THE PROVINCIAL COURT OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
NOTICE TO THE PROFESSION AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC PROVINCIAL COURT OPERATIONS REVISED COVID-19 OPERATIONAL PLAN ISSUED: AUGUST 9, 2021 MASKING
Effective Tuesday, August 10, 2021, the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) will lift the mandatory mask requirement for public in-door spaces. The CMOH strongly recommends masking when physically distancing is not always possible.
To help protect clients, the public, stakeholders, judges and staff, all individuals attending Court must wear a face covering over the mouth and nose, at all times. This requirement does not apply to children under the age of five or to individuals who are unable to wear a face covering due to a medical condition. If you attend Court without a mask, a disposable mask will be provided along with instruction on how to properly and safely use the mask.
When seated inside the courtroom, the presiding judge may, in his or her discretion, permit persons to remove their masks.
All other protocols will remain in effect.
PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDELINES If you are experiencing a COVID-19 related symptom, do not attend Court. You must contact the Court by telephone in advance of your scheduled appearance. (The number is listed below).
Please visit https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/ for the most recent and up-to-date information relating to COVID-19, including the self-assessment tool.
UPDATES Court operations will be monitored to ensure optimal service during these challenging times. Any changes will be posted on this website, https://court.nl.ca/provincial/.
CONTACT Enquiries can be made to the Court, as follows:
St. John’s (709) 729-1004 [email protected] Harbour Grace (709) 596-6141 [email protected] Grand Bank (709) 832-1450 [email protected] Clarenville (709) 466-2635 [email protected] Gander (709) 256-1100 [email protected] Grand Falls-Windsor (709) 292-4212 [email protected] Corner Brook (709) 637-2323 [email protected] Stephenville (709) 643-2966 [email protected] Happy Valley-Goose Bay (709) 896-7870 [email protected] Wabush (709) 282-6617 [email protected]