The Fredericton court system serves as the judicial heart of New Brunswick, housing several levels of the legal system within the province's capital. Primarily located at in the historic Justice Building, these courts manage everything from local traffic violations and family disputes to high-level criminal appeals. Hierarchy of Fredericton Courts
❌ Missing your court date – results in (criminal) or default judgment (civil). ❌ Bringing phone/camera into courtroom – can be confiscated. ❌ Talking loudly or eating/drinking in courtrooms. ❌ Forgetting to check the daily court list – rooms sometimes change last minute. fredericton court
The city hosts three primary levels of court, each with distinct jurisdictions: The Fredericton court system serves as the judicial
| Case type | Court & location | |-----------|------------------| | Speeding ticket (dispute) | Provincial Court – Room 1 or 2 | | Small claims (< $50,000) | Provincial Court – Small Claims Division | | Theft under $5,000 | Provincial Court | | Assault (minor) | Provincial Court | | Divorce / Custody / Child support | Court of King’s Bench – Family Division | | Civil lawsuit over $50,000 | Court of King’s Bench | | Serious crimes (robbery, major assault) | Court of King’s Bench | | Appeal of a Provincial Court decision | Court of King’s Bench (or Court of Appeal) | | Estate / Will dispute | Court of King’s Bench – Probate | ❌ Bringing phone/camera into courtroom – can be