# Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Act 2025, Section 87: Deputy Clerks of the Sexual Offences Court

Extent: S
Status: prospective

(1) The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service may appoint persons to be Deputy Clerks of the Sexual Offences Court.
(2) The number of Deputy Clerks is for the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service to determine.
(3) A person's appointment as Deputy Clerk—
(a) lasts for such period, and
(b) is on such other terms and conditions,
as the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service may determine.
(4) A person may hold office as a Deputy Clerk of the Sexual Offences Court at the same time as holding office as clerk, or deputy or assistant clerk, of another court.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2025/12/section/87 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/victims-witnesses-and-justice-reform-scotland-act-2025/section-87
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