Legal Aid may available for cases heard under the other sheriff court procedures. Where to get advice with a claim Depending on the complexity and size of your claim, you may need support or legal representation. The Scottish Court Service also provide a series of information leaflets to explain how to complete small claims and summary cause summons and what will happen throughout the process of taking a case to court and a court users charter. Details of your nearest advice agency are available from the DRC Helpline . You could also contact a solicitor to help with the case.
Some solicitors work in law centres or advice agencies and offer free advice.
Legal Aid may be available depending on your individual circumstances. If you have a disability which makes going to court or communicating difficult you will need to contact the sheriff court directly. The sheriff clerk will be able to advise you on access to the court buildings or systems. The Scottish Court Service is registered with the Typetalk service, provided by the RNID and British Telecom . The courts all have access to a language line for those who's first language is not English.