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

A portrait of the Honourable C. LouAnn Chiasson, a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Justice LouAnn Chiasson Retires from the Supreme Court

The Honourable C. LouAnn Chiasson, a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, is retiring after a 34-year career, including 11 years on the Family Division Bench.

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A portrait of the Honourable Charlene Moore, Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Supreme Court Welcomes New Judge

The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia is welcoming a new judge with the appointment of the Honourable Charlene Moore to the Family Division.

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A portrait of the Honourable Glen McDougall, Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Justice Glen McDougall Retires from the Supreme Court

The Honourable Glen G. McDougall, a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, is retiring after almost 25 years on the Bench.

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A portrait of the Honourable Pierre Muise, Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Justice Pierre Muise Retires from the Supreme Court

The Honourable Pierre L. Muise, a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, is retiring after more than 16 years on the Bench.

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Changes to Law Stamps

Following the Fall 2025 sitting of the Nova Scotia Legislature, sections 83, 84, 85, and 88 of the Legal Profession Act related to law stam

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A graphic with the words "Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. Upcoming Webcast. Swearing-In Ceremony to honour the Hon. Stacey D. O'Neill, the Hon. Scott R. Campbell, the Hon. Bryna D. Hatt, and the Hon. Michelle M. Kelley. Date: 27 February, 2026. Time: 4:00 p.m. Courts.ns.ca/operations/webcasts.
Supreme Court Swearing-In Ceremony

The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia will host a swearing-in ceremony in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, on Friday, February 27, 2026, to honour the Court’s newest judges – the Hon. Stacey D. O’Neill, the Hon. Scott R. Campbell, the Hon.

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Nova Scotia Courts News
Retired Supreme Court Justice Passes Away

The Honourable K. Peter “Pete” Richard, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, passed away on December 14, 2025. He was 93 years old.

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