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October 5, 2022
Saskatchewan Court of Appeal Update
The Court of Appeal Rules [Rules] and The Court of Appeal Criminal Appeal Rules (Saskatchewan) [Criminal Rules] are amended effective October 3, 2022, and the consolidated version of the Rules and the Criminal Rules are now available on the Court of Appeal’s website. Members of the profession are encouraged to review and become familiar with the revised and consolidated Rules and Criminal Rules,...
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October 3, 2022
New Family Practice Directive – FAM-PD #7
The Court of King’s Bench has issued a new Family Practice Directive. FAM-PD #7 introduces a mandatory requirement to participate in a judicial case conference before a chambers hearing is scheduled in the judicial centres of Saskatoon and Regina. The Practice Directive becomes effective on November 1, 2022 and can be found on the Court’s webpage.
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October 3, 2022
Court of King’s Bench – Administrative Notice
The Court of King’s Bench has issued an Administrative Notice, which provides direction on changes relating to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The Administrative Notice can be found on the Court’s webpage.
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September 20, 2022
The Registrar of Titles Directive
With the recent death of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the succession of His Majesty, King Charles III, the Registrar of Titles has issued a directive. Titles issued with registrations in the name of Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Saskatchewan (or Canada) continue to be valid and may be relied on pursuant to The Land Titles Act,...
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September 8, 2022
Update from Court of King’s Bench
With the death of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, pursuant to section 3 of The Queen’s Bench Act, Her Majesty’s Court of Queen’s Bench now immediately continues as His Majesty Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan. The Court of King’s Bench will be issuing an Administrative Notice relating to this change, which will be posted on the Court’s webpage at:...
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September 8, 2022
Public Notice: Effects of Succession on Saskatchewan Courts
Upon the recent passing of Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, and the succession of His Majesty, King Charles III, questions may be asked about the effect on the terminology used in the courts and the legal profession which refer to the monarch. Please take notice that, in accordance with The Queen’s Bench Act, 1998 and The Legislation Act: The...
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