Moncton Law Courts

Courthouse in Moncton, New Brunswick
46°05′12″N 64°46′34″W / 46.086738°N 64.776195°W / 46.086738; -64.776195OpenedMay 13, 2011 (2011-05-13)CostCA$50 millionOwnerGovernment of New BrunswickLandlordReal Estate 360Design and constructionDeveloperCitigroup Properties

The Moncton Law Courts (French: Palais de Justice Moncton) is a courthouse building in Downtown Moncton, New Brunswick. It is one of several courthouses which host hearings of the Court of King's Bench of New Brunswick and the Provincial Court of New Brunswick.

The complex, which covers about 12,150 square metres (135,000 sq. ft.), features 15 courtrooms, two hearing rooms, a new secure detention centre as well as chambers for the judiciary. It also has offices for court services administration personnel, public prosecutions, lawyers, sheriffs, police and staff from other provincial departments. The first court session in the building was February 14, 2011.[1] Prior to this, the Moncton Courthouse was in the Moncton Assumption Building.

During construction, the complex came under fire for the almost double price tag of the initial cost of completion.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Moncton Law Courts officially open". News Releases. Government of New Brunswick. May 13, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
  2. ^ "Pricey Moncton courthouse worth it: sheriff". CBC News. February 10, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
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