Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador
The Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador is the superior court for the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction to hear appeals in both criminal and civil matters from the Provincial Court and designated boards and administrative tribunals. The court also hear serious criminal cases in the first instances, matters of probate, and family law matters.
The Supreme Court consists of 28 judicial seats including the position of Chief Justice. Of the current justices, 8 sit with supernumerary status.
About the Court
The Court is composed of the General Division and Family Division, and has the authority to hear a wide range of cases including civil and criminal matters, matters of estates and guardianship, and family matters. The Court has the authority to hear appeals of specific matters not under jurisdiction of the province's appellate court.The Court is located in six regions of the province: Corner Brook, Gander, Grand Bank, Grand Falls-Windsor, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, and St. John's.
Current Justices
Name | Appointed | Division | Appointed by | Prior Position |
Chief Justice Raymond P. Whalen | December 11, 2014 | Trial | Chretien Harper | |
Justice Kendra J. Goulding | Trial | Chretien | ||
Justice Valerie L. Marshall | Trial | Harper | Solo Practitioner | |
Justice Robert P. Stack | Trial | Harper | Cox & Palmer | |
Justice Deborah J. Paquette | Trial | Harper | ||
Justice Rosalie McGrath | Family | Harper | ||
Justice Donald H. Burrage | Trial | Harper | ||
Justice David F. Hurley | Trial | Harper | ||
Justice Laura A. Mennie | Family | Harper | Provincial court Newfoundland Department of Legal Aid Poole, Althouse | |
Justice George L. Murphy | Family | Harper | Poole Althouse | |
Justice Jane M. Fitzpatrick | Family | Harper | ||
Justice Cillian D. Sheahan | Family | Harper | ||
Justice Sandra R. Chaytor | Trial | Trudeau | Cox & Palmer | |
Justice Frances J. Knickle | Trial | Trudeau | Acting Director of Public Prosecutions with the Newfoundland and Labrador Department | |
Justice Vikas Kaladhar | Trial | Trudeau | ||
Justice Alexander S. MacDonald | Family | Trudeau | ||
Justice Daniel Boone | Trial | Trudeau | ||
Justice Michelle Coady | Family | Trudeau | ||
Justice Katherine O'Brien | Trial | Trudeau | ||
Justice Glen Noel | Trial | Trudeau |