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

Nova Scotia Courts News
Two New Judges Appointed to Supreme Court of Nova Scotia

The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia is welcoming two new judges to its ranks. The Hon. Justice Christine Doucet and the Hon. Justice Terrance G. Sheppard will both preside in the Supreme Court’s Family Division.

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Nova Scotia Courts News
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal Welcomes New Justice

The Hon. Justice Robin C. M. Gogan, previously a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia in Cape Breton, is the newest judge of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal.

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Supreme Court Welcomes New Associate Chief Justice

The Hon. R. Lester Jesudason is the new Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division). 

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Nova Scotia Courts News
Review Committee to Investigate Provincial Court Judge
​​​​​​​The Hon. Deborah K. Smith, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, in her capacity as Acting Chair of the Nova Scotia Judicial Council, will empanel a Review Committee to investigate concerns raised about Provincial Court Judge Alain Bégin.
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Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (Family Division) Elects Supernumerary Status

After 16 years on the Bench, The Hon. Lawrence I. O'Neil, Associate Chief Justice of the Family Division has elected supernumerary (part-time) status. 

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