All state courthouses are open to the public. Visitors no longer need an appointment or a scheduled matter in order to enter a courthouse. Judges and court staff are working on-site each day.
More court matters are being conducted in person, including some jury trials. Judges can schedule an in-person proceeding based on the facts and circumstances in any case.
The courts continue to conduct matters remotely. See the video for tips on preparing for a remote court hearing.
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.
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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
New legislation effective August 4, 2021 allows certain eligible residential tenants to have their landlord tenant case dismissed if they submit a certification provided by the Department of Community Affairs. Landlords can request reinstatement of a complaint that has been dismissed. More information, and the certification, is available at https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/renter. While tenants could be protected from eviction, they still must pay their rent.
Housing, Legal, and Utilities Assistance During COVID-19
COVID-19 Guidance for Attorneys and Litigants
Notice - Court Access - All State Court Locations to Reopen to the Public as of Monday, August 2, 2021; On-Site Staff Presence to Increase to 100% as of September 7, 2021
Notice – COVID-19 – Criminal and Civil Jury Trials – Public Information and Guidance Pursuant to the Supreme Court’s May 11, 2021 Order
Virtual Civil Jury Trials During COVID-19
All Covid-19 Notices
Marijuana Record Expungement
The Marijuana Decriminalization Law, which took effect July 1, 2021, required the expungement of certain marijuana and hashish cases. As a result, the Supreme Court has ordered that thousands of cases be expunged.
Automatic Expungement of Certain Marijuana or Hashish Cases
New Jersey Judiciary Expunges More than 360,000 Marijuana Offenses
Use the Judiciary’s online expungement system to expunge other cases
Landlord Tenant Services and Resources
While many court events are returning to an in-person format, the NJ Courts are continuing to use 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.
Housing, Legal, and Utilities Assistance During COVID-19
Landlord Tenant Legal Information and Community Resources Webinar 8-5-21
Landlord Tenant In New Jersey – A Reformed Process Webinar - An introduction to residential landlord tenant reforms and preview of changes in the e-filing system.
N.J. Supreme Court Order Institutes Reforms to Help Resolve Landlord Tenant Cases
Order Establishing the New Residential Landlord Tenant Process
Landlord Tenant – Supreme Court Action: (1) Administrative Determinations on the Report and Recommendations of the Judiciary Special Committee on Landlord Tenant; (2) Establishment of New Residential Landlord Tenant Process as of September 1, 2021; and (3) Amendments to the Rules of Court
Judiciary Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Supreme Court Outlines New Action Plan for Ensuring Equal Justice
Read the Court's 2021 Action Plan
Read the Release on the Court's Action Plan
Read the Court's 2020 Action Plan