The Rules Committee of the Supreme Court has recently approved amendments to the Rules of the Supreme Court, 1986. These amendments were published in the Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette on June 3, 2022, and will come into force on July 4, 2022. SUMMARY OF AMENDMENTS Rule 4.02(1) – Requirement for Original Signatures Rule 4.02(1) was...
Read More...Beginning Monday, June 13, 2022, the Supreme Court will be operating on summer hours, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.
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Read More...SUPREME COURT OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR NOTICE TO THE PROFESSION AND GENERAL PUBLIC SUPREME COURT OPERATIONS FOR GENERAL DIVISION AND FAMILY DIVISION JUDICIAL CENTRES MAY – JUNE, 2022 (REVISED) For the information of all stakeholders, this Notice outlines the planned operations for the General Division and Family Division in all judicial centres from May 2-June...
Read More...THE PROVINCIAL COURT OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR NOTICE TO THE PROFESSION AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC PROVINCIAL COURT OPERATIONS REVISED COVID-19 OPERATIONAL PLAN ISSUED: MAY 13, 2022 MASKING Treasury Board Secretariat announced effective Saturday, May 14, 2022, public service employees are no longer required to wear masks in core government departments. While not required, wearing a...
Read More...SUPREME COURT OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR NOTICE TO THE PROFESSION AND GENERAL PUBLIC SUPREME COURT OPERATIONS FOR GENERAL DIVISION AND FAMILY DIVISION JUDICIAL CENTRES MAY 2-JUNE 30, 2022 For the information of all stakeholders, this Notice outlines the planned operations for the General Division and Family Division in all judicial centres from May 2-June 30,...
Read More...SUPREME COURT OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR Rules of the Supreme Court, 1986 PRACTICE NOTE P.N. No. 2022-01 DATE ISSUED: March 30, 2022 RULE(S) AFFECTED: 47A and F41 P.N. AFFECTED: N/A EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon publication The following Practice Note is published pursuant to Rule 4.04 of the Rules of the Supreme Court, 1986. VIRTUAL APPEARANCES BACKGROUND...
Read More...THE PROVINCIAL COURT OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR NOTICE TO THE PROFESSION AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC REVISED COVID-19 COURT SCHEDULING ST. JOHN’S PROVINCIAL COURT SMALL CLAIMS COURT CASES ISSUED MARCH 10, 2022 Small Claims Court in St. John’s will recommence hearing its matters on Monday, April 4, 2022. Parties will be contacted by the Court regarding...
Read More...COURT OF APPEAL OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR NOTICE TO THE PROFESSION AND GENERAL PUBLIC COURT OF APPEAL OPERATIONS Issued: February 25, 2022 Following completion of flood related remediation and renovation, the Court of Appeal has resumed operations at its original location (287 Duckworth Street). Effective Monday, February 28, 2022, appeals and applications will be heard...
Read More...SUPREME COURT OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR NOTICE TO THE PROFESSION AND GENERAL PUBLIC SUPREME COURT OPERATIONS FOR GENERAL DIVISION AND FAMILY DIVISION JUDICIAL CENTRES FEBRUARY 28-APRIL 1, 2022 For the information of all stakeholders, this Notice outlines the planned operations for the General Division and Family Division in all judicial centres from February 28-April 1,...
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