Solemn proceedings

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{{Use British English|date=June 2019}}Solemn proceedings is the term used in Scotland for serious criminal cases prosecuted on indictment before a judge and jury.{{Cite web |title=Glossary |url=https://signon.thomsonreuters.com?productid=PLCUK&viewproductid=UKPL&lr=0&culture=en-GB&returnto=https%3a%2f%2fuk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com%2fCosi%2fSignOn%3fredirectTo%3d%252fGlossary%252fUKPracticalLaw%252fI77689ed94bc711e9adfea82903531a62%253ftransitionType%253dDefault%2526contextData%253d(sc.Default)%2526firstPage%253dtrue&tracetoken=1114240036100ZZBv_Y-djdHsqQP8kLsuUnVI26VImnms9N_HkTmhl_IkYy07J14zT6-e73pCFgSZ9Mf-jqcF5_y9McmEDHgnHuZll-9xteX9zyi1xbGk8Jvdbi4DL6X1yZY7AcYBNqaRRiLK9MmdUdmDjhbkAXMboA7nQkEze3sg45KlrGsuX87PNjC8Kev_wxVD3EpAwMWFWGoCU1S4LhkIzedkhE0mrv7Euhzi9gXdxy7j5UGimMfYZleY7KVwQ-RXwTEF6OgN-QKtQvWQjkfjdqUtZfAXIfZbg8iWcUHalpdtg7copIgeDb4bvxknX1RVTCQ5GREIOqcpxQGMZiOerUN4V16aZijPshF3wgfX90osWTWbsuDOO7BD8pJp5yzYsgIUQ5DeOW-bUGlSYI5xEY5XKH52Ew |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Practical Law |language=en-GB}} These are distinct from summary proceedings before a sheriff or justice of the peace sitting without a jury.