Public invited to Justice Service open day in Sutherland
The Highland Council’s Justice Service team in Sutherland will be hosting an open day on Thursday 12 February 2026. This is a chance for members of the public to come along and find out more about community sentences in Scotland, particularly in Sutherland and the surrounding area.
The open day will be divided into four public sessions. Social Work staff will explain some of the justice process with emphasis on the work that The Highland Council Justice Service provides to the Court, the Parole Board, Scottish Ministers and other stakeholders. This will include information about the interventions provided to individuals with a range of needs including Sex Offender and Domestic Abuse treatment programmes etc.
Each session will be divided into two separate informal presentations; one explaining sentencing and what it means for individuals to complete a Community Payback Order or to be on any type of licence and another session discussing unpaid work as part of their sentences.
Chair of the Sutherland Committee, Councillor Richard Gale, said: “This open day will provide members of the public with an opportunity to gain an insight into the Justice Service which plays an important role in our communities. The Council works closely with partners to provide support and supervision to offenders, aiming to help them reintegrate into the community and address issues that lead to offending. The service supports offenders to gain new skills and increase their confidence which enables them to avoid reoffending while making a positive contribution to their local communities. We encourage the public to come along and find out more about the excellent work going on locally.”
The sessions will take place from 9.30 - 11am and 11:30am - 1pm and will last a maximum of 90 minutes. Anyone interested in coming along is asked to book a place on one of the sessions in advance by telephoning 01408 635369 or email: CJS.Golspie@highland.gov.uk.
The Sutherland Justice Service in located at Drummuie, Golspie, KW10 6TA.
The date could have potential to change due to adverse weather conditions, and all confirmed bookings will receive a telephone call should this have to take place.