A new system is being introduced in Moncton court for family cases which should reduce delays, improve access and encourage alternate dispute resolutions.
Gallant gov’t announces $650K to improve family justice system in #Moncton. Six new staff to be hired including lawyers and court officers. Pilot project began in #saintjohn. #nb #nbnews #nbpoli pic.twitter.com/gZOwtRlCKJ
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Provincial minister Cathy Rogers says the Gallant government is investing $650,000 which will be used to hire lawyers and court officers.
“This will be six new positions to expand the services for family court for families wanting help with custody, access or support payments,” she notes.
Provincial minister Cathy Rogers outlines the pilot program and what it means for #Moncton #family court system. #nb #nbnews #nbcourts #nbpoli pic.twitter.com/NnZbAAoVDb
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Rogers says a three-year pilot project in Saint John proved successful by shortening wait times from months to days.
She adds it even prevented some cases from going to court.
United Way executive director Debbie McInnis welcomes the new #family court in #Moncton. #nb #nbnews #nbpoli #nbcourts pic.twitter.com/SuuSOwkHtV
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