SCTS News

The Sheriffs Principal have for the first time produced joint guidance on sheriff court practice to achieve greater consistency in courts across the country.

Sheriff Principal Derek Pyle has offered his thoughts on the future of the justice system in a new era of technology following the Covid-19 pandemic.

The information contained on the Court Fees pages is currently being updated to reflect these new fees including the provision of a new fee exemption form to be used from 1 July 2022.

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has published today the latest monthly workbook to show the throughput of criminal cases in our courts. The trial backlog has reduced by nearly 1,500 trials since the end of April.

Following a rise in Covid-19 infections in recent weeks, we would like to remind all that the wearing of face coverings in our buildings continues to be strongly recommended, in line with Scottish Government guidance.