Legislation by Concept: Justice System

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act for preventing malicious injuries to persons and property by fire, or by explosive or destructive substances. 9th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 4 1847 An Act to punish arson and the use of explosive and other destructive materials to injury a person or property. If a person is convicted of maliciously harming another person using these means they will be convicted of a felony and serve at least seven years in the Provincial Penitentiary or a maximum of three years in a Common Gaol. If a person helps another individual by supplying them the materials they are charged with a misdemeanor and face up to two years in the Common Gaol. If the person convicted is a male under eighteen years of age, they will face the regular penalty along with up to three public or private whippings. If materials are seized during a search warrant, the court will sell them. Early Canadiana Online
An Act relating to Justices of the Peace in the Magdalen Islands in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, and to dispense, as respects them, with the Property Qualification by law required of Justices of the Peace in other parts of the Province. 9th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 3 1847 An Act that end to property qualification requirements for Justices of the Peace on the Magdalen Islands due to local reasons. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the Courts of Queen’s Bench and of Chancery in Upper Canada, in their discretion, to admit John W. Dempsey to practise as an Attorney and Solicitor therein. 18th May, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 103 1846 An act to authorize the Courts of Queen's Bench and of Chancery in Upper Canada to admit John W. Dempsey to practice as an Attorney and Solicitor despite there being issues as to the qualifications of the lawyer with which he articled. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the relief of John Macara, of the City of Toronto, Esquire. 18th May, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 102 1846 An act allowing John Macara, a native of Scotland, to practice law in the part of the province formerly known as Upper Canada despite not meeting the requirements of legislation previously passed by parliaments in Upper Canada. Early Canadiana Online
An Act relating to the old Gaol in the County of York, and to provide for the liquidation of the County Debt. Passed 14th April 1846. 9 Victoria Chapter 68 1846 This act allows York County to lease an old, unused gaol for funds to pay down the county debt, and makes some stipulations for how the debt will be paid. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1846. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1846.
An Act to extend the provisions of an Act further to amend the Law relating to Bankruptcy. Passed 14th April 1846. 9 Victoria Chapter 59 1846 This act amends an 1845 act concerning bankruptcy to clarify the terms of issuing Certificates of Conformity. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1846. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1846.
An Act for defraying the expenses of the Administration of Justice in Criminal matters in that part of the Province formerly Upper Canada. 9th June, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 58 1846 An act laying out guidelines for the funding of the Justice System in Upper Canada, including details regarding the payment of officials in the system. Early Canadiana Online
An Act relating to Circuit Courts in this Province, and to provide for the travelling expenses of the Judges holding such Courts. Passed 14th April 1845. 9 Victoria Chapter 57 1846 This act stipulates when various circuit courts will sit, and provides for the travelling expenses of the justices who preside over them. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1846. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1846.
An Act to regulate the Poundage to be received by Sheriffs on Executions, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 9th June, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 56 1846 An act repealing Section 32 of An Act for the further amendment of the Law, and the better advancement of Justice, regulating the poundage to be received by Sheriffs on Executions, and implementing new regulations regarding poundage. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate the Barristers’ Society of New Brunswick. Passed, 11th April 1846. 9 Victoria Chapter 48 1846 This act allows for the incorporation of the Barristers' Society of New Brunswick and stipulates how it will be administered. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1846. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1846.
An Act to provide for the appointment of Magistrates for the more remote parts of this Province. 9th June, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 41 1846 An act that allows magistrates to be appointed in remote parts of the province that do not necessarily meet all of the residency or land requirements for the position in order to make it easier to fill empty positions in remote areas of the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to empower Commissioners for inquiring into matters connected with the public business, to take evidence on oath. 9th June, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 38 1846 An act that empowers the Governor of the province to confer powers on any persons or Commissions investigating certain matter connected with the good government of the province, to call witnesses and administer oaths to gather evidence. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend an Act passed in the last Session of this Parliament, intituled, An Act to amend, consolidate, and reduce into one Act, the several Laws now in force establishing or regulating the practice of District Courts in the several Districts of that part of this Province formerly Upper Canada. 9th June, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 36 1846 An act to amend several laws regarding the practice of District Courts in the Districts of the part of the province formerly known as Upper Canada, which allows the Governor of the province to remove judges without first making a joint address of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly, provided that such cause or reason for removal is submitted to the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly at the next Session. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize and enforce the attendance of Witnesses from any part of this Province, before the Courts of Superior Criminal Jurisdiction. 9th June, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 35 1846 An act to allow the justice system to subpoena witnesses outside the jurisdiction of their court districts to appear in various legal matters as if they were within the jurisdiction of their court district. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the extension of the Gaol Limits in the County of Sunbury. Passed 11th April 1846. 9 Victoria Chapter 33 1846 This act allows for Sunbury County officials to expand the county gaol. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1846. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1846.
An Act relating to the Public Debt of the Corporation of the City of Saint John. Passed 11th April 1846. 9 Victoria Chapter 29 1846 This act allows the City of Saint John to raise revenue to pay down debts incurred in public works. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1846. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1846.
An Act to amend the Law relative to the Administration of Justice in Lower Canada. 9th June, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 29 1846 An act to amend several laws regarding the administration of Justice in Lower Canada, including repealing requirements to publish writs in both English and French, and changes to court districts in certain parts of Lower Canada. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Law relating to Absconding Debtors. Passed 11th April 1846. 9 Victoria Chapter 27 1846 This act amends a 1786 act for debtor relief to allow trustees of the creditors in such cases to render their accounts into the courts from the judge where they have recieved their appointments. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1846. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1846.
An Act in amendment of the Law relating to the appointment of Sheriffs. Passed 11th April 1846. 9 Victoria Chapter 26 1846 This act changes the dates of the appointments of local sheriffs to a more convenient time, save those for the City and County of Saint John. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1846. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1846.
An Act relating to the crime of Manslaughter. Passed 11th April 1846. 9 Victoria Chapter 25 1846 This act increases the sentence for convictions of manslaughter from three to fourteen years. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1846. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1846.