Scottish Children's Reporter Administration

Services

• After your police interview: victims and witnesses

  Information for victims and witnesses about the police investigation, the prosecution process, the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration and how to ask for information.

• Being a witness at court

  Information for witnesses of criminal, civil and Children’s Hearing court cases. Includes where to get support if you're worried about giving evidence, and special measures for vulnerable witnesses.

• Being referred to the Children's Reporter

  What happens when a young person is referred to the Children's Reporter.

• Children's Hearings

  Legal tribunals that help young people with problems, such as they're not looked after properly or are in trouble with the police or their school.

• Complain about the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA)

  How to complain to the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration (SCRA) if you’re unhappy with their service.

• Find your local Children's Reporter

  Find contact details and opening times for your local Children’s Reporter office.

• Help with a legal problem

  Who can help you if you need advice about a legal problem, such as debt, housing, benefits, employment, divorce or claims for money.

• If a young person gets in trouble with the police

  What happens if a child or young person gets in trouble with the police – includes the age of criminal responsibility and Children's Hearings.

• What happens at a Children's Hearing court case

  What happens when a Children's Hearing is sent to court – includes people in the courtroom, witnesses and what the sheriff can decide.

• Youth crime: support

  How to report a crime committed by a person under the age of 16, and what support is available.