Abitibi-Témiscamingue–Eeyou Istchee–Nunavik

The judicial districts of Abitibi, Rouyn-Noranda and Témiscamingue come within the coordination region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue–Eeyou Istchee–Nunavik. The coordinating judge is Mr. Thierry Potvin, and her office is located in the Amos courthouse.

There are 13 Court of Québec judges in the region who are called upon to sit in each of the courthouses and points of service. All the judges have jurisdiction in civil, criminal and penal matters as well as in youth matters.

In addition, there are two presiding justices of the peace in the Court of Québec.

Regional particularities

Circuit court

A number of locations are also served by the circuit court, i.e. judges of the Court of Québec travel to them to hear cases, according to a pre-established judicial schedule. The purpose of that practice is to make justice as accessible as possible.

To find out the services offered and the judicial schedules of the circuit court service sites, please contact the appropriate court office:

At the Court office of Amos:

Senneterre (in criminal and penal matters, and small claims).

At the Court office of Circuit court, located at Amos courthouse: