Scotland's Criminal Justice System

Investigation and charge

Dealt with by Detecting Agency

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Investigation by Police

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Not detected

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Crime detected by Police

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Reported to other agency e.g. Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration

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Reported to Crown Office and Procurator Fiscals Service (COPFS)

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Released on Police direct measure

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Recorded Police Warning

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Reported to Crown Office and Procurator Fiscals Service (COPFS)

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Police Conditional Offer of Fixed Penalty

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Reported to Crown Office and Procurator Fiscals Service (COPFS)

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Anti-Social Behaviour Fixed Penalty

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Hearing Requested Only

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Reported to Crown Office and Procurator Fiscals Service (COPFS)

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Fine (Unpaid ASB Fixed Penalty)

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Released from custody without condition

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