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Guide: Fredericton Court Docket

When to get help

• If you can’t interpret an entry or need to file something on short notice, contact the Fredericton court registry or a local lawyer.
• For criminal or family matters, seek legal advice early — timelines and protections differ from civil dockets.

Understanding the Fredericton Court Docket: A Practical Guide

If you need to find information about upcoming criminal or civil cases in Fredericton, the term you’ll hear most often is the court docket. Simply put, a docket is the official schedule of cases to be heard on a particular day, in a particular courtroom.

In Fredericton, the primary courthouse is the Fredericton Justice Building (427 Queen Street), which houses the Court of King’s Bench of New Brunswick and the Provincial Court.

Here is everything you need to know about accessing and understanding the Fredericton court docket.

Where to Access the Fredericton Court Docket

Unlike some jurisdictions that provide a single online portal for all dockets, New Brunswick’s system requires checking specific resources: fredericton court docket

1. Online – Court of King’s Bench (Civil & Family Dockets)

   • Visit the official Government of New Brunswick – Court Services webpage.
   • Navigate to “Court Dockets” or “Scheduling.”
   • Select “Fredericton Judicial District.”
   • You can view daily or weekly dockets in PDF format. These are typically updated by late afternoon on the preceding business day.

2. Online – Provincial Court (Criminal, Youth, & Small Claims)

   • Provincial Court dockets are also available through the same Court Services portal, under “Provincial Court – Fredericton.”
   • These show first appearances, trials, bail hearings, and sentencings.

3. In-Person Access

   • Fredericton Justice Building (427 Queen Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 1B6)
   • Public terminals in the main lobby allow free access to electronic dockets.
   • Court clerks can assist with locating specific case information (subject to privacy restrictions).

4. By Phone or Email

   • Contact the Court Services office at (506) 453-2704 for general docket inquiries.
   • For specific case docket details, you may need the case number.

2. What You Will See on a Docket

A typical Fredericton court docket entry includes:

• Style of Cause: (e.g., R. v. Smith for criminal cases, or Jones v. Jones for family/civil).
• Docket Number: A unique identifier (e.g., F-123-24 – the “F” often stands for Fredericton judicial district).
• Type of Hearing: (Plea, Bail Hearing, Trial, Case Management Conference, Motion).
• Time & Courtroom: (e.g., 9:30 AM, Courtroom 3).
• Presiding Judge: (Hon. Justice A. B. Jones).
• Counsel/Parties: Names of lawyers or self-represented litigants.

Note: Dockets are fluid. Cases can be adjourned, settled, or moved to a different room at the last minute. Guide: Fredericton Court Docket When to get help

Tips for attending court based on the docket

• Arrive at least 30 minutes early for security and checking the courtroom list.
• Bring the case number and photo ID.
• If your hearing is later in the day, confirm whether the docket is running on time—bring reading material.
• If listed as “standby” or “at call,” be prepared for unpredictable start times.
• If unsure about being required to attend, confirm with the registry or your counsel.

Address and Contact Information

Fredericton Courthouse
427 Queen Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 1B6
Phone: (506) 462-5100

The courthouse is located in downtown Fredericton, near the Beaverbrook Art Gallery and City Hall.