During an assessment at Airdrie Sheriff Court in 2023, RAAC was found to be present in the building. Airdrie Justice of the Peace Court was inspected and no RAAC has been identified there.
The safety of our staff and all who use our buildings is our primary concern, therefore some areas within Airdrie Sheriff Court affected by RAAC were taken out of operation to ensure there is no risk to those who use the building.
Remedial works have been in progress and, from Monday 18 March 2024, Court 5 will be operational and we anticipate Court 1 will be back in operation by the end of Summer 2024.
The public can access the building from the 18 March however there remains a limited number of areas where some restrictions apply. There may still be occasions, where access to the Court room is restricted to those who have business calling, witnesses, including supporter and members of the press.
The public counter remains closed and people will be unable to pay fines in person at the court. Alternative ways to pay a fine can be found on the fines webpage.
There will be a permanent change to car parking arrangements in Airdrie Sheriff & JP Court. This car park can only be used by staff and judiciary due to limited spacing. Disabled car parking will be available upon request.
We are deploying a number of options for the continuation of court business, including moving business online and making full use of the court estate. The detail of the arrangements in place are noted below:
- Airdrie’s Sheriff and Jury business has been transferred to Lanark Sheriff Court.
- Airdrie JP Building (located across from the main Sheriff Court building) will be used for Sheriff Court cases, both civil and criminal.
- Selected Summary Trial Court business will be transferred to Hamilton Sheriff Court.
- Airdrie JP business has been transferred to Hamilton JP Building.
All of these arrangements will continue until further notice. The relevant orders are updated as required and can be found below.