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  1. COPFS pre-employment checks

    This page details the six main parts which form our standard pre-employment checks. You should only complete these checks if you have been asked to by COPFS.

    Guide
  2. 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
  3. Sensitive processing for law enforcement purposes - Appropriate policy document

    This policy sets out our procedures for ensuring compliance with data protection relating to the processing of special categories and criminal convictions.

    Document Published: 20 Sept 2024
  4. Diversion from prosecution

    This guide provides information on referral of individuals for diversion.

    Guide
  5. Attending court: guide for victims and witnesses

    This guide explains the process for victims involved in court proceedings. This guide replaces the Being a witness leaflet.

    Guide
  6. Guide for bereaved family members

    Answers to common questions about the investigation of a family member's death.

    Guide
  7. Lord Advocate’s rules: review of a decision not to prosecute

    Read the Lord Advocate's rule regarding a victims' right to review following a decision not to prosecute.

    Document Published: 01 Jun 2015
  8. Decision making in cases of child accused

    Agreement between COPFS and Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA) regarding decision making in cases of children jointly reported to COPFS and SCRA

    Document Published: 01 Nov 2015
  9. Memorandum of understanding between COPFS and the Serious Fraud Office

    This memorandum sets out how COPFS and the Serious Fraud Office will cooperate and share information in cases of bribery and corruption.

    Document Published: 05 Dec 2018
  10. Criminal Allegations Against the Police (CAAPs), 2020-21 to 2024-25

    Statistics on Criminal Allegations Against the Police (CAAP) received over the last five years, 2020-21 to 2024-25

    Document Published: 18 Jul 2025