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  1. Claim expenses for attending court

    How to claim back money you spent, or wages you lost, whilst attending court as a witness.

    Guide
  2. 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.

    Guide
  3. Terrorism

    Information for the public and legal professionals on terrorism offences in Scotland, including COPFS policies and how we are implementing recommendations. 

    Guide
  4. Our role in investigating deaths

    Death investigations are conducted by COPFS on behalf of the Lord Advocate. COPFS investigates all sudden, suspicious, accidental and unexplained deaths.

    Guide
  5. Scotland's criminal justice system

    This guide explains how crimes are dealt with by the police and COPFS. Plus, find out what happens at court and after a criminal verdict.

    Guide
  6. Victim Information and Advice (VIA) letter feedback form

    If you would like to provide feedback on a VIA letter you have received, you can do so here. We will use this feedback to guide any changes we make.

    Document Published: 31 Oct 2025
  7. Annual Complaints Performance Report 2024-2025

    This document sets out COPFS’s performance in respect of complaints received in 2024-2025

    Document Published: 28 Oct 2025
  8. Annual Complaints Performance Report 2023-2024

    This document sets out COPFS’s performance in respect of complaints received in 2023-2024

    Document Published: 28 Oct 2025
  9. Annual Complaints Performance Report 2022-2023

    This document sets out COPFS’s performance in respect of complaints received in 2022-2023

    Document Published: 27 Oct 2025
  10. Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act: COPFS Q2 2025 - 2026

    This document is the compiled Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act quarterly report for April 2025 - June 2026.

    Document Published: 21 Oct 2025