How do I complain about a Procurator Fiscal?

You can submit a comment or complaint by:

1. completing a complaints form in person at any our Procurator Fiscal offices.
2. phoning our national Enquiry Point on: 0300 020 3000 (lines open Mon-Thurs: 8:30 to 17:15; Fri: 8:30 to 17:00) – RNID Typetalk prefix our telephone number with 18001.

Can you contact Procurator Fiscal?

You can contact us in person at your local Procurator Fiscal’s office, by telephoning our National Enquiry Point on 01389 739 557, or in writing by emailing us at [email protected] or by writing to Response and Information Unit, Crown Office, 25 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LA.

Is a Procurator Fiscal a judge?

A procurator-fiscal is a procurator or court representative connected with the fisc or Treasury, and hence with the collection of fines or dues. In official records, a king’s procurator-fiscal is referred to in 1457. Such an officer appears to have emerged first in the ecclesiastical courts.

Can Procurator Fiscal drop charges?

You cannot ask to drop the charges at a later date. Once the details of the crime have been passed to the procurator fiscal, it’s up to them to decide whether it is in the public interest to proceed with the case or not. You can let the procurator fiscal know if you have any concerns.

Why would a death be referred to the Procurator Fiscal?

Most sudden and unexplained deaths are reported to the Procurator Fiscal because a doctor is unable to confirm the cause of the death and is therefore unable to issue a death certificate.

What does a procurator fiscal earn?

The salary for a Procurator Fiscal Depute with six or more years’ post qualifying experience is £39,780 to £50,958 a year (from April 2019). A Senior Procurator Fiscal Depute earns £50,037 to £57,743 a year (from April 2019).

How do I sue the police in Scotland?

How to make a complaint. You should complain directly to Police Scotland, Scotland’s national police service. You can write, phone, email or use the online complaints form. You can also complain in person at any police station or to any police officer.

What powers does the Procurator Fiscal have?

The Procurators Fiscal (and Procurators Fiscal Depute) prosecute all criminal cases in the sheriff courts. In addition to their role in prosecuting crime the Procurator Fiscal has a responsibility to investigate all sudden, suspicious, and unexplained deaths in Scotland.

What does Procurator Fiscal do?

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is responsible for the prosecution of crime in Scotland, the investigation of sudden or suspicious deaths and complaints of criminal conduct by police officers on duty.

Who investigates murders in Scotland?

Major Investigation Teams (MITs) are located throughout Scotland and are responsible for leading the investigation of all murder inquiries and also lead on large-scale and complex criminal investigations.

How long does it take for the Procurator Fiscal in Scotland have?

Reports should normally be sent to the Procurator Fiscal within 4 months of the date of the offence. If it is likely to take considerably longer to submit a report then this should be discussed with the Fiscal and reasons given.

How long does Procurator Fiscal have to decide on a case?

Who is the Crown Procurator Fiscal for Edinburgh?

Edinburgh Office Edinburgh Procurator Fiscal Laura Buchan Address Procurator Fiscal’s Office Sheriff Court Email Address [email protected] Opening Times Mon – Thurs 9am – 5pm, Fri 9am – 4.45pm

What was the appeal in Melville V Procurator Fiscal?

PROCURATOR FISCAL, EDINBURGH ALEXANDER MELVILLE v. PROCURATOR FISCAL, EDINBURGH APPEAL COURT, HIGH COURT OF JUSTICIARY [1] This appeal arises from the provisions of sections 31A and 31C of the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 (the 1994 Act).

What is the Procurator Fiscal case reference number?

The Procurator Fiscal case reference number is YZ123456. The case was heard in X Sheriff Court on DATE . I am not happy because… What I would like you to do is…” Depending on the nature and complexity of your complaint or comment it might be possible to resolve it through our ‘Frontline Resolution’ process .

How do I call the Crown Office in Edinburgh?

Please contact our Office Manager. Textphone users: You can access our services by calling through the RNID Typetalk service using the prefix 18001. There are no public textphones in this office. Accessible lift system: The lift has illuminated floor level indicators.