The historical record concerning Issobell Brokak originates from the parish of Kilmallie in Caithness, where she resided during the mid-seventeenth century. On 7 May 1643, she was formally brought before the judicial authorities under the registration reference C/LA/3317. This entry serves as the primary archival testament to her involvement in the legal proceedings of the period, marking the initiation of a case that would subsequently move toward a formal trial under the reference T/LA/2107.
While the specific nature of the accusations brought against Issobell remain contained within the legal registers of the time, her case highlights the procedural mechanisms of the Scottish witch trials. As a resident of Kilmallie, Issobell was subject to the jurisdiction of the local courts during a period when such charges were handled with increasing administrative rigour. Following her initial appearance in May, the progression of her case into the trial phase indicates the gravity with which the court regarded the allegations, ensuring that the legal process followed the established statutes governing witchcraft in 1643.