Scottish Court Fees 2024-2025

The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on proposals to revise court fees in Scotland so that the fees raised in our courts continue to contribute appropriately to the cost of the business undertaken in those courts.  We are seeking views on the following potential changes to Scottish court fees:

• A 10% increase to all court fees to commence in November 2024;
• A targeted further 10% increase on a limited number of court fees;
• Some further minor technical and remedial amendments to the current court fees orders.

The Scottish Government considers it vital that the extensive system of exemptions is maintained and that special consideration is given to the parts of the court system that might give rise to particular concerns about access to justice for vulnerable people. It is acknowledged that the courts are disproportionately accessed by those who are considered vulnerable or to have a disability. The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring that those court users are not prejudiced by the systems and processes that exist in the judicial environment, and is keen to hear from those who have views on how the system can be improved.