Update to Court Operations at Devonshire Courthouse
Following flooding and water damage, remediation work at the Devonshire courthouse (3380 Devonshire Ave., Halifax) continues. Effective August 7, 2026, in-person matters will recommence.

During ongoing remediation work, the Court Administration Office is continuing to accept filings; however, the documents counter is temporarily relocated to the main floor of the courthouse. Similarly, the front counter for the Family Law Information Program (FLIP) is temporarily relocated on the main floor. Other family law programming, including conciliation and alternative dispute resolution, will proceed by telephone. Further updates will be provided.

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A photo of Courtroom 502 at the Law Courts in Halifax where the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal primarily sits.
Webcast of Appeal Hearing

Members of the media and the public are advised that the following proceeding before the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will be livestreamed on the Courts of Nova Scotia website beginning on Tuesday, May 20, 2025:

A photo of Courtroom 502 at the Law Courts in Halifax where the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal primarily sits.
Webcast of Appeal Hearing

Members of the media and the public are advised that the following proceeding before the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will be livestreamed on the Courts of Nova Scotia website on Tuesday, May 13, 2025:

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Robing Ceremony for New Provincial Court Judges

The Provincial Court of Nova Scotia will host a robing ceremony in Membertou on Friday, May 9, 2025, to officially welcome the Hon. Judge Mark Scott and the Hon. Judge Brian Warcop to the Bench.