Province to Establish New Bail Court
The Province is working to improve efficiency and reduce backlogs and delays in the Provincial Court by providing the resources to set up Nova Scotia’s first bail court.
Review Committee to Investigate Provincial Court Judge
The Hon. Deborah K. Smith, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, in her capacity as Acting Chair of the Nova Scotia Judicial Council, will empanel a Review Committee to investigate concerns raised about Provincial Court Judge Alain Bégin.
Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (Family Division) Elects Supernumerary Status
After 16 years on the Bench, The Hon. Lawrence I. O'Neil, Associate Chief Justice of the Family Division has elected supernumerary (part-time) status.
Retired Provincial Court Judge Passes Away
A well-known and well-liked retired Judge of the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia passed away on Sept. 23, 2023. The Hon. Stanley D. Campbell was 83 years old.