Can you contact the Procurator Fiscal?
You can submit a comment or complaint by: completing a complaints form in person at any our Procurator Fiscal offices. phoning our national Enquiry Point on: 0300 020 3000 (lines open Mon-Thurs: 8:30 to 17:15; Fri: 8:30 to 17:00) – RNID Typetalk prefix our telephone number with 18001.
Why would a death go to Procurator Fiscal?
Most sudden and unexplained deaths are reported to the Procurator Fiscal because a doctor is unable to confirm the cause of the death and is therefore unable to issue a death certificate.
What is the role of the Procurator Fiscal Service?
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is responsible for the prosecution of crime in Scotland, the investigation of sudden or suspicious deaths and complaints of criminal conduct by police officers on duty.
What should I report to Procurator Fiscal?
The following deaths must be reported to the Procurator Fiscal (‘reportable deaths’): Unnatural cause of death: Any death which cannot be entirely attributed to natural causes (whether the primary cause or a contributing factor) including: Suspicious deaths – i.e. where homicide cannot be ruled out.
How long does it take to hear from the Procurator Fiscal?
Reports should normally be sent to the Procurator Fiscal within 4 months of the date of the offence. If it is likely to take considerably longer to submit a report then this should be discussed with the Fiscal and reasons given.
Who is the current Procurator Fiscal?
Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Minister responsible | Dorothy Bain QC, Lord Advocate |
| Agency executive | David Harvie, Crown Agent |
| Parent agency | Scottish Government |
| Website | www.copfs.gov.uk |
Who investigates a suspicious death?
A coroner is a judicial officer responsible for investigating deaths in certain situations. Coroners are usually lawyers or doctors with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. In most cases, a doctor or the police refer a death to the coroner.
What happens if no cause of death is found UK?
If the post mortem shows an unnatural cause of death, or if the cause of death is not found at the initial examination, the Coroner will open an investigation or inquest. They will also need to do this if the deceased died in custody or otherwise in the care of the State.
Is a fiscal warning a conviction?
The police or procurator fiscal can give you a ‘direct measure’ for an alleged offence (a crime you’re accused of committing). For example, a warning, fine or unpaid community work. Accepting a direct measure means you will not go to court or get a criminal conviction.
What is a procurator fiscal fine?
A fiscal fine (formally a fixed penalty conditional offer) is a form of deferred prosecution agreement in Scotland issued by a procurator fiscal for certain summary offences as an alternative to prosecution. Alternatives to prosecution are called direct measures in Scotland.
Who controls the Crown Office?
The department is headed by Her Majesty’s Lord Advocate, who under the Scottish legal system is responsible for prosecution, along with the area procurators fiscal. In Scotland, virtually all prosecution of criminal offences is undertaken by the Crown. Private prosecutions are extremely rare.
Who is the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service?
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is Scotland’s prosecution service. We receive reports about crimes from the police and other reporting agencies and then decide what action to take, including whether to prosecute someone.
Where is the drop kerb at Kirkcaldy Crown Office?
For more information or to request additional arrangements to suit your needs, please contact our reception or Office Manager: Parking facilities: There are private parking facilities at this office. The nearest drop kerb is approximately 5 metres from the office entrance.
How big are the doors at Kirkcaldy Crown Office?
Door Width: 70- 80cm wide, doors will require to be opened by others for wheelchair access. Our staff have a responsibility to ensure that they accompany any visitors during an emergency evacuation to the muster point designated in local Fire Evacuation Plans.
When to report a death to the Procurator Fiscal?
Once a death has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal, the Procurator Fiscal has legal responsibility for the deceased’s body, usually until a death certificate is written by a doctor and given to the nearest relative. All deaths where the circumstances are thought to be suspicious must be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.