The Rules Committee of the Supreme Court is established under s. 54 of the Judicature Act. The Rules Committee meets at least once a year and is empowered, under s. 55 of the Judicature Act and s. 25(2) of the Divorce Act, to make rules of procedure for the Supreme Court in civil and family law matters.
The current members of the Rules Committee of the Supreme Court are:
Chief Justice Raymond P. Whalen (Chair)
Justice Frances J. Knickle – nominated by the Chief Justice of Newfoundland and Labrador
Justice Jane M. Fitzpatrick – designated by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Justice Sandra R. Chaytor – designated by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Justice Glen L.C. Noel – designated by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Justice Philip W. Osborne – designated by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Susan Foss – nominated by the Chief Executive Officer
Leanne O’Leary – appointed by the Benchers of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
Paul Burgess, Q.C. – appointed by the Benchers of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
Denise Woodrow – nominated by the Minister of Justice and Public Safety
For notices of recent and upcoming rule amendments, see the General Division Notices and Family Division Notices pages.
The Rules Committee can be contacted by emailing rulescommittee@supreme.court.nl.ca.