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sheriff court

British  

noun

  1. (in Scotland) a court having jurisdiction to try summarily or on indictment all but the most serious crimes and to deal with most civil actions

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Audit Scotland said there were ongoing discussions about whether a similar approach could be taken in solemn cases, which were held before a judge and jury in the sheriff court and high court.

From BBC May 28, 2026

"Because of this, we have submitted an application to the sheriff court seeking cancellation of the provider's registration of the care home," said a CI spokesperson.

From BBC Sep. 30, 2022

Lawyers for Trump International Golf Course Scotland claimed in Edinburgh sheriff court that police witness statements from the staff who took the photos could not be released.

From The Guardian Mar. 9, 2017

A 46-year-old man from Aberdeen is to appear at the city's sheriff court on Monday in connection with the recovery.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2011

Offences against the game laws are not triable by justices of the peace, but only in the sheriff court.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" by Various

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