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  1. Privacy notice

    COPFS privacy notice

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  2. The justice process

    Guidance about Scotland's criminal justice system and attending court as a victim, witness or when you have been accused of a crime.

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  3. 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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  4. Courtroom layout

    About Scottish courtrooms, who sits where, access, and more.

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  5. After the verdict

    Guides for victims, witnesses, accused and parents explaining what happens at the end of a court case. Includes return of property, bail and appeals.

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  6. Precognition

    Find out information about 'precognition', the interview with the Procurator Fiscal which happens before a case goes to court.

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  7. Crime info

    Information about the types of crimes we prosecute in Scotland, including links to legislation and support organisations.

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  8. Adult survivors

    Information for adult survivors of child abuse and the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry.

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  9. Bribery and corruption

    Information on bribery and corruption offences in Scotland. Plus details of bribery prosecutions and civil settlements for bribery offences.

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  10. About COPFS

    Information about our role as Scotland's prosecution service and death investigation authority. Plus, published reports and statistics, and job vacancies.

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