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through the mainly English speaking areas. The justiciar traveled this circuit to conduct criminal trials and other legal proceedings. This was a function of the Court of Justiciary. Before each tour, the justiciar would order the local sheriff to serve indictments on the accused individuals. The sheriff was also responsible for ensuring that the accused showed up for trial, along with the jurors and the witnesses. .Macfarlane (1995), pp. 93–4

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* * High Court of Justiciary 1672 establishments in Scotland

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