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May 29, 2023
Family Law Help Session Volunteers Needed
From the Family Law Information Centre The Family Law Information Centre is looking for lawyers and articling students to volunteer at family law help sessions in Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Meadow Lake, and Moose Jaw. Volunteering is a great opportunity to improve communication and interpersonal skills, keep current on legal issues impacting families, and help improve access to justice in...
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January 26, 2023
Get Free Help on Family Law Matters in Saskatchewan This Winter & Spring!
From Family Law Information Centre Free family law help is available throughout Saskatchewan this winter and spring! Have a family law problem? Not sure where to start? Applying to the court for child support, a parenting order, or divorce? Need help with court forms and documents? Wondering if you have options other than court? Served with court forms? We can...
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January 25, 2023
Form of Address
From Court of King's Bench for Saskatchewan The Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan has issued an Administrative Notice on the preferred form of address for judges of the Court. To increase gender inclusivity, the use of “My Lord” and “My Lady” is no longer required. The preferred form of gender-neutral address is “Chief Justice”, “Associate Chief Justice” or “Justice”,...
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January 5, 2023
UPDATE: Court of King’s Bench After-Hours Emergency Contact
The Court of King’s Bench has updated its emergency contact information in the event that a judge is unexpectedly needed outside of regular office hours to consider an emergency application. The Court may be contacted by emailing [email protected]. The email must include your name and contact information, as well as a brief description of the nature of the emergency. A...
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January 3, 2023
Provincial Court – Criminal Rules
From the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan On January 3, 2023, the Provincial Court introduced its first Criminal Rule of Court: Rule 1 Case Management. More will follow. Compliance with Rules is mandatory. It is the responsibility of lawyers and persons representing themselves in criminal court proceedings to know the rules that may apply to their proceeding. The Court’s Practice Directives...
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December 21, 2022
Saskatchewan Lawyers Receive K.C. Designation
From Federation of Law Societies of Canada Fourteen Saskatchewan lawyers are being recognized for their contributions to the legal profession and public service with a King's Counsel (K.C.) designation. "This is the first time in almost 70 years that King's Counsel, rather than Queen's Counsel, designations have been awarded in Saskatchewan,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre said. “These...
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