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Sheriff in self-isolation after member of staff at Inverness Sheriff Court tests positive for Covid-19


By Gregor White

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Inverness Justice Centre where the sheriff court is based.
Inverness Justice Centre where the sheriff court is based.

A sheriff and clerk at Inverness Sheriff Court are self-isolating after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus.

Depute fiscal David Morton, several solicitors and members of the media were also present as the drama unfolded.

A spokesperson for the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) said: "A positive case involving a staff member at Inverness was confirmed to SCTS.

"In any positive case advice is taken from NHS Test and Protect on the need for identified contacts to self-isolate as a precaution.

"These steps have been taken and other building occupants advised.

"The Justice Centre remains open with all appropriate measures in place."

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