Support and services
Services for people involved in a criminal case or death investigation, including victim support, witness statements and expenses, and advice and support for bereaved families in death investigations.
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Victim services
Services and resources for victims of crime. Includes guidance on victims’ rights and keeping victims informed.
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Witness availability for Sheriff Court
Provide your availability to be a witness for Sheriff Court
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Witness availability for High Court
Provide your availability to be a witness for a case called to the High Court
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Review my witness statement
How to access the statement you gave the police or COPFS
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Claim expenses for attending court
How to claim back money you spent, or wages you lost, whilst attending court as a witness.
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Bereaved relatives
Find information about death investigations for bereaved family members.
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Support at court
Information about help available for those attending court with additional needs, including accessibility and special measures.
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Witness Gateway
This Witness Gateway is an online service which has been developed to improve the experience of victims and witnesses who are involved in a case.