Moncton Law Courts Explained

Moncton Law Courts
Native Name:Palais de Justice Moncton
Native Name Lang:fr
Alternate Names:Moncton Courthouse
Status:complete
Building Type:Courthouse
Address:145 Assumption Blvd.
Location City:Moncton, New Brunswick
Location Country:Canada
Destruction Date:-->
Owner:Government of New Brunswick
Landlord:Real Estate 360
Developer:Citigroup 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. Web site: Moncton Law Courts officially open . News Releases . Government of New Brunswick . March 23, 2020 . en . May 13, 2011.
  2. News: Pricey Moncton courthouse worth it: sheriff . March 23, 2020 . CBC News . February 10, 2011.