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Court of Queen’s Bench Extends Jury Trial Postponement

The Court of Queen’s Bench is extending the previously announced postponement of jury trials in the province. All jury trials scheduled to begin before March 31, 2021, have been postponed, with options for accused individuals to re-elect judge-alone trials if...

Two Judges Appointed to Court of Queen’s Bench

The Honourable Colin D. Clackson and the Honourable Leah Schatz have been appointed to the Court of Queen’s Bench in Saskatoon. At the time of his appointment, Justice Clackson practiced law for WMCZ, a firm which he helped found in 1996. Justice Clackson is...

Provincial Court Suspends Most Trials, Hearings

The Provincial Court is suspending most trials, preliminary inquiries and in-person hearings from Dec. 14 to Jan. 15, due to the increased incidence of COVID-19 across the province and the need for enhanced public health protocols to reduce its spread. – Read...

New Chief Judge appointed to Provincial Court

The Honourable Shannon Metivier will be the next Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan. Judge Metivier will replace current Chief Judge James Plemel, who is retiring, effective March 1, 2021. Judge Metivier has served as a judge of the Provincial Court...

New Judges Appointed to Court of Queen’s Bench

The Honourable Melanie Baldwin and the Honourable Cara Haaf have been appointed to the Family Law Division of the Court of Queen’s Bench for Saskatchewan. At the time of her appointment, Justice Baldwin was the Registrar and Executive Legal Officer of the Court...

Court Postpones Jury Trials Until New Year

The Court of Queen’s Bench has postponed jury trials in the province due to the increased spread of COVID-19. All jury trials scheduled to begin before the new year, have been postponed, with options for accused individuals to re-elect judge-alone trials, if...