The Scottish Court Service Board today approved the joint feasibility study on the Delivery of Justice Services in the Scottish Borders.
The
feasibility study concluded that the best approach for an integrated justice service in the Scottish Borders is to maintain the courts in Jedburgh and Selkirk and exploit the use of technology, building strong network services across the community.
Scottish Court Service Chief Executive Eric McQueen said: “I welcome the feasibility study conclusions, reached after extensive dialogue with a wide range of justice organisations on future justice services in the Scottish Borders. I am confident this gives us a solid platform to deliver the best services for the people of the Scottish Borders.
“The feasibility study shows that while it is right we test the concept of justice centres it equally important it is that we tailor approaches that are right for local communities, and we will continue with this approach as we consider Justice Centres in other locations”
The study will be considered by the Scottish Borders Council at its meeting on 26 June 2014.
We look forward to working with Scottish Borders Council and local justice organisations in delivering an integrated justice service.
Feasibility study on the Delivery of Justice Services in the Scottish Borders