Impacts on Court Services

The Court Administration Office at the Truro Supreme Court (1 Church Street) will be closed until Friday, October 3, 2025, due to a maintenance issue. During that time, urgent filings should be delivered to the courthouse at 540 Prince Street in Truro. Supreme Court front counter service will also be temporarily available at that location. Question or concerns should be directed to 902-893-3953.

The Nova Scotia Courts will not sit on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation). Courthouses will be open regular business hours again on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

News & Notices

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2025/26 Supreme Court Clerkship Opportunity

The application process for the 2025-26 Supreme Court of Nova Scotia clerkship is now open. The deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. AST on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

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A portrait of the Honourable Patrick J. Murray, Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Justice Patrick Murray Retires from Supreme Court

The Honourable Patrick J. Murray, Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, is retiring after 15 years on the Bench.

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A portrait of the Honourable Patrick J. Duncan, Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Associate Chief Justice Patrick J. Duncan Elects Supernumerary Status

The Honourable Patrick J. Duncan, Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, has elected supernumerary (part-time) status after more than 17 years on the Bench.

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A portrait of the Honourable C. Richard Coughlan, Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Supreme Court Justice C. Richard Coughlan to Retire

The Honourable C. Richard Coughlan is retiring after 24 years as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia.

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