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  1. Our role in investigating deaths

    Death investigations are conducted by COPFS on behalf of the Lord Advocate. COPFS investigates all sudden, suspicious, accidental and unexplained deaths.

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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. For professionals

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

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  5. Expert witness guide

    This guide is for expert/skilled witnesses. It explains the standard of evidence the court requires and your duties regarding revelation of relevant evidence.

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  6. 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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  7. Using the Pre-intermediate Diet Meeting (PIDM) booking system

    A guide on how to use the PIDM booking system for Defence Agents to book slots with the Crown for summary cases.

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  8. Book a pre-intermediate diet meeting (PIDM)

    System for Defence Agents to book a Pre-intermediate Diet Meeting (PIDM) with the Crown (for summary cases where intermediate and trial diets are fixed).

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  9. 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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  10. Defence agent service pilot

    Information and guidance about the new digital service for defence agents (DAS) to securely access disclosure services and case information. 

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