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Click on the numbers to find out what these peoples roles are in the Sheriff Court (Criminal).

county court public press witness sheriff Sheriff's Clerk Defence Counsel Procurator Fiscal Defendant jury

3 Procurator Fiscal

Explains to the court what the defendant is accused of. The prosecution must show the jury enough evidence to make them feel really sure that the defendant is guilty.

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