Remanded in custody
A person can be remanded in custody, which is a period in prison or other form of secure detention, while they await their trial or their sentence. A sheriff makes the decision on whether or not someone should be remanded or given bail, and their decision is informed by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), defence agents and any other relevant, available information on their circumstances. A Sheriff will consider whether a person poses a risk to public safety, if they might abscond, or whether they could tamper with witnesses in the trial.
Any period spent remanded can last from days to months depending on the nature and progress of the case. Remand in custody can have a significant impact on a persons housing, employment, family and mental health.
Further information: Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995
Community Interventions and Support
At this stage in the justice system, there may be an opportunity to support an individual to tackle the underlying causes of crime and improve future outcomes.
There are organisations across Scotland that deliver a wide range of support relating to community justice.
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Please note: not all options are available in every local authority.
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