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.

News & Notices

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Supreme Court Justice Kevin Coady Retires

The Honourable Justice Kevin Coady is retiring from the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, effective July 31, 2024. His retirement comes after serving on the Court for almost 21 years.

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Supreme Court (Family Division) Welcomes New Judge

Shannon B. Mason, a former Nova Scotia Legal Aid lawyer in Sydney, N.S., is the newest judge of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division).

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Satellite Court Moving to Barrington from Shelburne

The satellite court serving Shelburne County will be relocated to the Barrington municipal building, 2447 Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Barrington effective Monday, April 1.

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Court of Appeal Pays Tribute to Justice Doane Hallett

Past and present judges on the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal shared fond memories and high praise for their former colleague, The Hon. Justice J. Doane Hallett, who passed away on March 12.

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