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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Justice Analytical Services data report - December 2021

This pack provides information on the impact of COVID-19 on the Justice system during December 2021.

Data has been gathered from a number of different sources and may be subject to future revision.

How crime flows through the Justice System

Incident is reviewed by Police to determine if it is a crime. If a crime, Police charge suspect (where possible) and issue:

The accused will be:

1. Kept in custody - Case called the next court day.

2. Released on an Undertaking - Accused told when to appear and may have bail conditions.

3. At liberty - If prosecuted, the accused will receive a citation stating the charge and when to appear.

Prosecutor decides if accused is prosecuted:

1. No action - e.g. not enough evidence.

2. Direct Measure - An alternative to prosecution, e.g. Fiscal Fine or warning letter.

3. Summary prosecution - JP or Sheriff Court (no jury)

5. Solemn prosecution - Sheriff or High Court (with jury)

If the accused is found guilty in court, or tendered a guilty plea, then they can be given:

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