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

Nova Scotia Courts News
Review Committee to Investigate Provincial Court Judge
​​​​​​​The Hon. Deborah K. Smith, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, in her capacity as Acting Chair of the Nova Scotia Judicial Council, will empanel a Review Committee to investigate concerns raised about Provincial Court Judge Alain Bégin.
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Wood plaque with the names of law clerks at the Court of Appeal.
Apply to be a Law Clerk with the Court of Appeal

The application process for the 2024-25 Court of Appeal clerkship opportunities is now open. 

Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. AST on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.  

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