For professionals
View guidance for defence agents, medical professionals and others in the justice sector. Defence agents can access the pre-intermediate diet meeting (PIDM) booking system.
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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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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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Defence agent service
Information and guidance about the new digital service for defence agents (DAS) to securely access disclosure services and case information.
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Body Worn Video (BWV)
Information for defence agents about Body Worn Video (BWV).
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Digital Evidence Sharing Capability (DESC)
Read our guidance for Defence Agents about the Digital Evidence Sharing Capability (DESC)
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Summary Case Management
Information for Defence Agents about the COPFS approach to Summary Case Management.
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Reporting deaths - a guide for medical practitioners
A clear, concise guide and to assist medical practitioners to decide whether a death requires to be reported to the Procurator Fiscal and, if so, how.