LLOYDMINISTER — The Government of Saskatchewan has signed a five-year lease extension for the Lloydminster Provincial Court.
After 35 years as a permanent provincial court, the Lloydminster courthouse was transitioned to a circuit point location in 2021. After concerns from the community, law enforcement and the legal community, the provincial government announced that it would reopen as a permanent provincial court in October 2022.
The Lloydminster Provincial Court is now supported by five provincial court staff and five deputy sheriffs, as well as a fully operational registry office where people can pay fines and file small claims and other court documents.
"It is incredibly important to me that my constituents are able to access and benefit from the resources of a permanent provincial court that is close to home," Lloydminster MLA Colleen Young said.
"The permanent court location also better serves the prosecutors and RCMP who serve this region, reducing travel so they can spend more time on the important work they do to keep our communities safe. I am very happy that the commitment of a new five-year lease agreement has been fulfilled for Lloydminster Provincial Court."
Since becoming fully operational again on February 1, 2023, approximately 15,226 video and in-person appearances have taken place at the provincial court.
"Having a regional courthouse is vital to ensure access to justice for all members of our community, and we're pleased to hear that it will remain open for at least the next five years and many years to come,” City of Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers said.
