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June 3, 2020

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Bailiff Services: Issuing and Filing of Proceedings in Non-urgent Matters Is Now Allowed

As you may know, the activities have gradually resumed at the court houses in Quebec as of June 1, which is great news for the legal community as well as for citizens. Each judicial district is however distinct with respect to issuing and filing of proceedings.

With respect to the judicial districts of Montreal, Longueuil and Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, it is now possible for bailiffs to issue and file at the counter of the court houses proceedings associated with non-urgent matters. This is still not the case in Laval and Saint-Jérôme; however, we continuously verify, as the situation is in constant evolution.

Proceedings are sent through the secure platforms of bailiffs who take care of this. As activities gradually resume, to avoid the eventual rush, and with a view of being proactive, RSS has resumed issuing and filing proceedings, the delays of which are still suspended until further notice.

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Authors

Mariella De Stefano

Lawyer, Partner and Co-chair of the Insurance Law Group

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