Office of the Chief Judge

Provincial Court of New Brunswick

 

 

 

Welcome to the Mental Health Court Website

 

The Mental Health Court in Saint John began as a pilot project under the direction of Judge Alfred Brien.  The model created by Judge Brien and the Mental Health Court Team was adopted as a permanent program of the Saint John Provincial Court on November 14, 2003.

 

The Saint John Mental Health Court is a fine example of the success that can be achieved when the judiciary and various public and private agencies come together to address an issue that pervades much of society and unfortunately finds its way into the “mainstream of courts all too often”. This innovative approach has developed an effective means to deal with individuals who come into conflict with the law as a result of a mental illness or an intellectual disability. Information on the operation of the program is available to those visiting this Mental Health Court site.

 

Members of the Mental Health Court Team, past and present, are identified in this website and it is due to the interest, support, and dedication of these members that the Mental Health Court in Saint John has become a tremendous success.

 

As Chief Judge I wish to welcome you to the website and invite you to follow the progress of our Saint John Mental Health Court program.

 

The Honourable R.L. Jackson

Chief Judge

Provincial Court of New Brunswick