SCHEDULEFurther modifications of the 1995 Act
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In section 83 (transfer of sheriff court solemn proceedings)—
a
in subsection (1)—
i
for the word “sitting” in both places where it occurs substitute “
diet
”
,
ii
the words from “(that” to “Act)” are repealed,
b
in subsection (1A)—
i
for the word “sitting” in both places where it occurs substitute “
diet
”
,
ii
in sub-paragraph (ii), the words from “(that” to “Act)” are repealed,
c
after subsection (2B) insert—
2C
The sheriff may proceed under subsection (2) above on a joint application of the parties without hearing the parties and, accordingly, he may dispense with any hearing previously appointed for the purposes of considering the application.
d
subsection (3) is repealed.