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  • Model Civil Jury Charges System, Automated Model Civil Jury Charges System (MCJCAS) Automated Model Civil Jury Charges System (MCJCAS)   Model Civil Jury Charges Learn more about Model Civil Jury Charges. Section - Any - Animals Attorney Negligence Bilateral Contracts Building Contracts Common Law Employment Claims Comparative and Contributory Negligence Condemnation Damages - General Damages Motor Vehicle Damages Other Causes Damages Per Quod Damages Punitive Damages Damages Tort Claim Act False Imprisonment (False Arrest) Forfeitures Instructions To Jurors Before Voir Dire Intentional Torts Medical Negligence Motor Vehicle And Highway Negligence Charges Other Contract Actions Other Negligence Actions Other Professional Negligence Preliminary Charge (After Jury is Sworn in but before the Openings) Products Liability Proximate Cause Real Property Condition and Owners Occupants and Lessors Statutory Discrimination and Retaliation Employment Claims Search Apply Filters Charge Title Word PDF Instructions To Jurors Before Voir Dire 1.10A Welcome and Explanation of Nature of Case Word PDF 1.10B Duty of Citizens to Serve as Jurors Word PDF 1.10C Excusing Jurors for Personal Reasons Based on Length of Trial Word PDF 1.10D Number of Jurors to be Selected and Procedure for taking Position in Jury Box Word PDF 1.10E Counsel's Right to Peremptory Challenges Word PDF 1.10F Introduction of Parties, Counsel and Potential Witnesses Word PDF 1.10G Identification of Potential Witnesses Word PDF 1.10H Particularized Questions Word PDF 1.10I Excusing the Balancing of the Jury after Selection is Complete Word PDF Charge Title Word PDF Preliminary Charge (After Jury is Sworn in but before the Openings) 1.11A Role of Jury, Court and Attorneys Word PDF 1.11B Prohibition against Discussing the Case Word PDF 1.11C Jurors Not to Visit the Accident Scene or Do Investigations Word PDF 1.11D Note-Taking Word PDF 1.11E Outline of Order of Events Word PDF 1.11F Jury of Six — Alternates Word PDF 1.11G Settling Defendants Word PDF 1.11H Scheduling Word PDF 1.11I Cell Phone, Pager and other Wireless Communication Devices Word PDF 1.11J Official Interpreters Word PDF 1.12 (Intro) General Provisions and Standard Charge Word PDF Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to page 3 3 Go to last page 14 Last page Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 20 of 276 items
  • Complex Business Litigation, The program and Rule 4:102 Scope, Cognizability, and Administration its rules are designed to better serve the litigation needs of New Jersey businesses. It helps resolve complex business, commercial and construction cases in an expedited manner. Cases typically involve business or commercial transactions or construction projects. They usually have complex factual or legal issue. Common characteristics of CBLP include: A large number of parties. Substantial discovery issues. Multiple experts. Implications for business beyond the decision. Probable significant interpretation of a business or commercial statues. Complex Business Litigation Program Brochure Read the program brochure. As part of the program, at least Committee Of Complex Business Litigation Judges By Vicinage one judge in each vicinage is designated to handle all CBLP cases filed in that vicinage. The designated judge individually manages each case within the program. This provides better case management and efficiencies in CBLP cases. Designated judges are required to author two written opinions CBLP matters per year. The written opinions develop a body of case law. Those opinions are available for review on the Business Opinions Judiciary's Business Opinions webpage. To receive email notifications of new CBLP opinions, send an email to:  CBLP.mailbox@njcourts.gov . A case is automatically assigned to the CBLP if the amount in controversy is at least $200,000 and the litigants self-designate the case as complex commercial or complex construction. Litigants can file a motion requesting inclusion if the claim involves complex business-related issues and/or the amount in controversy is less than $200,000. General equity cases and cases involving consumers, labor organizations, personal injury, condemnations, or government parties are not part of the program. Likewise, a motion can be made to exclude a case from the program. Whether pursuant to a motion, or on the judge’s own accord, the CBLP judge will review a case to determine whether the complex nature of the action or the threshold damages claim amount has been established. The case will then be included or removed from the CBLP, accordingly. Once assigned to the program, parties can use several templated forms to help expedite their case. A CBLP Model Joint Proposed Discovery Plan joint proposed discovery plan will be used to lay out issues discussed at the CBLP Model Scheduling Order scheduling conference . Parties can use the CBLP Model eDiscovery Stipulation and Order model eDiscovery order to streamline discovery and a CBLP Model Clawback Stipulation and Order model clawback order , if needed, to protect information shared inadvertently through eDiscovery. They can also Discovery Confidentiality Order for CBLP Cases - Appendix XXX request confidential discovery . Read Complex Business Litigation Program - Case Management Guidelines and Model Forms and Orders Directive 01-19 and the CBLP Case Management Guidelines case management guidelines for more information about how CBLP case are managed.
  • Foreclosure Self-Help, These resources are intended for litigants who are representing themselves in a foreclosure matter. Attorneys should visit our Foreclosure in New Jersey attorney foreclosure resources page ., On This Page, Body, Do I Need a Lawyer?, The court system can be confusing, and it is a good idea to get a lawyer if you can. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you can contact the legal services program in your county to see if you qualify for free legal services. Legal Services of New Jersey maintains a directory of Legal Services of New Jersey regional legal services offices  or may be reached at Regional Legal Services Office Telephone Number 732-572-9100 . The NJ State Bar Association also maintains a list of County Bar Associations county referral services that might be helpful., Things to think about before you represent yourself in court, While you have the right to represent yourself in court, you should not expect any special treatment, help, or attention from the court. You must still comply with the Rules of the Court, even if you are not familiar with them. The following is a list of some things the court staff can and cannot do for you. Please read it carefully before asking the court staff for help.  We  can  explain and answer questions about how the court works. We  can  tell you what the requirements are to have your case considered by the court. We  can  give you some information from your case file. We  can  provide you with samples of court forms that are available. We  can  provide you with guidance on how to fill out forms. We  can  usually answer questions about court deadlines. We  cannot  give you legal advice. Only your lawyer can give you legal advice. We  cannot  tell you whether or not you should bring your case to court. We  cannot  give you an opinion about what will happen if you bring your case to court. We  cannot  recommend a lawyer, but we can provide you with the telephone number of a local lawyer referral service. We  cannot  talk to the judge for you about what will happen in your case. We  cannot  let you talk to the judge outside of court. We  cannot  change an order issued by a judge., What to Expect in the Foreclosure Process, New Jersey is a judicial foreclosure state. This means foreclosure actions must go through the court. The Office of Foreclosure and the Superior Court General Equity judges handle the process.  This page provides foreclosure resources for both lenders and debtors., Pre-Court Actions, The lender must notify the debtor with a Notice of Intent to Foreclose (NOI). The notice must include: The reason for intent to foreclose. The lender’s interest in the property and contact info. The amount needed to cure the debt. An explanation of what will happen if the debt is not cured. A statement that the debtor can sell or transfer the title. Information about the right to hire an attorney. Available resources to cure the debt. Information about the foreclosure mediation program.  Debtors have 30 days from receipt of the notice to pay off the debt or make other arrangements with the lender. Debtors also have the right to request mediation at this time. If the debtor fails to satisfy the notice during this period, the case goes to the court., How the Court Process Begins, After the 30-day period, the lender files a Foreclosure Case Information Statement (FCIS) foreclosure complaint  with the Office of Foreclosure. Once the complaint is filed, it enters a Lis pendens, meaning a suit is pending. The lender becomes the plaintiff, and the debtor becomes the defendant in the court record. The case receives a docket number.  The plaintiff must serve the defendant with the foreclosure complaint. This can be done through certified mail, a courier service or in person. The summons will again include information about the mediation program. If the defendant intends to challenge the complaint, it is strongly recommended they hire an attorney., What Happens if the Foreclosure Case is Contested, The defendant then has 35 days to file an answer to complaint. Use the packet How to File an Answer to a Foreclosure Complaint How to Answer a Foreclosure Complaint  to respond. The defendant must state the reasons they are contesting the foreclosure complaint. This could include: Defendant believes the plaintiff violated the Fair Foreclosure Act. The defendant fulfilled their obligation to the plaintiff. The defendant was named in a suit but is not debtor. The case then gets assigned to a Superior Court judge in the county where the property is located. A court date is set. Both parties can use the How to File a Motion in a Foreclosure Case Before a Judge How to File a Motion Before a Judge  packet to file motions in the lawsuit. Either party can object to motions with the How to File a Response to a Motion in a Foreclosure Case Before a Judge How to File a Response to a Motion Before a Judge  packet. , What Happens in Uncontested Foreclosure Cases, If the defendant accepts the foreclosure complaint or fails to respond in 35 days, the case is considered uncontested. Uncontested cases do not go to a judge and stay with the Office of Foreclosure. Plaintiffs can use the packet How to File a Motion in a Foreclosure Case Before the Office of Foreclosure How to File a Motion in a Foreclosure Case Before the Office of Foreclosure  to make amendments to the original complaint. Defendants can object with the How to File a Response to a Motion in a Foreclosure Case Before the Office of Foreclosure How to File a Response to a Motion in a Foreclosure Case Before the Office of Foreclosure  packet. , Entry of Default, Final Judgment & Options for Debtors, The next event in the process is the plaintiff requesting an entry of default with the court. The plaintiff must give the defendant a final chance to cure the debt 14 days prior to filing the entry of default. The defendant then has 10 days to respond to the letter. From that point, the defendant has 45 days to cure the debt or make other arrangements. If the defendant cannot cure the debt in 45 days, the court grants the plaintiff a final judgment. The court will then issue a writ of execution. The writ instructs the county sheriff to sell the property at public auction. , Sheriff’s Sale and Additional Options for Debtors, The sheriff has 150 days from the writ of execution to auction the property. During this time the debtor and lender may request two stays each to delay the sale. A fifth stay is possible if requested by both parties. In certain cases, defendants can request an additional stay for mediation.  After the sale of the property, the debtor has 10 days to redeem the property. This means they can buy the property back or sell it.  If the debtor fails to redeem with 10 days, the proceeds of the sale pay off what is owed on the mortgage. If the proceeds exceed this amount, the remainder returns to the debtor. If proceeds are less than the amount owed, the lender can sue the debtor for the remaining amount. , Contact Info, The Office of Foreclosure is a unit in the , Superior Court Clerk's Office, (SCCO). You can contact us at  609-421-6100 or SCCO.Mailbox@njcourts.gov  for information on the following: General questions and status requests. Complaints. Answers. Requests for default. All correspondence (filings) should be directed to: Regular Mail Foreclosure Processing Services, Superior Court Clerk's Office, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 971 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0971 Messenger Service, Foreclosure Processing Services, Superior Court Clerk's Office, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street Trenton, New Jersey 08625, Fees and Fee Waivers, Filing Fee Schedule:, Complaints $405.00 Answers or First Appearances $175.00 Motions $ 50.00, ​​​​​Checks or money orders should be made payable to, Treasurer - State of New Jersey, . Attorneys may use their Judiciary Collateral Account to pay any fees. Cash is not accepted., Do you qualify for a fee waiver? , Fill out the How to File for a Fee Waiver – All Courts Filling Fee Waiver Request Form  to apply for a fee exemption. You must meet financial requirements for eligibility. This form should accompany your document(s). The form and the documents should be submitted to the Conference of General Equity Presiding Judges General Equity Judge  in the county where property is located. The judge will review the fee waiver request. Once the judge determines eligibility, your documents will be forwarded to the Superior Court Clerk's Office for filing. If the judge denies the fee waiver request, you will be notified to submit the fee before the documents can be filed., Foreclosure Mediation, Notice of Foreclosure Mediation Availability Free foreclosure mediation  is available to try to save your home. Mediation is a process where a neutral third-party hears your case. The mediator does not decide on the case, but guides both parties to an acceptable outcome. Lenders can still pursue foreclosure actions during the mediation process. It is important to begin requesting mediation as soon as possible following a notice of foreclosure.  The first step in the process is to file for mediation services. Complete the How to Apply for Foreclosure Mediation filing for mediation form . Eligibility requirements pursuant to Mediation of Eligible Residential Foreclosure Cases Rule 4:64-1B  must be met. The request also requires the Foreclosure Mediation Checklist foreclosure mediation checklist . Use the Foreclosure Mediation Financial Worksheet foreclosure mediation financial worksheet  to show financial eligibility.  The Notice of Motion to Stay Sheriff's Sale and Referral to Mediation stay of sheriff’s sale notice of motion instructions form  can be used when requesting mediation. This only applies when the writ of execution has been ordered and the defendant exercised both stays., Be Aware of Scams, Companies promising to get a loan modification or foreclosure rescue are popping up all over New Jersey. You need to protect yourself and your home from scam companies.  Carefully check the company's credentials, reputation, and experience. Watch out for warning signs of a scam. Companies can falsely claim to be affiliated with a non-profit or government entity or endorsed by government officials. You should maintain personal contact with your lender and mortgage servicer. Your mortgage lender can help you find real options to avoid foreclosure. You should use the free HUD/NJHMFA-certified housing counselor. , Foreclosure for Renters, Renters in a property facing foreclosure might be protected by New Jersey's Anti-Eviction statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1 to 61.12. Legitimate residential tenants have rights to stay on the property during foreclosure. Sometimes renters first find out about the foreclosure when the lender has a writ of possession. If you are a tenant and are served with a complaint, you should consult an attorney. You may also provide the lender's attorney with a copy of your lease. See the Notice to Residential Tenants of Rights During Foreclosure - Appendix XII-K notice to residential tenants of rights during a foreclosure ., Additional Resources for Foreclosure Help, Legal Services of NJ Legal services of New Jersey can help provide legal help. The state’s Department of Banking & Insurance Department of Banking & Insurance provides information on subprime mortgages.
  • Operations Division Managers Contact List, Name Address Contact Atlantic Koos, Christopher Operations Division Manager, Atlantic County Atlantic Atlantic County Civil Courthouse 1201 Bacharach Boulevard Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47246 Bergen Andreano, Arthur Operations Division Manager Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25077 Burlington Hernandez, Saul Operations Division Manager Burlington Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38021 Camden McIlvaine, Lisa Operations Division Manager Camden Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-379-2334 ext. 43020 Cape May Procida, Ellen Operations Division Manager, Cape May County Cape May Cape May County Courthouse 9 North Main Street Cape May Courthouse, New Jersey 08210 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47021 Cumberland Shorts, Robert Operations Division Manager Cumberland Cumberland County Courthouse 60 West Broad Street Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15826 Essex Gritsman, Megan Operations Division Manager Essex Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Floor 5 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9300 ext. 56793 Hudson Mora, Michele Operations Division Manager Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60759 Hunterdon Georgeles, George M. Operations Division Manager Hunterdon Hunterdon County Justice Center 65 Park Avenue Flemington, New Jersey 08822 Phone: 908-824-9750 ext. 13030 Mercer Meehan, John Operations Division Manager Mercer Mercer County Civil Courthouse PO Box 8068 Trenton, New Jersey 08650 Phone: 609-571-4030 Middlesex Pushko, John Operations Division Manager Middlesex Middlesex County Courthouse PO Box 964 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88011 Monmouth Medley, Biddle Operations Division Manager Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87013 Morris Kenny, Daniel J Operations Division Manager Morris Morris County Courthouse Washington and Court Streets Morristown, New Jersey 07960-0910 Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75212 Ocean Slavick, Lisa Operations Division Manager Ocean Ocean County Justice Complex 120 Hooper Avenue Suite/Room 240 Toms River, New Jersey 08753 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64330 Passaic Casamassina, Kim Operations Division Manager Passaic Passaic County Courthouse 77 Hamilton Street Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2910 ext. 24011 Somerset Kwasnick, Jessica Operations Division Manager/ADA Coordinator-Somerset Somerset Somerset County Courthouse PO Box 3000 Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13187 Sussex Lasko, Michael Operations Division Manager Sussex Sussex County Historic Courthouse PO Box 910 Newton, New Jersey 07963 Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75070 Union Crammer, Ryan Operations Division Manager Union Union County Courthouse 2 Broad Street Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 Phone: 908-787-1650 ext. 22100 Warren Georgeles, George M. Operations Division Manager Warren Warren County Courthouse 413 Second Street Belvidere, New Jersey 07823 Phone: 908-750-8100 ext. 13010 Showing 1 to 19 of 19 items
  • Municipal Presiding Judges, Chair: Christine M. Heitmann, P.J.M.C. (Middlesex), Vice Chair: Peter C. Lange, Jr., P.J.M.C. (Burlington),   Name Address Contact Atlantic/Cape May Warner, Henry Municipal Presiding Judge Atlantic/Cape May Atlantic County Criminal Courts Complex 4997 Unami Blvd. Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47290 Fax: 609-826-7030 Bergen Gallina, Anthony N. Municipal Presiding Judge Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Suite/Room 309 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25093 Fax: 201-221-0611 Burlington Lange Jr. , Peter C. Municipal Presiding Judge Burlington Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Floor 4 Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38045 Fax: 609-826-7067 Camden Herman, Brian K. Municipal Presiding Judges Camden Camden Probation 6 Executive Campus Route 70 Suite/Room 300 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43130 Fax: 856-379-2274 Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem North, Thomas M. Municipal Presiding Judge Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Municipal Division Office 19 North Broad St. Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15290 Fax: 856-379-2487 Essex Mendenhall, Samantha J. Municipal Presiding Judge, Acting Essex Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Floor 5 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9630 Fax: 973-424-2478 Hudson Boylan, Karen R. Municipal Presiding Judge Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60550 Mercer George, Harold W. Municipal Presiding Judge Mercer Mercer County Annex - 209 209 S. Broad Street Floor 4 Trenton, New Jersey 08650 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74010 Fax: 609-376-0813 Middlesex Heitmann, Christine M. Municipal Presiding Judge Middlesex Court Administration PO Box 964 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88836 Fax: 732-645-4265 Monmouth Newman, James M. Municipal Presiding Judge Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Floor 3 Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87245 Fax: 732-435-8340 Morris/Sussex Wubbenhorst, Andrew M. Municipal Presiding Judge Morris/Sussex Morris County Courthouse Washington and Court Streets Morristown, New Jersey 07960-0910 Phone: 862-397-5700 Fax: 973-848-7813 Ocean Gluck, James J. Municipal Presiding Judge Ocean 213 Washington St 213 Washington St Floor 3 Toms River, New Jersey 08753 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64040 Fax: 732-435-8428 Passaic Meola, John F. Municipal Presiding Judge Passaic Passaic County Courthouse 77 Hamilton Street Suite/Room 412, Floor 4 Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2910 ext. 24070 Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Shamey, Gerard J. Municipal Presiding Judge Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren 40 North Bridge Street 40 North Bridge Street Floor 1 Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13230 Fax: 908-332-7706 Union Corbett, Cassandra Municipal Presiding Judge Union Albender Building 1143 East Jersey St Floor 2 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 Phone: 908-787-1650 ext. 21850 Fax: 908-659-3066 Showing 1 to 15 of 15 items
  • Electronic Evidence Submission, Use the evidence submission tool to upload trial exhibits and evidence for court review., On This Page, Body Overview Upload your trial exhibits and evidence here. The system is available 24/7. Submissions will be reviewed by the courts on weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except  Court Holidays and Recesses 2025-2026 court holidays and recesses . Users who have not yet registered to use New Jersey Courts case systems must do so before submitting evidence:  Registration Register now. If you already have a user ID and password to access this system, eCourts, Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS), or Municipal Case Resolution, use the same login information. Attorneys must use their attorney bar ID and password:  Log In Log in now. Submit evidence for these case types only:, Court/Division, Docket Type, County, Special Civil Part DC, LT, SC All counties Civil Part L All counties General Equity/Chancery F, C All counties Family FC, FF, FG, FJ, FL, FM, FN, FO All counties Criminal   All counties, What you'll need:, Use a computer or laptop. Evidence cannot be submitted with a mobile device. Electronic copies of all files. Quick Reference Guides Add Evidence Submission Access Add evidence submission access Submit an Evidence List Submit a new evidence list Review Submitted Evidence or Add Additional Attachments Review submitted evidence list or add additional files to an existing evidence list Troubleshooting I have followed these suggestions and am still unable to resolve my electronic evidence technical issue. For technical issues with Evidence Submission, call the, Superior Court Clerk's Office,   Help Desk at 609-421-6100 . I get a blue "PEGA" screen asking me to log in again. If you are receiving this message, please clear the cache (browsing history and cookies) in your browser. Then close your browser and reopen it to try again. You may also try using a different browser when you get this message which is compatible with Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Safari. To clear the cache in Clear cache in Microsoft Edge Microsoft Edge . To clear the cache in Clear cache in Chrome Chrome . To clear the cache in Clear cache in Internet Explorer Internet Explorer . To clear the cache in Clear cache in Safari Safari . ‘Create New List’ is not displaying on the home screen. ‘Create New List’ is not available when accessing Evidence Submission from a device with a mobile operating system. The application is only compatible with a computer or laptop at this time. I have questions about what I should submit, where I should submit it, or a question about a previous submission. Contact your  Ombudsman Directory local ombudsman  or local county court for assistance. I am unable to upload a file into the Electronic Evidence Submission System The document cannot be encrypted and/or password protected. The file name and document description cannot be longer than 56 characters, including spaces and cannot contain any special characters. (e.g.: ~ ` ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ - + = { [ } ] | \ : ; “ ‘ < , > . ? /) The file size cannot exceed 512 MB. The file must be in one of the following formats - .avi, .mpg, .mp3, .mp4, .pdf, .docx, .jpg, .gif and .png. I have followed these suggestions and am still unable to resolve my JEDS technical issue. For technical issues with JEDS, call the , Superior Court Clerk's Office, help desk at  609-421-6100 You can also send an e-mail including the technical issues you are experiencing to JEDSSupport.Mailbox@njcourts.gov I registered with NJ Courts but did not receive an activation email. Please check your email after a few minutes and be sure to check your junk/spam folder for the activation email. You can also Request a New Activation Email request a new activation email . How can I remove trial exhibit/proposed evidence I submitted? Evidence submission does not allow users to delete files. I get an "unauthorized" message after logging in. If you are receiving this message, please clear the cache (browsing history and cookies) in your browser. Then close your browser and reopen it to try again. You may also try using a different browser when you get this message. NJ Courts applications are compatible with Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Safari.
  • Contested and Uncontested Divorces, Contested divorces are those in which the spouses disagree on one or more issues, such as: allegations stated in the grounds for divorce, custody, parenting time (visitation), child support, alimony, equitable distribution (splitting of assets and/or debts), or other matters. After both Plaintiff and Defendant have filed their papers with the court, court staff will schedule any necessary conferences or other court events such as: Case management conferences Custody and parenting time mediation Parent Education Workshop Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel and/or Economic Mediation Discovery Discovery , which is the exchange of documents and information that the parties will use in court The goal of these court events is to give the couple opportunities to settle as many issues between themselves as possible, rather than having the judge decide each issue. Couples are encouraged to try to develop a joint property settlement agreement if at all possible. Court staff will advise when additional paperwork is required, such as a: Case Information Statement, which has details about assets, liabilities, income, and expenses; or Custody/Parenting Time Plan, for cases with children., Contested Divorce Timeline and Costs, Depending on how complex and contested the divorce is, it could take serval months to complete. The specific timeline depends on factors in each individual case. Similarly, costs will depend on the nature of the case. For contested divorces, it is recommended that each spouse get their own attorney in order to better understand their rights and responsibilities. Uncontested divorces are those in which both spouses agree that they want to dissolve their marriage. In most instances, the court process for uncontested divorces can be completed in a much shorter time than for contested divorces., To file for an uncontested divorce:, Plaintiff should notify the court when filing that the divorce is uncontested. All Where to find divorce forms and instructions forms  and the  Filing Fees and Fee Waivers(Divorce) $300 Glossary filing fee  are still required. Defendant should  Where to file divorce appearance forms and instructions file an Appearance form  stating that the defendant does not contest the divorce, but is prepared to appear before the court on whatever issues the two spouses will be resolving in the divorce. The  Filing Fees and Fee Waivers(Divorce) $175 Filing fee filing fee is still required. The couple will prepare a joint property settlement agreement that includes plans for custody, parenting time, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, and any other financial matters. The agreement must be signed by both parties and notarized. The court will accept the agreement and make it a part of the divorce order when the divorce is granted.
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  • Municipal Court Cancellations, Camden County, Municipality, Status, Waterford Twp Municipal Court Please be advised that Waterford Municipal Court will be closed on Friday, October 31, 2025. Waterford Municipal Court will reopen on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 8:30 am. Middlesex County, Municipality, Status, Cranbury Twp Municipal Court The Cranbury/Plainsboro Municipal Court will be closed on the following 2025 Holidays below: Monday, January 20th. Monday February 17th. Monday, May 26th. Friday, July 4th. Monday, September 1st. Monday, October 13th. Tuesday, November 11th. Thursday, November 27th. Friday, November 28th. Wednesday, December 24th. Thursday, December 25th. Dunellen Boro Municipal Court The Dunellen Municipal Court will be closed on the following dates for 2025 below: Monday, January 20, 2025 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) Wednesday, February 12, 2025 (Lincoln's Birthday) Monday, February 17, 2025 (President's Day) Friday, April 18, 2025 (Good Friday) Monday, May 26, 2025 (Memorial Day) Thursday, June 19, 2025 (Juneteenth) Friday, July 4, 2025 (Independance Day) Monday, September 1, 2025 (Labor Day) Monday, October 13, 2025 (Columbus Day) Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (Election Day) Tuesday, November 11, 2025 (Veteran's Day) Thursday, November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving Day) Friday, November 28, 2025 (Day After Thanksgiving) Thursday, December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day) Helmetta Municipal Court The Helmetta Municipal Court will be closed on the following 2025 Holidays below: January 20, 2025 - Martin Luther King Day February 12, 2025 - Lincoln's Birthday February 17, 2025 - President's Day April 18, 2025 - Good Friday May 26, 2025 - Memorial Day June 20, 2025 - Juneteenth July 4, 2025 - Independence Day September 1, 2025 - Labor Day October 13, 2025 - Columbus Day November 4, 2025 - Election Day November 11, 2025, Veterans Day November 27 & 28, 2025 - Thanksgiving Day December 25, 2025 - Christmas Day Metuchen Municipal Court The Metuchen Municipal Court will be closed on the following dates below for 2025: Monday, February 17th. Friday, April 18th. Monday, May 26th. Friday, June 20th. Friday, July 4th. Monday, September 1st. Monday, October 13th. Tuesday, November 4th. Tuesday, November 11th. Thursday, November 27th. Friday, November 28th. Thursday, December 25th. North Brunswick Municipal Court The North Brunswick Municipal Court will be closed on the following dates in 2025: Wednesday, January 1st. Monday, January 20th. Monday February 17th. Friday April 18th. Monday, May 26th. Friday, July 4th. Monday, September 1st. Monday, October 13th. Tuesday, November 4th. Tuesday, November 11th. Thursday, November 27th. Friday, November 28th. Thursday, December 25th. Old Bridge Municipal Court The Old Bridge Municipal Court will be closed on the following dates for 2025: Wednesday, January 1st. Monday, January 20th. Wednesday, February 12th. Monday February 17th. Friday April 18th. Monday, May 26th. Friday, July 4th. Monday, September 1st. Tuesday, November 11th. Thursday, November 27th. Friday, November 28th. Thursday, December 25th. Plainsboro Municipal Court The Cranbury/Plainsboro Municipal Court will be closed on the following 2025 Holidays below: Monday, January 20th. Monday February 17th. Monday, May 26th. Friday, July 4th. Monday, September 1st. Monday, October 13th. Tuesday, November 11th. Thursday, November 27th. Friday, November 28th. Wednesday, December 24th. Thursday, December 25th. South Amboy Municipal Court The South Amboy Municipal Court will be closed on the following 2025 Holidays below: January 20, 2025 - Martin Luther King Day February 12, 2025 - Lincoln's Birthday February 17, 2025 - President's Day April 18, 2025 - Good Friday May 26, 2025 - Memorial Day July 4, 2025 - Independence Day September 1, 2025 - Labor Day October 13, 2025 - Columbus Day November 4, 2025 - Election Day November 11, 2025, Veterans Day November 27 & 28, 2025 - Thanksgiving Day December 25, 2025 - Christmas Day South Plainfield Municipal Court The South Plainfield Municipal Court will be closed on the following dates below: July 4, 2025 September 1, 2025 October 13, 2025 November 4, 2025 November 11, 2025 November 27, 2025 November 28, 2025 December 25, 2025 January 1, 2026 Spotswood Municipal Court The Spotswood Municipal Court will be closed for the following dates in 2025 below: Wednesday, January 1st. Monday, January 20th. Monday February 17th. Friday April 18th. Monday, May 26th. Thursday, June 19th. Friday, July 4th. Monday, September 1st. Monday, October 13th. Tuesday, November 4th. Tuesday, November 11th. Thursday, November 27th. Friday, November 28th. Wednesday, December 24th. (Closing at 12PM) Thursday, December 25th. Wednesday, December 31st. (Closing at 12PM) Woodbridge Municipal Court The Woodbridge Municipal Court will be closed on the following dates for 2025: Wednesday, January 1st. Monday, January 20th. Monday February 17th. Friday April 18th. Monday, May 26th. Friday, June 20th. Friday, July 4th. Monday, September 1st. Monday, October 13th. Tuesday, November 4th. Tuesday, November 11th. Wednesday, November 26, 2025: 1pm and 6pm sessions Thursday, November 27th. Friday, November 28th. Wednesday, December 24th. Thursday, December 25th. Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Monmouth County, Municipality, Status, Asbury Park Municipal Court The Asbury Park court session scheduled for Friday, December 26, 2025, has been cancelled. Please contact the court for more information. Millstone Twp Municipal Court Court sessions scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2025, have been rescheduled to Monday, November 17, 2025. Roosevelt Boro Municipal Court Court sessions scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2025, have been rescheduled to Monday, November 17, 2025. Ocean County, Municipality, Status, Island Heights Municipal Court The Island Heights Municipal Court office will be closed Monday, November 3rd and November 10th, 2025. Office hours will be held Thursday, November 13th, 2025. Lavallette Municipal Court The Lavallette Municipal Court office will be closed from November 3rd - November 11th, 2025. Passaic County, Municipality, Status, Little Falls Municipal Court The Little Falls Municipal Court Office hours are as follows: Monday through Thursday - 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Friday - 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. If you would like to enter a plea, make a payment of fines or get more information on your Municipal Court case please visit: https://njmcdirect.com/ Prospect Park Municipal Court The Prospect Park Municipal Court Office hours are as follows: Monday through Thursday - 8:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. Friday -CLOSED If you would like to enter a plea, make a payment of fines or get more information on your Municipal Court case please visit: https://njmcdirect.com/ West Milford Twp Court The West Milford Municipal Court Office hours are as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Wednesday- 8:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. Friday - 8:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. If you would like to enter a plea, make a payment of fines or get more information on your Municipal Court case please visit: https://njmcdirect.com Woodland Park Municipal Court The Woodland Park Municipal Court will be CLOSED on the following holidays in 2025: Monday, October 13th Tuesday, November 4th Tuesday, November 11th Thursday, November 27th Friday, November 28th Wednesday, December 24th Thursday, December 25th
  • Dismissal of Old Cases, Supreme Court dismisses thousands of old cases and license suspensions. Find out if your case was dismissed. Search Dismissed Cases List, Charges excluded from the order list:, 1) Indictable charges 2) Disorderly persons charges 3) Petty disorderly persons charges 4) The following motor vehicle charges N.J.S.A. 39:3-10 Driving without a license N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.13 Operating a commercial vehicle while intoxicated N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.24 Refusal to submit to a breath test while operating a commercial vehicle N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.18(b) Operating a commercial vehicle while commercial license suspended or revoked N.J.S.A. 39:3-40 Driving while license suspended or revoked N.J.S.A. 39:4-49.1 Drugs in a motor vehicle N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 Driving while intoxicated N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a Refusal to submit to a chemical test N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.14 Underage driving while intoxicated N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.19 Failure to install an interlock device N.J.S.A. 39:4-96 Reckless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-98 Speeding (only those complaints in which the speed was alleged to be in excess of 35 mph over the posted speed limit) N.J.S.A. 39:4-128.1 Passing a stopped school bus N.J.S.A. 39:4-129(a), (b) Leaving the scene of an accident with personal injury or property damage N.J.S.A. 39:6B-2 Driving without insurance N.J.S.A. 12:7-46 Boating while intoxicated, Dismissal of Old Cases - FAQs, How do I find out if I have other outstanding municipal court matters? You can search for your outstanding municipal court cases on the municipal court ticket payment system, NJMCDirect NJMCDirect . Was my municipal case dismissed? Your case may have been dismissed if it was opened and you failed to appear in court AND You were issued an arrest warrant before Jan. 1, 2003; or You were issued a license suspension before Jan. 1, 1994; and Either arrest warrant or license suspension is still in effect; and Your case did not involve and is not related to any cases on the Charges excluded from the order excluded charges list . Why did the Supreme Court dismiss certain municipal cases? Those cases dismissed by the Court Orders addressed less serious municipal cases, and were unlikely to be adjudicated after sitting unresolved for many years. There are several categories of dismissals: Cases more than 15 years old with a bench warrant attached, which were dismissed by  Omnibus Dismissal Order of January 2019 Omnibus Dismissal Order of January 2019 and  Supplemental Order of Sept. 2019 Supplemental Order of Sept. 2019 . Additional cases older than 1994 with driver’s license suspensions attached. Those cases were dismissed by Omnibus Dismissal Order of May 21, 2021 Omnibus Dismissal Order of May 21, 2021 . Additional cases older than 1998 with a driver's license suspension and/or warrant attached. Those cases were dismissed by Omnibus Dismissal Order Omnibus Dismissal Order of Dec. 12, 2022.   Additional cases older than 2004 with a driver’s license suspension and/or warrant attached. Those cases were dismissed by Omnibus Dismissal Order of Dec. 11, 2023. Additional cases cases older than 2007 with a driver’s license suspension and/or warrant attached. Those cases were dismissed by Omnibus Dismissal Order of Oct. 7, 2024 . Read the Press Release_Dismissal Old Cases (5/25/21) press release , Directive 26-20 Directive 26-20 , and the NJ Court 2019 Report 2019 Report to learn more. I did not find my municipal case. What does that mean? Your case may involve a charge listed on the Charges excluded from the order excluded charges list . If you did not find your cases listed on the dismissed cases list, your case is still outstanding and you should contact the municipal court where your case was filed to resolve your case. Municipal court contact information. Find your municipal court contact information.  If your case is not a traffic-related matter and the municipal court is stating that they have no record, you may contact the Superior Court Clerk’s Office to determine whether your matter has been expunged (no public record). Here is a link to Directive 24-21 - Criminal/Family/Municipal - Expungements - Requests for Copies of Expunged or Sealed Records; Certification of Automatic Expungement, Directives, Criminal, Family, Municipal, Expungments guidance on that procedure .  Now that my municipal case is dismissed, is the arrest warrant for "failure to appear" also withdrawn? Yes. There is no more warrant for your arrest for failure to appear. Now that my municipal case is dismissed, is the driver’s license suspension for "failure to appear" also withdrawn? Yes, it's withdrawn. However, this is separate from requirements that the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) has for restoring driving privileges. Restore Driver's License Privilege Learn more about restoring a driver's license .
  • eCourts Criminal, On This Page, Body, Attorney Login, Do not use eCourts Criminal to submit filings that require a filing fee. Do not file: Sealed documents Megan’s Law documents Gun Permits Municipal Appeals, Tips., Keep these things in mind when using eCourts: Make sure your email account accepts emails from eCourts so that court notices are not blocked or filtered into a spam folder. You must maintain the accuracy of your contact information. You can also update your attorney information to add an alternative email address to receive notifications. Sign documents electronically using this format: s/[Firstname Lastname] Follow standard paper processes for serving self-represented litigants and parties that have not entered a confirmed eCourts email address. Some Rules of Court have been relaxed to allow for electronic filing. While the courts have provided guidance to help eCourts users, we cannot provide legal advice. The Rules of Court remain in effect for all case types., System Availability, The system is available around the clock. , For technical support, call the Judiciary Help Desk at   609-421-6100 ., Attorneys, Below are eCourts access requirements and instructions., Step 1. Activate Your Attorney ID, If you have never used the  Annual Attorney Registration and Payment Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center  to complete the annual attorney registration process, you will need to activate your Attorney ID by establishing an account through the online system. View the  Quick Guide for Attorney ID Activation ., Already activated?,  If you currently use the Online Registration and Payment Center, your Attorney ID has been activated. However, please follow the steps below to ensure successful completion of your eCourts access request. In addition to registering for electronic notification regarding the annual assessment, this activation process will prepare your Attorney ID for eCourts access configuration., Step 2. Verify Your Attorney Contact Information, Access the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center to verify the accuracy of your contact information. An attorney’s contact information such as email address, phone number, mailing address will automatically be used in eCourts for e-filing purposes including distribution of all filing correspondence and notifications. For assistance with updating your attorney or attorney firm information, call  1-855-533-Fund (3863)  or send an email to:  LFCP.Mailbox@njcourts.gov., Step 3. JACS Account and eCourts, In order to submit a filing to the courts that requires a fee, you will need to establish a Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) account. When creating your JACS account, please ensure that you complete the steps to associate (link) the Firm ID to the account. eCourts will NOT recognize the JACS account if the Firm ID has not been associated., NOTE, : Firm ID is NOT the Bar ID, but is the 9-position ID, starting with an "F", "H", or "L", assigned during the annual attorney registration. Call  609-421-6100  if you do not know your Firm ID). To create a JACS account go to the  Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) Welcome to JACS Home page., NOTE, : If you have an existing Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) account, please ensure that the Firm ID has been associated (linked) to the account. eCourts will not recognize your account if the Firm ID has not been associated. Step by step instructions for associating (linking) the Firm ID to an existing account are provided in the JACS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), in the Related Content section of the  Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) Welcome to JACS Home page., Step 4. Access eCourts, All New Jersey attorneys in good standing are automatically granted access to eCourts. There is no longer a need to request eCourts access. To access eCourts, navigate to  https://portal.njcourts.gov  and login using your Attorney ID and password., Frequently Asked Questions, What should I do if my attorney/firm/office contact information is incorrect in eCourts? If you are unable to certify that your e-filing Contact Information, as displayed in eCourts, is true and accurate, do not proceed with the e-filing process. You must update your attorney contact, firm or office information through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center . You can receive assistance by contacting 855-533-3863  After your attorney registration is updated, you may immediately logon to eCourts and proceed with the electronic filing process. What if I upload a document to the wrong case when eFiling? Using the “Enter the docket number to file against an existing case” function, upload a letter to the incorrect case stating the document was misfiled and to disregard it. Upload the original document to correct case. How can I, as an attorney, receive eCourts electronic notifications? In order to receive e-Filing Notifications via email, attorneys must either be: an eCourts user who is representing an active case party; or designated by an e-filing attorney (in his or her e-Filing Contact Information maintained ineCourts). Complete instructions and information about requesting access to eCourts eCourts are posted. Which file format(s) must be used to e-file through eCourts? All documents, must be uploaded in PDF format (.pdf) or Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format. Each document must be uploaded as a separate attachment (e.g., Notice of Motion, Proof of Service), and each attachment cannot exceed a file size of 7megabytes. Do I need to register for or request access to eCourts? If so, how? No. All licensed New Jersey attorneys in good standing automatically have access to eCourts. County Board of Taxation, Municipal Assessors and Municipal Clerks are required to submit a eCourts County and Municipal Access Request Form (on eCourts page) Tax Court case jacket access request form . Prior to accessing eCourts, attorneys should do the following: Activate their Attorney ID through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center. Verify the accuracy of their attorney contact information through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center. NOTE: Attorneys filing any documents that require a fee are required to have a Judiciary charge account or “JACS Account”. For more information about a JACS Account, review the answer to eCourts Frequently Asked Questions Do I need to have a Judiciary charge account (a.k.a., “JACS Account”) to use eCourts? How do I e-file a non-fee motion document on consolidated cases (such as adjournment request)? Upload any non-fee motion documents to each individual docket number. Do I have to upload a Case Information Statement (CIS) when e-filing a new Tax Appeal? No. When using eCourts to enter a New Tax Court Appeal case, eCourts will automatically generate the Case Information Statement (CIS); therefore, you will not need to upload a CIS. Note: eCourts does require that a Complaint document be uploaded for both a New and a Refile case. How do I know if my e-filing was successfully submitted to the court? eCourts will display an on-screen Confirmation including the assigned Transaction ID number immediately after an e-filing is successfully submitted, as shown below. This confirms the court’s receipt of the filing. Additionally, an e-Filing Notification email is sent to the email address(es) on file. What cases are currently eligible for e-filing through eCourts? Presently, filings for Superior Court Criminal cases with an assigned PROMIS/Gavel system number, Tax cases, DC cases in Special Civil Part and Foreclosure cases in General Equity. Plans are underway to expand eCourts to accept e-filings for other legal practice areas including Civil and Family Can non-attorneys access eCourts? Yes, for Tax Court only, County Board of Taxation, Municipal Assessors and Municipal Clerks can access eCourts case jackets once a eCourts County and Municipal Access Request Form (on eCourts page) Tax Court case jacket access request form is fully processed. They will have access to view all electronic Tax Court case jackets and will also receive eCourts notifications pertaining to cases in which they are associated. Registered County and Municipal users will not have access to e-file. What if I need to amend a complaint or correct the content of a document on eCourts? Upload the amended complaint/document using the “Enter the docket number to file against an existing case” function. Use the docket number of the original filing. Do not file an amended complaint/document as a new case. Why am I unable to receive e-Filing Notifications? If you are an attorney, who is an eCourts user, and submits e-filings or represents an active case party, your email address on file in eCourts must be valid to receive e-Filing Notifications. Likewise, if you are designated by an e-filing attorney to receive corresponding e-Filing Notifications, your email address must be correctly entered in the attorneys e-Filing Contact Information maintained ineCourts Is a handwritten signature required for e-filing? No. New Jersey Rules of Court include provisions for the use of electronic signatures in an approved electronic court system such as eCourts. For additional detail, see Rule 1:32-2A. Reports By Courts and Personnel; Records; Forms and Process Prescribed By Administrative Director Rule 1:32-2A. Electronic Court Systems, Electronic Records, Electronic Signatures, Metadata. Do I need to verify or update my attorney registration? If yes, how? Yes, this is an important step for all attorneys as your contact, firm or office information included in your registration record will automatically be used to configure your eCourts user profile. Please ensure your email address is available and up to date. NOTE: Attorneys who intend to e-file Tax Court case information on behalf of a New Jersey municipality must be properly registered as representing a public entity through the annual attorney registration process. An attorney’s registration can be accessed and updated through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center . You can also receive additional assistance by contacting  855-533-3863 How do I e-file a motion for multiple docket numbers that have not been consolidated? Upload the motion to each individual docket number. Is a new Case Information Statement (CIS) required when refiling a Tax Appeal against an existing case using eCourts? No. When using eCourts to refile a Tax Court Appeal case, eCourts will automatically generate the Case Information Statement (CIS); therefore, you will not need to upload a CIS. Note: eCourts does require that a Complaint document be uploaded for both a New and a Refile case. What is the electronic Case Jacket? The electronic Case Jacket displays case summary information and will contain court documents and notices e-filed through eCourts. The Case Jacket may include items such as complaints, motions, briefs, signed orders, and notifications. Documents filed via the traditional paper submission process, previously or in the future, may be added to eCourts by court staff for case management purposes. Should you need access to filed documents which do not appear in the electronic case jacket, the customary records request procedures should be followed. For Criminal cases, the electronic case jacket does not yet include the following materials: discovery documentation; documents submitted by non-eCourts users; other case-related documents such as Complaints, and Presentence Investigation Reports; and paper case filings submitted prior to the implementation of eCourts (unless uploaded by court staff). For Special Civil Part and Foreclosure, the case jacket includes all documents previously submitted via the Judiciary Electronic Filing and Imaging System (JEFIS). Which documents can be e-filed via eCourts? Criminal – Motions, motion related filings, and other Criminal documents that do not require a filing fee. All Civil documents All Tax documents All Foreclosure Documents *Review answer to eCourts Frequently Asked Questions Which documents should NOT be e-filed via eCourts for exceptions Who can e-file using eCourts? Licensed New Jersey attorneys, who are in good standing, can electronically file court documents using eCourts. The Attorney ID used for an electronic filing should be that of the attorney whose name is directly associated with the particular filing, just as it would be indicated on the paper filing. What if I created a case and entered the wrong municipality (even if the uploaded documents are correctly captioned) on eCourts? Upload a withdrawal letter to the incorrect case. Then, create a new filing in eCourts with the correct information and attach/upload your documents. Note: The date you create the new filing in eCourts will be the filed date of the new case. During what time frame can I e-file Tax Appeals? With the exception of scheduled system maintenance periods, attorneys can take advantage of e-filing Tax appeals at their convenience—both during and after court business hours—as listed below. Monday to Saturday 2:00 AM to 11:59 PM Sunday 2:00 AM to 5:59 AM 11:00 AM to 11:59 PM How do I e-file the same document for multiple cases or docket numbers? eCourts Criminal includes the ability to submit filings for the same defendant on multiple cases. When submitting a filing for a defendant on a case, the system displays all other cases that exist for the selected defendant. Users can then select the additional case(s) they want to submit the filing on. eCourts Tax, Special Civil Part, and General Equity Foreclosure includes the ability to file the same document on multiple cases. From the Enter a New Case/Search Existing Case screen – enter the docket #, Select “Yes” next to submit filing to other cases, click search, on add additional cases screen click the plus sign, enter next docket # and click search until all cases are selected. Do I need to have a Judiciary charge account (a.k.a., “JACS Account”) to use eCourts? Attorneys who intend to e-file any documents that require a fee are required to have a Judiciary charge account or “JACS Account”. eCourts will automatically charge applicable filing fee(s) against a JACS account in accordance with the Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) Participation Agreement Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) Participation Agreement . To establish a Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) JACS account . If you are an attorney representing a New Jersey municipality in a Tax Appeal case but you do not have a JACS account, you may require authorization from the respective government agency to utilize their existing JACS account. Questions about JACS should be sent via email to:  jacssupport.mbx@njcourts.gov . The e-filing of Criminal Division motions and motion-related documents does not require a JACS account since eCourts only accepts those filings that do not require a filing fee. Who should I contact if I encounter technical difficulties or need assistance in using eCourts? eCourts includes online help which can be accessed through a “Help” hyperlink which is displayed at the top of every screen in eCourts. If you need additional assistance in using eCourts, you should contact the Judiciary Problem Reporting Desk at  609-421-6100 Can I refile a Tax Appeal via eCourts using a closed case? Yes, the Refile option in eCourts can be used in conjunction with a previously filed open or closed case. Why can’t I view an electronic Case Jacket? The electronic Case Jacket can be viewed by all New Jersey attorneys in good standing. If you are experiencing technical difficulties in viewing a case jacket, contact the Judiciary Problem Reporting Desk at  609-421-6100 Which documents should NOT be e-filed via eCourts? The following documents should not be e-filed via eCourts: Criminal Cases not tracked in PROMIS/Gavel (e.g., Megan’s Law, Gun Permits, Municipal Appeals); and Filings that are not treated as part of court’s official case jacket.  Civil and Tax Sealed or impounded complaints When will I be able to use eCourts? New Jersey attorneys will be granted access to eCourts on a staggered basisin conjunction with a rollout schedule for the legal practice areas including Criminal, Tax Court, Civil and Family. eCourts is currently in use by the Criminal Division, Tax Court, Special Civil Part and General Equity Foreclosure. The Administrative Office of the Courts will notify attorneys in each practice area, at the appropriate time, when e-filing participation is available. What if I create a new case using the refile option and enter the wrong refile docket number on eCourts? Upload a withdrawal letter to the incorrect case. Refile the complaint using the correct docket number or enter it as a new complaint. Note: The date you create the Refile/new filing in eCourts will be the filed date of the new case. Which type of Tax Appeal can be e-filed? At this time, only local property tax appeals can be filed using eCourts. All other tax appeals should be filed through the traditional paper submission process., NOTE, : If you file documents electronically through eCourts, you do, NOT , have to submit a hard copy to chambers or the management office. Can multiple documents (e.g., a motion and a brief) be combined into one e-filing? No. Each individual document (e.g., Notice of Motion; Proof of Service) must be uploaded as a separate attachment, and each attachment cannot exceed a file size of 7 megabytes (MB). What steps are entailed in the e-filing process? eCourts users must complete a two-step initial registration process in eCourts priorto efiling: reading the Terms and Conditions of eCourts Participation; and certifying one’s agreement with those Terms and Condition and the acceptance of electronic service. Below are the general steps to complete an e-filing. − Logon to eCourts and certification of e-Filing Contact Information − Search for an existing case or create a new case − Enter filing details (e.g., filing type; filing description) − Upload eCourts Frequently Asked Question document attachment{s} − Review and submit the filing - Receive eCourts e-Filing Notification email. Who should I contact about non e-filing (i.e., paper filing) or case management policy issues? For general assistance regarding related issues, contact the , Tax Court, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Mailing Address:  , Tax Court, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 975 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0972 609-815-2922 ext. 54650 Hours: 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday; Except State Holidays Is e-filing for Tax Court cases mandatory? Yes, e-filing of Tax Court documents is mandatory. What are eCourts' electronic notifications? After an e-filing is successfully submitted via eCourts, the system will automatically send an e-Filing Notification via email to contacts designated by the filer. An eCourts filer may designate up to three email addresses, for this purpose, in his or her e-Filing Contact Information maintained in eCourts. Additionally, the automated e-Filing Notification will be sent via email to those attorney(s) who are also eCourts users and designated as representing active case parties. For Criminal cases, an electronic notification will also be sent when court staff update eCourts by scheduling a matter or entering deficiency notices, motion results, and orders. What about e-filing confidential and sealed documents? eCourts Criminal allows documents to be uploaded using one of several access restrictions:, Access Restriction, Viewable by, Public All Confidential All case attorneys and court Restricted Filer, adversary attorney, and court Protected Filer and court only Sealed documents must be filed through the traditional paper submission process. These documents may not be submitted via eCourts at this time. What is technically required to e-file? eCourts is a secure web-based application that can be accessed by authorized users. Therefore, a connection to the Internet using a browser is required. Internet Explorer version 10 or higher is recommended. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format (.pdf) or Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)format. How do I e-file a Motion to Consolidate? Upload the Motion to the earliest/lowest docket number, which will become the “lead” case/docket number. The Notice of Motion and supporting documents should include all applicable docket numbers. If the consolidation is granted, any subsequent motions should be uploaded only in the lead docket number. What if I do not have a Judiciary charge account or “JACS Account” when eFiling? Attorneys who intend to e-file Tax Appeal case information through eCourts are required to have a Judiciary charge account or “JACSAccount”. To establish a Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) JACS account . If you are an attorney representing a New Jersey municipality in a Tax Appeal case but you do not have a JACS account, you may require authorization from the respective government agency to utilize their existing JACS account. Questions about JACS should be sent via email to:  jacssupport.mbx@njcourts.gov What happens if I e-file incorrect information? Once a filing is submitted through eCourts, it is immediately and officially received by the court. Corrections will require the filing of amended documents or a motion to remove incorrect contents from the electronic case jacket. Prior to submitting an e-filing, eCourts reminds the user to closely review all information entered and uploaded for accuracy.
  • eCourts Civil, On This Page, Body, Attorneys, Attorney Login All New Jersey attorneys in good standing have access to eCourts. A Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) JACS account is required to cover filing fees., Self-Represented Litigants, Returning Users First-time User Registration Self-represented litigants can use eCourts Civil to access real-time updates on case filings and court proceedings for these case types: Lawsuit seeking damages of $20,000 or more Landlord Tenant cases Foreclosure cases Complete the first-time user registration process. Once registered, log into the system as a returning user and enter the docket information for your case., Tips, . Keep these things in mind when using eCourts: Make sure your email account accepts emails from eCourts so that court notices are not blocked or filtered into a spam folder. You must maintain the accuracy of your contact information. You can also update your attorney information to add an alternative email address to receive notifications. Sign documents electronically using this format: s/[Firstname Lastname] Follow standard paper processes for serving self-represented litigants and parties that have not entered a confirmed eCourts email address. Some Rules of Court have been relaxed to allow for electronic filing. While the courts have provided guidance to help eCourts users, we cannot provide legal advice. The Rules of Court remain in effect for all case types., System Availability, The system is available around the clock. Complaints and motions must be filed by 11:59 p.m. on weekdays in order to be stamped filed on that date., Frequently Asked Questions, What should I do if my attorney/firm/office contact information is incorrect in eCourts? If you are unable to certify that your e-filing Contact Information, as displayed in eCourts, is true and accurate, do not proceed with the e-filing process. You must update your attorney contact, firm or office information through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center . You can receive assistance by contacting 855-533-3863  After your attorney registration is updated, you may immediately logon to eCourts and proceed with the electronic filing process. What if I upload a document to the wrong case when eFiling? Using the “Enter the docket number to file against an existing case” function, upload a letter to the incorrect case stating the document was misfiled and to disregard it. Upload the original document to correct case. How can I, as an attorney, receive eCourts electronic notifications? In order to receive e-Filing Notifications via email, attorneys must either be: an eCourts user who is representing an active case party; or designated by an e-filing attorney (in his or her e-Filing Contact Information maintained ineCourts). Complete instructions and information about requesting access to eCourts eCourts are posted. Which file format(s) must be used to e-file through eCourts? All documents, must be uploaded in PDF format (.pdf) or Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format. Each document must be uploaded as a separate attachment (e.g., Notice of Motion, Proof of Service), and each attachment cannot exceed a file size of 7megabytes. Do I need to register for or request access to eCourts? If so, how? No. All licensed New Jersey attorneys in good standing automatically have access to eCourts. County Board of Taxation, Municipal Assessors and Municipal Clerks are required to submit a eCourts County and Municipal Access Request Form (on eCourts page) Tax Court case jacket access request form . Prior to accessing eCourts, attorneys should do the following: Activate their Attorney ID through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center. Verify the accuracy of their attorney contact information through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center. NOTE: Attorneys filing any documents that require a fee are required to have a Judiciary charge account or “JACS Account”. For more information about a JACS Account, review the answer to eCourts Frequently Asked Questions Do I need to have a Judiciary charge account (a.k.a., “JACS Account”) to use eCourts? How do I e-file a non-fee motion document on consolidated cases (such as adjournment request)? Upload any non-fee motion documents to each individual docket number. Do I have to upload a Case Information Statement (CIS) when e-filing a new Tax Appeal? No. When using eCourts to enter a New Tax Court Appeal case, eCourts will automatically generate the Case Information Statement (CIS); therefore, you will not need to upload a CIS. Note: eCourts does require that a Complaint document be uploaded for both a New and a Refile case. How do I know if my e-filing was successfully submitted to the court? eCourts will display an on-screen Confirmation including the assigned Transaction ID number immediately after an e-filing is successfully submitted, as shown below. This confirms the court’s receipt of the filing. Additionally, an e-Filing Notification email is sent to the email address(es) on file. What cases are currently eligible for e-filing through eCourts? Presently, filings for Superior Court Criminal cases with an assigned PROMIS/Gavel system number, Tax cases, DC cases in Special Civil Part and Foreclosure cases in General Equity. Plans are underway to expand eCourts to accept e-filings for other legal practice areas including Civil and Family Can non-attorneys access eCourts? Yes, for Tax Court only, County Board of Taxation, Municipal Assessors and Municipal Clerks can access eCourts case jackets once a eCourts County and Municipal Access Request Form (on eCourts page) Tax Court case jacket access request form is fully processed. They will have access to view all electronic Tax Court case jackets and will also receive eCourts notifications pertaining to cases in which they are associated. Registered County and Municipal users will not have access to e-file. What if I need to amend a complaint or correct the content of a document on eCourts? Upload the amended complaint/document using the “Enter the docket number to file against an existing case” function. Use the docket number of the original filing. Do not file an amended complaint/document as a new case. Why am I unable to receive e-Filing Notifications? If you are an attorney, who is an eCourts user, and submits e-filings or represents an active case party, your email address on file in eCourts must be valid to receive e-Filing Notifications. Likewise, if you are designated by an e-filing attorney to receive corresponding e-Filing Notifications, your email address must be correctly entered in the attorneys e-Filing Contact Information maintained ineCourts Is a handwritten signature required for e-filing? No. New Jersey Rules of Court include provisions for the use of electronic signatures in an approved electronic court system such as eCourts. For additional detail, see Rule 1:32-2A. Reports By Courts and Personnel; Records; Forms and Process Prescribed By Administrative Director Rule 1:32-2A. Electronic Court Systems, Electronic Records, Electronic Signatures, Metadata. Do I need to verify or update my attorney registration? If yes, how? Yes, this is an important step for all attorneys as your contact, firm or office information included in your registration record will automatically be used to configure your eCourts user profile. Please ensure your email address is available and up to date. NOTE: Attorneys who intend to e-file Tax Court case information on behalf of a New Jersey municipality must be properly registered as representing a public entity through the annual attorney registration process. An attorney’s registration can be accessed and updated through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center . You can also receive additional assistance by contacting  855-533-3863 How do I e-file a motion for multiple docket numbers that have not been consolidated? Upload the motion to each individual docket number. Is a new Case Information Statement (CIS) required when refiling a Tax Appeal against an existing case using eCourts? No. When using eCourts to refile a Tax Court Appeal case, eCourts will automatically generate the Case Information Statement (CIS); therefore, you will not need to upload a CIS. Note: eCourts does require that a Complaint document be uploaded for both a New and a Refile case. What is the electronic Case Jacket? The electronic Case Jacket displays case summary information and will contain court documents and notices e-filed through eCourts. The Case Jacket may include items such as complaints, motions, briefs, signed orders, and notifications. Documents filed via the traditional paper submission process, previously or in the future, may be added to eCourts by court staff for case management purposes. Should you need access to filed documents which do not appear in the electronic case jacket, the customary records request procedures should be followed. For Criminal cases, the electronic case jacket does not yet include the following materials: discovery documentation; documents submitted by non-eCourts users; other case-related documents such as Complaints, and Presentence Investigation Reports; and paper case filings submitted prior to the implementation of eCourts (unless uploaded by court staff). For Special Civil Part and Foreclosure, the case jacket includes all documents previously submitted via the Judiciary Electronic Filing and Imaging System (JEFIS). Which documents can be e-filed via eCourts? Criminal – Motions, motion related filings, and other Criminal documents that do not require a filing fee. All Civil documents All Tax documents All Foreclosure Documents *Review answer to eCourts Frequently Asked Questions Which documents should NOT be e-filed via eCourts for exceptions Who can e-file using eCourts? Licensed New Jersey attorneys, who are in good standing, can electronically file court documents using eCourts. The Attorney ID used for an electronic filing should be that of the attorney whose name is directly associated with the particular filing, just as it would be indicated on the paper filing. What if I created a case and entered the wrong municipality (even if the uploaded documents are correctly captioned) on eCourts? Upload a withdrawal letter to the incorrect case. Then, create a new filing in eCourts with the correct information and attach/upload your documents. Note: The date you create the new filing in eCourts will be the filed date of the new case. During what time frame can I e-file Tax Appeals? With the exception of scheduled system maintenance periods, attorneys can take advantage of e-filing Tax appeals at their convenience—both during and after court business hours—as listed below. Monday to Saturday 2:00 AM to 11:59 PM Sunday 2:00 AM to 5:59 AM 11:00 AM to 11:59 PM How do I e-file the same document for multiple cases or docket numbers? eCourts Criminal includes the ability to submit filings for the same defendant on multiple cases. When submitting a filing for a defendant on a case, the system displays all other cases that exist for the selected defendant. Users can then select the additional case(s) they want to submit the filing on. eCourts Tax, Special Civil Part, and General Equity Foreclosure includes the ability to file the same document on multiple cases. From the Enter a New Case/Search Existing Case screen – enter the docket #, Select “Yes” next to submit filing to other cases, click search, on add additional cases screen click the plus sign, enter next docket # and click search until all cases are selected. Do I need to have a Judiciary charge account (a.k.a., “JACS Account”) to use eCourts? Attorneys who intend to e-file any documents that require a fee are required to have a Judiciary charge account or “JACS Account”. eCourts will automatically charge applicable filing fee(s) against a JACS account in accordance with the Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) Participation Agreement Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) Participation Agreement . To establish a Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) JACS account . If you are an attorney representing a New Jersey municipality in a Tax Appeal case but you do not have a JACS account, you may require authorization from the respective government agency to utilize their existing JACS account. Questions about JACS should be sent via email to:  jacssupport.mbx@njcourts.gov . The e-filing of Criminal Division motions and motion-related documents does not require a JACS account since eCourts only accepts those filings that do not require a filing fee. Who should I contact if I encounter technical difficulties or need assistance in using eCourts? eCourts includes online help which can be accessed through a “Help” hyperlink which is displayed at the top of every screen in eCourts. If you need additional assistance in using eCourts, you should contact the Judiciary Problem Reporting Desk at  609-421-6100 Can I refile a Tax Appeal via eCourts using a closed case? Yes, the Refile option in eCourts can be used in conjunction with a previously filed open or closed case. Why can’t I view an electronic Case Jacket? The electronic Case Jacket can be viewed by all New Jersey attorneys in good standing. If you are experiencing technical difficulties in viewing a case jacket, contact the Judiciary Problem Reporting Desk at  609-421-6100 Which documents should NOT be e-filed via eCourts? The following documents should not be e-filed via eCourts: Criminal Cases not tracked in PROMIS/Gavel (e.g., Megan’s Law, Gun Permits, Municipal Appeals); and Filings that are not treated as part of court’s official case jacket.  Civil and Tax Sealed or impounded complaints When will I be able to use eCourts? New Jersey attorneys will be granted access to eCourts on a staggered basisin conjunction with a rollout schedule for the legal practice areas including Criminal, Tax Court, Civil and Family. eCourts is currently in use by the Criminal Division, Tax Court, Special Civil Part and General Equity Foreclosure. The Administrative Office of the Courts will notify attorneys in each practice area, at the appropriate time, when e-filing participation is available. What if I create a new case using the refile option and enter the wrong refile docket number on eCourts? Upload a withdrawal letter to the incorrect case. Refile the complaint using the correct docket number or enter it as a new complaint. Note: The date you create the Refile/new filing in eCourts will be the filed date of the new case. Which type of Tax Appeal can be e-filed? At this time, only local property tax appeals can be filed using eCourts. All other tax appeals should be filed through the traditional paper submission process., NOTE, : If you file documents electronically through eCourts, you do, NOT , have to submit a hard copy to chambers or the management office. Can multiple documents (e.g., a motion and a brief) be combined into one e-filing? No. Each individual document (e.g., Notice of Motion; Proof of Service) must be uploaded as a separate attachment, and each attachment cannot exceed a file size of 7 megabytes (MB). What steps are entailed in the e-filing process? eCourts users must complete a two-step initial registration process in eCourts priorto efiling: reading the Terms and Conditions of eCourts Participation; and certifying one’s agreement with those Terms and Condition and the acceptance of electronic service. Below are the general steps to complete an e-filing. − Logon to eCourts and certification of e-Filing Contact Information − Search for an existing case or create a new case − Enter filing details (e.g., filing type; filing description) − Upload eCourts Frequently Asked Question document attachment{s} − Review and submit the filing - Receive eCourts e-Filing Notification email. Who should I contact about non e-filing (i.e., paper filing) or case management policy issues? For general assistance regarding related issues, contact the , Tax Court, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Mailing Address:  , Tax Court, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 975 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0972 609-815-2922 ext. 54650 Hours: 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday; Except State Holidays Is e-filing for Tax Court cases mandatory? Yes, e-filing of Tax Court documents is mandatory. What are eCourts' electronic notifications? After an e-filing is successfully submitted via eCourts, the system will automatically send an e-Filing Notification via email to contacts designated by the filer. An eCourts filer may designate up to three email addresses, for this purpose, in his or her e-Filing Contact Information maintained in eCourts. Additionally, the automated e-Filing Notification will be sent via email to those attorney(s) who are also eCourts users and designated as representing active case parties. For Criminal cases, an electronic notification will also be sent when court staff update eCourts by scheduling a matter or entering deficiency notices, motion results, and orders. What about e-filing confidential and sealed documents? eCourts Criminal allows documents to be uploaded using one of several access restrictions:, Access Restriction, Viewable by, Public All Confidential All case attorneys and court Restricted Filer, adversary attorney, and court Protected Filer and court only Sealed documents must be filed through the traditional paper submission process. These documents may not be submitted via eCourts at this time. What is technically required to e-file? eCourts is a secure web-based application that can be accessed by authorized users. Therefore, a connection to the Internet using a browser is required. Internet Explorer version 10 or higher is recommended. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format (.pdf) or Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)format. How do I e-file a Motion to Consolidate? Upload the Motion to the earliest/lowest docket number, which will become the “lead” case/docket number. The Notice of Motion and supporting documents should include all applicable docket numbers. If the consolidation is granted, any subsequent motions should be uploaded only in the lead docket number. What if I do not have a Judiciary charge account or “JACS Account” when eFiling? Attorneys who intend to e-file Tax Appeal case information through eCourts are required to have a Judiciary charge account or “JACSAccount”. To establish a Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) JACS account . If you are an attorney representing a New Jersey municipality in a Tax Appeal case but you do not have a JACS account, you may require authorization from the respective government agency to utilize their existing JACS account. Questions about JACS should be sent via email to:  jacssupport.mbx@njcourts.gov What happens if I e-file incorrect information? Once a filing is submitted through eCourts, it is immediately and officially received by the court. Corrections will require the filing of amended documents or a motion to remove incorrect contents from the electronic case jacket. Prior to submitting an e-filing, eCourts reminds the user to closely review all information entered and uploaded for accuracy.
  • Civil eCourts Access for Self-Represented Litigants, You can request direct access to your case in the eCourts system if you do not have a lawyer. Direct access lets you see confidential records and real-time updates on case filings and court proceedings. Direct access can be given for these case types: -Lawsuits for more than $20,000 (Docket number starts with "L") -Landlord Tenant cases (Docket number starts with "LT") -Foreclosure (Docket number starts with "F") Create eCourts Account for direct access to your case First-time eCourts User Log in to eCourts Account for direct access to your case Returning eCourts User    Create eCourts Account                        Log in to eCourts, Instructions, Once you have created an account, you can follow the eCourts - Self Represented Litigants – Access to Your Case user guide to access your case. (Note: The user guide is in English only)., Need Help?, Statewide Ombudsman Directory Contact your local ombudsman if you have any questions.
  • New Jersey Judiciary Privacy Statement, This statement is designed to assist you in understanding how we collect, use and safeguard information you provide to us and to assist you in making informed decisions when using the Judiciary's website. It will be continuously assessed against new technologies, business practices and the needs of our visitors., On This Page, Body, Section A. Information Collected and How it is Used, Website Information Collected and Stored Automatically, If you do nothing during your visit but browse through the website, read pages, or download information, we will gather and store certain information about your visit automatically. This information does not identify you personally. We automatically collect and store only the following information about your visit: The Internet domain (for example, "xcompany.com" if you use a private Internet access account, or "yourschool.edu" if you connect from a university's domain) and IP address (an IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer whenever you are browsing the Internet) from which you access our website; The type of browser and operating system used to access our site; The date and time you access our site; The pages you visit; and If you linked to the New Jersey Judiciary website from another website, the address of that website. We use this information to help us make our site more useful to visitors - to learn about the number of visitors to our site and the types of technology our visitors use. We do not track or record information about individuals and their visits. IP addresses are not linked to identifiable information., Personal Information, Personal information includes such things as an individual's name, address, and phone number. A domain name or Internet protocol address is not considered personal information. We collect no personal information about you unless you voluntarily provide it to us by sending us e-mail, participating in a survey, paying a traffic ticket online, or completing an online form. You may choose not to contact us by e-mail, participate in a survey, pay your traffic ticket online, or provide any personal information using an online form. Your choice not to participate in these activities will not impair your ability to browse the Judiciary's website and read or download any information posted on the site. If you choose to provide us with personal information -- by sending an e-mail, or by filling out a form with your personal information and submitting it to us through our website -- we use that information to respond to your message and to help us get you the information you have requested. We share the information you give us with another government agency only if your inquiry relates to that agency, or as otherwise required by law. Moreover, we do not create individual profiles with the information you provide or give it to any private organizations. The New Jersey Judiciary does not collect information for commercial marketing or sell any information provided by users through this website to third parties. The Judiciary does not plan to divulge personal information collected or information disclosed voluntarily, but may be required to do so pursuant to State or Federal law. If you believe that your personal information is being used for a purpose other than what was intended when submitted it, please contact the individual shown in the "Contact Information" section of this privacy policy., 3. Credit Card or Financial Information, If you choose to pay filing fees, registration fees, continuing learning, traffic ticket fines or any other judicially imposed financial obligation via an online Judiciary application, any personal information you submit will be used solely to update our court files to reflect that your payment has been made. Credit card/debit card information is stored securely and in a confidential manner, and will be used solely for administrative purposes (e.g. in the event that you wish to revise a particular credit/debit card transaction). The use of, and access to, your personal information is restricted to those employees who need to know that information to provide services or support to you. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your personal information., E-mail Privacy warning, E-mail is not a secure medium. Personal information sent via the Internet can be intercepted. You may, therefore, wish to reconsider the advisability of sending messages that contain highly sensitive, personal information to this Internet address., Section B. Public Access to Information, All information posted on the Judiciary's website is public information that is subject to inspection and copying by members of the public., Section C. Cookies, We use cookies provided by our public relations partners to help us display information that might be relevant to you. This cookie is a piece of code that is stored in your browser., Section D. Security, The New Jersey Judiciary, as developer and manager of this website, has taken several steps to safeguard the integrity of its data and prevent unauthorized access to information maintained. These measures are designed and intended to prevent corruption of data, block unknown or unauthorized access to our systems and information, and to provide reasonable protection of private and personal information in our possession. When users submit sensitive information via the website, their information is protected both online and offline. When we ask users to enter personal information (such as credit card number), that information is encrypted and is protected with encryption software. While we use encryption to protect sensitive information online, we also protect user information offline., Section E. Disclaimer, The New Jersey Judiciary's website and materials may contain hypertext or links to other Internet sites that are not owned, operated, controlled or reviewed by the Judiciary. These links are provided solely as a courtesy and convenience to you, the visitor. When you link to one of these sites, you are no longer on the New Jersey Judiciary website and this privacy policy will not apply. When you link to another website, you are subject to the privacy policy of that website., Section F. Contact Information, To offer comments about the New Jersey Judiciary website:, Communications and Community Relations, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 037 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0037 609-815-2910 webmaster.mbx@njcourts.gov
  • Rescheduling Requests, Deferral Requests (Rescheduling Your Service), Complete the Jury Qualification Questionnaire juror qualification questionnaire before submitting a request to be deferred., Deferral requests may be submitted for the following needs:, Medical Prospective juror has a temporary medical inability to serve.   Transportation Prospective juror is unable to secure transportation for their reporting date.   Temporarily Outside of Area – Business or Vacation Trip Prospective juror is temporarily out of area for employment, vacation or holiday reasons   Temporarily Outside of Area – College Student Prospective juror is a student and is temporarily out of area for schooling and/or prospective juror is a student with mandatory classes, exams, evaluations, or other school obligations.   Temporarily Outside of Area – Other For reasons other than those mentioned above.   Emergency Prospective juror has an emergent and unplanned event that requires immediate attention   Employment – Probationary Period, Staff Shortage, etc. Prospective juror has an employment conflict or is under a probationary period for new employment. You can defer (reschedule) your jury service, once, in the My Jury Service Portal My Jury Service Portal , or by contacting your Jury Managment Office List jury management office .  , Requesting a Deferral Using the Online Portal, How-to video:   How to Create a Juror Service Request Video How to Create a Juror Service Request Log into the My Jury Service Portal My Jury Service Portal to complete your questionnaire. Once complete, you will be taken to the Home page. Click on the “Juror Service Request” tile. Select “Create Juror Service Request.” Select “Deferral.” Under “Deferral Month” select the month you would like to be deferred to. Under “Available deferral dates” select your preferred date. Under “Deferral reason” select the reason for your request. Under “Additional Notes” you are free to add any information you would like to provide regarding your request. Click “Submit” at the bottom of the page. If additional information is required, you will be notified via email for the requested documentation. The information can be submitted via email to your summoning Jury Managment Office List jury management office . You will be notified by email once a decision has been made. *Note: If additional information is required and not received five days prior to your summons date, your request will be denied and you will be required to report for your scheduled jury service. If you do not have access to the online portal, please email or call your Jury Managment Office List jury management office . When calling by phone, have your 10-Digit Participant ID available. When emailing your request, provide the following: 10-Digit Participant ID Full name Requested deferral date Deferral reason Contact phone number
  • Lawsuits over $20,000 (Civil), Learn how to represent yourself in a civil case. , On This Page, Body, Civil Court Overview, Plaintiffs file cases civil court if they believe they should be paid money for financial harm caused by one or more defendants. A civil case is filed if the plaintiff seeks more than $20,000 from the plaintiff. Plaintiffs seeking $20,000 or less file in the special civil part. Plaintiffs seeking $5,000 or less can file a small claims case. Both specialized systems include lower fees and faster resolution.  The civil division of Superior court also resolves cases other than lawsuits for money. Some of the most common disputes include: Lawsuits for non-monetary relief. Breach of contract and contract disputes. Auto negligence. Products liability. Age, race, or gender discrimination. Medical malpractice. Bankruptcy. Landlord Tenant disputes. Court staff can help you decide which forms you will need based on the type of case you want to file. , Do I Need a Lawyer?, The court system can be confusing, and it is a good idea to get a lawyer if you can. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you can contact the legal services program in your county to see if you qualify for free legal services. Legal Services of New Jersey maintains a directory of Legal Services of New Jersey regional legal services offices  or may be reached at Regional Legal Services Office Telephone Number 732-572-9100 . The NJ State Bar Association also maintains a list of County Bar Associations county referral services that might be helpful., Things to Think About Before Representing Yourself in Court, While you have the right to represent yourself in court, you should not expect any special treatment, help, or attention from the court. You must still comply with the Rules of the Court, even if you are not familiar with them. The following is a list of some things the court staff can and cannot do for you. Please read it carefully before asking the court staff for help.  We  can  explain and answer questions about how the court works. We  can  tell you what the requirements are to have your case considered by the court. We  can  give you some information from your case file. We  can  provide you with samples of court forms that are available. We  can  provide you with guidance on how to fill out forms. We  can  usually answer questions about court deadlines. We  cannot  give you legal advice. Only your lawyer can give you legal advice. We  cannot  tell you whether or not you should bring your case to court. We  cannot  give you an opinion about what will happen if you bring your case to court. We  cannot  recommend a lawyer, but we can provide you with the telephone number of a local lawyer referral service. We  cannot  talk to the judge for you about what will happen in your case. We  cannot  let you talk to the judge outside of court. We  cannot  change an order issued by a judge., Filing a Lawsuit (Plaintiffs), You can file a lawsuit in the civil division of the New Jersey Superior Court.  If the lawsuit is for $5,000 or less, file with Small Claims Court small claims . If your lawsuit is for an amount between $5,000 and $20,000, file with the Special Civil Court special civil part   When filing a lawsuit, you need to complete the packet “How to File a Complaint in the Superior Court of New Jersey Law Division – Civil Part” . The packet includes instructions for filing and the complaint form. The complaint needs to name the party or parties you are filing against. State the specific reason(s) for the lawsuit and the desired monetary relief. Most lawsuits are decided by a judge, but you can request a jury trial in the complaint form.  Documentation you need to include when filing the complaint: Civil Case Information Statement (CIS) - Appendix XII-B1 Civil Case Information Statement (CIS) . Check or money order of the court fee ( Filing Fees & Waivers see fees and waivers ). The original complaint and CIS plus 2 copies of each. Self-addressed envelope for the court to send a Track Assignment Notice (TAN) and Summons.  You can send the packet by certified mail or deliver it in person. Send the packet to your Directory of Superior Court Civil Division Offices county’s civil division .   The court will send file stamped copies of your documents, the TAN and the summons back to you. You must serve copies of those documents to everyone named in the lawsuit as soon as possible. , Defending Yourself in Civil Court (Defendant), If you received a summons for a lawsuit, you have 35 days to respond. After this time, you could lose the case by default judgment. To respond to a lawsuit summons, you need to complete the packet How to File an Answer to a Complaint in the Superior Court of New Jersey - Law Division - Civil Part “How to File an Answer to a Complaint in Civil Court.” It includes the instructions and answer form. When sending the answer to the court, you need to include: The reason(s) you are disputing the plaintiff’s complaint. The Civil Case Information Statement (CIS) - Appendix XII-B1 Civil Court Information Sheet (CIS) . A check or money order for the filing fee ( Filing Fees & Waivers see fees and waivers ). Two copies of the answer form and CIS.  If you wish to countersue the plaintiff, How to Answer a Complaint in the Special Civil Part with a Counterclaim, Cross-claim and/or Third Party Complaint include the counterclaim with your answer and CIS. If you wish to join the suit against another named defendant, include the cross-claim. You can consult staff in the Directory of Superior Court Civil Division Offices civil division of Superior Court  where the case was filed for more information on counterclaims and cross-claims. Deliver the packet or send it by certified mail to the court where the complaint was filed. , Filing Fees & Waivers, To file a lawsuit complaint $250 To file an answer to a complaint $175 To file a motion in a civil suit $50 All checks must be made payable to Treasurer, State of New Jersey . What is a fee waiver? You may be able to file your case without paying the filing fee if you qualify. How to File for a Fee Waiver – All Courts Complete the Fee Waiver form and submit the required documents to the court to see if you meet the guidelines. You can apply for a fee waiver in any NJ state court: Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Superior Court and Tax Court., Court filing and copy fees might be waived for litigants who, Have income at or below 150 percent of the current poverty level (based on the number of people in the household; AND Have no more than $2,500 in liquid assets such as cash or bank accounts., When to file an application for a fee waiver, Under Court Rule 1:5-6 - Filing Court Rule 1:5-6 , the court clerk cannot file your case unless the required fee is included. In order to keep your case moving forward as quickly as possible, a fee waiver request should be filed with the court at the same time that you file your court case., You can apply for a fee waiver even if you have a lawyer., You may still request a fee waiver if your attorney either works for Legal Services of New Jersey or an associated regional program; OR works for a public interest or legal services organization, law school clinic or pro bono program that has been certified for fee waiver status by the Supreme Court under Court Rule 1:21-11 - Definitions and Certifications Regarding Pro Bono Practice Court Rule 1:21-11 ., Applying for a fee waiver in an appeal of a Superior Court case, To apply for a fee waiver in the Appellate Division of Superior Court, you must submit your application in the Superior Court in the county where your case was first filed. If your application is denied in Superior Court, you then have 20 days to apply for a fee waiver in the Appellate Division., Applying for a fee waiver in an appeal of an agency determination, Fee waivers in appeals of administrative agency decisions should be filed directly with the Appellate Division of Superior Court in Trenton., If you win more than $2,000 in your court case, you will be required to pay back the filing fee for your case., The public usually has the right to view fee waiver applications that have been filed with the court., You may only file an application for a fee waiver for yourself. You may not apply for a fee waiver for anyone else, even if you have a Power of Attorney., More Information, Rule 1:5-6. Filing Court Rule 1:5-6 Fee Waivers Based on Indigence (Directive 03-17) Directive 03-17 – Fee Waivers Based on Indigence, Preparing for Court, Once the answer is filed, the discovery period begins. During discovery, you can review all evidence from the plaintiff. Likewise, the plaintiff and their legal team can review your evidence. Cases are assigned to one of four tracks based on their complexity. More complex cases have a longer discovery period. During any point of discovery, dispute resolution, or the trial, both sides can file motions with the court. The party filing the motion is called the moving party. Use the packet How to File a Motion in the Superior Court of New Jersey - Law Division - Civil Part “How to File a Motion (Superior Court – Law Division – Civil Part)” to request a specific ruling or order. The packet includes instructions and the necessary forms to request the motion. Examples of motions include: Motion to dismiss the complaint. Motion for entry of default. Motion to vacate a default judgment. Motion for summary judgment. Motion to compel discovery. Deliver or send the completed forms along with the fee to the civil court for your lawsuit.  To dispute a motion requested by the other party, complete the How to File a Response to a Motion in the Superior Court of New Jersey - Law Division - Civil Part response packet . The response must be filed at least eight days prior to the return date on the motion. If the motion was for summary judgment, you must file the response at least 10 days prior to the return date on the motion.  Prior to court, both parties will likely be referred to a Civil CDR Program Information dispute resolution process . The judge or either party can request dispute resolution. In some cases, the judge will mandate a dispute resolution program. The most common programs are Civil Mediation civil mediation and Arbitration arbitration . In mediation, a neutral third party helps both parties reach a settlement on their terms. In arbitration the neutral third-party makes a decision on the case.  Use the Civil Search Portal Civil Search Portal to find a mediator, find out when your motion will be heard, and see your discovery end date. Dispute resolution typically resolves most cases. In fact, only 2% of civil cases ever go to trial. The programs help expedite the process and often save both parties on court and attorney fees. However, if dispute resolution fails the case will escalate to a trial.  During trial, both sides will present evidence and make oral arguments. The judge will make a final judgment on the case. If a jury trial was requested, the jury will decide the case. Either party can Superior Court, Tax Court, and State Agency Appeals appeal the final judgment with the Appellate Court ., Collecting Your Money, If you were awarded a judgment in civil court, you are a judgment creditor. You should contact the person who owes you the money, the judgment debtor, to talk about payment., The court cannot guarantee payment., Although the court will try to help you collect the money owed to you, it cannot guarantee your debt will be paid., Fees and other costs for writs of execution, The filing fee is $35. Other Costs: Ten percent fee: The special civil part officer will charge the debtor an extra ten percent on top of whatever money is recovered for you. Mileage: Service fee:  $7 fee for the Special Civil Part Officer to deliver service of process (e.g., complaints, writs and wage executions) to defendant(s). Sales and Advertising: If the special civil part officer sells personal property to get the money you are owed, you might be charged for things like advertising the sale., Writ of Execution, Read the How to Enforce and Collect a Judgment How to Collect a Money Judgment  brochure.  A writ of execution is a court document that gives a special civil part officer the right to collect money from a judgment debtor’s bank account or personal property. Real estate cannot be used to collect money owed in the Special Civil Part., Seizing a motor vehicle, You must be able to show that the vehicle is registered in the debtor’s name. You will need either: A certified of the title, or A certified lien search from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. The debtor might have an outstanding loan or debt on the car. You must determine if there is value or equity in the debtor’s car before you ask a special civil part officer to take it. Other items that could be used to satisfy a writ include: Office or sports equipment Household items Jewelry Clothing The debtor can keep $1,000 worth of personal property and clothing. If the debtor does not have more than $1,000 worth of personal property, this method cannot be used by the special civil part officer to satisfy your judgment and to collect the money owed to you., Bank levy (taking funds from a bank account), Use packet How to Ask the Court to Order a Bank to Turn Over Funds That Have Been Frozen How to File a Motion to Turn Over Funds .   You can ask a special civil part officer to collect the money from the debtor’s bank account if the account is in New Jersey. Special civil part officers are not required to search for the debtor’s bank accounts. You must provide the name of the bank, the address and no more than the last four digits of the account number, if possible. Do not provide the Special Civil Part Office with the debtor’s entire active financial account number. Provide it to the officer directly if necessary. After the money has been levied upon by the special civil part officer, it is considered frozen. You must then file a motion to turn over funds with the court and serve a copy upon the debtor and the bank. If the court grants the motion, the judge will sign an order that the special civil part officer will deliver to the bank. The officer will take the money from the bank, deposit it into an official business trust account, and then mail a check to the creditor or creditor’s attorney by the 15th day of the following month., Execution against wages (garnishing a debtor’s salary), Use packet How to Ask the Court to Order a Wage Execution in a Special Civil Part Case How to File a Wage Execution . The judgment creditor can request an execution against a person's wages if the debtor works in New Jersey and earns more than $217.50 per week. To request a wage execution, send a How to Ask the Court to Order a Wage Execution in a Special Civil Part Case Notice of Application for Wage Execution to the debtor by regular and certified mail. File a copy of the application and a statement of how you mailed the application to the debtor with the Office of the Special Civil Part in the county where the case was heard. If the debtor objects to the wage execution, a hearing will be immediately scheduled by the court. If the debtor does not object or the court does not allow the objection, the court will order a wage execution to be delivered to the debtor's employer by the special civil part officer. The employer will hold back a portion of the debtor's wages and will send this money directly to the officer. The officer will deduct a 10 percent commission and send the rest to you., If the money is not collected, Writs for wage executions can last for 20 years, but other writs expire in two years. After two years, the debtor can choose to: Request a new writ of execution from the court by following the same procedures used the first time in order to have the special civil officer keep trying to get the money; OR Request to have the judgment recorded as a lien against any real estate owned by the debtor. Once the judgment is recorded in the Superior Court, the debtor cannot sell with clear title any real estate owned in New Jersey until the debt is paid. To get a lien, a Statement for Docketing from the Directory of Superior Court Special Civil Part Offices Special Civil Part Office where the case was heard. You can send the Statement for Docketing, plus a $35 filing fee payable to Treasurer, State of New Jersey .
  • Local Courthouses, Name Address Contact Local Courthouses Atlantic Atlantic County Civil Courts Building 1201 Bacharach Blvd. Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Local Courthouses Atlantic Atlantic County Criminal Courts Complex 4997 Unami Blvd. Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330 Local Courthouses Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Local Courthouses Burlington Probation Services Division Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Local Courthouses Burlington Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Local Courthouses Camden Camden Child Support 6 Executive Campus Route 70 Suite/Room 200 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 Local Courthouses Camden Camden Adult/Juvenile Reporting Division Camden Probation 6 Executive Campus Route 70 Suite/Room 400 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 Local Courthouses Camden Camden Child Support Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Camden, New Jersey 08103 Local Courthouses Cape May Cape May County Courthouse 9 North Main Street Cape May Courthouse, New Jersey 08210 Local Courthouses Cumberland Cumberland County Courthouse 60 West Broad Street Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302 Local Courthouses Essex Essex County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Justice Building 495 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Newark, New Jersey 07102 Local Courthouses Essex Essex County Historic Courthouse 470 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Newark, New Jersey 07102 Local Courthouses Essex Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Suite/Room 132 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Local Courthouses Essex Probation Services Division Essex Probation Services Division 60 Evergreen Place East Orange, New Jersey 07018 Local Courthouses Essex Essex County Wynona Lipman Family Courthouse 350 University Avenue Newark, New Jersey 07102 Local Courthouses Essex William J. Brennan Jr. Courthouse 583 Newark Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Local Courthouses Gloucester Gloucester County Old Courthouse 1 North Broad Street Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Local Courthouses Gloucester Gloucester County Justice Complex 70 Hunter Street Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Local Courthouses Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Local Courthouses Hunterdon Hunterdon County Justice Center 65 Park Avenue Flemington, New Jersey 08822 Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 20 of 33 items
  • Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP), Guardian Monitoring Program Brochure GMP volunteers help protect vulnerable people. Adult Guardianship Learn more about Guardianship and GMP . GMP volunteers: Review reports and  documents contained in guardianship files. Verify guardians comply with reporting requirements. Identify errors or discrepancies in guardians’ reports. Record their findings in a Judiciary computer application for possible follow up action.  , Volunteer Qualifications, Analyzing guardianship paperwork is complicated. Qualified volunteers must have some knowledge of legal documents and/or financial documents. Experience with both and a desire to learn more are important. Requirements:. Must be at least 18 years old. Basic computer skills. Experience or interest in legal documents. Experience or interest in financial reporting. Qualified candidates will be interviewed. Volunteers commit to a minimum of one year of service. GMP provides program-specific training. Volunteers must: Complete and submit a Volunteer Application Judiciary Volunteer Application . Pass a background check. Get fingerprinted. Accept and comply with the Code of Conduct Code of Conduct., GMP Volunteer Schedules and Workload, GMP volunteers work remotely from home. Volunteers usually work six to twelve hours per month at any time that is convenient for them.
  • Civil Presiding Judges, Updated on Sept. 1, 2025 Name Address Contact Atlantic/Cape May Porto, John C. Civil Presiding Judge Atlantic/Cape May Atlantic County Civil Courts Building 1201 Bacharach Blvd. Floor 3 Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47652 Bergen O'Dwyer, John D. Civil Presiding Judge Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Floor 3 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25567 Burlington Fikry, Eric G. Civil Presiding Judge Burlington Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Floor 3 Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38809 Camden Dominguez, Francisco Civil Presiding Judge Camden Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Floor 3 Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43690 Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Chell, Timothy W. Civil Presiding Judge Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Gloucester County Old Courthouse 1 North Broad Street Floor 2 Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15900 Essex Benjamin, Avion M. Civil Presiding Judge & General Disqualification Judge Essex Essex County Historic Courthouse 470 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Floor 2 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9449 ext. 56106 Hudson Turula, Joseph A. Civil Presiding Judge Hudson Justice W.J. Brennan Courthouse 583 Newark Avenue Suite/Room 2D, Floor 2 Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60410 Mercer Hurd, Douglas H. Civil Presiding Judge Mercer Mercer County Civil Courthouse 175 South Broad Street Floor 3 Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74825 Middlesex Kaplan, Bruce J. Civil Presiding Judge Middlesex Middlesex County Courthouse PO Box 964 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901-0964 Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88647 Monmouth McCarthy, Owen C. Civil Presiding Judge Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Floor 2 Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87658 Morris/Sussex DeAngelis, Frank J. Civil Presiding Judge Morris/Sussex Morris County Courthouse PO Box 910 Morristown, New Jersey 07963 Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75165 Ocean Brenner, Robert E. Civil Presiding Judge Ocean Ocean County Courthouse 100 Hooper Avenue Suite/Room Courtroom #9, Floor 3 Toms River, New Jersey 08754 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64415 Passaic Del Sardo, Darren J. Civil Presiding Judge Passaic Passaic County Courthouse 77 Hamilton Street Suite/Room 322, Floor 3 Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2910 ext. 24452 Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Ballard, Jr., Robert A. Civil Presiding Judge Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Somerset County Courthouse 20 North Bridge Street Floor 4 Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13272 Union Ciarrocca, Mark Civil Presiding Judge Union Union County Courthouse 2 Broad Street Floor Rotunda Basement Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 Phone: 908-787-1650 ext. 21540 Showing 1 to 15 of 15 items
  • Designated Environmental Litigation Judges, Updated Sept. 12, 2025  , Vicinage, County(ies), Designated Judge , 1. Atlantic/Cape May Presiding Judge Susan Sheppard Judge James J. Pickering (backup)  2. Bergen Judge Thomas A. Sarlo 3. Burlington Judge James J. Ferrelli 4. Camden Judge Michael J. Kassel 5. Essex Judge Jeffrey B. Beacham  6. Hudson Judge Jane L. Weiner Presiding Judge Joseph A. Turula (backup)  7. Mercer Presiding Judge Douglas H. Hurd  8. Middlesex Assignment Judge Michael A. Toto Judge Patrick J. Bradshaw (backup) 9. Monmouth Assignment Judge Marc C. Lemieux Judge Kathleen A. Sheedy (backup) 10. Morris/Sussex  Judge William J. McGovern, III, Retired on Recall Presiding Judge Frank DeAngelis (backup) 11. Passaic Judge Scott J. Bennion Presiding Judge Darren J. DelSardo (backup) 12. Union Judge John G. Hudak Presiding Judge Mark P. Ciarrocca (backup)  13. Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Judge Michale V. Cresitello, Jr. 14. Ocean  Presiding Judge Robert E. Brenner 15. Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Presiding Judge Robert G. Malestein Judge John C. Eastlack, Jr. (backup)