Province Moving Windsor Court Matters to Kentville
The new courtroom at the Kentville Justice Centre (Province of Nova Scotia)
The Province is closing the Windsor satellite court and transferring all matters to the nearby Kentville Justice Centre to ensure people have access to justice in safe, secure, modern surroundings.
All Windsor court matters will transition to Kentville by July 1.
“Nova Scotians deserve to attend court in facilities that are safe, secure and accessible,” said Becky Druhan, Attorney General and Minister of Justice. “This change reflects our commitment to improving the justice experience for everyone – whether you are participating in a case, supporting a loved one or working in the system.”
The Kentville Justice Centre, which serves the Annapolis Valley, operates full time. It opened a fourth modern courtroom, which is fully accessible and equipped with modern technology, in January.
The condition of the Windsor satellite court building was an important factor in the decision. An inspection in January deemed the holding cells unsafe, and at that time, criminal matters involving people in custody went virtual.
The Windsor satellite court operates part time, with no permanent employees. The Department leases the space from West Hants Regional Municipality.
Quick Facts:
- the Department of Justice manages operations at 23 courthouses across Nova Scotia, including 14 justice centres and nine satellite courts
- the Province’s accessibility strategy, Access by Design 2030, outlines how the government will achieve its goal of an accessible province by providing people with disabilities equitable access to programs, services, information and infrastructure
Additional Resources:
Information about court services in Nova Scotia: https://novascotia.ca/just/Court_Services/
Access by Design 2030: https://novascotia.ca/accessibility/access-by-design