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March 12, 2021
Provincial Court COVID-19 Update
Click here to review the March 11 updates from the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan.
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March 5, 2021
Joint Announcement by the Court Services Branch of the Ministry of Justice and the Saskatchewan Legal Aid Commission
The Court Services Branch of the Ministry of Justice and the Saskatchewan Legal Aid Commission are pleased to announce a joint initiative regarding the management of court-appointed counsel matters involving adult criminal and child protection proceedings in the province. As of April 1, 2021, Legal Aid will assume responsibility for the management of counsel assignments after they are ordered by...
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February 25, 2021
Court of Queen’s Bench Update Regarding Family Law Proceedings
On February 25, 2021, the Court of Queen’s Bench posted a draft of its proposed amendments to Part 15 of the Rules and Forms of Court respecting family law proceedings. Theses draft rules and forms may be subject to further revision until enacted which will occur following their translation into French. Since the rules are not yet formally enacted but...
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February 5, 2021
Provincial Court of Saskatchewan Update for Court Users and the Public
Provincial Court is continuing operations during the pandemic guided by advice from the Chief Medical Health Officer (CMHO). The Court is committed to maintaining access to critical services while ensuring the safety of all those who work in court facilities and the public who attend. The CMHO has advised against unnecessary travel outside of home communities and has limited the...
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January 8, 2021
Provincial Court of Saskatchewan Update for Court Users and the Public
This update replaces our update of December 9, 2020. The suspension of most trials, preliminary inquiries, and in-person hearings is extended to February 16, 2021.
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December 14, 2020
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces Saskatchewan judicial appointments
The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today on December 11 the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity. Colin D. Clackson,...
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