Simple procedure online case tracker to launch next month

The first phase of a system which allows users to track their simple procedure case online will be launched mid-March.

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is currently developing Civil Online, which will enable simple procedure claims and responses to be made online with electronic submission of documents and the creation of a digital case file.

Civil Online is being delivered in a series of phases.

Phase 1 will be launched next month providing a simple procedure case tracker, allowing claimants, respondents and their representatives, to:

Eric McQueen, chief executive of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (pictured) said: “This is an important step on our journey towards electronic case handling. Simple Procedure was designed as a court process to provide a speedy, inexpensive and informal way to resolve civil disputes where the value is less than £5,000.

“Enabling online case tracking is our first step towards making this a straightforward secure online application process in the future. Phase 1 provides current users with access to helpful case tracking information online and is the foundation for Civil Online.”