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.

News & Notices

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2026/27 Clerkship Opportunities

The application process for the 2026-27 Court of Appeal clerkships is now open. The deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. AST on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.

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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:

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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 on Tuesday, May 13, 2025:

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Nova Scotia Court of Appeal Releases 2024 Annual Report

The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has released its Annual Report for 2024.

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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 Tuesday, March 11, 2025:

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