SCTS News

The latest Quarterly Fines Report 47 is published today by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service and shows that fines collection rates are holding consistently steady during the Coronavirus crisis with three year rates showing percentage rises.

The Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session 1994 and Sheriff Court Rules Amendment) (Miscellaneous) 2021 which comes into force on 1st March 2021.

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has published today the fifth monthly workbook to show the throughput of criminal cases in our courts.

As a result of the continued high transmission levels of COVID-19 across Scotland, the Lord President has announced that the court restrictions currently in place until 28 February will be extended throughout March.

The current weather conditions have affected court business today in a small number of areas. Jurors should contact the jury helpline number and all court users should keep an eye on the travelling conditions if coming to court.