Delayed Opening Notification

Dartmouth:
Due to a power outage, the Dartmouth Courthouse is closed this morning and is expected to reopen at noon. Individuals with matters on the docket this morning should contact their lawyer or the court administration office about rescheduling.

Antigonish:
Due to inclement weather, the Antigonish Justice Centre is closed this morning and will reopen at 11:00 a.m. 

Port Hawkesbury:
Due to inclement weather, the Port Hawkesbury Justice Centre is closed this morning and will reopen at 11:00 a.m. Provincial Court matters are proceeding virtually (MS Teams) at their scheduled time.

Provincial Court Rules and Practice Directives

The Provincial Court Rules govern all applications and proceedings in the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia. These Rules came into effect on Jan. 1, 2013. The Provincial Court also has Practice Directives, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2015.

PROVINCIAL COURT RULES

PROVINCIAL COURT PRACTICE DIRECTIVES