SCHEDULES

F1First ScheduleS ORDINARY CAUSE RULES 1993

Special provisions in relation to particular causesS

[F2CHAPTER 41S PROTECTION FROM ABUSE (SCOTLAND) ACT 2001

Attachment of power of arrest to interdictS

41.2.(1)An application under section 1(1) (application for attachment of power of arrest to interdict)–

(a)shall be made in the crave in the initial writ, defences or counterclaim in which the interdict to which it relates is applied for, or, if made after the application for interdict, by motion in the process of the action in which the interdict was sought [F3, or by minute, with answers if appropriate, should the sheriff so order]; and

(b)shall be intimated to the person against whom the interdict is sought or was obtained.

(2)Where the sheriff attaches a power of arrest under section 1(2) [F4 or (1A) ]M1(order attaching power of arrest) the following documents shall be served along with the power of arrest in accordance with section 2(1) (documents to be served along with power of arrest):–

(a)a copy of the application for interdict;

(b)a copy of the interlocutor granting interdict; and

(c)where the application to attach the power of arrest was made after the interdict was granted, a copy of the certificate of service of the interdict.

(3)After the power of arrest has been served, the following documents shall be delivered by the person who obtained the power to the chief constable in accordance with section 3(1) (notification to police):–

(a)a copy of the application for interdict;

(b)a copy of the interlocutor granting interdict;

(c)a copy of the certificate of service of the interdict; and

(d)where the application to attach the power of arrest was made after the interdict was granted–

(i)a copy of the application for the power of arrest;

(ii)a copy of the interlocutor granting it; and

(iii)a copy of the certificate of service of the power of arrest and the documents that required to be served along with it in accordance with section 2(1).]