The sheriff courts are the main criminal courts; they sit locally in sheriff courts throughout Scotland organised in the six sheriffdoms. The procedure followed may either be solemn procedure, where the Sheriff sits with a jury of fifteen; or summary procedure, where the sheriff sits alone in a bench trial. From 10 December 2007, the maximum penalty that may be imposed in summary cases is 12 months imprisonment or a £10,000 fine, and in solemn cases 5 years imprisonment or an unlimited fine.
A higher sentence in solemn cases may be imposed upon remittance of the case to the High Court of Justiciary.
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An interesting court system Billy. We have higher and lower courts here too, but all are presided over by judges. Happy Saturday Billy. Allan
never knew that, thanks Allan, have a lovely weekend.
This is the kind of building that says “If you ended up here, you’re probably in trouble” …
indeed mate and thousands have crossed the threshold lol have a nice weekend pal..
Interesting post, William sir! I like how you broke down the solemn and summary procedures — makes the Scottish court system much easier to understand.
awe thank you very much, appreciate that, and please call me Billy.
Inspiring.
awe thank you.