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  1. Our role in the justice process

    Summary of COPFS and its role as Scotland’s prosecution service. This includes processing of reported crimes and preparing criminal cases for court.

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  2. Our leadership and structure

    Information about COPFS's structure and teams, senior leaders and governance arrangements.

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  3. Legal traineeships

    COPFS's legal traineeship is the final stage of qualifying as a Scottish solicitor and consists of a two-year supervised period of in-office training.

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  4. Benefits and wellbeing at work

    Benefits of working at COPFS, including pay scales, annual leave allowances, and how we support your wellbeing.

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  5. Our role in investigating criminal allegations against the police

    Information about the role of COPFS in investigating criminal allegations against on duty police officers.

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  6. Words and meanings

    An A to Z guide explaining the legal terms you may come into contact with when dealing with the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal in Scotland.

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  7. Resources for schools

    Read more about engagement projects run by COPFS, in partnership with other organisations, to help educate children and young people about the justice system.

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  8. For professionals

    View guidance for defence agents, medical professionals and others. Defence agents can access the PIDM booking system.

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  9. Pre-intermediate diet meeting (PIDM) booking

    Guidance for defence agents on booking PIDMs at different COPFS offices. Includes setup and use of our electronic app.

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  10. Reporting deaths

    Information for medical professionals regarding deaths that need to be reported to COPFS and how to make a report.

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