How do I find out about a court case in Scotland?
Contact details may be obtained by selecting the appropriate court in the search location field at www.scotcourts.gov.uk. For details of a High Court case you may call 0131 240 6908 or email [email protected] .
Can you watch court cases online Scotland?
Virtual hearings are not used for all cases but are effective for some cases as set out in Guidance for Supreme Court users and for Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court users.
Are court records public in Scotland?
The Scottish Record Office in Edinburgh has most of Scotland’s court records. Many of the records are indexed or otherwise inventoried. The records, indexes, inventories, and minute books are open to the public up to about 1912.
Can you find out what someone has been charged with Scotland?
If you need to show both spent and unspent convictions you should contact your local police force and make a ‘subject access’ request for this information under the General Data Protection Regulation. You can find contact details on the Police Scotland website.
Are Local Court decisions published?
The Local Court publishes a small selection of judgments that provide interpretations of legislation and legal principles relevant to criminal, civil and other matters determined in the Local Court.
What support is available at Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice?
Language line facilities are available for anyone who requires the support of an interpreter. Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service offers the services of an in court advisor on every 4 th Thursday. There are a number of locations within a short walk where hot and cold drinks and snacks can be bought.
Are there any civil cases allocated to Dumfries Sheriff Court?
Civil – Ordinary Actions No cases allocated of this type Simple Procedure No cases allocated of this type Summary Cause No cases allocated of this type Small Claims No cases allocated of this type Dumfries Sheriff Court Thursday 13 May 2021 Data Published at 13:02 on Tuesday 11 May 2021 Criminal No cases allocated for this court.
Where can I get help in court in Galloway?
Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service offers the services of an in court advisor on every 4 th Thursday. There are a number of locations within a short walk where hot and cold drinks and snacks can be bought. A loop induction service is available in all courtrooms for people who have hearing difficulties.
Are Dumfries and Galloway residents being urged to get booster jab?
Galloway NewsHospitality businesses have suffered thousands of pounds worth of cancellations after people were urged to cancel festive parties Dumfries and Galloway residents urged to get coronavirus booster jab after Omicron variant confirmed in region