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Bill 56 — The King's Bench Amendment Act, 2026

Assented to on 2026-05-14 · Sponsor: Tim McLeod

Creates a new office of "associate judge" within the Court of King's Bench, setting out their appointment, powers, pay and discipline process.

  • Allows the Lieutenant Governor in Council to appoint associate judges with legal or judicial experience
  • Gives associate judges most of the same powers as judges, except for certain criminal, liberty and contempt matters
  • Requires associate judges to retire at age 70 and allows appointment of relief associate judges up to age 75
  • Sets up a commission to recommend associate judges' salaries, pensions and benefits, reviewed every four years
  • Establishes an associate judges review council to investigate complaints of misconduct or incapacity
  • Allows the council to suspend, reprimand, or recommend removal of an associate judge after a hearing
  • Lets an associate judge's oath, residence and restrictions on outside work be set similarly to those of judges

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