Attending court
What you need to know if your case goes to court. View our guides for victims, witnesses, parents, carers and people accused of a crime.
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Courtroom layout
About Scottish courtrooms, who sits where, access, and more.
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Attending court: guide for victims and witnesses
This guide explains the process for victims involved in court proceedings. This guide replaces the Being a witness leaflet.
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Attending court: guide for parents and carers
Guidance for parents and carers of a child appearing in court. Includes the support available for child witnesses.
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Attending court: information for accused
This guide provides general information for those charged with an offence and provides links to other sources of information for accused persons.