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Consultation papers

The Sheriff Court Rules Council consults widely on any major proposed changes in the civil procedure in the Sheriff Court. Consultation papers are distributed to interested parties, inviting responses within a specified period. A list of consultees is maintained by the Secretary.

Copies of consultation papers may be downloaded from this page or from:

The Secretary
Sheriff Court Rules Council
Civil & International Justice Directorate
Scottish Government
2FW St Andrews House
Edinburgh EH1 3DG
Tel: 0131 244 4828
Fax: 0131 244 4848
E-mail: steve.mccourt@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Current Consultations

There are no current consultations

Closed Consultation

• Consultation document
• Covering Letter
• Respondent information Form
• List of responses

Consultation on The Sheriff Court and Alternative Dispute Resolution

• Consultation document 
• Covering letter  
• Respondent Information Form
• List of responses

Consultation Paper on proposals for further extension of the use of information technology in civil cases in the sheriff court

• List of responses