[1540/12/15]¹

Off depute to schireffis and uther officiaris

Item, that all schireffis and utheris officiaris of the kingis within this realme mak thar deputis, ane or may, gude and wise substancius men of best fame, knawlege and understanding and experience within the schirefdome and lest suspected, for quhem thai sall ansuer, for universale administratioune of justice to all personis indifferandlie, and that thai cause thare deputis to be maid, creatt and suorne in plane court and ane actis maid tharupoune; and geif thai continew thare deputis langer than for ane yeire, that thai cause thame yerlie to be sworne to thare offices for the administratoune of justice at the heid courtis eftir Michellmess.