How the Scottish Court Service is Governed

The Scottish Court Service (SCS) is currently an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. In 2008, the Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act provides for the establishment of the SCS as a statutory body corporate. It provides services required to operate the courts in Scotland including the Court of Session, the High Courts, Sheriff Courts and Justice of the Peace Courts.

Strategic Board

The SCS Strategic Board is responsible for the overall leadership of the SCS. It sets the high level strategic objectives of the agency and advises the Chief Executive and the Executive Board on strategic direction. The Board has responsibilities in reviewing and approving policies, priorities, plans, risk management governance and performance management. It comprises Executive and Non-Executive members.
Membership of the SCS Strategic Board
Strategic Board Register of Interests
Minutes

Executive Board

The Executive Board meets monthly and is responsible for the day to day operations which include managing the SCS budget, leading major change programmes and delivering corporate targets.
Membership of the SCS Executive Board
Minutes