Gives administrative support to Scottish Courts and to the judiciary of those courts. Find information about:
Your rights as a victim or witness of crime – includes information on the Victims' Code for Scotland and the Standards of Service for victims and witnesses.
What happens after a verdict at court, including information on sentencing, appeals and the Victim Notification Scheme.
Find out why you can be given an ASBO, and what happens if you break it.
Support and information for witnesses of criminal, civil and Children’s Hearing court cases.
How to complain about the behaviour of a judge, sheriff or justice of the peace.
How to get contact with your grandchildren if their parents divorce or separate and won't let you see them.
Includes where to get support and advice if you're worried about giving evidence, and information about special measures for vulnerable witnesses.
Get a declaration of presumed death if a person has been missing for at least 7 years or you think they've died.
What happens when you give evidence at court, including using special measures for vulnerable witnesses.
If you need to go to court and you’re not sure what will happen, you can get support to help you feel ok about talking at court.
Information for carers of witnesses with learning disabilities.
How to take legal action if someone owes you money, how much it will cost and what happens after you make a claim through the courts.
Make a written statement that tells a court how a crime affected you.
Includes how to pay a court fine, what could happen if you don't pay a fine and what to do if you can't pay it.
What happens if someone makes a money claim against you, saying you owe them money, and how you can respond or defend yourself.
Your rights when sheriff officers visit your home or business – includes proof of identity, forcing entry and complaints.
Find out what emotional support and practical information is available after you report a crime.
Information for witnesses on the different types of court case you may be asked to give evidence at.
Information for victims and witnesses on what happens at each stage of the criminal justice system.
What happens when a Children's Hearing is sent to court – includes people in the courtroom, witnesses and what the sheriff can decide.
A guide for witnesses on court processes at civil court cases.
A guide for victims and witnesses on what happens if a criminal case goes to court.
A guide for witnesses on claiming expenses for travelling to court, meals and loss of earnings.
