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[9] [10] The complex also continued to serve as the local sheriff court throughout the 20th century and into the 21st century. In 2002, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service acquired County Buildings and implemented a major programme of refurbishment works which involved the conversion of County Buildings to create a second courtroom.
A sheriffdom is a judicial district in Scotland, led by a sheriff principal.Since 1 January 1975, there have been six sheriffdoms. Each sheriffdom is divided into a series of sheriff court districts, and each sheriff court is presided over by a resident or floating sheriff (a legally qualified judge).
In 1992, the tolbooth was acquired jointly by Clydesdale District Council and Lanark Community Council and placed in the ownership of a trust for preservation as a heritage centre. [4] In 2017, the ground floor was remodelled to create an art gallery so allowing the building to operate as a combined arts and heritage centre.
The Sheriff of Lanark or Sheriff of Lanarkshire was historically the royal official responsible for enforcing law and order and bringing criminals to justice in Lanarkshire, Scotland. Prior to 1748 most sheriffdoms were held on a hereditary basis.
Lanark was a royal burgh from 1140 to 1975, and was historically the county town of Lanarkshire, though in modern times this title belongs to Hamilton. Notable landmarks nearby include New Lanark, the Corra Linn and the site of Lanark Castle. Lanark railway station and bus interchange have frequent services to Glasgow.
Dublin, Ireland residents who bring a valid ID to the visitor's center in Dublin, Ohio, between March 8 and March 18 will receive a $200 Visa gift card intended to pay for their bar tab.
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An Ottawa County Sheriff's Office deputy was involved in a high-speed chase of nearly 130 mph early Wednesday morning. At about 3:20 a.m. Wednesday deputy Collin Salyers stopped to check a vehicle ...