Court Service Lerwick

Welcome to your local Court Service. We provide free, confidential information and support for victims and witnesses of crime, including:

  • Court familiarisation visits and an explanation of court procedures prior to trial
  • Information regarding court attendance for victims and witness
  • Emotional support while you wait to give evidence
  • Appointments to meet with our support team should you need it

Service location, opening hours and contact details are listed below, along with court and parking details.

Court Service Lerwick

If you don’t have an appointment and need support, please call our free helpline: 0800 160 1985 or contact us by live chat at the bottom right of this page (Mon-Fri, 9am-8pm).

Court Service
Market House
Market Street
Lerwick
ZE1 0DE

01595 744524 / 07557156487
VictimSupportHighlandsIslands@victimsupportsco.org.uk

Opening hours

Monday  Closed
Tuesday  10am – 2pm
Wednesday  10am – 2pm
Thursday  10am – 2pm
Friday  10am – 2pm

If you need support outwith these hours, our helpline is open 9am-8pm, Mon-Fri: 0800 160 1985

Lerwick Sheriff Court

If you need to contact the court or are looking for more information about attending a trial, please use the contact details below:

King Erik Street
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0HD

01595 693914
lerwick@scotcourts.gov.uk
Lerwick Sheriff Court website

Directions
Directions to the court can found on the Lerwick Sheriff Court website

Parking information
Free parking is available on the Hillhead, adjacent to the Town House. Further free parking is available on Market Street, directly opposite Market House, Market Street, approx. 300 yards from the court buildings.

Take a virtual tour of Lerwick Sheriff Court