The Court Services Division of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice is dedicated to excellent service and the provision of fair and accessible administration of justice.
The Division provides administrative support to the courts listed below:
The courts act independently from the government to address individual cases. Find additional information about Nova Scotia courts on the Courts of Nova Scotia website.
The Department of Justice wishes to receive applications from practicing members of the Bar who are interested in becoming Adjudicators of the Small Claims Court.
Presiding Justice of the Peace Recruitment (PDF)
The Government of Nova Scotia has established Provincial Judicial Appointments Guidelines to require at least 10 years of legal experience. This will ensure that appointments are based on merit while also opening the process to a more diverse pool of candidates:
In addition, the Division is responsible for: