Sheriff Officer Fees And Jurisdiction

Question 1

Which act governs fees

Answer 1

Act of Sederunt (Fees of Messenger at Arms and Sheriff Officers)(Amendment) 2021

Question 2

What is the surcharge for remote rural

Answer 2

Additional 30% on fee

Question 3

When value of an action is over £100,000

Answer 3

0.01% of the value of the action added to fee

Question 4

An instruction takes over an hour to complete?

Answer 4

Charged in units of 30 minutes and applies from the end of the first hour.

Question 5

Sheriff officer requires a ferry to execute service

Answer 5

Cost of the ferry, reasonable subsistence and time for boarding, crossing and returning.

Question 6

Can an action over the value of £100,00 be heard in the sheriff court

Answer 6

Yes, as there is no upper limit for the sheriff court as per the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014

Question 7

Acts relating to fees and jurisdiction

Answer 7

Act of Sederunt (Fees of Sheriff Officers)(no 2) 2002
Act of Sederunt (Fees of Messenger at Arms and Sheriff Officers)(Amendment) 2021
Civil Jurisdiction and Judgements Act 1982
Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014

Question 8

Name the act which will adjust the fees for sheriff officers and messenger at arms? And when does it come into force?

Answer 8

Act of Sederunt(Fees of Messenger-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers)(Amendment) 2024

March 22 2024