Procurator Fiscal
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
Procurator fiscal. Each of the inferior (Sheriff's) Courts in Scotland has its Procurator Fiscal, who acts, with deputies if necessary, as Public Prosecutor; and to make inquiry in to suspected offences in his area; under guidance of Crown Office Regulations. There are no coroners in Scotland.
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