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Virtual courts

Virtual court proceedings are important in creating capacity for hearings which must be heard in person and to enable courts to function safely for those attending.

The following information is for those participating in, or preparing for, virtual courts or remote attendance in hearings.

Sheriff court professionals

Criminal hearings - Webex Events

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3. Video Sharing GuidePDF676.18 KB10 Nov, 2021 Download
4. Police Witness GuidePDF683.65 KB10 Nov, 2021 Download
5. General Witness GuidePDF678.41 KB10 Nov, 2021 Download
1. PF-Defence Agent virtual court guidance (1)PDF493.50 KB10 Nov, 2021 Download
2. Criminal Virtual CertificationPDF223.16 KB10 Nov, 2021 Download

Criminal hearings - Webex Meetings

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1. PF-Defence Agent virtual court guidancePDF1.27 MB10 Nov, 2021 Download
2. Police Witness GuidePDF900.52 KB10 Nov, 2021 Download
3. Victim Support Unit GuidePDF825.04 KB10 Nov, 2021 Download
4. Vulnerable WitnessesPDF531.75 KB10 Nov, 2021 Download
2. Criminal Virtual CertificationPDF223.16 KB10 Nov, 2021 Download

Civil hearings - Webex Events

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1. Guidance for Civil SolicitorsPDF428.37 KB10 Nov, 2021 Download
3. Video Sharing GuidePDF676.18 KB10 Nov, 2021 Download
5. General Witness GuidePDF678.41 KB10 Nov, 2021 Download
7. Civil Virtual CertificationPDF315.90 KB10 Nov, 2021 Download
9. General Party GuidePDF636.85 KB10 Nov, 2021 Download
8. Tribunals Virtual CertificationPDF316.01 KB10 Nov, 2021 Download

Civil hearings - Webex Meetings

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1. Guidance for Civil SolicitorsPDF1.30 MB10 Nov, 2021 Download
2. Party GuidePDF636.85 KB10 Nov, 2021 Download
3. Civil Bulk Court CertificationPDF296.21 KB10 Nov, 2021 Download

Supreme Courts professionals


Supreme Courts additional resources

Cisco Webex Meetings - sharing content with participants (video)
Information for witnesses (PDF)
Public access to virtual court hearings – guidance (PDF)

Media

Access to remote hearings
Access to remote Fatal Accident Inquiry hearings

Public

Public access to virtual court hearings
Public access to courts and tribunals during COVID-19

Court participants - witnesses and jurors

Information for witnesses
Information for jurors

Virtual Civil hearings

We have produced a short film that shows how a virtual hearing in a civil court works to enable business to take place efficiently and effectively. The virtual court fully supports the functions of a live court environment and the film provides a high-level overview of how this works in practice. Virtual hearings are not used for all cases but are effective for some cases as set out in Guidance for Supreme Court users and for Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court users.

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