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  1. Information for defence agents: Defence Agent Service (DAS)

    This page provides information for defence agents about DAS. An application developed to provide a new digital portal for defence agents and our staff.

    Guide
  2. Book a pre-intermediate diet meeting (PIDM)

    System for Defence Agents to book a Pre-intermediate Diet Meeting (PIDM) with the Crown (for summary cases where intermediate and trial diets are fixed).

    Guide
  3. Sexual Offences Review

    Information about the review of how prosecutors in Scotland deal with reports of sexual offences.

    Guide
  4. 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
  5. Lord Advocate’s guidelines: detention, treatment and questioning of persons under terrorism legislation

    Guidance to police regarding extension of the period of detention/delayed access to solicitor/questioning a suspect post-charge, under the Terrorism Act 2006.

    Document Published: 22 Mar 2022
  6. Investigation of crime MOU

    A memorandum of understanding between the Scottish Information Commissioner, COPFS and Police Scotland in relation to the investigation of crime.

    Document Published: 01 Apr 2015
  7. Forensic pathologist consultation protocol

    The forensic pathologist consultation protocol which supplements the code of practice for forensic pathologists.

    Document Published: 01 Oct 2018
  8. Domestic abuse cases statement of prosecution policy

    Statement of prosecution policy in domestic abuse cases and importance of ensuring support is available to enable victims to engage.

    Document Published: 23 Sept 2022
  9. Disclosure of evidence: guidance for specialist reporting agencies

    Read our guidance to specialist reporting agencies regarding the disclosure of evidence in criminal proceedings.

    Document Published: 16 Dec 2011
  10. Disclosure manual

    The Disclosure Manual outlines the disclosure practice prosecution teams must follow in criminal cases in Scotland. View the web version here.

    Document Published: 01 Dec 2014