The NJ Courts are using new technology and creative solutions to ensure an open door to justice. Visit our COVID-19 information page for the latest updates on our court operations. Also view our special publication on the Court’s response to COVID-19.
A small number of judges and court staff are working on-site each day. The rest continue to work remotely to ensure safe distancing can be maintained. See the video for tips on preparing for a remote court hearing.
Courthouses and court facilities are open only to attorneys, litigants, and members of the public with scheduled proceedings or appointments. While the courts are conducting most matters remotely, judges can schedule an in-person proceeding based on the facts and circumstances in any case.
Contact the court if you have questions about filing emergent applications or about a scheduled hearing, motion, conference, or other matter.
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For more information about COVID-19 coronavirus, visit https://covid19.nj.gov/ or NJ.gov/health or call the 24-hour public hotline at 1-800-222-1222
What to Expect at the Courthouse
Courtroom Modifications During COVID-19
Notice – COVID-19 – Health and Safety Precautions in State Court Facilities; Availability of Courthouse Technology Rooms to Facilitate Remote Participation in Virtual Court Events
Notice – COVID-19 – Health and Safety Precautions in the Municipal Courts
Directive #06-21 – COVID-19 – Protocol for Matters That Cannot Proceed in a Remote Format Without Consent
Notice and Order – COVID-19 – When Matters Can Proceed Remotely
Notice/Order/Directive – Virtual Civil Jury Trials During COVID-19; Supreme Court Authorizing Order; Directive #02-21 Relating to Electronic Evidence
Notice – COVID-19 – Continuation of ‘Remote First’ Court Operations with Limited In-Person Events and Services
Notice and Order - COVID-19 - Suspension of New In-Person Jury Trials and In-Person Grand Jury Sessions; Revised End Dates for Excludable Time
Safety Precautions for Entering Court Buildings (Video)
COVID-19 - Additional Guidance on the Requirement to Wear Face Masks in Court Facilities
COVID-19 Guidance for Attorneys and Litigants
Virtual Civil Jury Trials During COVID-19
Notice – COVID-19 – Health and Safety Precautions in State Court Facilities; Availability of Courthouse Technology Rooms to Facilitate Remote Participation in Virtual Court Events
Notice – COVID-19 – Health and Safety Precautions in the Municipal Courts
Directive #06-21 – COVID-19 – Protocol for Matters That Cannot Proceed in a Remote Format Without Consent
Notice and Order – COVID-19 – When Matters Can Proceed Remotely
Notice and Order – COVID-19 - Tenth COVID-19 Omnibus Order on Court Operations and Legal Practice
Notice/Order/Directive – Virtual Civil Jury Trials During COVID-19; Supreme Court Authorizing Order; Directive #02-21 Relating to Electronic Evidence
Notice and Order - COVID-19 - Healthcare Professionals Involved in Pandemic Response Not Required to Submit to Depositions or Appear for Other Court Events
Notice – COVID-19 – Continuation of ‘Remote First’ Court Operations with Limited In-Person Events and Services
Notice and Order - COVID-19 - Suspension of New In-Person Jury Trials and In-Person Grand Jury Sessions; Revised End Dates for Excludable Time
Safety Precautions for Entering Court Buildings (Video)
All Covid-19 Notices
Supreme Court Outlines Action Plan for Equal Justice
Read the Court's Action Plan
Read the Release on the Court's Action Plan
Read the Release and Court's Order on Juvenile Matters
Read the Notice and Court's Order on CLE Requirements
Read the Notice on the Judiciary’s Real-Time Virtual Courses of Elimination of Bias
Read the Release on the Judiciary’s Review for Early Discharge of Rehabilitated Probationers
Landlord/Tenant Services and Resources
Notice and Order - COVID-19 - Landlord/Tenant - Application for a Commercial Landlord/Tenant Trial in Certain Circumstances
Supreme Court Issues Landlord/Tenant Protections During Pandemic
Landlord/Tenant - Proposed Amendments to Rule 1:38-3(f) to Remove from Public Access Records of Landlord/Tenant Matters Not Resulting in a Judgment for Possession
Notice and Order - COVID-19 - Landlord/Tenant - Amendment of Summons and Complaint Forms (Rules Appendices); Rule Relaxations; Orders to Show Cause
NJ Civil Rights Division Fact Sheets on Housing