Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
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Established | 1729 |
Jurisdiction | Newfoundland and Labrador |
Location | St. John's |
Authorised by | Provincial Court Act |
Number of positions | 23 |
Website | Provincial Court |
Chief Judge | |
Currently | Pamela J. Goulding |
Since | September 28, 2015 |
The Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador is the lower trial court of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It hears cases relating to criminal law and family law.
Judges of the Provincial Court are appointed by the provincial cabinet, on recommendation of the Attorney General.