Update to Court Operations at Devonshire Courthouse
Following flooding and water damage, remediation work at the Devonshire courthouse (3380 Devonshire Ave., Halifax) has continued. In-person matters have recommenced, and the Court Administration Office is now operational at its usual location on the lower level. Mail collection/drop-off remains on the main floor, as does the front counter for the Family Law Information Program (FLIP). Further updates will be provided.

Holiday Notice
Courthouses across the province will be closed on Wednesday, September 30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation), reopening on Thursday, October 1.

News & Notices

A photo of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal's Annual Report. The cover shows a picture of a courtroom, with a panel of three judges, a clerk, and counsel. The cover includes the words "Nova Scotia Court of Appeal Annual Report 2024".
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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A photo of a Nova Scotia Court of Appeal courtroom. The computer screens show the Court's emblem and the words Nova Scotia Court of Appeal.
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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A photo of a Nova Scotia Court of Appeal courtroom. The computer screens show the Court's emblem and the words Nova Scotia Court of Appeal.
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, November 12, 2024:

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Jennifer Stairs Receives Canadian Media Lawyers Association’s Freedom of Expression Award

Jennifer Stairs, Director of Operations for the Nova Scotia Judiciary, is the 2024 recipient of the Canadian Media Lawyers Association’s (CMLA) Freedom of Expression Award.

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A photo of a Nova Scotia Court of Appeal courtroom. The computer screens show the Court's emblem and the words Nova Scotia Court of Appeal.
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, October 15, 2024:

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A photo of a Nova Scotia Court of Appeal courtroom. The computer screens show the Court's emblem and the words Nova Scotia Court of Appeal.
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 Thursday, October 10, 2024:

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