What courts are in Aberdeen?

There are three Court buildings dealing with different types of business in Aberdeen.

• Criminal business is based in the Aberdeen Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court Building in Castle Street (this page)
• Civil Business is based in the Aberdeen Civil Justice Centre and Commercial Court Building in Queen Street.

When was Aberdeen Sheriff Court built?

1801
The Sheriff Court Annex (Mercatgate) was originally built in 1801 as a bank to a design by James Burn, and there is evidence that part of the building was used as a printer’s office in the late 19th century.

Are court records public Scotland?

Since 1830, the Court of Session has had jurisdiction over divorce. These records are available at the Scottish Record Office and are open to the public to 1912. There are minute books and indexes to the records.

Where can I pay my speeding fine in Aberdeen?

You can contact a fines enforcement officer on 0300 790 0014 or at [email protected]. There’s more information about paying a fine and fines enforcement officers on the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service website.

What is a floating trial?

Floating Trial – this is a trial due to start within a specific period (usually 2 weeks) but which has not been allocated to any particular High Court. VIA will let you know what type of trial has been decided on. The Trial. (witnesses must attend)

What is an indictment in Scottish law?

Related Content. The court document that sets out criminal charges where the offences are to be dealt with in solemn proceedings. An accused person will be said to be charged “on indictment”. Less serious offences are dealt with in summary proceedings.

How can I find out someone’s court sentence?

If you are a victim or witness in the case and have left the court before the trial has ended and would like to know the outcome of the case, you can contact the person who asked you to come to court. They will be able to give you the information on the sentence.

How do I find court cases in Scotland?

To search judgments use the relevant High Court, Court of Session, Sheriff Court or Fatal Accident Inquiries pages. To search court rolls use the relevant High Court, Court of Session, Sheriff Court or Justice of the Peace Court roll pages.

Can you pay a speeding ticket online Scotland?

You can: pay the fine online in England and Wales or check the ticket for other ways to pay. find out how to pay the fine in Scotland.