Scottish Diligence Statistics 2022-23

There were 17,930 diligences served under the Non-Summary Warrant procedure. This is 6.8% of total diligences executed in 2022-23.

Chart 4 shows selected diligence processes served under the Non-Summary Warrant procedure. Most diligence processes were non-earnings arrestments (71.8%) or earnings arrestments (25.0%). The remaining diligences in 2022-23 were attachments (2.0%) and other processes (1.3%).

Introduction of Deduction from Earnings Orders mean Current Maintenance Arrestments are rarely used. The Child Support Agency can take child maintenance payments direct from income.

Non-earnings arrestments decreased in 2022-23. This 2022-23 level is still below levels before the COVID-19 pandemic. Non-summary warrant procedure has been subject to changes in recent years. This is due to legislative changes and customer requirements of officers of court.