Office of the High Sheriff

We grieve for the fallen and injured RCMP members in Nova Scotia. Our hearts go out to all members and the families of those affected by this tragedy.

Due to the COVID 19 Health Emergency, the Office of the High Sheriff is closed to the public, and has no counter service. For inquiries please contact 709 729 4646 or visit https://jer-remote.justice.gov.nl.ca.

Reminder, all Jury trials are cancelled up to and including 31 May 2020, if you have received a summons, you have no further obligation.

The Sheriff’s Office would like to notify the public that the following Jury selections have been cancelled. Anyone who has received a Jury Summons for the specified dates and locations do not need to return their summons to the Sheriff’s Office nor have any further obligation for those selections. Feb 18th jury selection in Grand Falls March 2nd jury selection in St. John’s March 3rd jury selection in St. John’s

Please be advised the Jury selection Scheduled for Monday January 27th in St. Johns is going ahead as scheduled. Those who’ve received a summons that have not been granted an exemption are required to attend. Given the recent snow event it is advised that individuals get dropped off or use alternate parking, and give themselves lots of time to descend into downtown area Monday morning given there are expected to be traffic delays.... Please call 1-888-830-5333 for further updates.