richard young in-court advice service airdrie sheriff court
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Richard YoungIn-Court Advice ServiceAirdrie Sheriff Court
Subject
Practical Experience of
Assisting Court Users
Disclaimers
Funding
Airdrie CAB
Airdrie Sheriff Court
Objectives
Advice on rights and responsibilities
Advice on court procedures and practices
Options and outcomes explained
Negotiation with other parties
Provision of representation
Remit Help unassisted court users
Civil cases
o Small Claimso Summary Causeso Ordinary Causes
Pursuers and defenders
Debt – Consumer – Housing
Caseload ChartPrimary Caseload
Debt43%
Consumer 29%
Other6%
Heritable (arrears)
22%
Consumer
Debt
Heritable (arrears)
Other
Client StatusClient Status
Pursuer34%
Defender66%
Defender
Pursuer
Initial Questions
How much will it cost?
Will I win?
What if I lose?
Will they have a lawyer?
How long will it take?
Raising Action Who do I raise proceedings against?
What information/evidence do I need?
Will I need to speak in court?
Will lots people be there?
How do I fill in the forms?
Client’s VersionBox 4
Claim (form of decree or other order sought)
I want my £500.00 back
Correct VersionBox 4
Claim (form of decree or other order sought)
The pursuer claims from the defender(s) the sum
of £500.00 with interest on that sum at the rate of
8% annually from the date of service, together
with the expenses of bringing the claim
Client SeesBox 4
Claim (form of decree or other order sought)
Преследователь требует от защитника (ов)
суммы из Ь500.00 с интересом на той сумме
по курсу 8 % ежегодно от даты
обслуживания, вместе с расходами
обеспечения требования
During Action Difficulty understanding procedures
Confused by legal jargon
Unsure about outcomes
Stigma of being in court
Scared in court
Common Issues Failure to respond
Frustrated by Minute for Recall
Formality of proceedings
Undefended cases
Perception that system is unfair
Post Action When will court give me my money?
Really? How do I get it then?
A Sheriffs What? Who are they?
What, I’ve to pay even more money?
System more fair for other party
Contact DetailsRichard YoungIn-Court Advice ServiceAirdrie Sheriff CourtSheriff Court HouseGraham Street AirdrieNorth LanarkshireML6 6EE
Tel: 01236 766712Fax: 01236 765289Email: [email protected]