SCTS News

The latest Quarterly Fines Report 53 is published today by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service and shows continuing progress in the collection of fines as enforcement recovers from the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic.

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

The Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland has recommended Sheriff Principal Craig Turnbull, Sheriff Principal of Glasgow and Strathkelvin, to be appointed as a Senator of the College of Justice.

Power to Edinburgh Sheriff and JP Court has been restored and business will proceed as planned today.

Due to a power outage affecting Edinburgh Sheriff and JP Court, all business for these courts has been adjourned for the rest of the day by order of the Sheriff Principal. An update will be provided as soon as possible.