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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.
The Honourable C. LouAnn Chiasson, a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, is retiring after a 34-year career, including 11 years on the Family Division Bench. Read more at www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne...
REMINDER: Courthouses across the province will be closed on Monday, August 3 (Civic Holiday), reopening on Tuesday, August 4.
1/2 Until further notice, due to ongoing remediation work, matters scheduled at the Devonshire courthouse will proceed by video, telephone or in person at the Halifax Law Courts. Schedulers are contacting counsel & parties with instructions for each matter.
1/2 Due to flooding in the building, matters at the Devonshire courthouse, 3380 Devonshire Ave., Halifax, will proceed by video or teleconference today (July 28/26). If you have a matter scheduled at Devonshire today, please contact the Scheduling Office at 902-424-6213 for further instructions.
The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia is welcoming a new judge with the appointment of the Honourable Charlene Moore to the Family Division. Read more at www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne...
The Honourable Glen G. McDougall, a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, is retiring after almost 25 years on the Bench. Read more at courts.ns.ca/resources/ne....
The Provincial Court of Nova Scotia will host a robing ceremony in Dartmouth on Friday, June 19, 2026, to officially welcome the Hon. Judge Jennifer MacLellan to the Bench. The ceremony will be livestreamed starting at 3 p.m. The public and media can watch online at www.courts.ns.ca/operations/w...
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The Provincial Court of Nova Scotia will host a robing ceremony in Sydney on Friday, June 12, 2026, to officially welcome the Hon. Judge Christa MacKinnon to the Bench. The ceremony will be livestreamed starting at 12:30 p.m. The public and media can watch online at www.courts.ns.ca/operations/w...
The main phone line servicing the Dartmouth Provincial Courthouse is currently down. While work to fix this issue is underway, please direct phone calls to 902-719-5487. An update will be provided when available.
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will livestream a proceeding on Tuesday, May 13, at 10 a.m. The public can watch the livestream at www.courts.ns.ca/operations/webcasts. For more information, visit courts.ns.ca/resources/news/webcast-of-appeal-hearing-adam-joseph-drake-v-his-majesty-king.
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will livestream a proceeding on Tuesday, May 12 at 10 a.m. The public can watch the livestream at www.courts.ns.ca/operations/webcasts. For more information, visit courts.ns.ca/resources/news/webcast-of-appeal-hearing-tyler-anthony-macneil-v-his-majesty-king.
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has released its Annual Report for 2025, which includes information about proceedings and the work of the Court’s judges and staff. This is the fourth year the Court has released a report for the public. You can read the full report at courts.ns.ca/sites/defaul....
The Honourable Pierre L. Muise, a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, is retiring after more than 16 years on the Bench. Read more at www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne....
The Honourable Moira C. Legere Sers, a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division), is retiring following a 50-year career in the law. Read more at www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne....
Beginning on April 1, 2026, law stamps will no longer be required to be purchased and affixed to originating notices, petitions, or notices of appeal. Read more about this change at www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne....
The Free Legal Clinic at the Halifax Law Courts is looking for practicing lawyers to provide pro bono legal advice for self-represented litigants. If you are interested and available, please get in touch. Learn more at lnkd.in/ebdER3ru.
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will livestream a proceeding on Tuesday, March 10, at 10 a.m. The appeal is scheduled for one day. The public can watch the livestream at www.courts.ns.ca/operations/webcasts. For more information, visit courts.ns.ca/resources/news/webcast-of-appeal-hearing-8.
The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia will host a swearing-in ceremony on February 27, to honour the Court’s newest judges – the Hon. Stacey D. O’Neill, the Hon. Scott R. Campbell, the Hon. Bryna D. Hatt and the Hon. Michelle M. Kelly. Read more, including how to tune in, at courts.ns.ca/resources/ne...
The Provincial Court of Nova Scotia is welcoming three new judges with the appointments of Jennifer MacLellan, K.C., Christa MacKinnon, and Cameron MacKeen. Read more at courts.ns.ca/resources/ne...
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will livestream a proceeding on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. The appeal is scheduled for a half day. The public can watch the livestream at www.courts.ns.ca/operations/webcasts. For more information, visit courts.ns.ca/resources/news/webcast-of-appeal-hearing-7.
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will livestream a proceeding beginning Wednesday, January 28, at 10 a.m. The appeal is scheduled for two days. The public can watch the livestream at www.courts.ns.ca/operations/w.... For more information, visit courts.ns.ca/resources/ne....
The fax line servicing the Digby Courthouse is currently experiencing technical issues. An update will be provided, when available. In the meantime, if you are impacted by this, please contact the courthouse directly.
The Honourable Ann Marie Simmons, Judge of the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia, has retired after a nearly 40-year career. Read more at courts.ns.ca/resources/ne....
The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has welcomed two new judges with the appointments of the Honourable Justice Bryna Hatt and the Honourable Justice Michelle Kelly. Read more at courts.ns.ca/resources/ne....
The Honourable Peter Rosinski, Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, is retiring after 15 years on the Bench. Read more at courts.ns.ca/resources/ne...
Please be advised that the Antigonish Justice Centre (11 James Street) will be closed on Wednesday, December 10. This closure is required due to impacts on the courthouse related to nearby road work. Provincial Court matters will be held at the Antigonish Supreme Court (172 Main Street).