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Court of King's Bench of New Brunswick
September 3 2019 - September 3 2019

Court of Queen’s Bench of New Brunswick New Judges Program

This seminar was intended for the new judges appointed to the Court over the previous two years and was designed to supplement the national training provided in the Seminar for Recently Appointed Judges. This program focused on providing participants with specific information on substantive, procedural and administrative issues applicable to trial judges in New Brunswick.

Number of Participants: 7

Overview

This seminar was intended for the new judges appointed to the Court over the previous two years and was designed to supplement the national training provided in the Seminar for Recently Appointed Judges. This program focused on providing participants with specific information on substantive, procedural and administrative issues applicable to trial judges in New Brunswick.

Objectives

The objectives of this course were to support newly appointed judges in making a successful transition from lawyer to judge, to equip them with tools, resources, and information pertinent to the Court, and to benefit from the experience and advice of senior judges in an open forum.

Summary

Led by senior judges from the Court of Queen’s Bench of New Brunswick, participants engaged in discussions covering a wide range of practical issues including judicial ethics and the types of behaviours that could trigger judicial complaints, and advice from senior judges on best practices within the courtroom and chambers. In addition, the program provided a venue for experienced judges of the Court to share information with their newly appointed colleagues on the particular rules, practices, and procedures of the Court as well as the resources available.