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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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For professionals
View guidance for defence agents, medical professionals and others. Defence agents can access the PIDM booking system.
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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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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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Crime info
Information about the types of crimes we prosecute in Scotland, including links to legislation and support organisations.
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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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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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Report published on the prosecution of sexual offences in Scotland
A review of how sexual offences are handled by Scotland’s independent prosecution service has been published.
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FAI court process begins for Edinburgh prisoner death
The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to commence the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of David James Reid.
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FAI Determination published following Edinburgh prisoner death
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the determination in the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of John Barr.