- Random Audit Program, The Random Audit Compliance Program conducts periodic audits of law firms that engage in the private practice of law in the state. The purpose of the program is to ensure that law firms maintain required records of clients' funds and attorneys' fees as described in the Rules of Court and the Rules of Professional Conduct., On This Page, Body, The Random Audit Program has three goals., Education. The central purpose of the program is to educate New Jersey attorneys on the proper method of compliance with the record-keeping and ethical responsibilities under Court 1:21-6-Recordkeeping; Sharing of Fees; Examination of Records Rule 1:21-6 and RPC 1:15 - Safekeeping Property Rule of Professional Conduct 1.15. Deterrence. Just knowing that there is an active auditing program is an incentive to keep good records and to avoid temptation to misuse trust funds. Detection of misappropriation. The random selection process does occasionally uncover some lawyer theft. Those cases are investigated and prosecuted and, very often, result in automatic disbarment for the knowing misappropriation of clients’ funds., Attorneys must comply with the New Jersey Rules of Court and Rules of Professional Conduct., There is no excuse for attorneys not to know and follow these rules, along with the case law and advisory opinions that interpret them. They also must follow generally accepted accounting practice in managing their trust accounts. The Random Audit Compliance Program provides an Outline of Recordkeeping Requirements under RPC 1.15 and R.1:21-6 Outline of Recordkeeping Requirements under RPC 1.15 and R.1:21-6 for reference., The selection and audit process, The random selection process is done by a computer program. Every law firm, regardless of size, has an equal chance of being selected for an audit. The attorney or law firm will receive at least 10 days’ notice of the date of the audit. Usually, only one auditor is assigned to a matter. Occasionally, two or more auditors are assigned if a large firm or other complicating feature is involved. The attorney should be present for the audit. If the attorney is not available, a responsible person knowledgeable about the books and records must be available. The auditor will conduct an initial interview to obtain detailed information about the firm’s recordkeeping procedures. The auditor also reviews the firms’ trust and business account books and records to determine compliance with the rule requirements. Finally, the auditor will verify that all funds entrusted to the attorney have been safeguarded in the attorney's trust account. The auditor will provide a copy of a completed Records Deficiency Checklist. The checklist includes descriptions of the most common recordkeeping deficiencies. The auditor also will discuss with the attorney or with the responsible person in charge of the attorney’s books the actions required to correct and deficiencies., Shortly after the audit, the attorney will be formally advised by correspondence of the results., If no problems are discovered during the audit, a closing letter is sent to the attorney. If minor deficiencies were discovered, a deficiency letter describing shortcomings that require corrective action is sent to the attorney. The attorney has 45 days to respond with information about the corrective action that has been taken. If the response is acceptable, the matter is closed. If the attorney does not respond, the matter may be referred to the Office of Attorney Ethics for disciplinary action. If major deficiencies, such as misappropriation of clients’ funds, are discovered during the audit process, the matter immediately is referred to the Office of Attorney Ethics for disciplinary action., Summary of RPC 1.15, Rules of Court-Safekeeping Property RPC 1.15 ("Safekeeping Property") imposes upon all New Jersey attorneys the duty to safeguard the funds and property of clients coming into their possession in the practice of law. These assets must be kept separate from the attorney's personal and business assets, and not be used for any purpose whatsoever, other than as directed by the client. The attorney is specifically obligated to notify a client promptly when client funds and property are received; to provide the client with appropriate accountings; and to disburse promptly to the client all funds and property to which the client is entitled. Non-cash property, such as bonds and securities, should be clearly identified as client property and secured in the attorney's safe or safe deposit box. Finally, RPC 1.15 imposes upon the attorney the duty to comply with the recordkeeping provisions of R.1:21-6., Summary of R. 1:21-6, Two bank accounts are required., All attorneys who engage in the private practice of law in New Jersey are required to maintain at least two bank accounts: an attorney trust account and an attorney business account. In addition, Rules of Court-Recordkeeping; Sharing of Fees; Examination of Records R.1:21-6 clearly defines the type of accounting records attorneys are required to keep, and imposes the requirement that these records must be fully reconciled with one another at least monthly., Trust accounts hold client funds., An attorney trust account is a special bank account, usually a checking account, into which must be placed all funds which are entrusted to the attorney's care while the attorney is acting in a legal representative capacity on behalf of a client., Trust accounts cannot be used for other purposes, . An attorney trust account should , not, , be used for funds which an attorney receives while acting in any special fiduciary capacity, such as executor, guardian, receiver or trustee; these funds are to be placed into separate fiduciary accounts., Trust accounts can be used temporarily to hold funds due to the attorney., Funds that are entrusted to the attorney's care that belong partly to a client and partly to an attorney, presently or potentially, must also be deposited into the attorney trust account. The attorney's portion may be withdrawn when due, unless the client disputes the withdrawal after receiving proper notice of the attorney's bill. In that event, the disputed portion must remain in the trust account until the dispute with the client is resolved., All accounts must be in banks approved by the NJ Supreme Court, .. An attorney may have one or more accounts, depending on need. They must be maintained in a financial institution located in New Jersey and approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, which annually publishes a list of such Approved Trust Banks approved institutions . In order to be approved, a financial institution must agree to notify the Office of Attorney Ethics whenever an attorney's trust account check is presented against insufficient funds. A financial institution is defined as being a national or state chartered bank; a savings bank; savings and loan association; or a credit union., Trust accounts must be clearly labeled, . Attorney trust accounts must include the prominent designation, Attorney Trust Account. The checks and deposit slips for the account must be imprinted with that title., Cash withdrawals cannot be made from trust accounts., Withdrawals from an attorney trust account must be made to named payees, and not to cash. Only attorneys admitted to practice in New Jersey are permitted to sign attorney trust account checks., Money used to cover service fees can be deposited in trust accounts, . An attorney may deposit a minimal amount of personal funds into the attorney trust account to pay service charges and other fees incurred in connection with the account. The limit suggested by the Random Audit Program is $250. These funds must be recorded on a ledger and all service charges properly reflected there., Earned legal fees must be withdrawn promptly so as not to commingle funds, . No other personal funds of the attorney may be deposited into the trust account because it would constitute active commingling of personal funds with trust funds. Moreover, earned legal fees must be withdrawn promptly from the trust account when due. Aggregating large sums of earned legal fees for extended periods of time constitutes passive commingling. Both active and passive commingling are unethical practices., Attorneys cannot receive the interest on trust accounts, . Attorney trust accounts may be interest-bearing, but the attorney may , never , be the recipient of interest earned on the portion of funds belonging to clients or other persons being held in the trust account. All interest or other income earned on an attorney trust account belongs to the clients or persons whose money generated the interest, or to the IOLTA Fund., IOLTA Fund., Under Rule 1:28A - Interest On Lawyers Trust Accounts (IOLTA) Fund Court Rule 1:28A , all practicing New Jersey attorneys must register with the Interest on Lawyer Trust Account (IOLTA) Fund and, if the circumstances of that rule apply to them, they must establish an IOLTA attorney trust account. The IOLTA Fund collects the interest on these accounts statewide, and the revenue is used to fund civil legal services and legal programs to improve the administration of justice. Further information may be obtained from: IOLTA Fund of the Bar of New Jersey New Jersey Law Center One Constitution Square New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1500 732-247-8222. 732-247-8222, Attorneys must have a business account, . All legal fees received by an attorney for professional services that have been rendered must be placed into an attorney business account. The business account is also traditionally used to pay the operating expenses of a law office. Attorneys may maintain more than one business account. The checks and deposit slips on these accounts must include the designation of either "Attorney Business Account,” or "Attorney Professional Account,” or Attorney Office Account.” In contrast to a trust account, a non-attorney (for example, a secretary) may be a signatory for a business account., Fee retainers and advanced costs can be held in either type of account, . If an explicit understanding has been reached with a client that a fee retainer for legal services, or advanced costs for court fees and litigation expenses, are to be placed into an attorney trust account until such time as the fee is earned or the cost is incurred, then that is where these funds must be deposited. Otherwise, these funds may be maintained in either a trust account or a business account. An attorney has an ethical obligation to refund unearned legal fees or unspent advanced costs to a client whenever the attorney completes or withdraws from representation, or the attorney is discharged by the client., Basic trust and account records are required., A basic trust accounting system consists of a trust account checkbook, a trust receipts journal, a trust disbursements journal, and a trust ledger book containing the individual ledger accounts for recording each financial transaction affecting that client's funds. Each individual client ledger account should be maintained as a separate page in the attorney's trust ledger book. At a minimum, each ledger account should reflect the date, source, and a description of each item of deposit, as well as the date, payee, and purpose of each withdrawal. While no specific accounting system is required, all financial records must be kept in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice. Manual and computerized systems are both acceptable., Accounts must be maintained daily., All source documents such as duplicate deposit slips, bank statements, canceled checks, and check stubs must be preserved for seven years. An attorney should also preserve copies of records from client files that are necessary for a full understanding of the lawyer's financial transactions with a client., A running balance must be maintained at all times for all ledgers and checkbooks. T, he balances in the trust ledger book must be reconciled, at least monthly, with the balances in the trust receipts and disbursement journals, the trust account checkbook, and the bank statements. Records of these monthly reconciliations must be maintained for seven years., Other records also must be maintained for seven years., This includes: client retainer and fee agreements statements to clients showing disbursements of funds bills rendered to clients records showing payments to other attorneys or non-employees for services rendered. In the event of a dissolution of a law firm, appropriate arrangements must be made for the maintenance of the firm's records, whether by a former partner or the successor law firm., Consequences for non-compliance are serious. , The knowing misuse of trust funds by an attorney will almost invariably result in disbarment. Major recordkeeping deficiencies, or negligent misuse of trust funds resulting from the failure of an attorney to properly maintain trust account books and records, will result in the imposition of discipline.
- Attorney Ethics and Discipline, Landing Information - Attorney Ethics and Discipline The attorney discipline system plays a critical role in maintaining public trust and confidence the legal profession., How do I ..., Find annual disciplinary reports? Volunteer for a committee? File an Ethics Complaint File a Fee Arbitration Request for a Certificate of Ethical Conduct (Statement of Discipline) Public Hearing List File an Ethics Grievance Download the form and instructions for filing a grievance. Certificates and Forms Find forms and instructions for Resignation | Retirement | Certificate of Ethical Conduct | Certificate of Good Standing Random Audit Program The random audit program helps ensure attorneys follow Court Rules regarding client funds and attorney fees. District Ethics and Fee Committees Contact the secretary in your district to file a grievance or a fee arbitration request. Find a Discipline Case Find hearing and case information as well as quarterly and annual discipline reports Disciplinary Review Board The Board provides appellate-level review of all disciplinary cases. File a Fee Dispute Download the form and instructions for filing a fee dispute. Attorney Resources Contact information, FAQs, and other helpful resources for attorneys. Approved Trust Account Banks Find the list of banks approved for holding attorney trust account.
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- Motion Day Schedule 2024-2025, SUPREME COURT OF NEW JERSEY, It is ORDERED that for the court year commencing July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, motions in all trial courts (including the Tax Court) shall be heard on Fridays or as otherwise provided by a judge pursuant to 1:6-2- Form of Motion; Hearing Rule 1 :6-2(b), except that motions to be argued in the Law Division of Superior Court shall be heard on the following days: Friday July 5, 2024 Friday July 19, 2024 Friday August 2, 2024 Friday August 16, 2024 Friday August 30, 2024 Friday September 13, 2024 Friday September 27, 2024 Friday October 11, 2024 Friday October 25, 2024 Friday November 8, 2024 Friday November 22, 2024 Friday December 6, 2024 Friday December 20, 2024 Friday January 3, 2025 Friday January 17, 2025 Friday January 31, 2025 Friday February 14, 2025 Friday February 28, 2025 Friday March 14, 2025 Friday March 28, 2025 Friday April 11, 2025 Friday April 25, 2025 Friday May 9, 2025 Friday May 23, 2025 Friday June 6, 2025 Thursday June 19, 2025 Dated: July 5, 2023
- Court Holidays and Recesses 2024-2025, SUPREME COURT OF NEW JERSEY, It is ORDERED that the schedule of legal holidays and court recesses for the trial division of the Superior Court and for the Tax Court for the court year commencing July I, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, is as follows: Monday, July 1, 2024 First Day of 2024-2025 Court Year Thursday, July 4, 2024 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Monday, September 2, 2024 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Monday, October 14, 2024 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Monday, November 11, 2024 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, November 25, 26, and 27, 2024 Statewide Judicial College (Emergent Matters Only) Thursday, November 28, 2024 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Thursday, December 26, 2024 through Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Court Recess (Emergent Matters Only) Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Monday, January 20, 2025 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Monday, February 17, 2025 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Friday, April 18, 2025 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Monday, May 26, 2025 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Friday, June 20, 2025 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Tuesday, July 1, 2025 First Day of2025-2026 Court Year Dated: July 5, 2023
- Millville Municipal Court Report, On This Page, Body Millville Municipal Court Report Report of Investigation into Millville Municipal Court Allegations, Supreme Court Orders, Appx 1. , Notice and Order – Continuation of Remote Court Proceedings; Public Access; Sentencing April 20, 2020 Supreme Court Order (consent required for certain matters to proceed virtually), Appx 2., Notice and Order – COVID-19 – Second Omnibus Order on Court Operations and Legal Practice – More Operations To Be Conducted Remotely; Limited Discovery Extensions and Tolling Periods April 24, 2020 Supreme Court Second COVID-19 Omnibus Order (resumption of Municipal Court sessions in virtual format), Appx 3, . Notice and Order – COVID-19 – When Matters Can Proceed Remotely Feb. 22, 2021 Supreme Court Order (refinement of consent requirement for matters to proceed virtually), Appx 4., Notice and Order – Future of Court Operations – Continuation of Both In-Person and Virtual Court Events Nov. 18, 2021 Supreme Court Order (Future of Court Operations), Appx 5., Notice and Order - The Future of Court Operations - Updates to In-Person and Virtual Court Events Oct. 27, 2022 Supreme Court Order (Future of Court Operations 2.0), Court Session Transcripts, Appx 6, . Jason November 7, 2022 Nov. 7, 2022, Appx 7., Jason December 05, 2022 Dec. 5, 2022, Interview Transcripts, Appx 8., Interview Transcripts-Benjamin Telsey Hon. Benjamin Telsey, Assignment Judge, Vicinage 15, Appx 9. , Interview Transcripts - Jason Witcher Hon. Jason D. Witcher , Municipal Court Judge, Certifications & Signed Statements, Appx 10., Ashley Angel, Clerk 1, Millville Municipal Court Ashley Angel, Clerk 1, Millville Municipal Court, Appx 11., Amber Gandy (1), Keyboarding Clerk, Millville Municipal Court Amber Gandy (1), Keyboarding Clerk, Millville Municipal Court Amber Gandy (1), Keyboarding Clerk, Millville Municipal Court , Appx 12., Amber Gandy (2), Keyboarding Clerk, Millville Municipal Court Amber Gandy (2), Keyboarding Clerk, Millville Municipal Court , Appx 13., Hon. Teri Giordano, Municipal Court Judge Hon. Teri Giordano, Municipal Court Judge, Appx 14., Kimberly Hamlyn, Certified Municipal Court Administrator, Millville Municipal Court Kimberly Hamlyn, Certified Municipal Court Administrator, Millville Municipal Court, Appx 15., Marie Keith, Certified Municipal Court Administrator, Bridgeton Municipal Court Marie Keith, Certified Municipal Court Administrator, Bridgeton Municipal Court, Appx 16., Thomas North, Municipal Court Presiding Judge Hon. Thomas North, Municipal Court Presiding Judge, Appx 17., Amber Oliver, Deputy Municipal Court Administrator, Millville Municipal Court Amber Oliver, Deputy Municipal Court Administrator, Millville Municipal Court, Appx 18., Itzel Torres Velazquez, Bilingual Clerk 2, Millville Municipal Court Itzel Torres Velazquez, Bilingual Clerk 2, Millville Municipal Court, Appx 19., Ashley Wolk, Vicinage 15 Municipal Division Manager Ashley Wolk, Vicinage 15 Municipal Division Manager, Appx 20., Luz M. Esteban Zamora, Bilingual Clerk 2, Millville Municipal Court Luz M. Esteban Zamora, Bilingual Clerk 2, Millville Municipal Court, Court Session Data & Analysis, Appx 21., Analysis of December 5, 2022 Millville Municipal Court Session Analysis of Dec.5, 2022 Millville Municipal Court Session, Appx 22. , Analysis of October 5 – December 14, 2022 Court Dockets Analysis of Oct. 5 – Dec. 14, 2022 Court Dockets, Appx 23., Combined Docket Summary Docket Summaries Oct.5 – Dec. 14, 2022 (combined), Appx 24., Court Calendars - Municipal Millville Municipal Court Dockets Oct. 5 – Dec. 14, 2022 (combined), Judiciary Resources, Appx 25., Judiciary Language Access Plan, Directive #11-22 Judiciary Language Access Plan, Directive #10-22 (September 2022), Appx 26., Municipal Court Opening Statement - Millville Municipal Court Opening Statement (updated February 2023), Appx 27., Court-Issued Municipal Court Notices (updated February 2023) Municipal Court, Notice, Millville, Appx 28, . 1983 Municipal Court Procedures, Chapter IX 1983 Municipal Court Procedures, Chapter IX, Appx 29., PowerPoint Presentation on Supreme Court’s Oct. 27, 2022 Order PowerPoint Presentation on Supreme Court’s Oct. 27, 2022 Order
- Student Resources, The Supreme Court - Students & Families United States Supreme Court offer students, families, and teachers activities focused on the history and knowledge of the government. The activities vary from booklets to games and puzzles. Founded in 2009 by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, iCivics - Student Games iCivics is a non-profit civic education seeking higher learning in young students. Teachers will find innovative ways to engage students in civic democracy through games and other educational resources. Ben's Guide - GPO Ben’s Guide is an online learning tool about the Federal and U.S. Government. Created by the Government Publishing Office, there are different learning levels and games designed for varying age brackets. For instance, preschoolers learn about apprenticeship while 14-aged-plus students join the Master's Level Learning Page - 14+ Students master level learning adventures . Law for Kids - Arizona Law for Kids was created by the Arizona Bar Foundation. It combines law games and classroom education in a friendly way to help young students be more aware of their lawful rights. Parents can also be active in their children’s law education by Law for Kids - Parent Page creating an account . Law Facts for Kids Law Facts for Kids provides definitions and breakdowns of laws in simple terms for younger kids to understand. Kids in the House Kids in the House is an educational website provided by the U.S. Clerk’s Office of the House of Representatives. It supplies information about the U.S. Government legislative branch to all students. New Jersey Statehouse - Main Page NJ Statehouse assists students in physical and virtual tour guides and sessions around the State House and other capitol buildings. New Jersey Statehouse - Tours Check the site for more information on session dates and times.
- All Docketed Tax Court Cases, Local Property Tax Cases Docketed Lists, Local Property Tax Cases Docketed Local Property Tax Cases Docketed PDF - Nov. 2, 2025 Local Property Tax Cases Docketed XLSX - Nov. 2, 2025 Open Local Property Tax Cases Open Local Property Tax Cases PDF - Nov. 2, 2025 Open Local Property Tax Cases XLSX - Nov. 2, 2025, State Tax Cases Docketed Lists, State Tax Cases Docketed State Tax Cases Docketed PDF - Nov. 2, 2025 State Tax Cases Docketed XLSX - Nov. 2, 2025 Open State Tax Cases Open State Tax Cases PDF - Nov. 2, 2025 Open State Tax Cases XLSX - Nov. 2, 2025, Tax Docket Years, Category List of Local Property Tax Judgments Archived Local Property Tax Cases Docket Lists Years All 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Apply Filters List Local Property Tax Judgements September 2025 Local Property Tax Judgements September 2025 (xlsx version) Local Property Tax Judgements August 2025 Local Property Tax Judgements August 2025 (xlsx version) Local Property Tax Judgements July 2025 Local Property Tax Judgements July 2025 (xlsx version) Local Property Tax Judgements June 2025 Local Property Tax Judgements June 2025 (xlsx version) Local Property Tax Judgements May 2025 (xlsx version) Local Property Tax Judgements May 2025 Local Property Tax Judgments April 2025 Local Property Tax Judgments April 2025 (xlsx version) Local Property Tax Judgments March 2025 Local Property Tax Judgments March 2025 (xlsx version) Local Property Tax Judgments February 2025 Local Property Tax Judgments February 2025 (xlsx version) Local Property Tax Judgments January 2025 Local Property Tax Judgments January 2025 (xlsx version) Local Property Tax Judgments December 2024 (xlsx version) Local Property Tax Judgments December 2024 Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to page 3 3 Go to last page 11 Last page Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 20 of 218 items
- Cassidy DWI Cases, DWI Convictions Involving Equipment Not Properly Calculated The Supreme Court found that in some driving while intoxicated (DWI) cases, some Alcotest machines were not properly calibrated. It ruled that results from those machines could not be used to convict a defendant of DWI. As a result, more than 13,000 DWI cases are eligible for review. The majority of eligible cases are in Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset, and Union counties. Requests for review should be submitted to the court where the original DWI case was heard. Municipal Court Addresses Find a Municipal Court County Breakdown Find a Superior Court, Try to get a Lawyer, It is a good idea to get a lawyer to help you with your case. The New Jersey State Bar Association website has a list of https://njsba.com/resources/county-bar-associations/ lawyer referral organizations . If you cannot afford a lawyer, you might be eligible for a public defender. A judge will decide if you are eligible for a public defender based on your income and other factors. Income Eligibility Guidelines for Indigent Defense Services Review the income guidelines . Complete the indigency section of the review request form if you want to request a public defender., Learn more about State v. Cassidy, Read the May 11 Notice to the Bar Notice - Review of DWI Convictions Involving Not Properly Calibrated Equipment (STATE V. CASSIDY) Read the July 22 Notice to the Bar Read the State v. Eileen Cassidy Supreme Court Opinion See Notable Cases - Overview Court orders and other documents filed in this case., Court Services, Accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Interpreting Services Request an interpreter for your court hearing. For general questions, contact QuestionsCassidy.Mbx@njcourts.gov .
- Family Division Vicinage Contact Directory, Family Division, Number, Family Division Main Number (CIC) - Ocean 732-504-0700 ext. 64120 Family Division Main Number (DV) - Ocean 732-504-0700 ext. 64090 Family Division Main Number (FM/FD Dockets) - Ocean 732-504-0700 ext. 64050 Family Division Main Number (Intake) - Morris 862-397-5700 ext. 75145 Family Division Main Number (Juvenile) - Ocean 732-504-0700 ext. 64110 Family Division Main Number - Atlantic 609-402-0100 ext. 47467 Family Division Main Number - Bergen 201-221-0700 ext. 25170 Family Division Main Number - Burlington 609-288-9500 ext. 38831 Family Division Main Number - Camden 856-650-9100 ext. 43490 Family Division Main Number - Cape May 609-402-0100 ext. 47556 Family Division Main Number - Cumberland 856-878-5050 ext. 15720 Family Division Main Number - Essex 973-776-9300 ext. 56667 Family Division Main Number - Gloucester 856-878-5050 ext. 15590 Family Division Main Number - Hudson 201-748-4400 ext. 60810 Family Division Main Number - Hunterdon 908-824-9750 ext. 13830 Family Division Main Number - Mercer 609-571-4200 ext. 74380 Family Division Main Number - Middlesex 732-645-4300 ext. 88530 Family Division Main Number - Monmouth 732-358-8700 ext. 87908 Family Division Main Number - Morris 862-397-5700 ext. 75145 Family Division Main Number - Passaic 973-653-2910 ext. 24390 Family Division Main Number - Salem 856-878-5050 ext. 15774 Family Division Main Number - Somerset 908-332-7700 ext. 13730 Family Division Main Number - Sussex 862-397-5700 ext. 75184 Family Division Main Number - Union 908-787-1650 ext. 21280 Family Division Main Number - Warren 908-750-8100 ext. 13930 Family Division Records - Passaic 973-653-2910 ext. 24460
- Jury Selection Standards and Voir Dire Questions, Jury Selection -- Model Voir Dire Questions Promulgated by Directive #21-06 -- Revised Procedures and Questions Directive #04-07 - Jury Selection Standards and Voir Dire Questions Model Jury Selection Questions - Criminal Standard Jury Selection Questions - Criminal Model Jury Selection Questions - Civil Standard Jury Selection Questions - Civil
- Model Civil Jury Charges, On This Page, Body The Model Civil Jury Charges are a framework for building a set of jury instructions. Each case turns on unique facts and trial courts and litigants must tailor the model charges to conform to the facts and circumstances of the case being tried. The Committee on Model Civil Jury Charges attempts to keep the model charges current with the state of the law. Where applicable, trial judges and litigants must tailor the Model Civil Jury Charges to reflect changes in the law since the Committee published any particular model jury charge. Accordingly, the Model Civil Jury Charge Committee reminds trial judges and litigants that the Model Civil Jury Charges are merely the starting point of the process of constructing an appropriate charge that adequately explains the law to the jury in the context of the material facts of the case being tried. Read Directive #04-07 Jury Selection Standards and Voir Dire Questions Directive #04-07 Jury Selection Standards and Voir Dire Questions Read the Standard Jury Selections for Civil Trials Standard Jury Selections for Civil Trials See all Model Civil Jury Charges in Notices to the Bar Notices to the Bar related to Model Civil Jury Charges, Committee on Model Civil Jury Charges, The Model Civil Jury Charge Committee Model Civil Jury Charge Committee is a standing committee of the New Jersey Supreme Court. The New Jersey Supreme Court does not sanction or approve the model charges before publication by the Committee, although the Court does sometimes comment on the sufficiency of a charge in the context of a particular case. The Committee prepares and updates model civil jury charges to be useful to trial judges and litigants to accomplish the important function of adequately and understandably instructing civil juries. The charges provide model instructions and related clarifying judges’ notes. The charges are created to enhance comprehension by jurors, while retaining a balanced and accurate statement of the law., 2024-2026 Committee Members, Hon. John D. O’Dwyer, P.J.Cv., Chair, Hon. Jeffrey B. Beacham, J.S.C. K. Raja Bhattacharya, Esq. Sean P. Buckley, Esq. David J. Dering, Esq. Erica L. Fields, Esq. Corey J. Gaul, Esq. Tommie Ann Gibney, Esq. Craig J. Hubert, Esq. Ahsan A. Jafry, Esq. Hon. Sarah Beth Johnson, J.S.C. Marian I. Kelly, Esq. Joseph M. Micheletti, D.A.G. Cristie R. Nastasi, Esq. Diego F. Navas, Esq. Ryan A. Richman, Esq. Saeed A. Rizvi, Esq. Stefani C. Schwartz, Esq. Kristi Jasberg Robinson, Esq., Committee Staff Temuulen Gansukh, Esq., Committee Staff
- District Fee Secretaries, District Fee Committee Secretary, District I, Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Salem Counties, Kelly A. Dougherty, Law Offices of Michael Gaffney, LLC 1318 South Main Road, Suite 5B Vineland, NJ 08360 Phone: 856-777-5400 Fax: 856-777-5600, District IIA, Bergen County – North, Terrence J. Corriston, Secretary, District IIA Fee Arbitration Committee Breslin & Breslin 41 Main Street Hackensack, NJ 07601 Phone: 201-342-4015, District IIB, Bergen County – South, Michael J. Sprague, Secretary, District IIB Fee Arbitration Committee 25 Main Street, Suite 202 Court Plaza North Hackensack, NJ 07601 Phone: 201-342-3500, District IIIA, Ocean County, Lisa E. Halpern, Secretary, P.O. Box 726 Toms River, NJ 08753 Phone: 732-244-7719, District IIIB, Burlington County, Albert M. Afonso, Secretary, Afonso Archie Law, P.C. 21 Route 130 South Cinnaminson, NJ 08077 Phone: 609-416-1333, District IV, Camden and Gloucester Counties, Marian I. Kelly, Secretary, Popjoy & Kelly, LLC Two Echelon Plaza 221 Laurel Road, Suite 155 Voorhees, NJ 08043 Phone: 856-845-6181, District VA, Essex County – Newark, Michael J. Dee, Esq., Secretary, O’Toole Scrivo 14 Village Park Road Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 Phone: 973-239-5700, District VB, Essex County – Suburban Essex, Harvey S. Grossman, Secretary, 80 Main Street, Suite 530 West Orange, NJ 07052 Phone: 973-736-5858, District VC, Essex County – West Essex, Cheryl H. Burstein, Esq., Secretary, Mandelbaum Barrett PC 3 Becker Farm Road, Suite 105 Roseland, New Jersey 07068 Phone: 973-736-4600, District VI, Hudson County, Mary Ann R. Andrews, 4617 Bergenline Avenue-Second Floor Union City, New Jersey 07087 Phone: 201-223-6660, District VII, Mercer County, Rebecca R. Colón, Esq., Secretary, District VII Fee Arbitration Committee OSWALD & ZOSCHAK, P.C. 3500 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 107 Hamilton, New Jersey 08619 Phone: 609-844-0488 Fax: 609-844-0784 Email: rc@ozfamilylaw.com, District VIII, Middlesex County, Steven Nudelman, Esq., Secretary, District VIII Fee Arbitration Committee P.O. Box 5600 Woodbridge, NJ 07095 Phone: 732-476-3206 Fax: 732-476-2429 Email: DFACVIII_Secretary@greenbaumlaw.com, District IX, Monmouth County, Thomas F. Shebell, III, Shebell & Shebell, L.L.C. 600 Broad Street, Suite 100 Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 Phone: 732-663-1122, District X, Morris and Sussex Counties, Patricia Cistaro, Secretary, Cistaro Law L.L.C. 5 Cold Hill Road South Suite 15 P.O. Box 294 Mendham, New Jersey 07945 Phone: 973-813-8100, District XI, Passaic County, Candice L. Drisgula, Secretary, 1501 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 305 Wayne, NJ 07470 Phone: 973-872-1200, District XII, Union County, Carol A. Jeney, Secretary, Jeney Jeney & O’Connor, LLC 1953 Westfield Avenue Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Phone: 908-322-9191, District XIII, Hunterdon, Somerset and Warren Counties, Olivier J. Kirmser, Secretary, Kirmser Cunningham & Skinner 202 Halls Mills Road – P.O. Box 1675 Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 Phone: 908-572-3173 908-572-3173
- JOBS Program, On This Page, Body, JOBS Program Overview, The Judiciary’s Opportunities for Building Success (JOBS) program provides a tremendous benefit to both hiring companies and successful recovery court and probation clients. More than 130,000 New Jerseyans are under probation supervision. Surveys have shown that more than half are unemployed or underemployed. Chief Justice Stuart Rabner and retired Glenn A. Grant, administrative director of the courts, developed the JOBS program to help probation clients gain stable employment so they can rebuild their lives and contribute to society. Working with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, colleges and universities, business, industry and governmental agencies, the Judiciary has developed workforce development programs and a growing network of companies and non-profit organizations now participating in the JOBS program. Probation clients can and will make good employees. Our goal is to help them find employment at a living wage with benefits, which we believe will act as a pathway to changing their lives and our communities. View the JOBS video or JOBS Brochure read the JOBS brochure ., For Prospective Employers, JOBS Business Partnerships, The Judiciary seeks private businesses and non-profit organizations to join the program. We can help our partners build a workforce that reflects the broad diversity of the communities in which they operate and market their services. Join the growing list of JOBS partners, such as: ShopRite Wakefern Amazon Audible Wayfair Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital NJ Transit Goya Foods, Inc. Traffic Plan Cooper University Hospital Jingoli Community Food Bank of New Jersey PSE&G Atlantic City Electric, Partnership with the New Jersey Department of Labor, The Judiciary has partnered with the New Jersey Department of Labor (DOL) to help probation clients secure jobs with a living wage and benefits. The JOBS program has been working with employment liaisons and DOL One-Stop Centers in each vicinage to provide workforce development assistance. The DOL has provided $9 million in direct grants to workforce development providers to institute programs to prepare probation clients for employment. , Partnership with the New Jersey Presidents’ Council, The New Jersey Presidents’ Council (NJPC) is a group of the 55 colleges and universities in New Jersey formed to advance the interests of higher education in the state. NJPC members have pledged to hire probation clients and to consider scholarships to incentivize further education and workforce development on member campuses, including the state’s community colleges. NJPC members have received DOL grant funding to help probation clients with workforce development and to securing jobs with a living wage and benefits. The JOBS program also has joined with the NJPC to start a paid internship program for students in the Judiciary’s probation division. Many of these students now work in the probation division. Email AOCJOBSProgram.Mailbox@njcourts.gov to learn more and become a JOBS partner. Get the latest news, events and testimonials in the JOBS newsletter and in our videos., JOBS Journal, JOBS Journal 2024 Winter JOBS Journal 2024 Winter JOBS Journal 2023 Fall JOBS Journal 2023 Fall JOBS Journal 2023 Spring JOBS Journal 2023 Spring JOBS Journal 2022 Fall JOBS Journal 2022 Fall JOBS Journal 2022 Spring JOBS Journal 2022 Spring, Videos, JOBS Mission Statement Video, JOBS Mission Statement, :, Learn about the JOBS program and it’s mission. APEX Graduation Video, APEX Graduation, :, Probation clients graduate from Apex Solutions Group’s train to hire program. Apex Solutions Group. Apex has partnered with the JOBS program to provide participants with the education and management skills needed to qualify for employment. JOBS Testimonial video, JOBS Testimonial, :, Chris Paladino, president of the New Brunswick Development Corp., discusses hiring probation clients for construction jobs. JOBS Testimonial Video, JOBS Testimonial, :, Joe Jingoli, CEO of Joseph Jingoli & Son, Inc., a company that works in the power/energy, economic development, healthcare, gaming, education, and industrial/manufacturing sectors, discusses hiring probation clients and the partnership between his company and the Judiciary. New Brunswick Train to Hire Program Video, New Brunswick Train to Hire, :, Probation clients discuss training that will lead to stable jobs., How Does the JOBS Program Work? , The probation division in all 21 counties oversees the program. Staff will provide resumes to employers when a new opportunity opens. Probation staff are available to consult with the employer during and after the selection process. Probation staff will: Help match qualified candidates to a job. Connect employers with probation clients. Create job fairs and interviews. Reach out to business of every size and employment agencies. Provide job readiness training when appropriate., Hire Our Clients with Confidence , The probation division also provides monitoring and supervision of the employee. This could include ongoing drug screening. In addition, all employees hired through JOBS are eligible for the federal bonding program., For Recovery Court and Probation Clients , Successful recovery court and probation clients can seek employment through the JOBS program . For general probation information, visit the Probation Client Portal . For more job services, visit the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development ., JOBS Program Eligibility, Potential participants must: Be under active probation supervision in recovery court, Intensive Supervision Program, or general community supervision. Cooperate with probation supervision. Submit to drug screening (for all recovery court and select probation clients). Probation clients can benefit from JOBS Program: Train to Hire job readiness training . Probation staff work to find jobs across a wide range of industries and roles. Job types include warehouse, driver/CDL, sales, healthcare, food service, and more. Consider joining the federal bond program., Upcoming Job Fairs , See all Upcoming Events JOBS program Career Fairs ., Make a Difference, Join this growing movement by either hiring individuals involved with probation or contacting your probation officer and becoming a part of the program. We can help the economy, improve lives, and make our communities better.
- Directories for Division Managers, The following directories provide contact information for division managers and probation officers in the New Jersey Courts. Find the correct directory below. , Find Contact Information for Division Managers, Civil Division Manager Conference Contact List Civil Division Managers Criminal Division Manager Conference Contact List Criminal Division Managers Family Division Manager Conference Contact List Family Division Managers Finance Division Manager Conference Contact List Finance Division Managers Human Resource Division Managers Human Resources Division Managers Municipal Division Manager Conference Contact List Municipal Division Managers Operations Division Managers Contact List Operations Division Managers Probation Division Manager Contact List Probation Division Managers
- Judge Directories, The following directories provide contact information for judges in the New Jersey Courts. Find the correct directory below. List of Directories for Judges in the New Jersey Courts Assignment Judges and Trial Court Administrators Assignment Judges and Trial Court Administrators Civil Division Presiding Judges Civil Division Presiding Judges Committee of Complex Business Litigation Judges Committee of Complex Business Litigation Judges Conference of General Equity Judges Conference of General Equity Judges Criminal Division Presiding Judges Criminal Division Presiding Judges Designated Environmental Litigation Judges Designated Environmental Litigation Judges Designated Mt. Laurel Judges Designated Mt. Laurel Judges Designated OPRA Judges Designated OPRA Judges Recovery Court Judges and Coordinators Contact List Recovery Court Judges and Coordinators Family Division Presiding Judges Family Division Presiding Judges Judicial Biographical Information of Judges Judges' Biographies Judges' Chambers Listing Judges' Chambers Municipal Presiding Judges Municipal Presiding Judges Probate Part Judges Committee Probate Part Judges Committee Special Civil Part Supervising Judges Roster Special Civil Part Supervising Judges Roster Tax Court Judges Directory Tax Court Judges
- Interpreting Policies and Resources, Interpreting Policies and Resources, The Judiciary’s Directive #10-22 Language Access Plan is the official resource for court policies and standards on language access. The plan is grounded in these basic tenets: Anyone who is limited in their ability to speak and/or understand English or is Deaf or hard of hearing is entitled to the same access to, and meaningful participation in, the court process and services as people without language access needs; Only qualified interpreters may interpret; and All costs for interpreting are to be borne by the Judiciary, except in very limited instances. Interpreters need to follow certain rules in court. The Code of Professional Conduct for Interpreters, Transliterators, and Translators code of conduct covers what is expected., Considerations for Deaf or Hard of Hearing Individuals, Most NJ Statutes - Sign Language Interpreting Rules sign language rules are for court goers such as plaintiffs, defendants, witnesses etc. However, the court has Appendix 11 - Guidelines for Trials Involving Deaf Jurors Who Serve With the Assistance of American Sign Language Interpreters special procedures for deaf or hard of hearing jurors as well. Not all deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals are proficient in ASL. Some use foreign sign languages, an unofficial form of sign language, screen readers, or other forms of communication. The judiciary is committed to ensuring all people have access. In these circumstances, there are Appendix 12 - Guidelines for Using Specialist Interpreters for People Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing guidelines for using specialist interpreters ., Telephone Interpreting, Review Operational Standards for Telephone Interpreting telephone interpreting standards to learn more. Telephone interpreting can be used for: Emergent matters where no in-person interpreter is available. Non-emergent matters that take 30 minutes or less when no in-person interpreter is available. The cost of an in-person interpreter is so much more than the cost of the telephone interpreter that it would be fiscally irresponsible to choose in-person interpreting. The quality of the interpreting must be just as good as an in-person interpreter., The following only applies in Superior Court: , Suggested Voir Dire to Determine Qualifications of Unregistered Interpreters Voir Dire to Determine Qualifications of Unregistered Interpreters Court Interpreter Band Specifications Specifications for Interpreter Positions, Court Rules and Statutes, Court Rules 3:6-6, re Grand Jury “Who May Be Present; Record and Transcript (a) Attendance at Session. No person other than the jurors, the prosecuting attorney, the clerk of the grand jury, the witness under examination, interpreters when needed and, for the purpose of recording the proceedings, a stenographer or operator of a recording device may be present while the grand jury is in session. No person other than the jurors, the clerk, the prosecuting attorney and the stenographer or operator of the recording device may be present while the grand jury is deliberating. The grand jury, however, may request (1) either the prosecuting attorney and the stenographer or operator or (2) the clerk to leave the jury room during its deliberations. [emphasis added]” Statutes N.J.S.A. 2B:8-1: “Title 2B, Court Organization and Civil Code Chapter 8. Interpreters and Translators 2B:8-1. Interpreters. Each county shall provide interpreting services necessary for cases from that county in the Law Division and the Family Part of the Chancery Division. A county may provide interpreting services through the use of persons hired for that purpose. If interpreters are employed, they shall be appointed and shall perform their duties in the manner established by the Chief Justice, and shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. For the purpose of determining their compensation, these employees shall be considered county employees. Source: N.J.S. 2A:11-28 to N.J.S. 2A: 11-30. L. 1991, c. 119, The following only applies in municipal court:, This is a verbatim compilation arranged in chronological order of all statutes, court rules, case law, directives, and actions taken by the Supreme Court in response to recommendations of task forces and committees on the subject of the responsibility of the Judiciary to pay for court interpreters. While the authorities do not universally agree, all of the recommendations that the Supreme Court has approved make it clear that it is the policy of the Judiciary to provide equal access to courts for linguistic minorities, which means paying for whatever interpreting services may be necessary. Municipal Court Bulletin Letter #176(1), Municipal Court Budgets, The judge of each municipal court should annually prepare and submit a budget for the expense of operating the court. Included should be such items as: ...3. Payment of interpreters where experience has indicated the need for such services. Directive #10-84(2), Interpreters for Persons with Hearing Impairments, ...7. At the present time, the costs of these interpreting services, when rendered in the Superior Court, shall be paid by the county in which the services are provided and, when delivered in the Municipal Courts, shall be paid out of the budget of the Municipal Court in which the services are rendered. Report of the Supreme Court Task Force on The Improvement of Municipal Courts (3), Position 5.4, Language Interpreters and Translators, The courts must be equally accessible to all persons regardless of their ability to communicate effectively in English. It is the responsibility of the court to seek to provide qualified interpreters where necessary. Supreme Court Task Force on Drugs and the Courts (4), Recommendation 8: Standards on Interpreting and Translation, Defendants' rights to understand the proceedings against them are critical in the criminal justice process. Improvements need to be made in the services provided defendants who do not speak English. Interpreter and translation services should be routinely available in the courts.... Press Release Re: Supreme Court's Response to the Final Report of the Supreme Court Task Force on Interpreter Translation Services (5) In its review of the report by its Task Force on Interpreter and Translation Services, the Court endorse the Task Force's "guiding principle" that the Courts should be equally accessible to all persons, regardless of their ability to communicate in English. Municipal Court Budgets Joint Memo (6) Barry Skokowski, Deputy Commissioner and Director, Division of Local Government Services, and Robert D. Lipscher, Administrative Director of the Courts, issued this memo summarizing the results of a meeting held to provide an understanding of what municipal court expenses our offices consider to be appropriate in light of the enactment of Chapter 95, Laws of 1990" (at 1). The memo indicates that appropriations for municipal court budgets are to be outside the cap established by the legislation and that the category Salary and Wages should include salaries for municipal Judiciary employees who are directly employed by the municipal courts [which would include anyone on staff who interprets, although they are not specifically named in the memo] and Other Expenses which includes appropriations for court interpreters... (at 2). Supreme Court Action Plan on Minority Concerns (7) The Court reiterates its position that the courts and their support services shall be equally accessible for all persons regardless of the degree to which they are able to communicate effectively in the English language. Linguistic barriers to access shall be overcome by providing qualified interpreters and bilingual court support personnel. To reach these goals, the AOC shall expeditiously develop and submit to the Court for its consideration a comprehensive set of standards for assuring equal access to courts and their support services for linguistic minorities. The Judiciary shall also continue to seek adequate funding for full implementation of the goals of (1) providing qualified interpreters to all persons needing them, (2) expanding its program for training court interpreters, and (3) compensating interpreters adequately. Title 2B, Court Organization and Civil Code, Chapter 8. Interpreters and Translators, 2B:8-1. Interpreters. Each county shall provide interpreting services necessary for cases from that county in the Law Division and the Family Part of the Chancery Division. A county may provide interpreting services through the use of persons hired for that purpose. If interpreters are employed, they shall be appointed and shall perform their duties in the manner established by the Chief Justice, and shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. For the purpose of determining their compensation, these employees shall be considered county employees. Source: N.J.S. 2A:11-28 to N.J.S. 2A: 11-30. L. 1991, c. 119 EDITOR'S NOTE: While this statute applies only to Superior Court and not Municipal Courts, the legislative intent that the Judiciary is responsible for providing interpreters in Superior Court out of public funds is a noteworthy precedent., State v. Rodriguez (8), To summarize this court's ruling: A non-English-speaking municipal court defendant has a right to a court interpreter if the charge(s) against him is such as to threaten imprisonment or any other consequence of magnitude; The decision as to when a court interpreter is necessary rests within the sound discretion of the trial court, although public policy and federal law suggest that an interpreter should be called upon whenever a party's understanding of the proceedings or ability to communicate is inhibited due to a lack of proficiency in English; ... If the municipal court defendant requires and rightfully merits a court interpreter but can not afford to pay for one, the court should provide a court interpreter at public expense. at 143-144. (November 1970) at 1. This provision has subsequently been reiterated as follows: NEW JERSEY MUNICIPAL COURT MANUAL 83 (February 1972); NEW JERSEY MUNICIPAL COURT MANUAL 93 (January 1977); MUNICIPAL COURT BULLETIN LETTER #9/10-80 1 (September & October 1980); MUNICIPAL COURT BULLETIN LETTER #7/8-81 2 (July & August 1981); MUNICIPAL COURT BULLETIN LETTER #9/10-82 1 (September & October 1982). At 2 (April 12, 1985). At 151-152 (June 28, 1985). When the Supreme Court reviewed the recommendations of the task force, the Court approved this recommendation as modified by the addition of "to seek." Minutes of the March 30, 1987 SCAC at 14. FINAL REPORT 33 (April 1991). At 1 (June 19, 1986). November 28, 1990. The Action Plan was published by the Supreme Court on August 16, 1993. State v. Rodriguez, 294 N.J. Super. 129 (Law Div. 1996)., For more information on municipal court interpreters, review these job descriptions from the Civil Service Commission:, Court Interpreter Spanish and English Court Interpreter Spanish & English Court Interpreter Sp & Eng/Municipal CRT Attendant Bi Sp/Eng Court Interpreter Spanish and English Court Interpreter Sp & Eng/Municipal CRT Attendant Bi Sp/Eng Court Interpreter Spanish and English
- New Jersey State Grand Jury, State Grand Jury is a statewide program with jurors summoned from every county in New Jersey. If you are selected as a grand juror, you will serve one day a week for 16 to 20 weeks. State Grand Jury is managed by the Mercer County Jury Management Office., Complete the required questionnaire promptly., Once you receive your State Grand Jury summons, you MUST Complete Your Questionnaire complete the qualification questionnaire at least 30 days prior to your reporting date. Enter the 10-digit Participant ID number shown under the barcode (Not the Juror Number) of your summons, and your mailing address zip code listed on the summons. Through this questionnaire, you can request to be disqualified, excused, or rescheduled (deferred). Once you have entered all your answers, you must select "Confirm," or your information will not be received and correctly processed. If you are submitting the qualification questionnaire by mail, please make sure to include your email address and contact phone number in the required fields on the form., Requests, If you are requesting to be disqualified, excused, or rescheduled, you can send supporting documentation to, or mail it to the sgjury.mailbox@njcourts.gov Mercer County Civil Courthouse 175 South Broad Street Floor 2 Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 Documentation, must, be received by the jury management office at least 30 days prior to your summons date., State grand jurors are currently selected virtually using the following process:, Step 1 - Jury summonses are mailed to potential state grand jurors. Jurors must Complete Your Questionnaire complete the qualification questionnaire . Those who do not promptly respond online will be sent a questionnaire in the mail. Step 2 - About one month prior to the service date, only 100 potential jurors will be selected to appear from all those who responded and were qualified to serve. An email will be sent to all qualified jurors informing them whether they have been selected and must appear, or they were not selected and are excused. Step 3 - The Mercer County Jury Management Office will email jurors Zoom instructions prior to the appearance date. Step 4 - The Mercer County Jury Management Office will email jurors a Zoom invitation link for virtual jury selection the day before the appearance date. If you have questions and would like to speak with someone by phone, you can call 609-571-4497 ext. 74376 or send an email to sgjury.mailbox@njcourts.gov
- Meet the Justices, Start End Title: - Any - Associate Justice Chief Justice Search Apply Filters, Current Justices, Chief Justice Stuart Rabner Chief Justice Rabner, Stuart Term: 2007 - current Justice Anne M. Patterson Associate Justice Patterson, Anne M. Term: 2011 - current Justice Fabiana Pierre-Louis Associate Justice Pierre-Louis, Fabiana Term: 2020 - current Associate Justice Rachel Wainer Apter Associate Justice Apter, Rachel Wainer Term: 2022 - current Justice Douglas M. Fasciale Associate Justice Fasciale, Douglas M. Term: 2022 - current Associate Justice Michael Noriega Associate Justice Noriega, Michael Term: 2023 - current Associate Justice John Jay Hoffman, Supreme Court, New Jersey Associate Justice Hoffman, John Jay Term: 2024 - current, Former Justices, Justice Henry A. Ackerson Jr. Associate Justice Ackerson Jr., Henry A. Term: 1948 - 1952 Associate Justice Barry T. Albin Associate Justice Albin, Barry T. Term: 2002 - 2022 Justice William J. Brennan Jr. Associate Justice Brennan Jr., William J. Term: 1952 - 1956 Justice Albert D. Burling Associate Justice Burling, Albert E. Term: 1948 - 1960 Justice Clarence Edwards Case Associate Justice Case, Clarence Edwards Term: 1948 - 1952 Justice Robert L. Clifford Associate Justice Clifford, Robert L. Term: 1973 - 1994 Justice James H. Coleman Jr. Associate Justice Coleman Jr., James H. Term: 1994 - 2003 Justice Faustino J. Fernandez-Vina Associate Justice Fernandez-Vina, Faustino J. Term: 2013 - 2022 Justice John J. Francis Associate Justice Francis, John J. Term: 1957 - 1972 Justice Marie L. Garibaldi Associate Justice Garibaldi, Marie L. Term: 1982 - 2000 Chief Justice Pierre Garven Chief Justice Garven, Pierre Term: 1973 - 1973 Justice Fredrick W. Hall Associate Justice Hall, Fredrick W. Term: 1959 - 1975 Justice Alan B. Handler Associate Justice Handler, Alan B. Term: 1977 - 1999 Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to page 3 3 Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 20 of 48 items
- History of Appointments to the New Jersey Supreme Court, The first chief justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court under the 1947 state constitution was Arthur T. Vanderbilt, and the original six associate justices were Henry E. Ackerson, Albert E. Burling, Clarence E. Case, Harry Heher, A. Dayton Oliphant and William A. Wachenfeld. As each justice departed the court, the name of the justice who succeeded them is listed below theirs on the grid below. For example, Joseph Weintraub succeeded Vanderbilt as chief justice and William J. Brennan Jr. succeeded Ackerson. The names of those who now sit on the court are listed at the bottom of each grid. Click on the name of each chief justice and associate justice for their biography. As of Nov. 13, 2023, Arthur T. Vanderbilt, Chief Justice Stuart Rabner 6/29/2007 - Currently sitting Chief Justice James R. Zazzali 10/26/2006 - 6/17/2007 Chief Justice Deborah T. Poritz 7/10/1996 - 10/25/2006 Chief Justice Robert N. Wilentz 8/10/1979 - 6/30/1996 Chief Justice Richard J. Hughes 12/18/1973 - 8/9/1979 Chief Justice Pierre Garven 9/1/1973 - 10/19/1973 Chief Justice Joseph Weintraub 8/20/1957 - 8/31/1973 Chief Justice Arthur T. Vanderbilt 9/15/1948 - 6/16/1957, Henry E. Ackerson, Associate Justice Fabiana Pierre-Louis 9/1/2020 - Currently sitting Associate Justice Walter F. Timpone 5/22/2016 - 8/31/2020 Associate Justice John E. Wallace Jr. 5/20/2003 - 5/19/2010 Associate Justice James H. Coleman Jr. 12/17/1994 - 5/3/2003 Associate Justice Robert L. Clifford 9/1/1973 - 12/16/1994 Associate Justice Pierre Garven 3/23/1973 - 9/1/1973 Associate Justice John J. Francis 8/20/1957 - 9/2/1972 Associate Justice Joseph Weintraub 11/19/1956 - 8/20/1957 Associate Justice William J. Brennan Jr. 3/13/1952 - 10/16/1956 Associate Justice Henry A. Ackerson Jr. 9/15/1948 - 1/20/1952, Albert E. Burling, Associate Justice Anne M. Patterson 9/1/2011 - Currently sitting Associate Justice Peter G. Verniero 9/1/1999 - 8/31/2004 Associate Justice Stewart G. Pollock 6/28/1979 - 8/31/1999 Associate Justice Worrall F. Mountain 3/15/1971 - 6/27/1979 Associate Justice Vincent S. Haneman 11/28/1960 - 3/1/1971 Associate Justice Albert E. Burling 9/15/1948 - 10/29/1960, Clarence E. Case, Associate Justice Michael Noriega 7/6/2023 - Currently sitting Associate Justice Barry T. Albin 9/18/2002 - 7/7/2022 Associate Justice Gary S. Stein 1/11/1985 - 8/31/2002 Associate Justice Sidney M. Schreiber 2/28/1975 - 11/17/1984 Associate Justice Nathan L. Jacobs 3/13/1952 - 2/27/1975 Associate Justice Clarence Edwards Case 9/15/1948 - 2/16/1952, Harry Heher, Associate Justice Douglas M. Fasciale 10/21/2022 - Currently sitting Associate Justice Faustino J. Fernandez-Vina 11/19/2013 - 2/9/2022 Associate Justice Helen E. Hoens 10/26/2006 - 10/26/2013 Associate Justice Daniel J. O'Hern 8/11/1981 - 5/22/2000 Associate Justice Mark A. Sullivan 3/23/1973 - 8/10/1981 Associate Justice Thomas C. Schettino 3/20/1959 - 9/9/1972 Associate Justice Harry Heher 9/15/1948 - 3/19/1959, A. Dayton Oliphant, Associate Justice Rachel Wainer Apter 10/21/2022 - Currently sitting Associate Justice Jaynee LaVecchia 2/1/2000 - 12/31/2021 Associate Justice Marie L. Garibaldi 11/17/1982 - 1/31/2000 Associate Justice Morris Pashman 6/16/1973 - 9/26/1982 Associate Justice Haydn Proctor 10/28/1957 - 6/15/1973 Associate Justice Dayton A. Oliphant 9/15/1948 - 10/27/1957, William A. Wachenfeld, Associate Justice John Jay Hoffman 10/2/2024 - Currently sitting Associate Justice Lee A. Solomon 6/19/2014 - 8/17/2024 Associate Justice Virginia A. Long 9/1/1999 - 2/29/2012 Associate Justice Alan B. Handler 3/23/1977 - 8/31/1999 Associate Justice Fredrick W. Hall 2/24/1959 - 3/31/1975 Associate Justice William A. Wachenfeld 9/15/1948 - 2/13/1959