Justice of the Peace Courts (formerly District Courts).
The Justice of the Peace Court is the first rung in the Court hierarchy in Scotland, dealing with summary criminal matters only. It does not currently deal with any civil cases.
On 8th December 2008, in terms of the Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 2007, the District Courts at Glasgow, Rutherglen and Kirkintilloch, previously operated and managed by Glasgow, South Lanarkshire and East Dunbartonshire Councils respectively, unified under the management of the Scottish Court Service which also manages the Sheriff, the Court of Session and the High Courts in Scotland.
Further information is available on the Scottish Courts website.