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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Support and services
Services for people involved in a criminal case or death investigation, including victim support, claiming expenses, and information for bereaved families.
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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.
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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 officePay a fine
Pay for speeding tickets and other fines at the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service.
Go to SCTS websiteLatest news
See allFAI court process begins for Edinburgh prisoner death
The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 71-year-old John Barr.
11 Jul 2025
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.