This section of the website is intended to provide information for witnesses in a civil court case in either the Court of Session or the sheriff court. It includes:

• General information on civil courts and the help available for witnesses
• General information on additional support provisions that may be available to those who are regarded by the court to be particularly vulnerable witnesses, including child witnesses
• A Words and Meanings section of some of the words you might come across in the website

Witnesses may feel anxious about coming to court. This section will help answer some of the questions you may have and will help you understand what happens at court. It will also tell you who can help you and what support may be available to you as a witness.