The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is an independent body corporate established by the Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008.
Its function is to provide administrative support to Scottish courts and tribunals and to the judiciary of courts, including the:
- High Court of Justiciary
- Court of Session
- Sheriff Courts
- Justice of the Peace Courts
- Office of the Public Guardian
- Accountant of Court.
SCTS Board
The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service Board is chaired by the Lord President, the most senior judge in Scotland.