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.

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Nova Scotia Courts News
Robing Ceremony for New Provincial Court Judge

The Provincial Court of Nova Scotia is hosting a robing ceremony in Antigonish later this month to officially welcome The Hon. Judge Nicole Rovers to the Bench. Judge Rovers was appointed to the Provincial Court on June 3, 2022.

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Passing of Retired Chief Judge of the Family Court

The Hon. William Marshall Black, a former Chief Judge of the Family Court of Nova Scotia, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2022, at the Valley Hospice. He was 92.

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Provincial Court of Nova Scotia Welcomes Three New Judges

The Provincial Court of Nova Scotia is welcoming three new judges. The Hon. Kelly J. Serbu, a criminal defence lawyer in private practice, and The Hon. Brad G. Sarson and The Hon. Nicole A.

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