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A court in the Sheriffdom of Grampian, Highland and Islands
Jury trials which would otherwise call at Lerwick Sheriff Court were transferred to Aberdeen or Peterhead from July this year, due to the ongoing staffing challenges being faced by GEOAmey.
We would like to make it clear that all other hearings, including summary trials and civil hearings will still call at Lerwick Sheriff Court. Please only attend Aberdeen or Peterhead Sheriff Court if you have received a citation requiring you to do so.
The court jurisdiction covers the Shetland Islands. Lerwick Sheriff Court is located on King Erik Street. The Court House is a traditional Court building having been built in 1875.
King Erik Street
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0HD
Iain Macarthur
01595 693914
A phone interpreter service is available when you contact a court by phone or attend in person. To access this service ask for phone interpreter and the language required.
The phone interpreter service is not available during actual court proceedings.
If you are deaf, have hearing loss or are speech impaired you can contact us for free with Relay UK.
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 the Contact Scotland BSL website.
The Sheriff Clerk's office is open as follows:
Due to temporary staffing arrangements, the public counter will not open in the weeks commencing 27 May, 24 June and 22 July. During periods of closure enquiries can be sent by email to lerwick@scotcourts.gov.uk or alternatively please call 01595 693914.
The Sheriff Clerk's office will be closed every fourth Friday from 13:00 for staff training. A service for emergency applications will be maintained.
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.
To pay a fine or for information please go to paying a fine.
Use the journey planner for public transportation information.
Local and out of town buses stop at Viking bus station. Timetables are available at online.
There is no public parking available at the court house. There are a number of car parks within the town centre which are clearly sign posted.
There is no taxi rank at the court. Taxis can be found at Victoria Pier.
The nearest Airport is in Sumburgh which is approximately 25 miles from Lerwick.
When you arrive at the sheriff court, please report to the sheriff clerk's office on the ground floor.
Jurors should initially report to the sheriff clerk's office where you will be guided to the courtroom.
If you are sitting on a jury, lunch and refreshments will be provided if the court sits onto the afternoon.
There are a number of hotels, restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance of the court house.
A loop induction service is available in all courtrooms for people who have hearing difficulties. Please contact 01595 693914 if you require to use this facility.
If you have any mobility issues, please contact 01595 693914 prior to attending as the courtroom is on the second floor of the building.
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Grampian, Highland and Islands