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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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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Retired Court of Appeal Justice Passes Away at 92

Judges on Nova Scotia’s superior courts are mourning the loss of a well-known and well-respected jurist. 

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