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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

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A 17-year-old, who was later arrested, is due to appear before Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.

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The suspect is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.

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The suspects, aged 43 and 22, are due to appear before Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.

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A 26-year-old man is due to appear before Alloa Sheriff Court on Monday.

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The three arrested men have now been charged and are due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday.

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