SCLthe lower court of law in Scotland, dealing with civil and criminal cases 〔苏格兰的〕郡法院，初等法院〔兼管民事和刑事案件〕
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sheriff court• Francis Auld didn't appear at the town's sheriff court today, and his case was continued without plea.• It was also pointed out that civil jury trial was available in the Court of Session but not in the sheriff court.