Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service Rating A · Worker

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is Scotland's independent public prosecution service and sole death investigation authority. It is responsible for the prosecution of crime, the investigation of sudden, suspicious, or unexplained deaths, and the investigation of criminal complaints made against the police.

As a central part of the Scottish justice system, the service works with victims, witnesses, and bereaved family members. It provides guidance on the court process, manages victim support services, and processes expenses for those attending court during criminal proceedings.