While the "open court principle" is fundamental to Canadian law, the Miramichi Court Docket does not show everything. The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) strictly prohibits publishing the names of anyone under 18. On a youth docket, you will see initials only (e.g., R. v. J.D. ).
When you view a docket, you will encounter specific legal terminology and formatting. Here is a quick breakdown to help you decipher what you are looking at: Miramichi Court Docket
Traditionally, Wednesdays are reserved for Family Division matters. These dockets are often sealed or anonymized (e.g., “M.B. v. C.D.”) to protect the identity of minors. While the "open court principle" is fundamental to