Statistical Bulletin Crime and Justice Series: Criminal Proceedings in Scottish Courts, 2006/07

Criminal Proceedings in Scottish Courts 2006-07


Table 17: Bail orders made (1)(2) by type of court, 2002/03-2006/07

Year

All Courts (3)

District

Sheriff

High

All Courts (3)

District

Sheriff

High

number of Bail orders

percentages

2002/03

47,270

5,217

41,773

280

100

11

88

1

2003/04

50,718

6,541

43,717

460

100

13

86

1

2004/05

53,438

5,720

47,276

427

100

11

88

1

2005/06

56,913

5,663

50,846

383

100

10

89

1

2006/07

63,438

6,480

56,434

511

100

10

89

1

1. Excludes modifications to existing bail orders, persons counted once only where more than one bail order on same day
2. The recording of bail orders has improved over time, so some caution is needed when comparing changes from earlier years
3. Includes some records where court is not assigned

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