There is a unique cruelty to the public nature of the docket here. Because the list is so widely circulated—often appearing on local news sites like the Miramichi Leader or community groups—families often learn of a relative’s troubles not through a phone call, but by seeing a surname in black and white.
| | Frequency | Typical Section (Criminal Code) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Impaired Driving (DUI) | Very High | 320.14(1)(a) CC | | Breach of Probation | High | 733.1(1) CC | | Theft Under $5,000 | High | 334(b) CC | | Assault (Level 1) | Medium | 266 CC | | Drug Possession (Meth/Fentanyl) | Rising | 4(1) CDSA | | Fail to Appear in Court | High | 145(5)(a) CC | Miramichi Court Docket
Use the docket to know when to attend. Contact Victim Services NB (located inside the courthouse) before the hearing. They can ensure your safety while reading the docket. There is a unique cruelty to the public