sheriff court
noun/ˈʃerɪf kɔːt/
/ˈʃerɪf kɔːrt/
- a lower court in ScotlandCultureThe cases in a sheriff court are dealt with by a sheriff (= a Scottish title for a judge). Serious crimes such as murder are dealt with in the High Court of Justiciary and serious civil cases go to the Court of Session.
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