New visitors may want to read about the Scottish Court Service or find out more about the Judiciary of Scotland, or the Supreme Courts, Sheriff Courts or Justice of the Peace Courts. We have tried to provide information for many of our court users, whether visiting for the first time or professionals working in our courts. We value your feedback and welcome your suggestions, so please us as we continue to develop this site. 

  • First car clamped in Dundee

    Nov 21, 2013
    A Dundee resident this week became the first person to have a vehicle clamped in the city for failing to pay a fine. Other vehicles belonging to fine defaulters in the area are currently being ear marked for clamping during the next three months.

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Office of the Public Guardian

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has a range of functions under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act. OPG provides information advice and guidance with regard to Powers of Attorney; Access to Funds; Guardianship and Intervention Orders; and investigations.
New guidance for solicitors here. For further information see OPG website

Scottish Civil Justice Council

The SCJC Annual Programme 2013/14 sets out in detail what the SCJC does and how it intends to engage with a range of individuals and groups across the civil justice system. 
Please see the SCJC website for further information.

Rise in online fine payment

A significant rise in online fine payments has seen nearly £2.6 million pounds collected since April. Online fines payments have increased by 36% in the first seven months of the financial year compared to the same period in 2012.
A copy of the most recent SCS Quarterly Fines Report is now available.

Consultation on cameras in court

The Consultation Paper has been drafted and issued by the Judicial Office for Scotland on behalf of the review group, in order to elicit a broad range of views before recommendations are made to the Lord President.

 

For more information on the consultation and how to respond see Consultation on cameras in court.

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