New BrunswickBill 31Royal Assent
Bill 31: Procedures Respecting Complaints Against Provincial Court Judges and Adjudicators Act
Sponsor: Hon. Robert MCKEE, K.C.Introduced March 24, 2026Checked September 4, 2026
Read the official textOfficial version — Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
What this bill does
This New Brunswick bill creates a unified complaints process for handling misconduct, neglect of duty, and incapacity allegations against Provincial Court judges and Small Claims Act adjudicators, replacing the separate procedures that previously existed under the Provincial Court Act and the Small Claims Act.
Plain-language summary by Legisail — not legal advice.
Business impact
This bill primarily affects the judicial system rather than private businesses directly. Members of the public or businesses who have appeared before a New Brunswick Provincial Court judge or a Small Claims adjudicator and believe they witnessed misconduct can now file a complaint through a single, consolidated process. Law Society members and members of the public may be appointed to serve on the new complaints committee or hearing panels. There is no direct impact on day-to-day business operations, payroll, or compliance obligations for typical New Brunswick businesses.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingMarch 24, 2026
Second ReadingMarch 25, 2026
CommitteeMay 6, 2026
Third ReadingMay 8, 2026
Royal AssentJune 12, 2026
Now law — awaiting coming into force
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