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May 19, 2009

The following statement was issued by the Honourable Tom Marshall, Minister of Justice and Attorney General. It was also read in the House of Assembly:

Provincial Government Supports Court Services in Newfoundland and Labrador

I rise today to provide information about Budget 2009 initiatives which support the efficient operations of both Provincial Court and Supreme Court in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Provincial Court is a court of record and thus it must ensure that documents are maintained and accessible as they could be required for future proceedings. To maintain the integrity of court records we have funded a new Manager of Information Management position. As well, management of financial information of the court is essential to operations so we have funded a new Manager of Accounting position. Both of these positions are important to the functioning of our court system and we are pleased to fund them in Budget 2009.

We also recognize that the Aboriginal people of our province often face language barriers during court proceedings. Prior to this year, Provincial Court in Happy Valley-Goose Bay had a full-time Innu court clerk and part-time Inuit court clerk, both of whom provide counter services in Aboriginal languages.. As a result of Budget 2009 both positions will be full-time. This action will ensure both Aboriginal groups receive court services in the appropriate language.

The complexity and number of new estates transactions has increased in recent years. In order to ensure the proper functioning of the Estates Office of Supreme Court we have created the position of Assistant Estates Administrator. This position will support the day-to-day operations of the office.

It is incumbent upon government to provide appropriate court facilities within our province. This year we are providing $666,000 for pre-planning of new court facilities for St. John�s and $7 million to complete the Corner Brook Courthouse. As well, we will provide an additional Deputy Sheriff for court security in Corner Brook.

Our courts are vitally important entities of the justice system and these are wise investments into that system. Our government has responded to the needs of both Provincial Court and Supreme Court to ensure the proper administration of justice for all those involved in the court system.

2008 05 19                                                     1:40 p.m.
 


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