1.03 (1) These Rules are intended to provide for the just determination of every criminal proceeding, and shall be liberally construed to secure simplicity and uniformity in procedure, fairness in administration, the elimination of unjustifiable expense and the avoidance of delay.
1.03(2) Where a matter is not provided for in the Criminal Code or these Rules, the procedure shall be as specified by the Court or determined by reference to the Rules of Court of New Brunswick.
12.01 These Rules apply to criminal proceedings whenever commenced.
1.02 These Rules apply to all criminal proceedings within the jurisdiction of the Court.
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5.06(4) Subject to the Criminal Code or any other applicable statute or rule of law, with leave of the presiding judge a witness may be examined or cross-examined upon the hearing of an Application and an affiant may be examined or cross-examined with respect to his or her affidavit and nothing in these rules shall be construed to affect the authority of a judge hearing an Application to receive evidence through the examination of witnesses.
5.06(5) A judge, before or upon the hearing of the Application, may dispense with the filing of any transcript(s) or affidavit(s) required by these Rules and act upon a statement of facts agreed upon by the parties.
1.06 The Chief Justice of the Court of Queen’s Bench of New Brunswick may from time to time issue practice notes not inconsistent with these Rules and such practice notes shall apply to the same extent as these Rules.
