Nunavut Court of Justice
The Nunavut Court of Justice is both the superior court and territorial court of the Canadian territory of Nunavut.
It is administered from the Nunavut Justice Centre (Building #510) in Iqaluit. It was established on April 1, 1999 as Canada's only "unified" or single-level court with the consent of Canada, the Office of the Interim Commissioner of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. the Inuit Land Claims representative organization. Prior to the establishment of Nunavut as a separate territory justice was administered through two courts, the Territorial Court of the Northwest Territories and the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories.
The legal authority for the Nunavut Court of Justice is as follows:
Federal:
An Act to amend the Nunavut Act with respect to the Nunavut Court of Justice and to amend other Acts in consequence, S.C. 1999, c. 3.
Territorial:
The Nunavut Judicial System Implementation Act, S.N.W.T. 1998, c. 34.
Circuit Court
Besides presiding over court proceedings in Iqaluit the judges travel as a circuit court to communities throughout the territory to conduct cases.
The Nunavut Court of Justice provides court services to the entire territory of Nunavut. As such, the Court travels to "approximately 95% of the communities (25 out of 27 communities)" across the region.
Judges & Justices
The Nunavut Court of Justice is served by resident and deputy judges who preside over all matters — criminal, civil, and family — across the territory.
Justice of the Peace
Justices of the Peace handle bail hearings, minor offences, and other matters in communities across Nunavut.
Office of the Sheriff
The Office of the Sheriff is responsible for court security, serving court documents, enforcing court orders, and managing jury selection throughout Nunavut.
Court Registry
The Court Registry handles filings, maintains court records, and provides public access to court information. Contact the registry for filing requirements and procedures.
Annual Reports
Annual reports provide an overview of the Court's activities, caseload statistics, and key developments throughout the year.
Library
The Nunavut Court of Justice maintains a law library in the Nunavut Justice Centre for use by members of the legal profession and the public.
Location:
Nunavut Justice Centre
Building #510, Iqaluit, NU
Contact:
Phone: (867) 975-6100