About the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is a non-ministerial department established by the Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008. Its statutory function is to provide administrative support to Scotland’s Courts, devolved tribunals and the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG).

The purpose of the SCTS is supporting justice, fulfilling that purpose by providing the people, buildings and services needed to support the judiciary, courts, tribunals and the OPG.

Their vision is to build a stronger Courts and Tribunals Service – focused on improving access to justice, reducing delay and cost within the justice system, and maximising the use of technology to improve our services.

All the work done is underpinned by their core values:

• commitment and professionalism
• providing a high quality service
• integrity and impartiality
• working to improve the justice system; and
• using resources effectively

SCTS employs around 1850 staff in a variety of professional and support services