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Hub Courts for new, first instance custodies
New, first instance custody cases will continue to be heard in hub courts as first instance cases in each Sheriffdom as follows. Thereafter, if a further substantive hearing is assigned this will be to the court of local jurisdiction.
Sheriffdom orders
The following Sheriffdom guidance, information and practice notes apply to this court.
Please also refer to the
Rules and Practice section of the website.
Wick Sheriff Court opened in 1866 and was designed by the Edinburgh architect David Rhind who adapted many Renaissance features, in particular copying the middle floor windows from the Vendramini Palace in Venice. The “A” listed building cost £6,000, half of which was paid for by the County.
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Postal address
Sheriff Court House,
Bridge Street,
Wick,
Caithness,
KW1 4AJ
Main telephone
01955 602846
Sheriff Clerk / Main contact
Peta Donachie
All commissary work carried out
DX
557825
Civil department contact
01955 602846
Criminal department contact
01955 602846
Admin department contact
01955 602846
Fax
01955602846
Email
wick@scotcourts.gov.uk
Jury helpline
01955 602846 available from 17:00 until 09:00 on evening prior to start of trial.
Accessibility contact
If you want to contact us using text relay please follow the guidance at this link -
the Next Generation Text Service
If you require the support of an interpreter when you contact the office (by phone or attend in person), a telephone interpretation service is available. To access this service ask for telephone interpreting and the language required.
If you use British Sign Language (BSL) and wish to phone us using a sign language interpreter, you can use the online video relay interpreting service. For more information see
www.contactscotland-bsl.org When you arrive at the Sheriff Court, please report to the Sheriff Clerks Office where you will be guided to the courtroom.
If you have any mobility issues please contact 01955602846 prior to attending as the courtroom is on the second floor of the building.
By Taxi
Wick Taxis
Jimmy’s Taxi 01955 602727 Johnny’s Taxi 01955605041
Miller’s Cabs 01955 606464
Thurso Taxis
Harbour Taxi’s 01847 892827 Ormlie Taxi’s 01847 893434
Meiklejohn’s 01847 892827
By Air
The nearest Airport is Wick which is approximately a 20 min walk from the Court House or 5 minutes by car.
Airport 01955 603914 Logan Air 01955 602294
On arrival at court, please report to the sheriff clerk's public office on the ground floor where you will be directed as appropriate. If you are attending for jury service please report to the sheriff clerk's public office where you will be assisted by the jury attendant.
Wheelchair access is available at the right hand side of the building. Buzzer for staff assistance (clearly signposted). If you have any specific requirements please contact the sheriff clerk's office on 01955 602846 on the day prior to your visit.
All visitors should report to sheriff clerk's public office on the ground floor.
There is a hot drink vending machine in the Crown witness room otherwise there are various cafes within a short walking distance from courthouse. If you are sitting on a jury, lunch and refreshments will be provided if the court sits into the afternoon.
A loop induction service is available in the main court room for people who have hearing difficulties. A portable loop system is available for elsewhere in the building. Please contact the sheriff clerk on 01955 602846 if you require to use this facility prior to your visit.
If you want to pay your fine or would like information and advice please visit our Pay a Fine page.
Court Building: Mon - Thu - 09:00 until 16:00: Friday 09:00 - 16:00
Office and telephone hours: Mon - Thu 09:00 - 13:00 14:00 - 16:30
Friday - 09:00 - 13:00 14:00 - 16:00
Office is closed everyday from 13.00 - 14.00
Opening hours for the public counters in all Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Courts during the festive period –
Friday 23 December 2022 – 9am to 3.30pm
Wednesday 28 December 2022 – 9am to 5pm
Thursday 29 December 2022 – 9am to 5pm
Friday 30 December 2022 – 9am to 3.30pm
Normal hours resume on Wednesday 4 January 2023
2022
December 26, 27
2023
January 2, 3
April 7, 10
May 1, 8
June 5
July 31
September 25
December 4, 25, 26