It looks like the end of the year before the new justice complex on Peel Plaza in Saint John is fully operational.
A provincial spokesperson tells Tide News construction of the building is expected to be completed by October.
Once the building is handed over - the Justice Department expects it will take about two months to relocate courtrooms and offices now spread around the city to the new Saint John Law Courts complex.
Meantime - Saint John city police are expecting to move next month from city hall to the new police headquarters at Peel Plaza.