Intimation is to be made to a solicitor?

Right of intimation to a solicitor - Section 43, Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016

Where it is unlikely that there will be an interview or a consultation.

Who will contact you?

The police will contact the named solicitor or the court duty solicitor, depending on who the individual has asked for.

What does the Code require?

The Code places no additional requirement on a solicitor.

There is no requirement to acknowledge a s43 intimation.

How will you get paid?

N/A

What happens if you aren't available?

The police will leave a voicemail message.