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  1. 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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  2. For professionals

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

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Crime info

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

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Hate crime in Scotland, 2024-25, data tables

    Document containing tables on hate crimes reported to COPFS in the year April 2024 to March 2025 and earlier years.

    Document Published: 17 Jun 2025
  9. Hate crime in Scotland, 2024-25

    Report on hate crimes reported to COPFS in the year April 2024 to March 2025.

    Document Published: 17 Jun 2025
  10. Minutes of the Leadership Board: 22 January 2026

    Minutes of the Leadership Board held on 22 January 2026.

    Document Published: 25 Feb 2026