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Introduction

This section descibes the information and support that is available to you if you have a specific purpose for coming to the court ether as a purser of an action or a defender. It is important to note that staff of the Scottish Court Service cannot provide you with legal advice.

Visit the Taking Action heading in the menu above for a list of available online advice.

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