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Arbitration Frequently Asked Questions, Arbitration is a process in which a dispute is submitted to experienced and knowledgeable neutral attorneys or retired Superior Court Judges who hear arguments, review evidence and render a non-binding decision. It is less formal, less complex and often can be concluded more quickly than court proceedings., Frequently Asked Questions, How does arbitration work? All attorneys and all parties are notified of their date for an arbitration hearing. Before the scheduled hearing, each party shall exchange a statement of the factual and legal issues. Although attendance by each party or their attorney is required, all attorneys and parties are strongly encouraged to appear at the hearing. The arbitrator conducts the hearing during which each party presents its case. Parties are permitted to introduce exhibits and other relevant documentary evidence. The arbitrator generally exercises the powers of the court in the management and conduct of the hearing. After the hearing, the arbitrator renders a non-binding decision and a written award. The decision is usually rendered on the day of the arbitration hearing in the presence of the participants. What if I am not satisfied with the arbitrator’s award? A party who is not satisfied with the arbitrator’s award can reject the award and get a trial by filing a notice called a “demand for a trial de novo ” with the court and serving it upon all parties within 30 days of the filing of the arbitrator's award. The court is very strict concerning enforcing the 30-day time limit. The effect of not filing the demand for trial de novo is that the award, whether a monetary award or a dismissal, can be converted into a judgment. A party requesting a trial de novo must pay a trial de novo fee to the Treasurer, State of New Jersey. Under certain circumstances if the requesting party does not significantly improve their position at trial, they may also be liable to pay other reasonable costs, including attorney fees of the other party up to $750, and witness costs up to $500 after the trial is concluded. What are the advantages of arbitration? Some of the advantages of arbitration include: arbitrators are knowledgeable and experienced attorneys or retired Superior Court Judges; prompt scheduling, expeditious procedures, and established time frames for each step serve to limit the time required to resolve the case; many of the costs associated with the formal court process can be eliminated by arbitration; each party tells his or her side of the case to an arbitrator in an atmosphere that is less formal than a court proceeding; an arbitrator's decision and award may resolve a case or serve as the basis for further negotiations to a settlement; and arbitration awards, if accepted by all parties and confirmed by the court, are legally binding and enforceable What types of cases are arbitrated? Arbitration is mandatory statewide for civil cases involving automobile negligence, personal injury, contracts and commercial matters, products liability and personal injury protection suits against one’s own insurance carrier for unpaid insurance benefits. What cases are amenable to resolution by arbitration? Arbitration has been found to be particularly effective in resolving cases having the following characteristics: the parties require an independent decision to resolve the dispute; the parties have full information, but seek the opinion of a third party respecting the extent of damages, or the credibility of witness; the parties are committed to “litigating” and are not open to negotiation; the parties have no relationship beyond a single incident and the disputed issues involve only the amount of money damages; or the amount at stake is relatively small and a quick third-party decision is of primary importance, e.g. , simple book account cases. Who are the arbitrators? Arbitrators are attorneys who have at least ten years of consistent and extensive experience in New Jersey in the pertinent substantive area of law. Arbitrators are selected by the Assignment Judge or his/her designee on recommendation of the local bar association and are paid a per diem fee by the court for their services. Retired Superior Court Judges may also serve as arbitrators.
Volunteer Services, Be a bridge between the community and the courts, "Volunteers strengthen the court-community partnership by serving as active participants in their communities. They also help to promote public trust and confidence in the court system, which is so very important. Volunteers are vital to our court system."- Chief Justice Stuart Rabner, Explore our rewarding volunteer opportunities, Volunteers have been working in the courts for decades. Thousands of volunteers participate in the delivery of court services statewide, helping to resolve disputes justly for the people of New Jersey. Court volunteers represent a broad cross-section of the community, from high school students helping other youth avoid delinquency to adults and seniors who greet and assist court users, mediate neighborhood disputes, and advocate for children in foster care. Watch the Video Court Volunteers: Making a Difference Court Volunteers: Making a Difference video featuring interviews with court volunteers who discuss the joys and benefits of their volunteer work., Regional Opportunities for ISP Screening Boards, Volunteers can be selected to help screen inmates for the intensive Supervision Program. The program allows certain offenders the opportunity to work their way back into the community under close supervision by specially trained probation officers. Intensive Supervision Program - Screening board Learn more about this volunteer opportunity., Attorney Volunteers for Supreme Court Committees, Attorneys are encouraged to serve on Supreme Court committees Supreme Court committees that review the Rules of Court and propose changes and additions for the court's consideration. Attorney volunteers are also sought for district ethics and fee arbitration committees as part of the Attorney Ethics and Conduct attorney discipline and regulatory process . , Frequently Asked Questions About Volunteer Services, What will I gain from my experience through volunteering? Through court volunteer work, community members are able to make a difference in the lives of fellow community members. They contribute to the important mission of the Judiciary: justice. Volunteers gain knowledge, a unique experience, and an understanding of the inner workings of the court system while enhancing their personal development. Can I apply for an internship? For the Judiciary, an intern position is different from a volunteer position. The Internship Program is administered separately from the Volunteer Services Program. You can find out about available Find Jobs paid and unpaid internship opportunities, which are handled by the Human Resources Division of the Superior Court in each county. If I am involved in a court case, can I still be a volunteer? To keep the trust of the people it serves, the Judiciary must maintain the highest degree of integrity. Court volunteers are required to accept and comply with all applicable Judiciary policies including the Code of Conduct and Litigation Reporting Policy for Judiciary Volunteers. Specifically, volunteers must report certain litigation involvement for themselves as well as for their immediate family members. The information reported is handled in a confidential manner and reviewed by designated judicial officers to determine whether the Judiciary needs to take any steps to avoid an actual or apparent conflict of interest. Do I have to volunteer in the County where I live? Certain programs have local residency requirements. For further information, contact the volunteer services liaison in the county where you want to volunteer. You will find his or her contact information by clicking on the county in the above. If I belong to a political organization, can I serve as a court volunteer? Judiciary volunteers may hold elected or appointed political offices so long as doing so neither is nor appears to be in conflict with the nature of their volunteer duties. Volunteers, however, may not use their position with the Judiciary to further personal political ambitions to hold or retain public office or use the affiliation with the Judiciary in campaigning for themselves or any candidate. Please refer to the Code of Conduct and Litigation Reporting Policy for Judiciary Volunteers Code of Conduct and Litigation Reporting Policy for Judiciary Volunteers What training is required for me to participate? Newly appointed volunteers must complete a new volunteer orientation session which is a foundational training session designed to clarify the role of a court volunteer including general expectations. New volunteers also receive initial program-specific training on their detailed responsibilities. What volunteer programs are available? To learn more about volunteer programs at our NJ Courts, download our Volunteer Programs - brochure Volunteer Programs brochure . What kind of commitment is expected of me when volunteering? Court volunteers are initially appointed to a one-year or three-year term, depending on the specific program, and may be reappointed for three-year terms thereafter. Some programs offer flexible scheduling both during and outside of normal court business hours. For more information about a specific program, contact the volunteer services liaison in the county where you want to volunteer. You will find his or her contact information by clicking on the county in the list to the left. What should I consider before applying to become a court volunteer? Prospective volunteers should Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers read about the guidelines for becoming a court volunteer. Issues such as citizenship, age, and background checks are addressed.
Judicial Education and Performance, Judges do important work. The Judicial Education and Performance Office helps them learn and grow in this role. Judges attend training to learn about procedures, court technologies, and how to resolve cases fairly and efficiently. They also learn about new legislation, case law, and social issues that impact the cases before them. The office also gives judges feedback through evaluations to help them improve their work. These evaluations are also used during the reappointment process. , Judicial Education, Comprehensive Judicial Orientation Program (CJOP) and New Judge Orientation., CJOP and Orientation programming helps new judges move from attorney to judge. It also helps experienced Judges with new assignments. The program gives in-depth training in the State’s judicial practices and procedures. Judges also gain access to a library of training materials. Each judge is also matched with a more senior judge who acts as a mentor. , The Judicial College and Seminars, . These events offer judges a wide range of training programs. They allow judges to stay up to date on developments in the law. Special attention is paid substance use disorders training, domestic violence training, and racial, gender, LGBTQ+ equity in the law training. , Judicial Performance Program, Attorneys provide valuable feedback to the Judicial Performance and Education Program through the Judicial Performance Program. Their input helps the courts ensure that all judges are given the chance to improve and help maintain the quality of justice provided by the New Jersey Courts. Attorneys complete anonymous questionnaires. They evaluate judges on more than 30 performance standards. Results are shared with the judge, the assignment judge, the Supreme Court, the Governor, the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Judicial Evaluation Commission.
Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS), Attorneys can use JACS to charge filing fees and other fees instead of paying by cash, check, or money order. Attorneys must have an active JACS account to file in eCourts, upload documents into the Judiciary Electronic Document Submission system, and use the electronic access program to access case information. Create JACS Account Log into My JACS Account Use bar ID to register for JACS. You will need your law firm ID to use JACS for eCourts filing. If you do not have or know your firm ID, call 609-421-6100, With JACS, you can:, Open a new JACS account Make a deposit to your JACS account View and print your account activity whenever you need it Request an electronic copy of your monthly statement Update your account details at any time Close a JACS account that you no longer need, JACS Instructions and FAQs, User ID/Password Requests, Use the buttons at the bottom of the login screen if you forget your user ID or password., Contact Us, Use the "Contact Us" button on any JACS page or email jacssupport.mbx@njcourts.gov You can also call the, Judiciary call center, at 609-815-2900 x52511 or 52512 during business hours., Account Balance, Only processed deposits and charges will show. Most transactions take about one business day to process., Transferring Funds Between JACS Accounts, You cannot transfer funds between JACS accounts online. To make a transfer between accounts, use the "Contact Us" button on any JACS page or jacssupport.mbx@njcourts.gov You can also contact the JACS Support a t 609-421-6100 during business hours., Managing Multiple Users in Your JACS Account, Each JACS account can have up to six users, including the JACS account administrator for your firm. Each user must create a JACS User ID before being added to your account. JACS new user Instructions for creating a new JACS user ID You also must have the "manage users" privilege in JACS in order to add or remove another user. If you are not sure if you have this privilege, log in to JACS and go to Account Information. Look for the "Manage Users" tab. If you do not see this tab and you think that you should have this privilege, contact your firm’s JACS administrator to have the privilege added., Changing the Administrator of Your JACS Account, You cannot change your account administrator online. You must complete a Request to Change Administrator form Request to Change Administrator form and send it to the JACS unit at jacssupport.mbx@njcourts.gov for processing., Closing a JACS Account, Only the firm’s JACS administrator can close a JACS account. If you are the JACS administrator, you can follow the steps outlined under the “Close Account” tab. Other account users will not have access to this tab. , NOTE: A closed account cannot be reopened., Funds Remaining in a Closed Account, When you close a JACS account, it is placed in a status of Close Pending for 10 days. You will not be able to incur any new charges for an account in this status, but charges incurred prior to closing will be applied. Once this 10-day period is over, the account is placed in a status of Closed and a refund check will be issued for any remaining balance in your account. This check will be issued to the name and address associated with the account when it was closed., Questions About Transactions, All questions about transactions that are posted to your account should be directed to the Transaction Enquiries JACS appropriate county office ., Depositing Funds Electronically, In order to transfer funds electronically (ACH transfer) from their bank account into their JACS account, users must have privileges to add funds through the “Fund Account” tab. If you do not see this tab and you think that you should have this privilege, contact your firm’s JACS administrator to have the privilege added., Updating Banking Information, Privileged users can also use the “Fund Account” tab to add, update and delete bank account information to be used for depositing funds through the Fund Account. If you do not see this tab and you think that you should have this privilege, contact your JACS administrator to have the privilege added., You Cannot Reverse an Electronic Deposit, An ACH transfer of funds into your JACS account cannot be reversed. We urge you to review your transfer information carefully on the confirmation screen before you submit any request. As outlined in the Judiciary Account Charge System Participation Agreement, participants agree not to cancel an ACH transaction or initiate an ACH reversal once a transaction is completed in the JACS application. Use the "Contact Us" function in JACS or email jacssupport.mbx@njcourts.gov to resolve any disputes. You can also contact the JACS Support at 609-815-2900 x52511 or 52512 during regular business hours., Depositing Funds with a Check or Money Order, You can deposit funds in your JACS account by sending a check or money order payable to "Treasurer, State of New Jersey" to one of the addresses below. Include your JACS account number on all checks, money orders, and correspondence. Regular Mail, JACS Support Unit, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 980 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0980 Overnight Mail and Lawyers Service, JACS Support Unit, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street Floor 8- North Wing Trenton, New Jersey 08625, Link Your Firm ID to Your JACS Account, A Firm ID is a unique 9-digit ID, starting with an “F”, “H” or “L”, assigned during the annual attorney registration. It is applicable only to private law firms, solo law practitioners, in-house counsels, legal service entities, non-profit organizations, and Administrative Office of the Courts legal units., Your firm ID must be linked to your JACS account in order to use eCourts. The eCourts system will not recognize your collateral account if it has not been linked with your firm ID., If you need help locating your firm ID, you can search for it in JACS by last name or firm name, or by contacting the Judiciary call enter at 609-421-6100 ., Linking Your Firm ID to an Existing JACS Account, Log in to JACS and go to My Accounts at the top of the screen, to the right of the "Home" link. Then open the "Update Account" tab. Choose the "Search/Modify" button on the upper left part of the page. Under "Firm Association," enter the firm ID. If you do not know the firm ID, type the name of the firm and click on the "Search Firm" button. Find your firm name and check the confirmation box. Then click on the Associate Firm button in the bottom right corner. Check the "Certify" box on the next screen, then click on the "Update" button in the bottom right corner., View and Print Transaction Activity, Use the “View/Print Activity” tab to view or print transactions less than a year. If you do not see this tab and you think you should have this privilege, contact your Administrator to have the privilege added. To find a transaction or receive a printed statement that is more than a year old, use the "Contact Us" function in JACS or email jacssupport.mbx@njcourts.gov . You can also call JACS Support at 609-815-2900 x52511 or 52512 during regular business hours., Update Account Details, Update your JACS account name, address and phone number using the "Update Account" screen. If you do not see the Update Account tab and you think you should have this privilege, contact your JACS account administrator to have the privilege added.
Article XI. Miscellaneous Rules, N.J.R.E. 1101. Applicability of Rules [Not Adopted], N.J.R.E. 1102. Amendment of Rules, [Not Adopted], N.J.R.E. 1103. Title, The title of these rules is the New Jersey Rules of Evidence and they may be cited as N.J.R.E., NOTE, : Adopted September 15, 1992 to be effective July 1, 1993.
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Attorney Regulation and Compliance, person writing in notebook All attorneys must complete annual registration online., How do I ..., Find a practicing attorney? Contact judges’ chambers? Change my system password? Annual Attorney Registration Complete your annual registration and reporting. Continuing Legal Education Review CLE requirements, find courses, or apply for course accreditation. Pro Bono Information and resources for meeting mandatory pro bono requirements. Bar Admissions Bar exams, pro hac vice, in-house counsel, and more. Become a Certified Attorney Learn how certification can help your law practice and your clients. Attorney Ethics and Discipline File a grievance, find a district committee, or search for a disciplinary case. Rules of Professional Conduct Professional standards for attorneys. Fee Arbitration District fee arbitration committees can help resolve fee disputes between attorneys and clients. Random Audit Program The Office of Attorney Ethics conducts random audits to ensure compliance with good accounting practices. Supreme Court Committee Opportunities Volunteer to serve on an advisory or rule-making committee. Attorney Ethics Hotline The hotline is for attorneys only. Disciplinary Review Board The DRB reviews ethics cases and issues sanctions which, except for admonishments, must then be confirmed by Supreme Court order. IOLTA Registration Attorneys must register their trust accounts with IOLTA.
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Pre-foreclosure, On This Page, Body, Alternatives to Foreclosure, Falling behind on your mortgage doesn’t have to mean losing your home. You may be eligible for the Judiciary’s pre-foreclosure mediation services or services through New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) that may help you avoid foreclosure., Find Help, NJHMFA can provide guidance on available options and information about the foreclosure process. This program was made possible through legislation that expanded available resources to include at-risk homeowners who may need counseling to help prevent possible foreclosure., Eligibility, Homeowners who have not received a foreclosure complaint and who have not filed for bankruptcy can seek pre-foreclosure assistance from the Judiciary., Getting Started, Complete the https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Pre-Foreclosure_Services Pre-Foreclosure Questionnaire . We will review your information and contact you to let you know if you qualify for help. You can also complete and submit How to Apply for Pre-Foreclosure Services Request Form for Pre-Foreclosure Services ., Other Options, Contact your mortgage servicer to discuss your options. Ask to be considered for any available federal or state programs. Housing counselors are also available to assist by registering above., Act now., The sooner you act to save your home, the more options you will have. If you do receive a foreclosure notice, you can still seek mediation and other options. Visit the Foreclosure Self-Help foreclosure self-help page to learn more about the foreclosure process., Be aware of scams., Housing counseling services are free through the NJHMFA. Companies that promise to help you get a loan modification, or notices to rescue your home from foreclosure, are popping up all over NJ. To protect yourself and your home, carefully check the company's credentials, reputation, and experience. Watch out for warning signs of a scam. Companies may falsely claim to be affiliated with a nonprofit or government entity or endorsed by government officials. More information, including tips to avoid foreclosure scams, are outlined in the https://www.newyorkfed.org/banking/frscams.html public announcement released by the Federal Reserve.
Protect Yourself Against Jury Duty Scams, What is a jury duty scam?, Jury duty scams are fraudulent phone calls, text messages, emails, or in-person contact by individuals outside of the Judiciary that threatens arrest for failing to appear for jury duty. These messages demand payment or request confidential information that can be used for identity theft., How to identify a scam, The Judiciary, does not use any, money-transfer applications. Examples include PayPal, Venmo, or Cash App. Court officials will, never, ask for payment to avoid arrest for failing to report for jury duty and will, never , request personal identifiers, such as: Bank account or credit card number Social security number Passport number Driver's license number Taxpayer identification number Medical ID and/or Group number The Judiciary does use phone calls, text messages, and email communications to assist jurors with their service, but those communications will never ask for payment or personal identifiers other than date of birth and residential address., What to do if you suspect a scam, If you suspect fraudulent communication, do not respond and do not click on any links. Immediately contact your county Jury Management Office List jury management office as well as local law enforcement. You can also report scams and suspicious communications to the Link to Federal Trade Commission page Federal Trade Commission .
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Opinion Summaries, Court Type - Any - Supreme Appellate Trial Tax Start End Search Apply Filters Posted Date Name of Case (Docket Number) Type 2025-11-03 GENE VAN DEN ENDE VS. CROFTON PHILIP REYNOLDS (FM-14-0570-22, MORRIS COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (A-1565-24) On leave granted in this divorce matter, plaintiff Gene Van Den Ende appeals from certain provisions of a July 19, 2024 Family Part order, which granted defendant Crofton P. Reynold's cross-motion to dismiss her equitable distribution claims, to limit discovery, and to extend comity to South Africa for adjudication of the parties' Antenuptial Agreement. Plaintiff and the parties' minor child are domiciled in New Jersey. Defendant is domiciled in South Africa. Plaintiff also appeals from a December 20, 2024 order denying her motion for reconsideration. The court held there are disputed factual issues concerning the filing of defendant's South African action, seeking a declaratory judgment, without a claim for divorce, regarding the enforceability of the Antenuptial Agreement where it was registered. Because there are questions of fact as to whether plaintiff is subject to personal jurisdiction in South Africa, the court vacated the order addressing equitable distribution and the order denying reconsideration and remanded for a plenary hearing. Appellate 2025-10-31 BOROUGH OF CALDWELL VS. COZZARELLI CIRMINIELLO ARCHITECTS, LLC (L-3126-24, ESSEX COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (A-0937-24) The Borough of Caldwell executed several contracts with defendant architect for professional services, then eventually sued the architect for breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and violation of the Consumer Fraud Act (CFA), N.J.S.A. 56:8-1 to -277. Architect moved to dismiss plaintiff's complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief may be granted under Rule 4:6-2(e). Among other things, architect argued that: Caldwell improperly hired an unqualified expert to support the allegations in its breach of contract claim; Caldwell's unjust enrichment claim did not allege any benefit outside of the contract and should therefore fail; and that Caldwell's CFA claim failed because the "learned professional" exception to the CFA applies to architects. The trial court denied the motion. Architect successfully sought leave to appeal, challenging the Law Division's order denying the architect's motion to dismiss as to Caldwell's breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and CFA claims. On leave granted, the court concluded: (1) Caldwell's breach of contract and unjust enrichment claims were sufficiently pled to survive the architect's Rule 4:6-2(e) motion; (2) architects are members of a "historically recognized 'learned' profession" exempt under the CFA; and (3) the "patent and sharp" conflict analysis articulated by the Supreme Court in Lemelledo v. Beneficial Mgmt. Corp. of Am. , 150 N.J. 255 (1997), is not required on this record. The court affirmed the trial court's denial of the architect's motion to dismiss the breach of contract and unjust enrichment counts, but reversed the portion of the order denying the architect's motion to dismiss the CFA count. Appellate 2025-10-27 Cynthia Johnson v. Denise Wilkerson, et al. (S-10-25 ; 091201) Neither remedy Wilkerson seeks finds support in the statutory scheme. Supreme 2025-10-01 NATALIA KRONFELD VS. ELLIOTT MALONE, ET AL. (L-4946-19, BERGEN COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (A-2044-23) In this legal malpractice action, the trial court denied plaintiff's eighth motion to extend discovery. Because a trial date was previously fixed in the sixth order extending discovery, the trial court determined the exceptional circumstances standard set forth in Rule 4:24-1(c) applied. It denied the motion because plaintiff failed to show exceptional circumstances. Defendants moved for summary judgment arguing plaintiff failed to serve an expert report in support of her claims of legal malpractice. The trial court granted defendant's motion for summary judgment, concluding plaintiff's opposition to the motion was deficient, and her legal malpractice claims failed as a matter of law because she did not have an expert. The court affirmed. It determined the trial court correctly applied the exceptional circumstances standard and did not misapply its discretion by denying the eighth motion to extend discovery. In doing so, the court addressed the scope of its decision in Hollywood Café Diner, Inc. v. Jaffee , 473 N.J. Super. 210 (App. Div. 2022), to clarify that its limitation on the applicability of the exceptional circumstances standard set forth in Rule 4:24-1(c) applies only when an arbitration or trial date is set administratively by notice prior to the conclusion of the discovery period. It held that once an arbitration or trial date is set by a judge in a discovery end date (DED) extension or case management order entered after expiration of the applicable initial period of discovery set forth in Rule 4:24-1(a), no extension of the discovery period may be permitted unless exceptional circumstances are shown. Appellate 2025-09-29 STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. R.A.M. (22-06-0989, MONMOUTH COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (A-1444-23) After a jury trial, defendant R.A.M. appealed from his second-degree aggravated assault conviction for strangulation of a victim of domestic violence, N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1(b)(13), and resulting six-year prison sentence. Defendant challenged the prosecutor's summation and the trial court's imposed sentence. Defendant raised a question of first impression regarding the trial court's application of aggravating factor fifteen, N.J.S.A. 2C:44-1(a)(15). The court holds the trial court did not impermissibly double-count defendant's underlying domestic violence related offense in finding aggravating factor fifteen applied because, in addition to the trial court's finding that the jury convicted defendant of an offense involving a domestic violence victim, the trial court separately determined the State established defendant had previously committed an act of domestic violence. The court also concluded that defendant's arguments that the trial court improperly considered defendant's dismissed charges, that it provided insufficient reasons for the sentencing factors considered, and that the prosecutor's summation amounted to plain error lacked merit. Appellate 2025-09-24 TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLETOWN V. THE DUNES AT SHOAL HARBOR, ET AL. (L-3009-22) This litigation presents a question of first impression in New Jersey regarding the scope of condemnation proceedings, specifically, whether a cause of action from a contractor’s negligence on previously condemned land may be joined in the condemnation action or, alternatively, whether such tort is better considered in a separate lawsuit. Due to the limited scope of summary condemnation proceedings, the court concluded that post-taking property torts should proceed in a separate litigation, safe from the preclusive effect of the entire controversy doctrine. Trial 2025-09-08 LEONOR ALCANTARA, ET AL. VS. ANGELICA ALLEN-MCMILLAN, ET AL. (NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION) (A-2493-23) Petitioners appeal from the final administrative decision of the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Education concluding that the School Funding Reform Act, N.J.S.A. 18A:7F-43 to -70, was constitutional as applied to the Lakewood Public School District. Petitioners, parents of children enrolled in the school district, filed an application with the Commissioner in 2014, alleging that Lakewood failed to provide public school students with a thorough and efficient education, as required by the New Jersey Constitution due to insufficient SFRA funding. After years of litigation, the Commissioner issued a final administrative decision in 2021, finding that the public-school students of Lakewood were not deprived of their constitutional right to a thorough and efficient education. Petitioners appealed, and the Appellate Division reversed in Alcantara v. Allen-Mcmillan , 475 N.J. Super. 58 (App. Div. 2023) ( Alcantara I ), concluding that the public-school students of Lakewood suffered from an ongoing deprivation of a thorough and efficient education. The Appellate Division remanded the matter for the Commissioner to make additional findings to answer the question: Is the SFRA unconstitutional as applied to the Lakewood Public School District? On April 1, 2024, after conducting additional fact-finding, the Commissioner issued a final administrative decision concluding that the students' constitutional deprivation found by the Appellate Division in Alcantara I was not due, in significant part, to the SFRA and its implementation. Petitioners again appealed the agency's final decision. On appeal, the Appellate Division, applying the well-settled agency deferential standard of review to its consideration of the Commissioner's final decision, concluded there was ample support in the record to conclude that the SFRA is not unconstitutional as it is applied to the Lakewood Public School District, and affirmed the final administrative decision. Appellate 2025-08-21 THE LESNIAK INSTITUTE FOR AMERICAN LEADERSHIP, ET AL. VS. NEW JERSEY FISH & GAME COUNCIL, ET AL. (L-1814-23, MERCER COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (A-1687-23) Appellants Raymond J. Lesniak and the Lesniak Institute for American Leadership appeal from the January 10, 2024 Law Division order granting respondents' motion to dismiss their complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief with prejudice pursuant to Rule 4:6-2(e). Appellants challenge the constitutional authority and composition of the New Jersey Fish and Game Council, specifically as they are defined and limited by the powers granted to the Legislature under the New Jersey Constitution. They seek to enjoin the Fish and Game Council from implementing the 2022 Comprehensive Black Bear (Ursus americanus) Management Policy, the amendments to the State Fish and Game Code, and the bear hunt. The court concludes appellants' verified complaint on its face fails to state a viable constitutional claim of the separation of powers, allocation of governmental authority, and the non-delegation doctrine. The validity of the governing law, and its application to the delegation of regulatory authority to the Fish and Game Council as set forth in N.J.S.A. 13:1B-24 to -32, has been thoroughly examined in Humane Soc'y of U.S. v. N.J. State Fish & Game Council , 70 N.J. 565 (1976) and U.S. Sportsmen's All. Found. v. N.J. Dep't of Env't Prot. , 182 N.J. 461 (2005) and passed constitutional muster. Appellants alternatively argue that summary judgment should have been granted because the questions of law presented rested upon undisputed material facts. Appellants' argument is based on an untenable premise, as it is unsupported by any evidence that rebuts recognized legal principles. The court therefore affirms the dismissal of appellants' verified complaint and the denial of appellants' cross-motion for summary judgment. Appellate 2025-08-19 STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. TYRONE K. ELLISON (21-09-0693, MORRIS COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (RECORD IMPOUNDED) (A-2905-22) This appeal raises a novel issue regarding whether an officer's observation of defendant's entry of his passcode into his cell phone violates defendant's right to privacy and Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. The court holds that defendant had no reasonable expectation of privacy given the facts of this case. The court further holds there was no violation of defendant's Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination where defendant voluntarily requested his cell phone, was not compelled to provide the passcode and voluntarily entered the passcode in front of the officer. Moreover, the State would have inevitably discovered the passcode for defendant's cell phone by the issuance of an Andrews order. State v. Andrews , 243 N.J. 447 (2020). Appellate 2025-08-12 STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. MALIHKI X. OLIVER (22-10-0137, MERCER COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (A-3118-23) In this matter of first impression, the court addresses the elements of second-degree purchasing firearm parts to manufacture a firearm without a serial number, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-9(k) (Paragraph k), and the application of the territorial jurisdiction statute, N.J.S.A. 2C:1-3. In doing so, the court rejects defendant's argument that Paragraph k is comprised of one element. Instead, the court concludes Paragraph k requires the State prove defendant: (1) purchased a ghost gun kit; (2) acted with purpose to manufacture or assemble a firearm; and (3) was not registered or licensed to manufacture or assemble a firearm in this state. Although the evidence presented to the grand jury revealed the purchase of ghost gun kits occurred in Pennsylvania, and was lawful in that jurisdiction, the State presented sufficient evidence from which the jury could infer defendant purchased the kits with the purpose of manufacturing firearms in New Jersey, satisfying the culpability element under N.J.S.A. 2C:1-14(h)(3)(b), and territorial jurisdiction under N.J.S.A. 2C:1-3(a). The court also rejected the State's argument that defendant waived his right to appeal from the denial of his motion to dismiss the indictment when he entered his guilty plea. Although the motion was not specifically referenced in the plea form, defendant did not indicate "Yes" or "No" in response to Question 4(e), "Do you further understand that by pleading guilty you are waiving your right to appeal the denial of all other pretrial motions except the following"? Nor did defendant directly answer the court's inquiry, "Do you understand by pleading guilty you are waiving your right to appeal the denial of any and all pretrial motions you or your attorney filed?" Further, the State did not object when, during the plea hearing, defense counsel informed the court the "motion that was heard on the legality of the statute . . . can be appealed." Appellate 2025-08-11 STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. VICTOR BAVEROV (MA-23-004, MONMOUTH COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (A-0274-23 ) The issues in this appeal are whether defendant's conviction for a fifth offense of driving while intoxicated (DWI) should be reversed on the ground that trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance by refusing to present a psychiatric defense and whether defendant was entitled to a jury trial given the 180-day sentence imposed. The court affirms the tenet that DWI is a strict-liability offense for which mental-state defenses are unavailable and that defendant is not entitled to a jury trial where the period of incarceration does not exceed six months. Here, defendant was convicted following a municipal court bench trial at which he admitted to consuming alcohol, exhibited indicia of intoxication, and failed field sobriety tests. Although defendant attributed his conduct to persecutory paranoia and amnesia unrelated to alcohol use, his trial counsel declined to pursue a psychiatric defense. The court holds that counsel's decision was reasonable and compelled by law, as mental-state defenses such as insanity are not viable in DWI prosecutions. In so holding, the court adopts as precedent the case of State v. Inglis , 304 N.J. Super. 207 (Law Div. 1997). Counsel's refusal to advance a legally untenable defense did not fall below professional standards. Nor did the sentence of 180 days in county jail entitle defendant to a jury trial. The court reaffirms that a single petty offense subject to no more than six months' incarceration does not meet the threshold for jury-trial protections, even when accompanied by significant collateral penalties such as years-long license suspension and installation of an ignition interlock device. The conviction and sentence are affirmed. Appellate 2025-08-11 Fred Krug v. New Jersey State Parole Board (A-12-24 ; 089603) Constitutional ex post facto prohibitions forbid only punishment beyond what was contemplated at the time the crime was committed. Because the law at the time of Krug’s offenses permitted the Board to consider the same “all existing” information it may now consider, retroactive application of the 1997 amendment to Krug created no risk of additional punishment. The Court therefore rejects Krug’s ex post facto challenge. Supreme 2025-08-07 Salve Chipola, III v. Sean Flannery (A-2-24 ; 088836) Consistent with Swan , the one-year statute of limitations that applies to defamation claims also applies to false light claims. The overlap between the causes of action, in conjunction with the practical considerations and free speech protections, mandates that false light be subject to the same one-year statute of limitations as defamation. Supreme 2025-08-06 State v. Delshon J. Taylor Jr. (A-20-24 ; 089386) The appropriate standard of review is abuse of discretion. As a result, the Court reverses the judgment of the Appellate Division and remands the case to the trial court for consideration of the prosecutor’s denial under that standard. Supreme 2025-08-05 State v. Zaire J. Cromedy (A-17-24 ; 089188) N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5(j) falls outside the scope of the Graves Act. It sets forth a distinct substantive offense that must be charged independently, even though it is cognizable only when paired with a corresponding prior offense under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5(a), (b), (c), or (f). Supreme 2025-08-04 States Newsroom Inc. v. City of Jersey City (A-25-24 ; 089943) The expungement statute does not bar release of the report because the IA report is not a criminal record. The expungement statute and the expungement order entered by the Sussex County Superior Court do, however, bar release of any information related to the lieutenant’s arrest, conviction, or the disposition of his criminal case. Counsel for defendants has certified that the IA report in this case contains “information pertaining to [the lieutenant’s] arrest, charges and [the] disposition” of his criminal case. Therefore, pursuant to the expungement statute and order, any such information must be redacted from the IA report. The Court affirms but modifies the Appellate Division’s judgment. It remands to the trial court to perform those redactions in camera and to then conduct the common law balancing test set forth in Rivera on the remainder of the IA report. If the court finds that the “interests that favor disclosure outweigh concerns for confidentiality,” Rivera , 250 N.J. at 135, it must redact the additional information specified in Rivera , id . at 150, and then release the redacted report to plaintiff. As to the sealing of court documents, the Court leaves undisturbed the Appellate Division’s direction Supreme 2025-07-31 Keith Isaac (deceased) v. Board of Trustees, Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (A-22-24 ; 089370) By its plain language, N.J.S.A. 43:16A-12.2 directs that “unpaid benefits” be distributed to the decedent’s estate unless the PFRS member has nominated a beneficiary by “written designation.” Because Isaac made no such designation here, the Board must distribute Isaac’s $208,950.03 in unpaid benefits to his estate in accordance with the statutory mandate. Supreme 2025-07-30 State v. Shawn M. Fenimore (A-18-24 ; 089786) Under the circumstances presented here, the automobile exception to the warrant requirement did not apply and the police were required to obtain a warrant before searching the car. Supreme 2025-07-30 IN THE MATTER OF THE EXPUNGEMENT OF THE CRIMINAL/JUVENILE RECORDS OF P.L. (XP-23-000192, CAPE MAY COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (RECORD IMPOUNDED) (A-3387-23 ) In this appeal, the court addresses the interplay between the Recovery Court expungement statute, N.J.S.A. 2C:35-14(m), and the law that governs expungements generally, N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1 to -32.1, as they relate to expungement of juvenile adjudications sought following completion of Recovery Court. The State appeals from a trial court order expunging petitioner's entire record including his juvenile delinquency adjudications after he successfully completed a Recovery Court special probation sentence. The State, joined by the New Jersey Attorney General as amicus, argues juvenile delinquency adjudications of non-expungable offenses if committed by an adult are not eligible for expungement despite successful completion of Recovery Court. They warn a contrary interpretation defies legislative intent. In response, P.L., supported by amicus, the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey, asserts the plain language of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-14(m) allows expungement of juvenile adjudications because adjudications are not convictions specifically excluded from post-Recovery Court relief. Relying on the plain language of both statutes, the court concludes the Legislature did not incorporate certain restrictions from the general expungement statute into the Recovery Court statute addressing expungement of adult criminal and juvenile adjudication histories, N.J.S.A. 2C:35-14(m). As a result, Recovery Court graduates may expunge all eligible offenses under this statute, including juvenile adjudications otherwise non-expungable if sought under the general expungement law. Appellate 2025-07-29 New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers, Inc. v. Ford Motor Company (A-7-24 ; 089378) Only franchisees can bring suit under the FPA. NJCAR is a trade association whose members consist of franchisee motor vehicle dealerships in New Jersey. NJCAR is not itself a motor vehicle franchisee, and it therefore lacks statutory standing to sue under the FPA. Supreme Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to page 3 3 Go to last page 80 Last page Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 20 of 1581 items
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Frequently Asked Questions - Annual Attorney Registration and Payment, I am an attorney, admitted in New Jersey and I am employed as an in-house counsel with my primary office in New Jersey. I do not engage in private practice. Am I required to do pro bono cases? Yes. The Supreme Court has determined that attorneys who are in-house counsel with offices in New Jersey and who are in good standing are eligible to receive pro bono assignments, because their work constitutes practicing law. Why are New Jersey attorneys required to represent indigent defendants for free when assigned those cases by the court? In Madden v. Delran, 126 N.J. 591 (1992) Madden v. Delran , 126 N.J. 591 (1992) , the Supreme Court reaffirmed the bar's duty to represent indigent defendants without pay where the Legislature has made no provision for the Public Defender to represent defendants who are entitled to counsel. The Court recognized that it was placing a burden on the bar that should be more generally shared by the public at large. The Court said: "We realize it is the bar that is bearing the burden . . . . We trust the bar understands the strong policy considerations that have persuaded us. As has so often been the case, it is the bar that makes the system work, often without compensation." 126 N.J. at 614. What must I do if I want to engage in the private practice of law in New Jersey? In order to engage in private practice in New Jersey, you must pay the annual assessment; complete the attorney annual registration statement and keep the data current throughout the year; fulfill the requirements of 1:21-6-Recordkeeping; Sharing of Fees; Examination of Records R. 1:21-6, including trust and business accounts in an approved New Jersey financial institution; keep trust accounts IOLTA-compliant ( 1:28A-Interest On Lawyers Trust Accounts (IOLTA) Fund R.1:28A ) ; and maintain required levels of malpractice insurance under Court Rules if practicing in a P.A., P.C., L.L.P., or L.L.C. Where can I find information about Mandatory Licensing of In-House Counsel pursuant to Rule 1:27-2? Rule 1:27-2 - Limited License; In-House Counsel Rule 1:27-2 . Please visit the Board of Bar Examiners' website at NJ Board of Bar Examiners www.njbarexams.org or call them at 609-815-2911 609-815-2911 . Can an attorney with bona fide offices in both NJ and PA donate legal services to a domestic violence prevention program in Philadelphia and use that volunteer work to claim exemption from the New Jersey pro bono requirement? No. Under exemption code 88, an attorney may claim an exemption if he or she can certify that he or she has performed at least twenty-five (25) hours of pro bono services for domestic violence service providers. However, the volunteer work must be done in New Jersey in order to claim the exemption. What if the assigned attorney has no previous experience in the type of case he or she is assigned? The Supreme Court addressed this issue in Madden v. Delran, 126 NJ 591 (1992) Madden v. Delran, 126 N.J. at 607-08. It recognized that frequently attorneys who have no experience in the substantive area of the law involved in the pro bono case will be called upon. As the Court said: "Real estate attorneys, corporate counsel, experts in commercial leases, all have been assigned to represent indigent defendants charged with simple assault, driving while intoxicated; all were required not only to learn how to defend those cases but to find out where the courthouse is." 126 N.J. at 607. If, however, the trial judge is convinced that the assigned counsel will provide ineffective assistance of counsel, the judge should direct the assigned counsel to obtain a substitute. 126 N.J. at 608. I don't practice law in New Jersey and I don't want to pay the fees. I want to be placed in inactive status on the attorney registration. What are my options? There is no "inactive status" in New Jersey. Please review the exemptions from payment. If you do not meet the standards to claim a payment exemption, and do not pay the required fees, you will be declared ineligible and not in good standing in New Jersey. 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The Supreme Court has determined that any attorney who maintains a bona fide law office in New Jersey, regardless of the amount of activity out of that office, is eligible to receive assignments. How are attorneys chosen for pro bono assignment? Pro bono cases are assigned from a computer list each county maintains of all the attorneys eligible for pro bono assignment in that county. Cases are assigned strictly in order of the list. At the top of the list are attorneys who have had no pro bono assignments, in alphabetical order. Am I exempt from payment because I practice out of state? No. You cannot claim an exemption from payment solely by virtue of being out of state. My license has been administratively revoked. How can I get my license reinstated? Follow these instructions for requesting reinstatement requesting reinstatement and submitting a petition to the Supreme Court petition to the Supreme Court . What browsers does the attorney registration site currently support? The Attorney Online Billing System currently supports the latest versions of Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome. I am completely retired from the practice of law. Am I required to do pro bono cases? No, you are exempt from mandatory pro bono. You should request exemption code 86 on the annual pro bono questionnaire that is part of the online annual attorney registration. Although my firm has an office in New Jersey, I practice only in another state. How do I answer the attorney registration question about whether or not I engage in the practice of New Jersey law? You should answer "No." If you should practice at all in New Jersey during the year, you have an obligation to return to the website and answer this question "Yes" and then complete the questions about your practice and attorney accounts that will follow regarding your practice and bank accounts. What happens if I neither pay the required fee nor receive either of the exemptions from payment (retired or military)? Your name will be entered on a Supreme Court Order declaring you ineligible to practice law in New Jersey. Although this is not a disciplinary action akin to suspension or disbarment, ineligible attorneys are considered not in good standing in New Jersey and may neither practice nor be admitted pro hac vice. By Court Rules 1:28-2 Rules 1:28-2 and Rule 1:20-1(d) 1:20-1(d) , you would be required to pay a $50 fee to be removed from one year's ineligible list or a $100 fee for removal from two or more years' ineligible lists, in addition to the regular and late fees required for each year. Why am I not receiving my activation email to complete the attorney registration process? Check to make sure that your activation email is not getting categorized as "Spam" or "Junk Mail" by your email client. It is advised that you add NJCourts.Mailbox@njcourts.gov to your allowed senders list within your email client. The activation email can be requested again by clicking the "Request Activation Email" on the login screen. I am an attorney with a bona fide office in another state, but will occasionally appear in the Federal court system in New Jersey. I have no cases in the New Jersey State courts. Am I eligible for an exemption under exemption code 90? Yes. Practicing in a Federal court in New Jersey does not count as practicing in New Jersey, since Federal courts are a separate jurisdiction. How many hours of pro bono service a year must an attorney provide? Attorneys are not required to do a certain number of hours per year. Rather, attorneys are required to complete an assigned pro bono case, no matter how many hours that may require. Further, there is no requirement that an attorney complete a certain number of pro bono cases a year. Attorneys are called upon whenever their name reaches the top of the list. For example, depending on the county, an attorney may be required to complete two cases a year or one case every two years. Must I continue to respond to the annual billing even though I've been granted one of the inactive exemptions from payment for attorney registration (retired or military)? Yes. All attorneys are required to file an annual registration, even those who have been granted an exemption from payment. This keeps the Court informed about your current status and provides attorneys an opportunity to make changes and/or remit payment if they no longer qualify for the exemption, respond to other portions of the registration, and update their mailing or email addresses. Please access the Annual Attorney Registration and Payment Online Registration and Payment Center to respond. You have an ongoing duty to immediately inform the Fund if you no longer qualify for the exemption previously granted (such as no longer in military or if you come out of retired status), and to keep your address current with the Fund. You can access the Annual Attorney Registration and Payment Online Registration and Payment Center to activate your license or to update your mailing or email address. How do I petition the Supreme Court? Instructions for petitioning the Supreme Court are available from the Board of Bar Examiners . Why am I getting an error that says "Error: JavaScript needs to be enabled in order for your browser to maintain a session." on the attorney registration website? Javascript must be enabled in order to maintain your login session and for you to use the site. Follow the instructions specific to your browser to enable Javascript at https://enable-javascript.com. I recently lost my job with a law firm and have not yet found another law job. Am I required to do pro bono cases? No, while you are not practicing law you are exempt from mandatory pro bono. You should request exemption code 86 on the annual pro bono questionnaire that is part of the online annual attorney registration. When you obtain new legal employment, you are required to update your online attorney registration. The information that is printed in the attorney registration portion no longer applies because I am no longer engaged in the private practice of law in New Jersey. What must I do? Answer the question on the attorney registration portion "No." This will remove your practice information from active records. How do I officially change my name? Attorneys who change their names after admission to practice must file a name change affidavit with the Supreme Court through its Board of Bar Examiners Board of Bar Examiners. I cannot find an answer to my security question for the attorney registration website. How do I contact you? If you cannot find an answer, please contact [email] and we will be happy to assist you. I am an attorney who occasionally works for a local law firm. I am not formally affiliated with that firm, but only work on an as needed basis. Am I eligible to claim an exemption from pro bono? No. The Supreme Court has determined that attorneys who work on a per diem basis are eligible to receive pro bono assignments. However, the Court has further determined that an assignment should only be made during a time that these attorneys are actively practicing law in New Jersey. Must all New Jersey attorneys complete pro bono assignments? No, certain attorneys, such as most full-time government attorneys, are exempt from mandatory pro bono service. Each year, the director of the Administrative Office of the Courts issues a list of all the categories of attorneys who are exempt. To be exempt, the attorney must request the exemption on the annual pro bono questionnaire which is part of the online annual attorney registration., If an attorney fails to request an exemption on the pro bono questionnaire, he or she will be assigned a case when his or her name rises to the top of the list., How do I activate my license if I no longer qualify for the exemption from payment previously granted? Go to our Online Registration and Payment Center Online Registration and Payment Cente r to update your registration information and pay the current year's fee. Am I exempt from payment by virtue of being prohibited from private practice? No. Exemptions from payment are narrowly defined; all conditions must be met. Lawyers who cannot claim the retired exemption from payment include, but are not limited to, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, and other government lawyers. Why am I getting an error that says "HPDIA0200W Login failed. The User ID or Password is invalid." when logging in to the attorney registration website? You are receiving this message because either your User ID or Password is invalid. If you are logging in for the first time, please check to make sure your User ID is your Attorney ID and you are using the temporary password provided on your billing card. If you have already logged in and completed your registration, please make sure you are using your new password to login. If you completed the registration process but did not click the activation link within the activation email, please click the link and then try logging in again. If you completed the registration process but did not receive an activation email and click the activation link to complete your registration, please follow these instructions in " Why am I not receiving my activation email to complete the attorney registration process? Why am I not receiving my activation email to complete the attorney registration process? " Note: Please make sure you did not save the temporary password in the password field. Internet Explorer may have prompted you to save the password the first time you logged in. Make sure you clear out any saved password and re-type your new password. I am an attorney, admitted in New Jersey, but I practice law and have a bono fide office in another state. My firm does not have an office in New Jersey. Am I required to do pro bono cases? No, you are exempt from mandatory pro bono. You should request exemption code 90 on the annual pro bono questionnaire that is part of the online annual attorney registration. If the information submitted on my registration form changes before the next billing cycle, what must I do? Within 30 days, return to the Annual Attorney Registration and Payment Online Registration and Payment Center and update any changes. How do I resign without prejudice from the New Jersey Bar? First, please review Court 1:20-22-Resignation Without Prejudice Rule I :20-22 . In particular, note that you cannot resign if any disciplinary or criminal proceedings are pending in any jurisdiction to which you are admitted or if you are not in good standing. If you qualify, and if you comply with the notice requirements set forth in the form, you may complete the Resignation without Prejudice from the Bar of the State of New Jersey Resignation Without Prejudice form and mail it to: Resignation Without Prejudice Unit, Office of Attorney Ethics, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 963 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0963 Please allow approximately four weeks for processing. Final notification of approval will be received from the, Supreme Court Clerk's Office, If your resignation is accepted by the Supreme Court, it will terminate your membership in the bar. To be readmitted, you will have to retake the New Jersey Bar Examination, unless you meet the requirements of 1:24-4-Application for Admission by Motion R.1:24-4 to be admitted by motion. Attorney Registration & Payment Center Instructions/Tutorial Annual Attorney Registration and Payment Attorney Registration Instructions 2022 Instructions CPF Payment Instructions I am an attorney who practices law by being placed by a temporary employment agency in law firms or corporations. Am I eligible to claim an exemption from pro bono? No. The Supreme Court has determined that attorneys who practice law through temporary employment agencies are eligible to receive pro bono assignments. However, the Court has further determined that an assignment should only be made during a time that these attorneys are actively practicing law in New Jersey. What types of cases are assigned as pro bono cases? Most mandatory pro bono cases fall within three categories: violation of domestic violence restraining orders; municipal appeals; and parole revocation hearings. How does an attorney update their mailing address with the bar? In accordance with Payment to the Fund; Enforcement Rule 1:28-2 , you must keep your mailing address current with the NJ Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection during the year. Please note that your mailing address is not confidential. Go to the Annual Attorney Registration and Payment Online Registration and Payment Center to update your address. Am I exempt from payment by virtue of being exempt from pro bono counsel assignment? No. Exemptions from payment are unrelated to exemptions from pro bono counsel assignment pro bono counsel assignment pro bono counsel assignment. . What do I do if I have forgotten my password to the attorney registration website? Click the "Reset Password" link on the login screen and follow the instructions on that page.
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File a Fee Dispute, Learn what to do if you want to dispute the fee charged by your attorney. , On This Page, Body, Fee Arbitration Program, The Fee Arbitration Program helps clients resolve disputes with their attorneys about the legal fees they were charged. The program helps avoid the need to go to court. There are 17 committees throughout the state made up of volunteers. The volunteers consist of both attorneys and non-attorneys. They are appointed by the Supreme Court. The committees hold hearings to decide if a charged fee is reasonable. The confidential hearings are fair and inexpensive and are quicker than going to court., If the bill seems unreasonable, talk to the attorney first., Try discussing your bill with your attorney, it may help explain the details. Some reasons your bill may be high: Your case might have been more complicated than what was expected. Your case might have taken more time than what was initially expected. Either reason would explain why the initial estimate was less than the actual bill. But by talking to your attorney, they might agree the bill should be adjusted, and may offer a payment plan. , The attorney must inform you of your right to seek fee arbitration., The attorney must provide the name, address, and phone number of the District Fee Secretaries District Fee Secretary . Request for Fee Arbitration Form Fee Arbitration Request Form must be filed within 30 days. If not, you will lose the right to file a Fee Arbitration. , How to File for Fee Arbitration, Send the form to the Secretary from the county where the attorney has a law office. Include five copies of the form and copies of any other relevant documents. A $50 filing fee, must, be included with the submission. The Fee Arbitration Request will, not, be processed until the $50 filing fee is paid. The check or money order, must, be made payable to “Disciplinary Oversight Committee.” If you cannot afford the $50 fee, you can submit a Fee Waiver Request Form. A copy of this form, must, be submitted with your Fee Arbitration Request. To request a fee waiver form, call the Fee Arbitration Unit at the , Office of Attorney Ethics, at 609-403-7800 ext. 34120. Copy of this completed form must be submitted, with, your Fee Arbitration Request., The district fee secretary will review the case., The district secretary will decide whether to accept a fee arbitration. Fee arbitration is not available: If the fee is more than $100,000. If the client fails to file within 30-days of receiving a notice from the attorney. If more than six years have passed since the last attorney’s services were rendered, regardless of whether the client has received a proper 30-day notice from the attorney to file Fee Arbitration. If the fee has been determined by a court. If the fee dispute raises substantial legal questions. If other parties have an interest in the fee amount., Attorney Response, The attorney will be given a copy of the Fee Arbitration Request. The attorney is required to respond with an Attorney Fee Response Form Attorney Response Form . If no response is given, then the attorney will not be allowed to participate in the hearing. , Settlement Prior to Hearing, Fee disputes can be settled without a hearing. If a dispute is settled before the hearing, the attorney can file a Stipulation of Settlement with the district fee secretary. , Fee Arbitration Hearing, After review and acceptance of your case, the secretary will schedule a hearing. The client and the attorney must be given at least ten days’ advance notice of the hearing date. If the amount in question is, less, than $3,000, the hearing MAY be before one member of the District Fee Committee. If the amount in question is, more, than $3,000, the hearing will be before a panel of members from the district fee committee. A panel typically includes one public member and two attorneys. Fee hearings are private, and they are, not, recorded. If an Request and Interpreter Interpreter or an ADA Accommodation ADA Accommodation are required at any of the stages of the fee dispute process, please call 609-403-7800 ext. 34120. Please make this request as early as possible so we may address the request or accommodation., Fee Arbitration Hearing Decision, If the hearing decides a client is due a refund, then the refund must be paid within 30 days of the hearing decision. The only exception is if the matter has been appealed by either the client or the attorney. If the attorney fails to refund the amount within 30 days, the client can call the Office of Attorney Ethics Fee Arbitration Unit at 609-403-7800 ext. 34120. The client can request the , OAE, to file a motion to have the attorney suspended from practicing law until they comply with the Fee Decision., Fee Arbitration Appeals, Fee arbitration decisions can only be appealed in the following circumstances: The fee committee did not follow procedure or there was substantial unfairness during the process. The fee committee commits actual fraud. The fee committee makes gross and obvious mistakes of the law and court rules. Any fee committee member who decided the matter has a conflict of interest in the case. An appeal must meet on of the above conditions to be filed. The appeal must be filed within 21 days of the written decision. The appeal must be filed with the Disciplinary Review Board. To appeal, complete the Fee Arbitration Notice of Appeal Form Fee Arbitration Notice of Appeal Form and mail to: Disciplinary Review Board Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 962 Trenton, NJ 08625 Fee arbitration proceedings are confidential. Do not discuss the fee dispute with anyone. There are two exceptions for discussing your matter: With members of the fee arbitration process; or If you consult an attorney about the case.
Attorney Resources, On This Page, Body, Contact Address, Office of Attorney Ethics, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 963 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0963 609-403-7800 oae.mbx@njcourts.gov Johanna Barba Jones , Director 609-403-7800, Ethics Compliance Hotline, Ethics Hotline Number: 609-815-2924 609-815-2924 . Please leave a voicemail message and your call will be returned. The Ethics Hotline is, for Attorneys only, and is for research assistance on legal ethics and advertising issues pertaining to, their own, prospective conduct, . The hotline does not provide advice or opinions, and it does not discuss substantive law. The call is confidential, but callers must provide their names and certify that they are New Jersey lawyers; the inquiry is for their own, prospective conduct, and they are not currently the subject of a disciplinary grievance or proceeding. The hotline does not accept anonymous calls. The hotline does not address calls from lawyers who seek guidance, advice, or opinion about whether another lawyer’s conduct violates the ethics rules. See Court Rule Rules of Court R. 1:19-9 for more information., Attorney Registration, Annual Attorney Registration and Payment Annual Attorney Registration Annual Attorney Registration and Payment Pro Hac Vice Admission Requirements in NJ Annual Attorney Registration and Payment In-House Counsel Admission Requirements in NJ Annual Attorney Registration and Payment Multi-Jurisdictional Practice Admission Requirements in NJ Annual Attorney Registration and Payment Foreign In-House Counsel Admission Requirements in NJ , Private Practice in NJ, To engage in private practice in New Jersey, you must: Complete the Attorney Registration Statement and Pay the Annual Attorney Registration and Payment Annual Assessment Fulfill the requirements of R:21-6 R. 1:21-6 , including maintaining Trust and Business accounts at an Approved Trust Account Banks Approved Trust Bank Keep IOLTA-Compliant Trust Accounts R,1:28A R. 1:28A Maintain liability insurance, and file a certificate of insurance with the Clerk of the Supreme Court if practicing specifically as a PC (R. 1:21-1A), or LLC (R. 1:21-1B), or LLP (R. 1:21-1C) If not practicing as a PC, LLC, or LLP but maintain liability insurance, file a certificate of insurance with the Clerk of the Supreme Court (R. 1:21-1D – hyperlink to Individuals or Partnerships Engaged in the Private Practice of Law; Reporting of Professional Liability Insurance | NJ Courts), New Jersey Rules of Court, Attorneys should be familiar with, ALL, applicable rules, statutes, and regulations in any area of law they practice. That also includes their responsibilities regarding the rules and regulations of the practice of law which primarily include: , Discipline of Members of Bar (R. 1:20), New Jersey Fee Arbitration Rules (R. 1:20A), New Jersey Recordkeeping Rule (R. 1:21-6), New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct, File a Complaint Against a Judge, If your complaint deals with a Superior Court, Tax Court, Surrogate’s Court, or Municipal Court Judge, contact: , Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct, By Phone: , 609-815-2900 ext. 51910, By Fax: , Fax: 609-376-3092, By Email: , AOC-ACJCInfo.MBX@njcourts.gov, By Mail:, Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 037 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0037, Lawyers Assistance Program, The New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program is the free and confidential resource assisting all NJ Lawyers, Judges, Law Students, and Law Graduates achieve and maintain personal and professional well-being. For Assistance reach out to NJLAP at 800-246-5527 For details about the NJ Lawyers Assistance Program from the New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program NJ Court Rules ., 2024 Manual for New Jersey Attorney Trustees, The Office of Attorney Ethics has updated its 2024 Manual for New Jersey Attorney Trustees manual for Attorney Trustees appointed in New Jersey to close out an attorney’s practice due to the attorney’s death, disbarment, abandonment of their practice or other reasons., Legal Service Plans, Legal Service Plan Forms and resources for bona fide organizations providing legal services to members according to the Rules of Court.