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Leaflets & Publications

Introduction

The Scottish Court Service publish a number of leaflets and other documents relating to their work. As part of an on-going programme many of these publications are being updated and redesigned. Currently all publications are free, unless otherwise specified, and can be obtained by writing to the Scottish Court Service Headquarters.

Saughton House
Broomhouse Drive
Edinburgh
EH11 3XD
TEL 0131 444 3300
FAX 0131 443 2610
Email: enquiries@scotcourts.gov.uk

Electronic copies of the documents are provided where possible, and can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate links below.

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Advice for homeowners and advisers to prevent repossessions in Scotland	Link to “Keeping your home” website Advice for homeowners section helps you as a homeowner to identify the appropriate course of action to be taken at any stage of a possible repossession: from first arrears to court action and resolution of the problem. Advice for advisers section provides support to advisers dealing with repossessions in Scotland under The Home Owner and Debtor Protection (Scotland) Act 2010. The Act came into force on the 30th September 2010, bringing in major changes to the law on mortgage repossessions. On these pages you can get advice on changes in the law and how it might affect you.
Do it yourself Divorce and Dissolution of Civil Partnership Guidance Forms Guidance Notes - Word Version Guidance Notes - PDF version	Forms to be used for applications and a guide on how to go about getting a divorce/dissolution of a civil partnership under the simplified procedure
European Order for Payment Style Forms - Word Version Style Forms - PDF version	Forms for use in applications under EC Regulation 1896/2006 and Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Court European Order for Payment Procedure Rules) 2008
European Small Claims Procedure Style Forms - Word Version Style Forms - PDF version	Forms for use in applications under Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Court European Small Claims Procedure Rules) 2008
Citizens' guide to cross-border civil litigation in the European Union	The European Union has a system of laws in place designed to help individuals and businesses with cross-border litigation. This Citizens' Guide aims to explain some of those laws and the principles behind them, so you can choose whether you want to use them, and if so, where you can obtain application forms and more detailed information. It only covers civil and commercial cases, not criminal law, family law, bankruptcy or questions of inheritance.
Human Fertilisation & Embryology Act 1990 PDF version MS Word version	Petition for parental order following surrogacy, and related forms (for use in applications made before 6 April 2010)
Human Fertilisation & Embryology Act 2008 PDF version MS Word version	Petition for parental order following assisted reproduction, and related forms for use in applications made on or after 6 April 2010
Fee Exemption PDF version Rich text version	Application for exemption from payment of court fee
Fee Exemption - Abbreviated version PDF version	To be used in the case here an application for exemption from payment of court fee has previously been lodged in these proceedings and there has been no change in circumstances as detailed in that application.
Small claims in the Sheriff Court Forms Guidance Notes	Civil actions of value up to £750 raised prior to 14 January 2008, and Civil actions of value up to £3000 raised on or after 14 January 2008
Summary cause procedures Forms Guidance Notes	Civil actions of value between £750 - £1,500 raised prior to 14 January 2008, and Civil actions of value between £3000 - £5000 raised on or after 14 January 2008
Debt Arrangements and Attachment Act 2002	Forms for use in applications to the court relating to articles subject to Attachment and Auction.
Bankruptcy rules forms Bankruptcy rules forms - Word	Forms for use in applications to the court under the Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Court Bankruptcy Rules) 2008. Please note that from 1st April 2008 debtors applications for sequestration can be obtained from and should be sent to the Accountant in Bankruptcy, their contact details are: 1 Pennyburn Road Kilwinning Ayrshire KA13 6SA Tel: 0300 200 2600 Web: www.aib.gov.uk
Notes for the guidance of curators Online guidance notes PDF version	Notes for the guidance of curators, including an example of a completed Account of Charge and Discharge, as well as a blank Account to download and use.
Information for families of persons subject to curatory Online guidance notes PDF version	Booklet to view or download
European Enforcement Orders European Enforcement Order Certificate — Judgment European Enforcement Order Certificate — Court Settlement European Enforcement Order Certificate — Authentic Instrument Certificate of lack or limitation of enforceability European Enforcement Order Replacement Certificate following a challenge Application for rectification or withdrawal of the European Enforcement Order Certificate	Links to Regulation, Acts of Sederunt and Forms
Commissary/Confirmation SMALL ESTATE - Guidance Notes SMALL ESTATE - Checklist Word version SMALL ESTATE - Checklist PDF version SMALL ESTATE - Application Form LARGE ESTATE - Application form Confirmation ad non executa / ad omissa - Application form X-1 What to do after a death in Scotland ... practical advice for times of bereavement: 9th Edition Addendum to page 35 (section 12) and to pages 49-50(section 19) of What to do after a death in Scotland ... practical advice for times of bereavement: 9th edition	Guidance and forms to be used in applying for confirmation to a deceased person’s estate This is a guide to assist people who are about to apply to be appointed executor where the value of the estate is under £36,000 The checklist may help you to remember what to bring to court The sheriff clerk will complete the application for you, but should you wish to do this yourself, you will find the forms on the HM Revenue & Customs website The SCS is prohibited from assisting applicants for confirmation to large estates, i.e. exceeding £36,000. However, you will find the forms and guidance on the HM Revenue & Customs website Form for use in application for confirmation: Ad non executa: where the original executor has died or has become incapacitated without fully administering the estate of the deceased. Ad omissa: where additional estate is discovered or where estate has been wrongly valued in the original confirmation and the principal executors appointed will not, or cannot act.
Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 Questionnaire of person aggrieved Reply by respondent	Forms for use in obtaining evidence in complaint under the regulations
Borrowing Slips Borrowing Slips	Borrowing Slips for agents