accordance with sections 92(13) and 119(10); “criminal investigation” means an investigation which police officers or other persons have a duty to conduct with a view to it being ascertained whether a person should be charged with an offence; “the Procedure Act” means the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 46); “restraint order” means an order under section 120. A reference to the offence (or offences) concerned must be construed in accordance with section 92(12). A reference to sentencing the accused for an offence includes a reference to dealing with him otherwise in respect of the offence.

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-09-04