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September 3, 2021
Provincial Court of Saskatchewan Update
All permanent court points and most circuit court points have returned to regular sitting schedules. Please check the Location and Sitting Times page for more information. Effective September 3, 2021, the Ministry of Justice’s Court Services Branch is reintroducing mandatory masks and COVID screening at all court facilities in Saskatchewan. Click here for more information.
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August 26, 2021
Provincial Court Update Regarding Broadcasting Court Proceedings
Please be advised that the Provincial Court has recently added Practice Directive 13 regarding Audio/Visual Recording or Broadcasting of Court Proceedings.
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July 19, 2021
Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan Reopening Guidelines
Introduction Since March 23, 2020, the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan has heard all appeals and applications electronically, either by teleconference or by videoconference. The Court is now preparing to resume in-person hearings, and wishes to advise counsel, litigants, and members of the public of upcoming changes. Appeals and Applications to the Court Effective Tuesday, September 7, 2021, the Court...
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July 12, 2021
Court Services Update
This is to advise that, as of July 11th, counsel will no longer be required to advise Court Security Deputy Sheriffs in advance of individuals set to attend preliminary hearings or trials at either circuit points or permanent court locations throughout the province.
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July 12, 2021
Provincial Court of Saskatchewan Court Re-opening
Chief Judge S. Metivier All permanent court points and most circuit court points have returned to regular sitting schedules. Please check the Court Location and Sittings page for more information. All individuals attending a court facility may wear a mask unless they are asked to remove it by a judge, or a deputy sheriff for security screening purposes. The hygiene...
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July 7, 2021
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in Saskatchewan
The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced on July 2nd the following appointment 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. Keith D. Kilback,...
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