Nova Scotia Court of Appeal adopts new protocol to fast-track appeals involving international child abductions. The new Practice Directive encompasses 1980 Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. << see new directive >>

Civil Procedure Rules, Part 13 - Family Proceedings has been approved and is now available on this website. PLEASE NOTE: The Rules in this Part do not go into effect until June 30th, 2010.
<< go to the Rules page >>

Justice Jamie Saunders of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal discusses the use of expert witnesses in courts - their history and importance and the rules of opinion evidence. His speech is re-printed in the "From The Bench" section of this website. << Read Speech >>

The Honourable Justice David P.S. Farrar was sworn-in to the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal on Friday Feb. 26, 2010.
The event was attended by family, friends and colleagues by-invitation-only.
<< to view video of the ceremony>>
<< for details of the appontment>>

The Cowan Internship, named in honour former Supreme Court Chief Justice Gordon Stewart Cowan, provides an internship each summer at the Court of Appeal for one law student from the Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law. << more details>>

The Nova Scotia Supreme Court has created an "interactive" Pre-trial Conference Report Form. It is now available through a link on the
<< Supreme Court Forms Page >>

Provincial Court in Halifax posts its 2010 Intake Schedule for Courtroom #6.
<< go to Notices page >>

New “Centralized Intake” process begins at Dartmouth Provincial Court on February 1st, 2010.
Changes affect arraignments, first appearances and bail matters.
<< see details >>

The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) names its new "Access To Justice Award" in honour of one of the Province's former Chief Justices. For more information about the "Lorne Clarke Q.C. Access To Justice Award", <<  click here >>

The Honourable Judge Jean M. Dewolfe was sworn-in to the Nova Scotia Provincial and Family Courts at a ceremony in Kentville December 18th.
To view video of the ceremony, << ckick here >>
For more details on her appointment, << click here >>

Swearing-in ceremonies for The Honourable Richard MacKinnon and Del Atwood were held on Nov, 27th.
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For more details on their appointments, << click here >>

The Honourable Peter M.S. Bryson and The Honourable David P.S. Farrar were sworn-in to the Nova Scotia Supreme Court at a public ceremony on October 2nd at the Halifax Law Courts.
<< details of their appointments >>
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The Honourable Cindy A. Bourgeois was sworn in to the Nova Scotia Supreme Court at the Sydney Courthouse on Tuesday, September 1, 2009.
<< details of appointment >>
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The Honourable Pierre Léon Muise was sworn-in as Judge of the Nova Scotia Provincial and Family Courts at a ceremony in Digby NS on Monday, June 29, 2009 at 4:00 PM.
<< details of appointment >>
<< videw video >>

The Honourable Justice Duncan R. Beveridge was sworn-in to the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal in a ceremony on Friday, June 12, 2009.
<< details of appointment>>
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Judges and staff of Digby Justice Centre celebrate  building's 100th anniversary by unveiling a commemorative plaque
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Judge Jean M. Whalen was sworn in to the Nova Scotia Provincial and Family Courts in Sydney on Friday, February 6th, 2009
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Justice Elizabeth Jollimore sworn-in to the Nova Scotia Supreme Court on January 2nd, 2009. << more>> << View Video >>

Judge Marci Lin Melvin was sworn-in to the Nova Scotia Family and Provincial Courts December 19th << more >> << View Video >>

The Honourable Justice Thomas A. Cromwell appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada.
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Nova Scotia Court of Appeal and Supreme Court make new rules which govern Court proceedings. See the new <<Civil Procedure Rules>>

"How To Catch The Judge's Wave" - the “brass tacks” of persuasion in court by Justice Joel E. Fichaud. Go to "From The Bench" articles >>

Theodore Kevin Tax sworn-in to the Nova Scotia Provincial and Family Courts in a ceremony on October 24th. << more >>

Nova Scotia Court of Appeal offers on-line instructional video -
"How To Create An Appeal Book". << view video >>

Nova Scotia Courts' Website Rated Among World's Top Ten Court-Related Sites

Justice Patrick J. Duncan sworn to Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (January 2008)

Law Courts staff presents donations to Metro Turning Point shelter for men (2007)

Sydney Justice Centre Intake Team wins Premier's Award of Excellence (Fall 2007)

Justice N.M. (Nick) Scaravelli sworn-in at Pictou Nova Scotia. (January, 2007)

Chief Justice Kennedy Reacts to Daily News Opinion Column (November, 2006)

Parole - The Line of Responsibility (October, 2006)

"Irreverence vs. Disrespect" in media coverage of the Courts (August, 2006)

Law Courts Offering CDs of Courtroom Proceedings (July, 2006)

Court Of Appeal Amends Certificate Re: Preparation Of Appeal Book (February, 2006)

Annette Boucher Receives Premier's Award of Excellence (January, 2006)

Court of Appeal Issues Practice Directive Re: Publication Bans (November, 2005)

Justice Elizabeth Roscoe Receives Frances Fish Award (October, 2005)

18 Cases That May be Referred To In Facta In Court Of Appeal (October, 2005)

Two New Judges Appointed To The Provincial Court (September, 2005)

Theresa M. Forgeron Appointed To The Supreme Court (July, 2005)

F.L.I.C. OPENS AT HALIFAX FAMILY COURTHOUSE (April, 2005)

ANNUAL LAW DAY OPEN HOUSE AT THE LAW COURTS (April, 2005)

MLA's WIN FIRST GLUBE CUP CHARITY TOURNEY (April, 2005)

PRIME MINISTER APPOINTS CHIEF JUSTICE OF NOVA SCOTIA (December, 2004)

PM APPOINTS ASSOC. CHIEF JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT (December, 2004)