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  1. Cookie policy

    COPFS cookie policy

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  2. Contact

    Ways to get in touch with COPFS including contact information and how to make a request or complaint. Plus, find answers to common questions.

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  3. For professionals

    View guidance for defence agents, medical professionals and others. Defence agents can access the PIDM booking system.

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  4. Resources

    Read our guidance publications which include language translations. This section also has a glossary of legal terms and resources for schools.

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  5. About COPFS

    Information about our role as Scotland's prosecution service and death investigation authority. Plus, published reports and statistics, and job vacancies.

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  6. Crime info

    Information about the types of crimes we prosecute in Scotland, including links to legislation and support organisations.

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Annual complaints performance report 2025-2026

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

    Document Published: 21 Oct 2026
  10. Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act: COPFS Q2 2026 - 2027

    This document is the compiled Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act quarterly report for July 2026 - September 2026

    Document Published: 28 Sept 2026