New time requirements for Long Trial Sittings – July 2024

Sent on behalf of Regional Senior Justice P. R. Sweeny –

Good afternoon Central South Law Associations,  

Please note effective immediately, the long trial sittings are reserved for matters longer than 20 days. Attached is an updated long trial intake form. This form will be uploaded to the SCJ website.

The long trial sittings are now reserved for any trials that require 21 days or more. Any trials that are 20 days or fewer should be put to a local regular 4-week trial sittings.

Any long trials that are currently scheduled on a long trial list, will remain as scheduled. This new time requirement of 21 days or more will apply to any future trials applying for the long trial team.

Please share this message with your Association.

Thank you,

Mr. Justice Paul R. Sweeny

Regional Senior Judge – Central South Region

Superior Court of Justice

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