Scottish Court Service

The Scottish Court Service is responsible for the administration of the courts and for court accommodation. It aims to make sure that you are as comfortable as possible at court. Their staff can tell you when cases are due to be called, and will try to answer questions on court procedural or administrative matters. They cannot, however, offer any legal advice. If you cannot find a telephone number or address for your local court, you can contact Scottish Court Service Headquarters on 0131 444 3300.

For more information or to access their information leaflets please visit the Scottish Court Service website.

Jargon Buster

Some words in this website have legal meanings, which may be different to what you would expect, or may be unfamiliar to you. This section explains these words as well as some other words you may come across in the criminal justice system.