2021 News Archive

Traffic Safety Court dockets in Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon will hear docket matters by telephone only, effective January 4, 2022. Anyone with a ticket requiring a first appearance will need to …

The Honourable Dorinda Mae Stahl and the Honourable Bradley Shane Mitchell have been appointed to the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan. …

The Honourable Jane Wootten has been appointed to Provincial Court in Saskatoon. Judge Wootten received her law degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 1990 and was called to the Bar in 1991. After working in private practice, she joined SGI in 2003 as Senior Counsel. In that role, …

The Court of Queen’s Bench will return to hearing all Civil and Family Chambers matters by phone or video, effective immediately. The worsening COVID-19 situation in the province prompted the reintroduction …

The Honourable Lynn Hintz has been appointed to Provincial Court in Yorkton. Judge Hintz received her law degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 2003. She joined the Federal Prosecution Service after her call to the Bar, and later worked in the Office of the Prosecutor for a UN-backed international criminal tribunal in Sierra Leone, West Africa. …

The Court of Queen’s Bench will return to pre-pandemic operations this fall, with several specific exceptions, including off-site jury trials. The Court today issued a Directive Update that replaces its current Directive effective Sept. 7, 2021. The Update anticipates a return to normal …

Regina and Saskatoon Traffic Safety Courts will resume in-person hearings for first appearances Sept. 1, 2021. Individuals wishing to appear by phone will need to obtain permission in advance. - Linked items archived  

The Honourable David G. Gerecke has been appointed to the Court of Queen’s Bench in Saskatoon. At the time of his appointment, Justice Gerecke was managing partner for both the Regina and Saskatoon offices of Miller Thomson LLP. He received his law degree from the...

The Court of Appeal will return to in-person hearings in September, although counsel and self-represented individuals will be able to choose whether to attend in-person or virtually. As well, members of the public and the media will be able to listen or observe the hearings.

The Court of Queen's Bench provided updated information to court users regarding COVID-19 protocols. Masks are no longer required to be worn to enter a court house, however, the presiding judge may still require that masks be worn and that physical distance be...

All permanent court points and most circuit court points have returned to regular sitting schedules. Check the Court Location and Sittings page for more information. Individuals attending a court facility may wear a mask unless they are asked to remove it by a judge,...

Saskatoon Traffic Safety Court will resume hearing docket matters July 9, 2021, with appearances by telephone only. Anyone with a ticket requiring a first appearance will need to call in, following instructions provided by the Court. Traffic Safety Court trials...

The Honourable Keith D. Kilback has been appointed to the Court of Queen's Bench in Estevan. Justice Kilback was a partner with Kanuka Thuringer LLP in Regina at the time of his appointment. He practiced in the areas of civil litigation, administrative law, and...

Regina Traffic Safety Court's first appearances will resume June 18, 2021, with appearances by telephone only. Anyone with a ticket requiring a first appearance will need to call in, following instructions provided by the Court. Traffic Safety Court trials resumed...

Chief Judge Shannon Metivier today announced that effective Sept. 1, 2021, Lloydminster will be converted into a circuit court location, to be served from North Battleford. While the office will close, the Court will continue to use the existing courtroom when it sits...

Effective May 14, 2021, the Court of Queen’s Bench Sheriff’s Office in Regina relocated to the 3rd Floor of the Victoria Tower Building, 1855 Victoria Avenue. As with the existing location, the new Sheriff’s Office will remain closed to foot traffic due to ongoing...

The Court of Queen's Bench has further extended its postponement of jury trials in the province due to the public health risks posed by the spread of COVID-19. All jury trials scheduled between May 1 and June 30, 2021, are postponed and anyone who received a juror...

The Honourable Michael Tomka has been appointed to Provincial Court in Meadow Lake. Judge Tomka received his law degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 1997. Since then, he's gained extensive civil litigation experience, including time with SGI's in-house legal...

The Provincial Court has issued a Directive Update regarding matters proceeding at Provincial Court permanent court points. - View Update

The Court of Queen's Bench has extended its postponement of jury trials in the province through the month of April. - View Update

Amy Groothuis has been appointed the Registrar of the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan, effective February 1, 2021 The Honourable Robert G. Richards, Chief Justice of Saskatchewan, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Groothuis as Registrar of the Court of...

The Honourable Jeffrey Lubyk has been appointed to Provincial Court in Prince Albert. Judge Lubyk received his law degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 1998 and since that time has focused primarily on criminal law, working first in private practice, then...

The Provincial Court has provided updated guidance for in-person hearings, as a result of the continued prevalence of COVID-19 and in keeping with public health measures recommended in response. - View Update

The Provincial Court is extending its suspension of most trials, preliminary inquiries, and in-person hearings to Feb. 16, due to the increased spread of COVID-19 across the province and the need for enhanced public health protocols to reduce its spread. - View Update