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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Justice Analytical Services data report - September 2020
Fourth release of a monthly data report on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the justice system in Scotland, including information from Police Scotland, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, courts and prisons.
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Subjects marked for court
The type of court proceedings appropriate for a case depends on the nature of the crimes or offences involved. The most serious crimes are marked for solemn proceedings, whilst less serious crimes and offences will be marked for Sheriff Summary or JP courts.
The number of people marked for proceedings in:
- Solemn court (High Court or Sheriff & Jury) has been higher than 19-20 average levels since the middle of April.
- Sheriff Summary court has fallen below 19-20 average levels and has been decreasing throughout August and September.
- JP Court remains below 19-20 average levels.
Contact
Email: Justice_Analysts@gov.scot
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