sheriff court

British

noun

(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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He had been expected to appear at Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Monday – but the Crown Office said that "after full and careful consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case" the man had been freed pending further inquiries.

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They are due to appear before Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Monday.

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Huczynski admitted a total of 10 charges at Aberdeen Sheriff Court, many relating to the hospital incident.

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But despite Edinburgh Sheriff Court ordering Ryanair to pay her almost £4,500 last July she is yet to receive anything from the airline.

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In March 2025, almost 18 months on from her trip, Chris, acting for Rosie, raised a simple procedure at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

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