(1) The High Court shall commence the trial of criminal matters in —
(a) Anguilla, on the first Tuesday of the months of March and October;
(b) Montserrat, on the first Tuesday of the months of March, July and November;
(c) in Nevis, on the first Tuesday of the months of April and November. (Substituted by S.I. 29/2017)
(d) (Deleted by S.I. 29/2017)
(2) Where the first Tuesday in any such month as specified in subsection (1) falls within the Court's vacation, or on a public holiday, the trial of criminal matters shall commence on the first Tuesday following the end of the Court's vacation or the next working day, as the case may be.
(3) The Judge of the High Court may, with the concurrence of the Chief Justice, fix an alternative date for the commencement of criminal trials.
(4) Notice of the date fixed shall be published in the local Gazette, not less than 7 days prior to the commencement of the sitting.
(Amended by S.I. 29/2017)