... Appearance (on complaint) the (PF) would set out the charge(s), to the sheriff or magistrate. A Pleading Diet would follow, a plea of guilty would dispose of the case immediately, not guilty plea would result in a Trial date being set. A solicitor would have been appointed under s23(1) and 24(1) LA(S)A1986, whereby s/he would have the responsibility to request bail for Michael under the standard conditions of s24(5)CP(S)A 1995, however this could be opposed if Michael had no fixed abode or was considered to be a danger of repeat offending. If Michael could not return home he could have accessed SW support. It is the duty of the SWr under the SW(S)A1968 s12 to promote social welfare by giving "advice, guidance and assistance". Within the CJS the SW should exercise their responsibilities under the NOS 1991/96. These standards have a two-fold task and involve the SWr assisting the court ...

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