Supreme Court Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. S-26)

Act current to 2013-04-29 and last amended on 2003-07-02. Previous Versions

Marginal note:Jurisdiction as judge in chambers

 The Registrar has such authority to exercise the jurisdiction of a judge sitting in chambers as may be conferred on the Registrar by general rules or orders made under this Act.

  • R.S., c. S-19, s. 18.
Marginal note:Duties of Deputy Registrar

 The Deputy Registrar shall exercise and perform such of the powers and duties of the Registrar as are assigned to the Deputy Registrar by the Registrar, and may exercise and perform all the powers and duties of the Registrar in the event that the Registrar is absent or unable to act or the office of Registrar is vacant.

  • R.S., c. S-19, s. 19.
Marginal note:Public Service Employment Act and Public Service Superannuation Act

 The Public Service Employment Act and the Public Service Superannuation Act, in so far as applicable, extend and apply to the Registrar and Deputy Registrar.

  • R.S., c. S-19, s. 20.
Marginal note:Sheriff

 The Sheriff of the County of Carleton, in the Province of Ontario, is ex officio an officer of the Court and shall perform the duties and functions of a sheriff in connection therewith.

  • R.S., c. S-19, s. 21.

BARRISTERS, ADVOCATES, ATTORNEYS AND SOLICITORS

Marginal note:Barristers or advocates

 All persons who are barristers or advocates in a province may practise as barristers, advocates and counsel in the Court.

  • R.S., c. S-19, s. 22.
Marginal note:Attorneys or solicitors

 All persons who are attorneys or solicitors of the superior courts in a province may practise as attorneys, solicitors and proctors in the Court.

  • R.S., c. S-19, s. 23.
Marginal note:Officers of the Court

 All persons who may practise as barristers, advocates, counsel, attorneys, solicitors or proctors in the Court are officers of the Court.

  • R.S., c. S-19, s. 24.

SESSIONS AND QUORUM

Marginal note:Quorum of judges

 Any five of the judges of the Court shall constitute a quorum and may lawfully hold the Court.

  • R.S., c. S-19, s. 25.