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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. Crime info

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

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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Peterhead

    About COPFS Peterhead. Information to help you plan your visit. Includes disabled access and safety, opening times, and other facilities and services.

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  7. Accessibility roadmap

    This page details how we will fix known accessibility issues with our website.

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  8. Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act: COPFS Q3 2025 - 2026

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

    Document Published: 12 Jan 2026
  9. Freedom of information (FOI) Register April 2024 - March 2025

    Register of requests made between April 2024 and March 2025 under the Freedom of Information Scotland Act 2002. It also includes the response decision of COPFS.

    Document Published: 06 Jan 2026
  10. Subject access request form (under 18)

    If you are a child, or are under 18 years old, you can use this form to ask COPFS for personal data and information we hold about you.

    Document Published: 19 Dec 2025