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April 23, 2020
Court of Queen’s Bench Directive Update
This Directive updates and replaces, where applicable, the March 19, 2020 Directive. Significant changes were introduced in response to the spread of COVID 19. Quick and decisive action was imperative. The changes limited in-person hearings; postponed all jury trials scheduled in March, April and May; mandated strict public health protocols within court houses; and restricted chambers applications to those demonstrated...
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April 6, 2020
New Saskatchewan Law Courts Practice Directive on Gowning Policy for Counsel
The Court of Queen’s Bench has updated its practice directive GA-PD#5 respecting the Gowning Policy for Counsel. The updated practice directive can be found on the Courts’ website.
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March 25, 2020
Notice from Court of Queen’s Bench
Due to the high volume of demand, lawyers and other persons with deposit accounts are asked to consider not filing documents with the Court of Queen’s Bench by email, if the same documents can be conveniently sent by mail, or delivered in person to the drop boxes located within each court house. Your compliance with this request is much appreciated...
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March 20, 2020
Court of Queen’s Bench Directive and Advisory as of March 19, 2020
Effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2020, regular operations of the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench are suspended. In accordance with the procedures described below, until further notice, only urgent and emergency matters will be heard by the Court, and most of those will be heard by phone or video conference.
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March 17, 2020
COVID-19 Update – Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan is actively monitoring the advice being provided by public health experts with respect to COVID-19. It is working with the Court Services Division of the Ministry of Justice in order to maintain the operations of the Court to the extent reasonably possible during the course of the pandemic. The Court very much understands that...
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January 28, 2020
New Queen’s Bench Practice Directive
The Court of Queen’s Bench has issued a new Practice Directive effective February 1, 2020, to require all parties appearing on a family law chamber application to each exchange and file a chambers appearance memo in the form attached to the practice directive. The practice directive does not apply to child protection matters, appearance day applications or applications made without notice....
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