About the Scottish Court Service

The purpose of the Scottish Court Service is Supporting Justice.

We deliver this by providing the people, buildings and services needed for the work of Scotland’s courts; members of the judiciary and the Office of the Public Guardian and Accountant of Court.

The Courts in Scotland include the ,Court of Session, The High Court, Sheriff Courts and Justice of the Peace Courts .

In delivering our services we take account of the needs of the judiciary; of people involved in the proceedings of the courts; and of the wider public. We aim to promote public confidence in Scotland’s justice system and the efficient administration of justice.

The way we deliver our services is led by our values, which are:

  • commitment and professionalism;
  • providing a high quality service;
  • integrity and impartiality;
  • working to improve the justice system; and
  • using resources effectively.

 

We aim to treat everyone fairly irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.  Further information is available in our “Equality Statement and Outcomes” available on our website.