s 154 Other interpretative provisions
(1) 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. (2) A reference to the offence (or offences) concerned must be construed in accordance with section 92(12). (3) A reference to sentencing the accused for an offence includes a reference to dealing with him otherwise in respect of the offence.