SCTS News

Last week the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service launched its new civil case management system across all sheriff courts. This paves the way for the introduction of the new Simple Procedure from 28th November 2016 and creates the platform to move towards Civil Online. Please note Simple Procedure Forms are now available on the website.

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has once again earned CSE accreditation.

The Scottish Government is seeking views on draft regulations to transfer the functions and members of the First-tier Tax Tribunal to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland and the functions and members of the Upper Tax Tribunal for Scotland to the Upper Tribunal for Scotland.

The Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland invites applications from suitably qualified individuals who wish to be considered for appointment to the office of Senator of the College of Justice by March 2017. Completed online applications should be submitted no later than midday on Thursday 27th October.

It is now possible to pay fines for police-issued penalties via the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service automated phone line.