The Scottish Government Justice Department have two divisions which work closely with the courts - Civil Justice & International Division and Judicial Appointments and Finance Division.

The Judicial Appointments and Finance Division finance the operations a number of courts and tribunals such as the Scottish Land Court and the VAT and Duties Tribunal.

The Judicial Appointments and Finance Division also have a role in administering the system of appointments of the Judiciary in Scotland (other than appointments to the District Courts). On behalf of the First Minister, it deals with complaints made by the public against the actions of the Judiciary.   More detail...