The Fredericton court docket provides a schedule of proceedings for both the Provincial Court and the Court of King’s Bench in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Accessing these records allows legal professionals and the public to track upcoming trials, hearings, and appearances scheduled up to 14 days in advance. How to Access Fredericton Court Dockets
The New Brunswick judiciary provides several online tools to find docket information for the Fredericton Law Courts:
Provincial Court Docket: Lists criminal matters, including bail hearings and appearances for individuals charged under the Criminal Code. You can view the current Fredericton Provincial Court Docket which is updated nightly.
Court of King's Bench Docket: Covers civil cases, major criminal trials, and family law matters. The Fredericton King’s Bench Docket provides details on trial dates, courtroom assignments, and legal counsel involved.
Virtual Bail Court: For remote hearings, a specific Virtual Bail Docket is available. Participants typically join these hearings via Microsoft Teams.
Case Index (Search Tool): For older or closed cases, the NB Court Index allows you to search by name for civil, small claims, bankruptcy, and probate files initiated after February 2010. Information Found in the Docket
Standard dockets in Fredericton typically display the following details: File Number: The unique identifier for the court case.
Participant Name: The names of the accused (criminal) or parties (civil/family).
Charge/Matter: The specific section of the Criminal Code or the type of legal application. Time & Date: Scheduled start time for the proceeding. fredericton court docket
Location: The specific courtroom and floor within the Fredericton Law Courts. Important Considerations for the Public
Non-Official Status: Online dockets are not official and are subject to change. Always confirm the status with the local court office if you are required to attend.
Privacy Restrictions: Information on adoptions, youth matters, and cases with publication bans is limited or entirely excluded from public dockets.
Required Attendance: If you have been notified to attend court but your name does not appear on the online docket, you must still appear as instructed to avoid a warrant for your arrest.
For detailed case outcomes or historic legal decisions, researchers often use the CanLII New Brunswick database, which archives written judgments from various jurisdictions.
Fredericton Court Docket provides information regarding daily and upcoming appearances for the Provincial Court Court of King's Bench
in the Fredericton judicial district. These lists are published online by the Government of New Brunswick to assist the public and legal professionals in tracking cases. Current Docket Information
Recent docket reports for the Fredericton Law Courts (Justice Building) include the following details: Provincial Court Docket (April 9–22, 2026): This docket primarily handles criminal matters The Fredericton court docket provides a schedule of
, including pleas, elections, and appearances for charges such as theft, breach of release, and motor vehicle offenses. Court of King's Bench Docket (April 8, 2026): This docket covers family law (custody, support) and serious criminal matters , including pre-trial conferences. Standard Docket Fields
A typical Fredericton court docket contains the following data columns for each entry: File Number:
The unique identifier for the court case (e.g., 12163005 or FDF-704-2025). Charge/Matter:
The specific offense (e.g., Criminal Code Section 334(b)(ii) for theft) or the nature of the case (e.g., "Family"). Date & Time: When the appearance is scheduled (e.g., 09:30 AM).
The name of the accused or parties involved, unless subject to a Publication Ban Courtroom & Floor:
The physical location within the Justice Building (e.g., Courtroom 3 or 5, Floor 2). Appearance Type:
The reason for the hearing, such as a Plea, Election, or Pre-Trial Conference. Access and Official Resources Daily Listings: You can access the most recent PDF versions of the Provincial Court Dockets Court of King's Bench Dockets directly from the GNB website. Official Inquiries:
Online dockets are subject to change. For official confirmation of a case status or to report discrepancies, you should contact the Office of the Registrar or the local court office at (506) 453-2452. Restrictions: Arrive Early: Security screening at the Queen Street
Information is limited for cases involving adoptions, youth matters, or active publication bans to protect privacy. Expand map or do you need assistance with court-related forms such as a request for information?
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If you plan to watch a proceeding listed on the docket:
The online Fredericton court docket does not show:
Furthermore, the docket is a “snapshot” in time. Cases may be adjourned (postponed) at the last minute, so the online docket does not always reflect real-time changes.
This is a critical point for anyone relying on the docket for planning. The online docket is typically updated at the end of each business day, reflecting changes that occurred that day in court. However, last-minute adjournments (e.g., a lawyer falls ill, a plea deal is reached) may not appear online until the following day.
For real-time updates, you must either: