Archived News & Notices From the Courts of Nova Scotia
2023 |
| Feb. 16, 2023 - The Sydney courthouse will be closed for another week. Court matters are being heard virtually or in other locations. MORE >> |
| Feb. 8, 2023 - The Nova Scotia Courts have made alternative arrangements for filing documents & hearing matters while the Sydney courthouse is closed due to flooding. MORE >> |
| Feb. 3, 2023 - Four new judges have been appointed to the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia. MORE >> |
| Jan. 23, 2023 - Registration is now open for the 3rd Atlantic Problem-Solving Courts Conference. MORE >> |
| Jan. 16, 2023 - The Prothonotary has published her latest edition of Hints & Tips for the Supreme Court & the Court of Appeal. MORE >> |
| Jan. 12, 2023 - The Court of Appeal will livestream the criminal appeal scheduled to be heard on the afternoon of Jan. 19. MORE >> |
| Jan. 11, 2023 - The Court of Appeal has approved new Practice Directives that affect electronic filing and the format of appearances. MORE >> |
| Jan. 3, 2023 - The Hon. Del Atwood has retired as a full-time judge of the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia. MORE >> |
2022 |
| Dec. 28, 2022 - The Halifax Free Legal Clinic is seeking volunteers for the upcoming winter session. MORE >> |
| Dec. 15, 2022 - The Long Trial Intake Schedule for Courtroom 6 in Halifax Provincial Court is now available for January to June 2023. MORE >> |
| Dec. 12, 2022 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal is now accepting applications for its 2023/24 clerkship opportunities. MORE >> |
| Dec. 8, 2022 - Effective Jan. 1, 2023, the NS Supreme Court (Family Division) is introducing changes for filing in Annapolis Royal. MORE >> |
| Dec. 7, 2022 - Courthouses across the province will be closed for several days over the upcoming holiday season. MORE >> |
| Dec. 5, 2022 - The robing cereming for Provincial Court Judge Nicole Rovers will be webcast on Dec. 16. MORE >> |
| Dec. 2, 2022 - The Court of Appeal will webcast an appeal to determine public interest standing in a pending judicial review. MORE>> |
| Nov. 29, 2022 - The Supreme Court has approved amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules updating references to Her Majesty the Queen. MORE >> |
| Nov. 28, 2022 - The Supreme Court (Family Division) is hosting an information session on the role of litigation guardians. MORE >> |
| Nov. 14, 2022 - To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, masking in public areas of Nova Scotia courthouses will continue. MORE >> |
| Nov. 10, 2022 - Justice Jill Hamilton has retired from the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. MORE >> |
| Oct. 3, 2022 - The Hon. Murray J. Ryan, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, passed away on Sept. 18. MORE >> |
| Sept. 23, 2022 - The Nova Scotia Courts are preparing for the possibility of power outages at courthouses following Hurricane Fiona. MORE >> |
| Sept. 20, 2022 - The underground parking lot at the Halifax Law Courts will be closed for safety reasons until further notice. MORE >> |
| Sept. 14, 2022 - The Nova Scotia Courts will not sit on Sept. 19 due to the National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. MORE >> |
| Sept. 12, 2022 - The Nova Scotia Courts provide guidance on how to describe the Crown in court documents, following the passing of the Queen. MORE >> |
| Sept. 8 2022 - A consolidated version of the Civil Procedure Rules that incorporates the amendments approved on June 24, 2022, is now available online. MORE >> |
| Sept. 1, 2022 - The courthouse in Shelburne will be temporarily closed to the public until Sept. 12 to facilitate maintenance. MORE >> |
| Aug. 24, 2022 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has updated the format for hearings during COVID-19. MORE >> |
| Aug. 24, 2022 - The Halifax Free Legal Clinic is looking for lawyers to volunteer this fall. MORE >> |
| Aug. 16, 2022 - The Hon. Justice Gregory Warner retires from the Supreme Court after more than five decades in the law. MORE >> |
| Aug. 2, 2022 - The Judges of the Supreme Court have approved amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules related to expert opinions. MORE >> |
| July 28, 2022 - The Hon. William Marshall Black, a retired Chief Judge of the Family Court of Nova Scotia, passed away on July 25. MORE >> |
| July 8, 2022 - The Provincial Court has updated the process for peace bonds that was implemented at the start of the pandemic. MORE >> |
| June 30, 2022 - The Judges of the Supreme Court have approved amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules of Nova Scotia. MORE >> |
| June 10, 2022 - The Nova Scotia Courts will start easing COVID-19 restrictions, with some exceptions in the Provincial Court, effective June 15. MORE >> |
| June 3, 2022 - Three new judges have been appointed to the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia. MORE >> |
| June 1, 2022 - The Provincial Court is planning to host its 3rd Atlantic Problem-Solving Courts Conference on April 28, 2023. MORE >> |
| May 26, 2022 - The Provincial Court is holding robing ceremonies for its newest judges. These events will be livestreamed in June. MORE >> |
| May 25, 2022 - The Halifax Free Legal Clinic is looking for lawyers to volunteer during the 2022 Spring/Summer session. MORE >> |
| May 24, 2022 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will webcast an upcoming criminal sentencing appeal. MORE >> |
| May 20, 2022 - The Supreme Court is remembering The Hon. Justice Walter Goodfellow, who passed away on May 5. MORE >> |
| May 11, 2022 - The Prothonotary has published a new edition of Hints & Tips for the Supreme Court & the Court of Appeal. MORE >> |
| April 7, 2022 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will webcast an action being brought by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association on April 11. MORE >> |
| April 1, 2022 - An independent review committee has completed its investigation into a complaint against a Provincial Court judge. MORE >> |
| March 28, 2022 - The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has three new justices who will all serve on the Family Division. MORE >> |
| March 25, 2022 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will webcast the following hearing on March 29: CAC-472885 - Leslie Greenwood vs. HMQ. MORE >> |
| March 24, 2022 - On April 1, 2022, the Provincial Court will lift the suspension of summary offence fines. MORE >> |
| March 23, 2022 - The Supreme Court is ending personal service by email & virtual affidavits, effective April 4, 2022. MORE >> |
| March 18, 2022 - The Nova Scotia Courts are maintaining COVID measures, with some expanded capacity for in-person attendance. MORE >> |
| March 16, 2022 - The Court of Appeal will webcast two criminal appeals that will be heard jointly on March 22-23. MORE >> |
| March 14, 2022 - The Provincial Court has formalized a process for appointing counsel for cross-examination in cases involving self-represented individuals. MORE >> |
| March 8, 2022 - The Court of Appeal will webcast a Constitutional Reference dealing with the Public Service Sustainability (2015) Act. MORE >> |
| Feb. 28, 2022 - Apply before April 15 for a chance to work as a clerk with the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. MORE >> |
| Feb. 22, 2022 - The All Courts Recovery Committee has advised the operational guidelines for court participants from outside Nova Scotia are no longer required. MORE >> |
| Feb. 9, 2022 - The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia will return to a safe services model, effective Feb. 14, 2022. MORE >> |
| Feb. 9, 2022 - The Provincial Court will allow some trials & sentencing hearings to proceed in person, effective Feb. 14, 2022. MORE >> |
| Feb. 1, 2022 - The Provincial Court has updated its process for dealing with individuals in police custody during the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE >> |
| Jan. 26, 2022 - The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has extended the suspension of jury trials until Feb. 11, 2022. MORE >> |
| Jan. 26, 2022 - The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia is extending the modified essential services model until Feb. 11, 2022. MORE >> |
| Jan. 25, 2022 - The Provincial Court has extended the suspension of most in-person proceedings until Feb. 11. MORE >> |
| Jan. 19, 2022 - The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia is extending the modified essential services model until Jan. 31, 2022. MORE >> |
| Jan. 14, 2022 - The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has extended the suspension of jury trials until Jan. 31, 2022. MORE >> |
| Jan. 13, 2022 - The Provincial Court has extended the suspension of most in-person proceedings until Jan. 28. MORE >> |
| Jan. 10, 2022 - The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia is extending the modified essential services model currently in place until Jan. 21, 2022. MORE >> |
2021 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 - The Provincial Court is suspending most in-person proceedings, effective Jan. 4, 2022, until Jan. 14, 2022. MORE >> |
| Dec. 30, 2021 - The Hon. Judge Corrine Sparks, the province's first African Nova Scotian jurist, is retiring from the Bench. MORE >> |
| Dec. 29, 2022 - The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia is extending the modified essential services model currently in place until Jan. 14, 2022. MORE >> |
| Dec. 28, 2021 - Due to recent COVID-19 outbreaks, the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia is suspending all jury trials until Jan. 17, 2022. MORE >> |
| Dec. 20, 2021 - Apply now to work as a clerk with the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. The deadline for applications is March 11, 2022. MORE >> |
| Dec. 17, 2021 - The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia is adopting a modified essential services model until Jan, 4, 2022. MORE >> |
| Dec. 16, 2021 - All Courts COVID-19 Recovery Committee recommends returning to two-metre physical distancing in all courthouses & courtrooms. MORE >> |
| Dec. 13, 2021 - Retired Provincial Court Judge Kenneth Crowell passed away on Dec. 8 at the age of 92. MORE >> |
| Dec. 10, 2021 - Two new judges have been appointed to the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia. MORE >> |
| Dec. 1, 2021 - Mise à jour sur la transition vers un tribunal unifié de la famille. SUITE >> |
| Dec. 1, 2021 - Effective Jan. 1, 2022, all family law matters in Nova Scotia trial courts will be dealt with as per Rule 59 of the Civil Procedure Rules. MORE >> |
| Nov. 26, 2021 - Chief Justice issues statement regarding vaccination status of Supreme Court judges. MORE >> |
| Nov. 26, 2021 - Chief Justice issues statement regarding vaccination status of Court of Appeal judges. MORE >> |
| Nov. 25, 2021 - Chief Judge issues statement regarding vaccination status of Provincial Court judges. MORE >> |
| Nov. 10, 2021 - The Long Trial Intake Schedule for January to June 2022 in Courtroom #6 at Halifax Provincial Court is now available. MORE >> |
| Nov. 4, 2021 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has updated its instructions for electronic filing of appeal documents. MORE >> |
| Nov. 1, 2021 - Judge Barbara Beach has retired from the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia, effective Oct. 31, 2021. MORE >> |
Oct. 29, 2021 - Justice N. M. (Nick) Scaravelli is retiring from the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, effective Oct. 31, 2021. |
| Oct. 26, 2021 - The Nova Scotia Courts have updated the temporary policies for media access during the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE >> |
| Oct. 1, 2021 - The current COVID-19 restrictions for the Nova Scotia Courts will remain in place in Phase 5 of the Province's reopening. MORE >> |
| Sept. 16, 2021 - The Nova Scotia Courts will not sit on Sept. 30 in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. MORE >> |
| Aug. 16, 2021 - The Supreme Court has launched a pilot project to improve access to civil settlement conferences in Halifax. MORE >> |
| Aug. 13, 2021 - Justice S. Raymond Morse has retired from the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. MORE >> |
| Aug. 5, 2021 - Justice Robert W. Wright has retired from the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. MORE >> |
| Aug. 3, 2021 - An updated consolidated version of the Civil Procedure Rules incorporating the amendments approved on June 25, 2021, is now available online. MORE >> |
| July 7, 2021 - The Supreme Court judges have approved amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules and related court forms. MORE >> |
| July 6, 2021 - The Hon. Justice Frank P. Hoskins has been appointed to the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. MORE >> |
| July 5, 2021 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal welcomes counsel, parties & other participants to advise the Court of their pronouns & titles. MORE >> |
| June 29, 2021 - Justice Gerald Moir retired June 30 from the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. MORE >> |
| June 24, 2021 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal issues guidance on how to address judges of that Court. MORE >> |
| June 23, 2021 - The Prothonotary has published her latest edition of "Hints & Tips" for the Supreme Court & the Court of Appeal. MORE >> |
| June 21, 2021 - Changes are coming to how the Rules & directives of the Nova Scotia Courts are displayed on the Courts' website. MORE >> |
| June 10, 2021 - The Kentville Family Court on Exhibition Street has relocated all administrative functions to the Kentville Law Courts. MORE >> |
| June 8, 2021 - The Long Trial Intake Schedule for Courtroom 6 in Halifax Provincial Court is now available for July to December 2021. MORE >> |
| June 7, 2021 - Effective June 14, the Provincial Court will allow in-person proceedings, provided they can be held in accordance with Public Health directives. MORE >> |
| June 3, 2021 - The Hon. Robert Prince has retired as a Judge of the Provincial & Family Courts of Nova Scotia. MORE >> |
| June 1, 2021 - The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia will return to a safe services model in all locations, effective June 7. MORE >> |
| May 27, 2021 - The All Courts Recovery Committee is recommending that disposable medical masks be worn at all times in courtrooms. MORE >> |
| May 21, 2021 - The Provincial Court has extended the suspension of in-person proceedings across Nova Scotia until at least June 11. MORE >> |
| May 13, 2021 - The Supreme Court (General Division) is expanding the services available under an essential services model. MORE >> |
| May 12, 2021 - The Provincial Court has extended the suspension of in-person proceedings across Nova Scotia until at least May 31. MORE >> |
| May 5, 2021 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal is reminding counsel of its Practice Directive for proceedings held during the pandemic. MORE >> |
| May 4, 2021 - The Supreme Court (General Division) will now permit virtual judicial settlement conferences for non-urgent matters during lockdown. MORE >> |
| April 29, 2021 - The Nova Scotia Courts are moving to Microsoft Teams for virtual court proceedings. MORE >> |
| April 28, 2021 - The Supreme Court (General Division) is adopting an essential services model in all areas, effective April 29. MORE >> |
| April 26, 2021 - The Provincial Court is suspending in-person appearances across the province. Some judges may still require attendance for contested bail hearings. MORE >> |
| April 26, 2021 - Retired Provincial Court Judge Hughes Randall passed away on April 20. He was 83. MORE >> |
| April 24, 2021 - The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (General Division) is moving to an essential services model at the Law Courts in Halifax only. MORE >> |
| April 23, 2021 - The Provincial Courts in the Halifax Regional Municipality have suspended in-person appearances for 4 weeks. MORE >> |
| April 16, 2021 - The Provincial Court will livestream the sentencing decision in Her Majesty the Queen v. Shawn Wade Hynes on April 23. MORE >> |
| April 7, 2021 - An updated consolidated version of the Civil Procedure Rules, which incorporates the amendments approved Feb. 25, 2021, is now available online. MORE >> |
| April 6, 2021 - Three new judges have been appointed to the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. MORE >> |
| March 30, 2021 - Jury trials in the Halifax region have resumed at a new purpose-built, COVID-19 compliant satellite courthouse. MORE >> |
| March 26, 2021 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will webcast the following matter on March 30: CAC-497430 - Her Majesty the Queen Vs. Rakeem Rayshon Anderson. MORE >> |
| March 22, 2021 - Registration is open for "Understanding Offenders & Offending", a virtual conference on problem-solving courts in Canada, hosted by the Dartmouth Wellness Court team. MORE >> |
| March 18, 2021 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will webcast more of its matters to help safely expand public access during the pandemic. MORE >> |
| March 15, 2021 - The Hon. Judge Richard MacKinnon has retired from the Provincial & Family Courts of Nova Scotia. MORE >> |
| March 9, 2021 - The updated & new court forms related to divorce proceedings in Nova Scotia are now available in Microsoft Word format on the Courts' website. MORE >> |
| March 1, 2021 - Changes to the federal Divorce Act go into effect today. Learn more about the impact on court rules & forms in Nova Scotia. MORE >> |
| Feb. 26, 2021 - An updated consolidated version of the Civil Procedure Rules, which incorporates the amendments approved Dec. 11, 2020, is now available online. MORE >> |
| Feb. 25, 2021 - To reduce the number of people visiting courthouses during the pandemic, the Provincial Court has further extended deadlines for paying summary offence tickets. MORE >> |
| Feb. 23, 2021 - The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has approved a new Practice Memorandum outlining the protocol for multijurisdictional class actions. MORE >> |
| Feb. 17, 2021 - The Hon. Justice Heather Robertson of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia passed away suddenly on Feb. 11. She was 73. MORE >> |
| Feb. 11, 2011 - The Nova Scotia Judiciary has agreed to use Microsoft Teams as the new platform for virtual court proceedings. MORE >> |
| Feb. 4, 2021 - Apply now to become a clerk with the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. The deadline for applications is March 31. MORE >> |
| Feb. 2, 2021 - The Provincial Court has updated its process for varying release orders & probation orders during the pandemic. MORE >> |
| Jan. 28, 2021 - The Nova Scotia Judiciary & the Department of Justice have created a task force to lead the digital transformation of the Nova Scotia Courts. MORE >> |
| Jan. 26, 2021 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will livestream the appeal hearing scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 28. MORE >> |
| Jan. 25, 2021 - The Provincial Court has introduced a pilot project in Halifax & Dartmouth allowing law enforcement to file new criminal Informations by fax. MORE >> |
| Jan. 25, 2021 - The Supreme Court has implemented a new process for scheduling & hearing bankruptcy & insolvency matters in Halifax. MORE >> |
| Jan. 22, 2021 - The Prothonotary has published her latest edition of "Hints & Tips" for the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal. MORE >> |
| Jan. 15, 2021 - Apply now to become a clerk with the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. The deadline for applications is March 12. MORE >> |
| Jan. 14, 2021 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will livestream the appeal hearing scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 19. MORE >> |
| Jan. 13, 2021 - The Judges of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia have approved amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules. MORE >> |
| Jan. 11, 2021 - The Halifax Supreme Court has a new Prothonotary and civil scheduler while a competition is underway to fill an opening in the Prothonotary Office. MORE >> |
2020 |
| Dec. 7, 2020 - Provincial Court Judge Laurie Halfpenny MacQuarrie is the recipient of an Honorary Degree from St. Francis Xavier University. MORE >> |
| Dec. 3, 2020 - Counsel looking to have someone from outside NS attend a Provincial Court matter in person must get permission beforehand from the presiding judge. MORE >> |
| Dec. 2, 2020 - The Nova Scotia Courts have updated the COVID-19 screening process for anyone visiting a courthouse during the pandemic. MORE >> |
| Nov. 26, 2020 - The Provincial Court has further extended the deadlines to pay fines related to summary offence tickets. MORE >> |
| Nov. 19, 2020 - The All Courts Recovery Committee is now strongly recommending that masks be worn in all areas of courthouses, including courtrooms. MORE >> |
| Nov. 17, 2020 - Two prominent judges retired from the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal this year, marking more than 50 years of combined service to the Canadian Judiciary. MORE >> |
| Nov. 13, 2020 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will livestream an upcoming appeal hearing related to a 2019 human rights Board of Inquiry decision. MORE >> |
| Nov. 9, 2020 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has updated its Practice Directive for proceedings held during the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE >> |
| Nov. 6, 2020 - The Long Trial Intake Schedule for January to June 2021 in Courtroom #6 at Halifax Provincial Court is now available. MORE >> |
| Nov. 4, 2020 - Effective Nov. 16, all Motions for Directions scheduled in Halifax Supreme Court will be held in-person, unless otherwise noted by the judge. MORE >> |
| Oct. 23, 2020 - Any non-essential court participants are reminded they must get advance permission from the presiding judge to attend a hearing in person. MORE >> |
| Sept. 22, 2020 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will livestream the following hearing on Sept. 24: CA-499817 Katherine Sorenson v. Schelene Swinemar, Jack Sorenson & Nova Scotia Health Authority. MORE >> |
| Aug. 20, 2020 - Starting Sept. 1, some Night Court matters in the Halifax Provincial Court will be proceeding to trial in person. MORE >> |
| Aug. 18, 2020 - The archived webcast of the sentencing in CRH-475184 Her Majesty the Queen v. Special Constable Dan Fraser and Special Constable Cheryl Gardner is now online. MORE >> |
| July 9, 2020 - A Senior Crown Attorney & a lawyer with the Nova Scotia Department of Justice are the two newest Judges of the Provincial & Family Court of Nova Scotia. MORE >> |
| July 8, 2020 - The Small Claims Court is expanding the services available during the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE >> |
| July 3, 2020 - Effective July 6, anyone visiting a courthouse in Nova Scotia will be required to wear a non-medical mask in all common areas of the building. MORE >> |
| June 25, 2020 - The COVID-19 Court Recovery Committee has released its plan to support the expansion of court services during the pandemic. MORE >> |
| June 23, 2020 - The Hon. Patrick J. Duncan has been appointed the new Associate Chief Justice of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court. MORE >> |
| June 22, 2020 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has introduced a new practice directive for appeal hearings held during the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE >> |
| June 17, 2020 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has updated its instructions for filing electronic documents with the Court. MORE >> |
| June 16, 2020 - The Provincial Court is expanding the types of matters that could be heard in-person through strict measures on social distancing, modifying court spaces & enhanced cleaning. MORE >> |
| June 15, 2020 - The consolidated Civil Procedure Rules are now available in French. MORE >> |
| June 10, 2020 - The Supreme Court (General Division) is now able to offer virtual court for more types of non-urgent civil matters, including trials, province wide. MORE >> |
| June 8, 2020 - Effective June 15, the Nova Scotia Supreme Court will transition to a safe services model during the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE >> |
| June 5, 2020 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal is expanding the services available during the pandemic. MORE >> |
| June 4, 2020 - The Nova Scotia Supreme Court is lifting the suspension on filing deadlines under the Civil Procedure Rules, effective at 11:59 p.m. on June 5, 2020. MORE >> |
| May 22, 2020 - The Hon. D. Merlin Nunn, a retired Justice of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court, has passed away at the age of 89. MORE >> |
| May 21, 2020 - The Domestic Violence Court will resume telephone hearings on June 10, 2020, for scheduled matters in Halifax only. MORE >> |
| May 19, 2020 - The Hon. Diane Rowe, a Senior Solicitor with the provincial government, has been appointed a Justice of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court. MORE >> |
| May 15, 2020 - Effective June 4, 2020, the Dartmouth Wellness Court will resume hearing scheduled matters by telephone only. MORE >> |
| May 14, 2020 - Effective June 1, 2020, the Provincial Court will permit some in-custody trials & in-custody preliminary inquires to proceed in-person, if all health directives can be met. MORE >> |
| May 11, 2020 - Due to COVID-19, the Chief Justice of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court has extended the suspension of jury trials across the province until Sept. 8, 2020. MORE >> |
| May 7, 2020 - The Nova Scotia Supreme Court is now offering virtual court hearings & settlement conferences for some non-urgent matters in Halifax. MORE >> |
| May 5, 2020 - The Provincial Court has adopted a virtual process to triage & hear applications for peace bonds during the pandemic. MORE >> |
| May 5, 2020 - Due to COVID-19, the Nova Scotia Supreme Court has suspended filing deadlines for summary conviction appeals, retroactive to March 19, 2020. MORE >> |
| April 30, 2020 - The Supreme Court has issued an Order providing flexibility in insolvency proceedings as a result of the economic impact of COVID-19. MORE >> |
| April 29, 2020 - Effective May 4, the Nova Scotia Supreme Court will allow General Chambers matters in Halifax to proceed by telephone. MORE >> |
| April 27, 2020 - The Provincial Court has a new remote process for ex parte applications to unseal ITO search warrants. MORE >> |
| April 21, 2020 - The Nova Scotia Supreme Court has expanded its essential services model to allow certain types of non-urgent matters to be filed during the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE >> |
| April 17, 2020 - The Nova Scotia Supreme Court will permit personal service to be effected by email as required in the Civil Procedure Rules for civil & family law matters in General Division only. MORE >> |
| April 15, 2020 - Chief Justice Deborah K. Smith has published her 2nd edition of Frequently Asked Questions re: Supreme Court matters during COVID-19. MORE >> |
| April 15, 2020 - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all pre-trial & resolution conferences in the Provincial Court will be done by telephone. MORE >> |
| April 14, 2020 - An updated consolidated version of the Civil Procedure Rules, including a new practice directive for the Court of Appeal, is now available online. MORE >> |
| April 9, 2020 - The Provincial Court has a new process for resolving non-urgent criminal matters during the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE >> |
| April 5, 2020 - The Provincial Court has changed its process for dealing with a surety who wants to be relieved of their responsibility. MORE >> |
| April 2, 2020 - The Nova Scotia Supreme Court will allow unsworn & virtual affidavits by video during the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE >> |
| March 31, 2020 - The Provincial Court & Youth Justice Court have issued a directive consolidating & updating the previous COVID-19 measures in those Courts. MORE >> |
| March 28, 2020 - Filing deadlines in the Civil Procedure Rules, for civil & family matters in the Supreme Court (General Division), are suspended until further notice. MORE >> |
| March 27, 2020 - The Court of Appeal has adjourned all hearings in May & June & suspended filing deadlines related to those matters. MORE >> |
| March 26, 2020 - Until further notice, the Supreme Court, including Family Division, will allow electronic filing of documents to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. MORE |
| March 20, 2020 - The Provincial Court is giving more time to pay fines and temporarily suspending default convictions to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. MORE >> |
| March 19, 2020 - The Nova Scotia Supreme Court, including the Family Division, has adopted an essential services model to reduce the number of people coming to courthouses. MORE >> |
| March 18, 2020 - The Provincial Court is further restricting who is required to attend court in-person to help slow the spread of COVID-19. MORE >> |
| March 18, 2020 - The Family Court has introduced measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, while still hearing urgent matters in court, like child protection. MORE >> |
| March 16, 2020 - The Nova Scotia Courts have introduced preventative measures to limit the number of people coming through the province's courthouses due to COVID-19 risks. MORE >> |
| March 13, 2020 - Effective immediately, the Nova Scotia Supreme Court has suspended all upcoming jury trials for a 60-day period to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. MORE >> |
| March 9, 2020 - Four new judges have been appointed to the Nova Scotia Supreme Court (Family Division) as part of the move toward one unified family court for the province. MORE >> |
| March 4, 2020 - The Long Trial Intake Schedule for Courtroom 6 in Halifax Provincial Court is now available for July to December 2020. MORE >> |
| Feb. 28, 2020 - The Prothonotary has published her latest edition of "Hints & Tips" for the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal. MORE >> |
| Feb. 27, 2020 - The Judges of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court have approved an amendment to the Civil Procedure Rules related to the Unified Family Court. MORE >> |
| Feb. 14, 2020 - The Nova Scotia Supreme Court will offer a live webcast of SH-487834 Sipekne’katik v. Alton Natural Gas, Nova Scotia (Minister of Environment) on Feb. 18 & Feb. 19. MORE >> |
| Feb. 7, 2020 - The Judges of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court have approved amendments to various rules & related court forms under the Civil Procedure Rules. MORE >> |
| Feb. 6, 2020 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will livestream CAC 480054 Nicholas Butcher v. Her Majesty the Queen on Feb. 12. MORE >> |
| Jan. 22, 2020 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has approved an amendment to Rule 91 of the Civil Procedure Rules of Nova Scotia. MORE >> |
| Jan. 9, 2020 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will offer a live webcast of CAC 464867 William Sandeson v. Her Majesty the Queen on Jan. 20 & 21. MORE >> |
2019 |
| Dec. 16, 2019 - The Prothonotary has published her latest edition of Hints & Tips for the Supreme Court & the Court of Appeal. MORE >> |
| Nov. 28, 2019 - The NS Court of Appeal will livestream CAC 472252 Christopher Garnier v. Her Majesty the Queen on Dec. 3. MORE >> |
| Nov. 27, 2019 - AJEFNE has recognized Associate Chief Justice Lawrence I. O'Neil with its Jurist of the Year Award for his support of access to justice in French. MORE >> |
| Nov. 21, 2019 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will offer a live webcast of CA 485932 Doctors NS v. The Attorney General of NS on Nov. 25. MORE >> |
| Nov. 5, 2019 - Nova Scotia is celebrating 10 years since it opened its first Wellness Court Program in Dartmouth. A report on the future of these specialty court programs is now available. MORE >> |
| Oct. 22, 2019 - Join us for an open house on Nov. 5 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the NS Mental Health Court, now known as the Dartmouth Wellnes Court. MORE >> |
| Oct. 7, 2019 - Register now to attend the Nova Scotia Bail Verification and Supervision Roundtable on Nov. 15 in Halifax. MORE >> |
| Sept. 26, 2019 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has modified its regular weekly Chambers schedule for the month of October only. MORE >> |
| Sept. 18, 2019 - The first in a series of brochures to help the public learn more about the Dartmouth Wellness Court is now available. MORE >> |
| Sept. 10, 2019 - Recent changes to Courtroom 502 at the Law Courts will help improve access to justice for all parties appearing before the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. MORE >> |
Sept. 4, 2019 - The Provincial Court is evaluating how it deals with Summary Offence Tickets. Share your experience by filling out our short survey. MORE >> |
| Sept. 3, 2019 - A new interactive form & other improvements to the Small Claims Court process will make it easier to file actions. MORE >> |
Aug. 22, 2019 - There will be a swearing-in ceremony on Sept. 6 for the new Chief Justice of the NS Supreme Court & Justice Samuel Moreau of the Family Division. MORE >> |
Aug. 19, 2019 - The fall session of the Free Legal Clinic in Halifax begins on Sept. 19. The full schedule is now available online. MORE >> |
July 24, 2019 - The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia is offering public navigators to support people who are representing themselves in Small Claims Court. MORE >> |
July 4, 2019 - The Prothonotary has published her latest edition of "Hints & Tips" for the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal. MORE >> |
June 25, 2019 - Two Nova Scotia judges have received new appointments, filling vacancies on the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court (Family Division). MORE >> |
June 24, 2019 - The Hon. Deborah K. Smith has been appointed the new Chief Justice of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court. |
June 17, 2019 - A robing ceremony for The Hon. John Keith, a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, will be held Friday, June 21, in Halifax. MORE >> |
June 3, 2019 - The Long Trial Intake Schedule for July to December 2019 at Provincial Court in Halifax is now available. |
May 28, 2019 - The summer session of the Free Legal Clinic in Halifax begins on Thursday, June 6. Appointments are available now. MORE >> |
May 24, 2019 - The Hon. Castor Williams, the first judge of African ancestry to be appointed to the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia, has passed away. He was 80 years old. MORE >> |
| May 9, 2019 - A swearing-in ceremony for the new Chief Justice of Nova Scotia will be held at the Law Courts in Halifax on Friday, May 31. MORE >> |
April 29, 2019 - The Honourable Joseph P. Kennedy, the Nova Scotia Supreme Court's longest serving Chief Justice, retires from the Bench on April 30. MORE >> |
April 17, 2019 - The Honourable Michael J. Wood has been appointed the Chief Justice of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal and the 23rd Chief Justice of Nova Scotia. MORE >> |
April 11, 2019 - Have you received a summary offence ticket? Check out these frequently asked questions about Night Court to make the experience a bit easier. MORE >> |
April 5, 2019 - The Nova Scotia Courts will offer a live webcast of the Quadriga Fintech Solutions Corp. hearing in the Supreme Court on April 8. MORE >> |
April 4, 2019 - The updated consolidated Civil Procedure Rules, including the new Rule 59A, are now available in French. |
April 1, 2019 - The Nova Scotia Courts have updated the guidelines for media & public access, including a new Exhibit Access Policy. MORE >> |
March 27, 2019 - John A. Keith, QC, has been appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. He will preside primarily in Kentville. MORE >> |
March 26, 2019 - The Nova Scotia Courts will offer a live webcast of the criminal appeal hearing, Lindsay Souvannarath v. Her Majesty the Queen, on April 16. MORE >> |
March 1, 2019 - The Nova Scotia Courts will offer a live webcast of the Quadriga Fintech Solutions Corp. hearing in the Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 5. MORE >> |
Feb. 20, 2019 - The Prothonotary has published her latest edition of "Hints & Tips" for the Supreme Court & the Court of Appeal. MORE >> |
Feb. 12, 2019 - The Canadian Superior Courts Judges Association (CSCJA) has launched a new educational video and YouTube channel, called Judges in Canada. MORE >> |
Jan. 30, 2019 - A new Free Legal Clinic for individuals representing themselves in court will open at the Supreme Court in Truro on Feb. 7. MORE >> |
Jan. 29, 2019 - The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia is now accepting applications for its annual Clerkship Program. The deadline to apply is March 15. MORE >> |
Jan. 28, 2019 - The Hon. J. Michael MacDonald, Chief Justice of Nova Scotia, is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of better access to justice for all Nova Scotians. MORE >> |
Jan. 24, 2019 - An updated version of the consolidated Civil Procedure Rules of Nova Scotia, including the new Rule 59A, is now online. MORE >> |
Jan. 16, 2019 - The province's Access to Justice Coordinating Committee has fulfilled its mandate & released a final report outlining its work over the past four years. MORE >> |
Jan. 14, 2019 - A robing ceremony for the Supreme Court's two newest judges will be held on Friday, Jan. 25, at the Law Courts in Halifax. MORE >> |
Jan. 7, 2019 - The Court of Appeal is now accepting applications for its annual Clerkship Program. The deadline to apply is March 8. MORE >> |
| Jan. 2, 2019 - The courthouse in Kentville is offering free legal information sessions for people going through a divorce or filing variation documents. MORE >> |
2018 |
Dec. 20, 2018 - The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has approved a new rule under the Civil Procedure Rules, dealing with matters in the Family Division. MORE >> |
Dec. 17, 2018 - The Hon. John D. Murphy, a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, has passed away, just five months after being diagnosed with cancer. MORE >> |
| Dec. 14, 2018 - The Canadian Bar Association - Nova Scotia Branch has renamed its access to justice award after retiring Chief Justice J. Michael MacDonald. MORE >> |
Dec. 6, 2018 - The Prothonotary has published her latest edition of "Hints & Tips" for the Supreme Court the Court of Appeal. MORE >> |
| Nov. 30, 2018 - Civil litigators Scott Norton & Darlene Jamieson have been appointed Justices of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. MORE >> |
Nov. 29, 2018 - The Free Legal Clinic in Halifax is looking for volunteers to help with the upcoming 2019 winter session. MORE >> |
Nov. 27, 2018 - The Hon. Darryl W. Wilson, Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division) is retiring after 33 years on the Bench. MORE >> |
Nov. 26, 2018 - The Hon. Beryl A. MacDonald, a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division) is retiring from the Bench on Nov. 30. MORE >> |
Nov. 8, 2018 - Individuals appearing in the Nova Scotia Courts now have the option to take legal affirmations with a sacred eagle feather. MORE >> |
Nov. 1, 2018 - The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia announced today that he will retire from the Bench, effective May 1, 2019. MORE >> |
Oct. 30, 2018 - The Hon. Michael MacDonald, Chief Justice of NS, will receive an Honorary Degree from Cape Breton University at its 2018 Fall Convocation. MORE >> |
Oct. 24, 2018 - The Long Trial Intake Schedule for January to June 2019 at Provincial Court in Halifax is now available. MORE >> |
Oct. 23, 2018 - The Hon. Suzanne M. Hood is retiring after almost 23 years as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. MORE >> |
Oct. 16, 2018 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has updated its list of Supreme Court of Canada cases that you can refer to without including them in your Book of Authorities. MORE >> |
Oct. 11, 2018 - A robing ceremony for Justice John Bodurtha of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia will be held at the Law Courts in Halifax on Oct. 19. MORE >> |
Aug. 31, 2018 - John Bodurtha, a Halifax lawyer specializing in tax law, has been appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, effective immediately. MORE >> |
Aug. 28, 2018 - A robing ceremony for Judge Chris Manning of the Provincial & Family Courts will be held Sept. 7 in Kentville. MORE >> |
Aug. 27, 2018 - The Hon. Pamela Williams has been appointed a second term as Chief Judge of the Provincial and Family Courts. MORE >> |
Aug. 24, 2018 - The Free Legal Clinic in Halifax is looking for volunteers to help with the upcoming fall/winter session. MORE >> |
Aug. 20, 2018 - The updated consolidated Civil Procedure Rules, including the new Practice Memorandum 13, are now available in French. MORE >> |
July 30, 2018 -The Hon. Deborah M. Gass, Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division) is retiring after serving 27 years on the Bench. MORE >> |
July 26, 2018 - The archived webcast from the sentencing hearing in Her Majesty the Queen v. Blois Colpitts & Daniel Potter is now available online. MORE >> |
July 12, 2018 - The Honourable Warren K. Zimmer, a judge of the Provincial Court, has been appointed to preside over the Desmond fatality inquiry. MORE >> |
July 11, 2018 - An updated version of the consolidated Civil Procedure Rules of Nova Scotia and related courts forms is now online. MORE >> |
July 4, 2018 - The Supreme Court has approved amendments to Practice Memorandum 1 - Foreclosure Procedures. MORE >> |
July 3, 2018 - The Supreme Court has approved amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules & related court forms. MORE >> |
June 27, 2018 - A new Free Legal Clinic for self-represented litigants in the Yarmouth area will open at the courthouse on July 6. MORE >> |
| June 26, 2018 - The Supreme Court has approved a Practice Memorandum related to new legislation that deals with intimate images & cyber-protection. MORE >> |
| June 21, 2018 - The Nova Scotia Judiciary celebrated the grand opening of a new courthouse in Wagmatcook First Nation today. MORE>> |
| June 8, 2018 - Judges from all the NS Courts met with African Nova Scotian leaders to learn about the challenges facing that community, particularly in the justice stystem. MORE>> |
| June 4, 2018 - Chris Manning, a defence lawyer who practised in Kentville, is the newest Judge of the Provincial & Family Courts of Nova Scotia. MORE >> |
| May 24, 2018 - The Nova Scotia Courts have announced the venue & scope of the fatality inquiry into the deaths of veteran Lionel Desmond & his family. MORE >> |
May 7, 2018 - The Provincial Court has issued a new Practice Directive to help counsel identify and manage complex cases. MORE >> |
May 4, 2018 - The Chief Justice of Nova Scotia announced today that he will retire from the Bench, effective Feb. 1, 2019. MORE >> |
| April 20, 2018 - The Nova Scotia Courts are planning a refresh of this website and we want to hear from you on how to make it better. TAKE THE SURVEY >> |
April 10, 2018 - The Free Legal Clinic at the Halifax Law Courts is looking for volunteers to help with the upcoming spring/summer session. MORE >> |
| April 4, 2018 - The independent committee appointed to consider the complaints against Provincial Court Judge Gregory Lenehan has completed its review. READ THE DECISION >> |
April 3, 2018 - The new Provincial Court in Wagmatcook First Nation, featuring wellness & Gladue court programs, will begin hearing cases on April 4. MORE >> |
March 28, 2018 - The Long Trial Intake Schedule for Courtroom #6 in Halifax Provincial Court for July to December 2018 is now available. MORE >> |
March 19, 2018 - The most recent version of the consolidated Civil Procedure Rules of Nova Scotia is now available in French. MORE >> |
Feb. 28, 2018 - The new Domestic Violence Court Program in Halifax will start hearing cases in March. MORE >> |
Feb. 27, 2018 - The Hon. Felix Cacchione, Justice of the NS Supreme Court, has retired after almost 32 years on the Bench. MORE >> |
Feb. 23, 2018 - Expanded guest Wi-Fi is now available at all Nova Scotia courthouses. This free service is for lawyers, self-represented litigants & other visitors. MORE >> |
Feb. 9, 2018 - Halifax Regional Police Victim Services has launched a program to assist people applying for peace bonds in the Provincial Court in Halifax & Dartmouth. MORE >> |
| Feb. 5, 2018 - The Hon. Roy Edward Kimball, a retired judge of the Provincial Court, passed away on January 30, 2018. MORE >> |
Feb. 2, 2018 - The Judges of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court have approved amendments to various Civil Procedure Rules & Practice Memorandums. MORE >> |
| Feb. 1, 2018 - The Hon. M. Clare MacLellan, Justice of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court (Family Division) has retired after 23 years on the Bench. MORE >> |
| Jan. 29, 2018 - The Judges of the NS Supreme Court have approved a new practice memorandum outlining the procedure for FOIPOP appeals. MORE >> |
Jan. 24, 2018 - A robing ceremony for Judge Ann Marie Simmons of the Provincial & Family Courts will be held in Halifax on Feb. 2. MORE>> |
Jan. 23, 2018 - Indigenous parents whose children have been taken into care can now access a child protection booklet in the Mi'kmaq language. An audio version of the book is also available. MORE>> |
2017 |
Dec. 27, 2017 - The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal is now accepting applications for its annual Clerkship Program. The deadline to apply is March 9, 2018. MORE >> |
Dec. 14, 2017 - The NS Supreme Court (Family Division) has published hints and tips to assist counsel and self-represented litigants with matters before that Court. MORE >> |
| Nov. 30, 2017 - The Free Legal Clinic at the Halifax Law Courts is looking for volunteersto help with the upcoming winter session. MORE >> |
Nov. 29, 2017 - The Nova Scotia Supreme Court and the Provincial Court have approved the use of a common Designation of Counsel form. MORE >> |
Nov. 27, 2017 - Justice Margaret Stewart is retiring from the Nova Scotia Supreme Court after serving 32 years on the Bench. MORE >> |
Nov. 17, 2017 - Registration is now open for the 2018 Media & the Law conference, hosted by the Nova Scotia Courts. MORE >> |
Nov. 10, 2017 - Chief Federal Prosecutor Ann Marie Simmons has been appointed to the Provincial & Family Courts, achieving gender parity on the provincial Bench. MORE >> |
Nov. 8, 2017 - A robing ceremony for Judge Diane McGrath of the Provincial & Family Courts will be held Nov. 17 in Sydney. MORE >> |
Nov. 6, 2017 - The Long Trial Intake Schedule for Courtroom #6 at Provincial Court in Halifax has been updated for December 2017 through June 2018. MORE >> |
Nov. 3, 2017 - The Registrars of Probate across Nova Scotia have updated their procedures pursuant to regulations under the Intestate Succession Act. MORE >> |
Oct. 30, 2017 - The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia has launched an online app to help people representing themselves in small claims matters in Halifax. MORE >> |
Sept. 19, 2017 - Senior Crown prosecutor Diane McGrath has been appointed a judge of the Provincial & Family Courts. |
Sept. 18, 2017 - The most recent version of the consolidated Civil Procedure Rules of Nova Scotia is now available in French. MORE >> |
Sept. 15, 2017 - A robing ceremony for Justice Cindy Murray of the Supreme Court - Family Division will be held in Port Hawkesbury. MORE >> |
Sept. 12, 2017 - New child protection booklets for parents whose children have been taken into care are now available in French & English. A Mi'kmaq version is coming soon. MORE >> |
Sept. 11, 2017 - The Free Legal Clinic at the Halifax Law Courts is looking for volunteers to help with the upcoming fall session. MORE >> |
| Sept. 8, 2017 - A swearing-in ceremony for Justice Anne Derrick of the NS Court of Appeal will be held in Halifax on Friday, Sept. 15. MORE >> |
Sept. 7, 2017 - The Chief Justice has announced he will empanel a review committee to investigate complaints against a Provincial Court judge. MORE >> |
Aug. 30, 2017 - A robing ceremony for Justice Christa Brothers of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court will be held on Friday, Sept. 8, in Halifax. MORE >> |
Aug. 17, 2017 - Chief Justice Michael MacDonald welcomed members of Phoenix House to the Law Courts for Spread the Love Day. MORE >> |
July 27, 2017 - An updated version of the consolidated Civil Procedure Rules and Forms, including amendments approved on June 23, 2017, is now online. MORE >> |
July 26, 2017 - The Honourable Michael MacDonald, Chief Justice of Nova Scotia, talks about the importance of having a diverse judiciary. MORE >> |
July 19, 2017 - Chief Justice Joseph Kennedy is pleased to welcome two new judges to the Nova Scotia Supreme Court. |
July 18, 2017 - Justice Anne S. Derrick has been appointed the newest judge of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. MORE >> |
| July 6, 2017 - Judges of the NS Supreme Court have approved amendments to Rule 59 - Family Division Rules and related Forms. MORE >> |
| June 26, 2017 - The CJTG has created a protocol to help defence attorneys decide when it is appropriate for counsel or a client to appear in Provincial Court by video. MORE >> |
June 22, 2017 - African Nova Scotian and Indigenous lawyers who want to become a judge can now apply for judicial mentorship. MORE >> |
June 5, 2017 - Robing ceremonies for Judge Rosalind Michie and Judge Amy Sakalauskas will be held in Digby and Halifax later this month. MORE >> |
| June 2, 2017 - Judges of the Supreme Court have approved amendments to the Practice Memorandum and related forms for the Family Division. MORE >> |
June 1, 2017 - The Media Liaison of the Nova Scotia Courts has released new guidelines for media and public access to the Courts. MORE >> |
| May 26, 2017 - NS Judges will now refer to the Parenting & Support Act and new Family Court Rules when presiding over matters such as custody and parenting time. MORE >> |
| May 23, 2017 - The Judges of the Supreme Court have approved amendments to various rules and forms of the Civil Procedure Rules. MORE >> |
| May 16, 2017 - The Judges of the Supreme Court have approved the addition of Practice Memorandum 11 - Quieting Titles, to the Civil Procedure Rules. MORE >> |
| May 15, 2017 - A robing ceremony for Judge Samuel Moreau of the Family Court will take place in Halifax at 3 p.m., Friday, May 19. MORE >> |
| May 4, 2017 - The Nova Scotia Mental Health Court is the first in Canada to work with Veterans Affairs to better support veterans in conflict with the law. MORE >> |
| April 28, 2017 - A robing ceremony for Judge Rickcola Brinton of the Provincial Court will take place in Halifax at 2 p.m., Friday, May 12. MORE >> |
| April 19, 2017 - A robing ceremony for Judge Ronda van der Hoek of the Provincial Court will take place in Halifax at 2 p.m., Friday, April 21. MORE >> |
| April 18, 2017 - Can't make it to Law Day? Tune in to the live webcast, including an interactive Q&A with Chief Justice Michael MacDonald. MORE >> |
| April 13, 2017 - Take part in Law Day on Wednesday, April 19, at the Law Courts in Halifax, hosted by the Canadian Bar Association - Nova Scotia Branch. MORE >> |
| April 10, 2017 - The Free Legal Clinic in Halifax is looking for lawyers and law students to volunteer for the 2017 spring/summer term. MORE >> |
| March 31, 2017 - Four new judges have been appointed to the Provincial and Family Courts, including two African Nova Scotian lawyers and an advocate for LGBTQ rights. MORE >> |
| March 29, 2017 - The Court of Appeal has introduced a new guide to help those ineligible for Legal Aid to apply for state-funded counsel in their Child Protection appeals. MORE >> |
| March 28, 2017 - The Honourable John R. Nichols, retired Judge of the Provincial Court, passed away on March 17, 2017. MORE >> |
| March 20, 2017 - A robing ceremony for Judge Catherine Benton will take place at Provincial Court in Bridgewater on March 24. MORE >> |
| March 1, 2017 - The Free Legal Clinic in Sydney is now open to help self-represented litigants with their civil matters in Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal. MORE >> |
| Feb. 23, 2017 - Take part in #TalkJustice, a public engagement campaign to gather people's experiences with legal services and the provincial justice system. MORE >> |
| Feb. 22, 2017 - The Court of Appeal has launched a video tutorial to guide self-represented litigants through the steps of a civil appeal. MORE >> |
| Feb. 21, 2017 - The Mental Health Court team has updated the eligibility requirements for consideration in Nova Scotia's Mental Health Court Program. MORE >> |
| Feb. 6, 2017 - The Court of Appeal is now accepting applications for its annual Clerkship Program. The deadline to apply is March 17. MORE >> |
| Jan. 23, 2017 - Two new Judges have been appointed to the Provincial and Family Courts of Nova Scotia, including the province's first female Mi'kmaw Judge. MORE >> |
| Jan. 13, 2017 - The Nova Scotia Courts are co-hosting a panel discussion in Halifax on Friday, Jan. 27, exploring media's role in justice. MORE >> |
2016 |
| Dec. 21, 2016 - Justice Nick Scaravelli of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court has elected supernumerary status. MORE >> |
| Dec. 16, 2016 - Justice Simon J. MacDonald of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court is retiring after 34 years on the Bench. MORE >> |
| Dec. 12, 2016 - The Free Legal Clinic at the Halifax Law Courts is looking for lawyers and law students to volunteer for the 2017 winter session. MORE >> |
| Dec. 9, 2016 - A robing ceremony for Justice Ann E. Smith will be held Friday, Dec. 16, at the Halifax Law Courts. MORE >> |
| Nov. 24, 2016 - A robing ceremony for Justice Pamela J. MacKeigan will be held Friday, Dec. 2, at Supreme Court - Family Division in Halifax. MORE >> |
| Nov. 18, 2016 - A robing ceremony for Judge Alain J. Bégin will be held at Supreme Court in Truro on Friday, Nov. 25. MORE >> |
| Nov. 14, 2016 - The Nova Scotia Supreme Court has approved an amendment to Practice Memorandum #4 (Courtroom Attire) under the Civil Procedure Rules. MORE >> |
| Oct. 29, 2016 - Follow the events of Chief Justice MacDonald and Communications Director Jennifer Stairs as they take part in a judicial reform mission in Ukraine. MORE >> |
| Oct. 28, 2016 - The Chief Justices and Chief Judge have accepted a number of recommendations to encourage diversity on the Nova Scotia Judiciary. MORE >> |
| Oct. 27, 2016 - Justice Allan P. Boudreau is retiring on Oct. 31, 2016, after 26 years on the Bench. MORE >> |
| Oct. 24, 2016 - The Chief Justice of Nova Scotia is taking part in a judicial reform mission in Ukraine. MORE >> |
| Oct. 21, 2016 - Chief Justice Joseph Kennedy welcomes three new Justices to the Nova Scotia Supreme Court. MORE >> |
| 20 Oct, 2016 - La version consolidée mise à jour des Règles de procédure civile de la Nouvelle-Écosse est maintenant disponible en français. MORE >> |
| Oct. 19, 2016 - Long Trial Intake Schedule for January to June 2017 in Courtroom #6, Provincial Court in Halifax is now ready. MORE >> |
| Oct. 13, 2016 - Most courthouses in Nova Scotia now offer FREE guest Wi-Fi access for lawyers, self-represented individuals and other visiting the building. MORE >> |
| Oct. 5, 2016 - The Mental Health Court team took part in the 9th annual Festival of Hope, part of Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 2-8, 2016). MORE >> |
| Sept. 30, 2016 - Nova Scotia Supreme Court Justice Arthur W. D. Pickup has retired after almost 14 years on the Bench. MORE >> |
| Sept. 6, 2016 - Justice Edward (Ted) Scanlan of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has elected supernumerary status. MORE >> |
| Sept. 1, 2016 - Alain J. Bégin is Nova Scotia's newest Provincial and Family Court Judge. MORE >> |
| Aug. 24, 2016 - The Court of Appeal has updated its list of Supreme Court of Canada cases you can refer to without including them in your Book of Authorities. MORE >> |
| Aug. 22, 2016 - Are you a lawyer or law student looking to give back to the community and help improve access to justice? The Free Legal Clinic needs you! MORE >> |
16 août, 2016 - Les demandes de divorce pour la Cour suprême (Division de la famille) sont maintenant offertes en français sur le site internet des tribunaux. POUR EN SAVOIR PLUS >> |
| Aug. 11, 2016 - Updated version of consolidated Civil Procedure Rules and Forms, including amendments approved on June 24, 2016, is now online. MORE >> |
| July 18, 2016 - Halifax is hosting the 29th conference of the International Society for the Reform of Criminal Law, July 24-28. MORE >> |
June 29, 2016 - NSSC approves amendments to various Civil Procedure Rules and Forms. MORE >> |
| June 28, 2016 - NSSC introduces new Practice Memorandum on Taxable Disbursements, part of the Civil Procedure Rules. MORE >> |
| June 24, 2016 - NSSC approves amendments to Practice Memorandum No. 1 (Foreclosure Procedures) of the Civil Procedure Rules. MORE >> |
| June 9, 2016 - Family Division Judges went to Membertou to hear from First Nations leaders about the problems they face with child welfare. READ MORE >> |
| June 1, 2016 - Senate Committee on Legal & Constitutional Affairs visits Mental Health Court in Dartmouth. READ MORE >> |
| May 31, 2016 - The Honourable Justice Douglas C. Campbell retired from the Nova Scotia Supreme Court (Family Division) on May 31, 2016. READ MORE >> |
| May 25, 2016 - The Honourable (retired) Justice David W. Gruchy passed away in Halifax on Sunday, May 22, 2016. READ MORE >> |
| May 21, 2016 - The Honourable (retired) Chief Justice Lorne Clarke passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016. READ MORE >> |
| May 20, 2016 - Representing yourself in court? Find out more about the free legal clinics offered every Thursday at the Halifax Law Courts.READ MORE >> |
| May 19, 2016 - Why is Judicial Independence important to you? Read about the Canadian Judicial Council's work to raise awareness of this fundamental concept. READ MORE >> |
| May 16, 2016 - The Honourable (retired) Justice F.B. William Kelly passed away on May 13, 2016. READ MORE >> |
| March 23, 2016 - Court seeks submissions on REVISED Draft Temporary Practice Memorandum on Physician Assisted Death. LEARN MORE >> |
| Feb. 15, 2016 - The Honourable (retired) Chief Justice Constance R. Glube passed away on February 15, 2016. LEARN MORE >> |
| Jan. 19, 2016 - Court of Appeal and Supreme Court now accepting applications for 2016 Clerkship Programs. More information here: COURT OF APPEAL PROGRAM >> SUPREME COURT PROGRAM >> |
For news and notices from the Courts prior to 2016, please contact the DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS >> for the Nova Scotia Judiciary.