Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
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Archived: 2026-04-23 15:19
Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
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Scotland's prosecution service
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is Scotland’s public prosecution service and death investigation authority.
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Services for victims and witnesses
Attending court - guide for victims and witnesses
Claim expenses for attending court
Guide for bereaved family members
Support and services
Services for people involved in a criminal case or death investigation, including victim support, claiming expenses, and information for bereaved families.
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.
About COPFS
Information about our role as Scotland's prosecution service and death investigation authority. Plus, published reports and statistics, and job vacancies.
Find a local COPFS office
Find contact and address details for COPFS offices in Scotland.
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Pay a fine
Pay for speeding tickets and other fines at the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service.
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Latest news
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FAI court process begins for the death of fisherman
The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of Hugh MacLachlan.
23 Apr 2026
FAI court process begins for Barlinnie prisoner death
23 Apr 2026
FAI process begins for the death of recovery operator
22 Apr 2026
Report a crime
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999.
To report a crime, contact
Police Scotland
on
101
or
Crimestoppers
on
0800 555 111
.
Skip to main content
Scotland's prosecution service
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is Scotland’s public prosecution service and death investigation authority.
Quick links
Services for victims and witnesses
Attending court - guide for victims and witnesses
Claim expenses for attending court
Guide for bereaved family members
Support and services
Services for people involved in a criminal case or death investigation, including victim support, claiming expenses, and information for bereaved families.
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.
About COPFS
Information about our role as Scotland's prosecution service and death investigation authority. Plus, published reports and statistics, and job vacancies.
Find a local COPFS office
Find contact and address details for COPFS offices in Scotland.
Find an office
Pay a fine
Pay for speeding tickets and other fines at the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service.
Go to SCTS website
Latest news
See all
FAI court process begins for the death of fisherman
The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of Hugh MacLachlan.
23 Apr 2026
FAI court process begins for Barlinnie prisoner death
23 Apr 2026
FAI process begins for the death of recovery operator
22 Apr 2026
Report a crime
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999.
To report a crime, contact
Police Scotland
on
101
or
Crimestoppers
on
0800 555 111
.