How do I contact Procurator Fiscal?
If your enquiry is not urgent, please contact us by emailing [email protected]. Telephone lines are open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4.30pm.
What is the difference between the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal?
The Crown Office is the departmental headquarters of the Procurator Fiscal service and is where the Law Officers and Advocates Depute are based. The Crown Agent is the principal legal adviser on prosecutions to the Lord Advocate and departmental head of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
Who are the procurator fiscals in Scotland?
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is responsible for the prosecution of crime in Scotland, the investigation of sudden or suspicious deaths and complaints of criminal conduct by police officers on duty.
Who is the current Procurator Fiscal?
Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Minister responsible | Dorothy Bain QC, Lord Advocate |
| Agency executive | David Harvie, Crown Agent |
| Parent agency | Scottish Government |
| Website | www.copfs.gov.uk |
How long does it take to hear from the Procurator Fiscal?
Reports should normally be sent to the Procurator Fiscal within 4 months of the date of the offence. If it is likely to take considerably longer to submit a report then this should be discussed with the Fiscal and reasons given.
How many Procurator Fiscal’s are there in Scotland?
eleven procurators fiscal
Areas. There are eleven procurators fiscal in Scotland, each covering a geographical area or jurisdiction with a central office.
How long does it take to hear from Procurator Fiscal?
How many procurator fiscal’s are there in Scotland?
What is a procurator fiscal depute?
A Procurator Fiscal Depute takes decisions on criminal proceedings, conducts courts and works closely with the police and other criminal justice partners.
How many procurator fiscals are there in Scotland?
Areas. There are eleven procurators fiscal in Scotland, each covering a geographical area or jurisdiction with a central office.
How long after being charged does it take to go to court in Scotland?
Time between the offence being committed and being charged: 323 days. Time between being charged and the first hearing: 34 days. Time between the first hearing and completion at the magistrates’: 9 days. Time between the sending of the case to Crown Court to the start of trial: 119 days.
Can the Procurator Fiscal drop a case?
Asking to drop the charges Once the details of the crime have been passed to the procurator fiscal, it’s up to them to decide whether it is in the public interest to proceed with the case or not. You can let the procurator fiscal know if you have any concerns.