Attending court as a witness can be a very worrying experience. The Witness Service exists to help people through the judicial process by providing practical and emotional support at court. You can contact the service at any time - before, during or after attending court.
The service, which is available to witnesses in every Sheriff and High Courts, is confidential and provided by trained volunteers and staff. The service is free.
The Witness Service offers:
- Practical help
- Information on court procedures
- A pre-trial familiarisation visit to the court
- Guidance regarding further support
- A listening ear for your anxieties/concerns
See our advice page for further details on the service we provide.
The service will support:
- Witnesses who are called to court
- Witnesses who are not called to court
- Families and friends of witnesses
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Prosecution and defence witnesses