The administration of the oath of allegiance and oath of office to Chief Justice Daniel Boone as Chief Justice of Newfoundland and Labrador will take place on Friday, 25 September...
Read More...At a meeting held on June 2, 2026, the judges of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, pursuant to ss. 482(1) and 482.1(1) of the Criminal Code, approved amendments...
Read More...Ten new King’s Counsel will be sworn in at a Ceremony to be held 4 September 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The Honourable Raymond P. Whalen, Chief Justice of the Supreme...
Read More...The Supreme Court advises that Practice Note 2026-01: Commencing Proceedings under Pseudonym was published in the Newfoundland Gazette on 26 June 2026, and comes into force on 10 July 2026....
Read More...NOTICE TO THE PROFESSION AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC Further to the Notice to the Profession and the General Public issued on 28 November 2025, the Provincial Court of Newfoundland and...
Read More...The Supreme Court maintains different email distribution lists for its judgments, including one for members of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. In an effort to streamline and make...
Read More...SUPREME COURT OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (FAMILY DIVISION) NOTICE TO THE PROFESSION AND GENERAL PUBLIC NEXT COURT DATE – ST. JOHN’S FAMILY DIVISION Beginning 1 June 2026, the St. John’s...
Read More...Date Issued: February 27, 2026Rules Affected: NoneEffective Date: March 2, 2026Previous Practice Notes Revised: N/A The following Practice Note was filed with the Director of Court Services and is published...
Read More...The Law Society has been invited by the provincial government to provide written submissions addressing: The root causes of the current challenges experienced by the Provincial Court; and The possible...
Read More...Registry Service by Appointment – Corner Brook Beginning January 12, 2026, the Registry counters for both the Corner Brook General and Family Divisions will require an appointment for in-person service....
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