Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

The court building is open:

Monday to Thursday from 09:00 to 17:00 and Friday from 09:00 to 16:30 or until close of court business.

Sheriff Clerk's Office opening times:

• Monday to Thursday from 09:00 to 17:00
• Friday from 09:00 to 16:30
  

The Sheriff Clerk’s Office will close at 1pm on each of the following Wednesdays, for staff training:

• 29 November

Any urgent queries should be emailed to: inverness@scotcourts.gov.uk 

Out of hours procedures should be followed in the event of emergency civil applications.

On arrival, please report at reception on ground floor in the main building. In the event that reception is unattended, please go to to the public offices on the first floor.

You may be screened by hand held scanners and baggage checks may also be made.

There is disabled access and parking at the front of the building for those with mobility issues and a blue badge holder only. A lift is available for use by people with restricted mobility and there are disabled toilet facilities; If you have any specific access requirements please contact the sheriff clerk's office. There is no general public parking. The nearest public parking is at Rose Street.

A cafe serving light snacks and refreshments is on the ground floor. Jurors, who have been selected, will be provided with a lunch for the duration of the case.

A loop induction service is available in all courtrooms for people who have hearing difficulties. Please contact the sheriff clerk's office prior to your attendance at court, or a court officer on arrival at the building, if you require to use this facility.