PART 1SHERIFF COURTS
CHAPTER 4COMPETENCE AND JURISDICTION
Sheriffs: civil competence and jurisdiction
I140Territorial jurisdiction
1
This section applies for the purpose of determining the territorial extent of the jurisdiction of a sheriff of a sheriffdom in relation to matters other than criminal matters.
2
The sheriff's jurisdiction extends throughout the sheriffdom and includes all of the following so far as located in or adjoining the sheriffdom—
a
navigable rivers,
b
ports,
c
harbours,
d
creeks,
e
shores,
f
anchoring grounds.
3
Where two sheriffdoms are separated by a river, firth or estuary, the sheriffs of each sheriffdom on either side have concurrent jurisdiction over the intervening space occupied by the water.
4
This section does not affect any other enactment or rule of law that has effect for the purpose of determining the territorial extent of the jurisdiction of a sheriff of a sheriffdom, whether generally or in relation to a particular case or description of case.
5
This section is subject to an order under section 41(1).