Update to Court Operations at Devonshire Courthouse
Following flooding and water damage, remediation work at the Devonshire courthouse (3380 Devonshire Ave., Halifax) has continued. In-person matters have recommenced, and the Court Administration Office is now operational at its usual location on the lower level. Mail collection/drop-off remains on the main floor, as does the front counter for the Family Law Information Program (FLIP). Further updates will be provided.

Halifax Law Courts Fax Interruption
The fax line servicing the Court Administration office at the Halifax Law Courts is currently experiencing a service interruption. While this is being addressed, faxes can be sent to 902-424-8367.

Satellite Court Moving to Barrington from Shelburne

Large red brick courthouse.

The satellite court serving Shelburne County will be relocated to the Barrington municipal building, 2447 Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Barrington effective Monday, April 1.

“We know this satellite court is important to the residents of Shelburne County,” said Brad Johns, Attorney General and Minister of Justice. “Keeping this service in the local area is a priority for the government and I’m pleased we were able to find a suitable location nearby.”

The relocation – from the former administrative building in Shelburne – is required due to the aging state of the courtroom and associated facilities in Shelburne. The building in Barrington previously hosted a satellite court and has the required facilities; work to further outfit the courtroom is underway.

All court users, including Nova Scotians with matters before the satellite court, have been notified.

Quick Facts:

  • the last scheduled hearing in Shelburne is March 27; the first scheduled hearing in Barrington is April 10

  • satellite courts serve as an extension of a larger nearby justice centre; the courthouse in Barrington is a satellite of the Yarmouth Justice Centre

  • the Barrington satellite court does not offer public services and only operates when matters are scheduled