- Adult Guardianship, The Judiciary provides instructions and resources for people who want to seek guardianship for an incapacitated person., On This Page, Body, Guardianship Overview, The Superior Court can assign a Guardian guardian to care for an adult who cannot care for themselves. First, the court must determine whether a person is Incapacitated incapacitated . Until the court decides, the person is an Alleged incapacitated person (AIP) alleged incapacitated person (AIP) . After the court determines incapacitation, they become a protected person or ward. Examples of Incapacitation incapacitation include: Mental illness or deficiency. Physical illness or disability. Chronic drug use. Chronic alcoholism. Developmental disability. There are three types of guardianship:, Guardianship of the person and estate., The guardian is responsible for the individual’s healthcare and financial management. This applies when the ward also has assets that qualify as an estate. Guardianship of the person Guardianship of the person only . This applies when the ward needs to be looked after but does not have assets to manage. Guardianship of the estate Guardianship of the estate only . The guardian only manages the ward’s financial affairs. The court determines if the individual needs general or limited guardianship. General Guardianship. General Guardianship . The guardian can exercise all rights and powers of the incapacitated person. Limited Guardianship Limited Guardianship . The guardian’s role is less intrusive and more individualized., Forms and the Guardianship Process, If you are seeking to represent yourself in a guardianship case, please visit our Guardianship Self-Help self-help resources page. The Civil Division, Superior Court works with county surrogates in guardianship cases. The initial guardianship request is filed with the County surrogate’s office county surrogate’s office . A Superior Court judge Superior Court judge then hears and decides on the case. If incapacitation is determined, the court-appointed guardian must qualify with the county surrogate. Potential guardians can file for a standard guardianship. If the AIP is eligible for benefits from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) , there are special filing instructions. The alleged incapacitation person needs to be examined by a doctor. A second doctor or psychologist must also Certify certify the condition. The following forms are required in standard guardianships: Adult Guardianship - Certification of Physician or Psychologist Certification of Physician or Psychologist (2). A doctor must certify the AIP’s condition. A second doctor or psychologist needs certify the condition. The personal examinations must be within 30 days of filing. You will complete the top section. The health professional(s) will complete the rest of the form Adult Guardianship - Case Information Statement (CIS) Case Information Sheet (CIS) . This form outlines the details of the case. Instructions are provided with the form. Adult Guardianship - Certification of Assets Certification of Assets . This form lists all property and income of the AIP. Adult Guardianship - Certification of Criminal and Civil Judgment History Certification of Criminal and Civil Judgment History . This form lists the criminal and civil history of the potential guardian. Adult Guardianship - Order Fixing Hearing Date and Appointing Attorney for Alleged Incapacitated Person Order Fixing Guardianship Hearing Date . The court needs to set a court date and assign an attorney for the AIP. Adult Guardianship - Judgment of Incapacity and Appointment of Guardian(s) of the Person and Estate Judgment of Incapacity and Appointment of Guardian(s) of the Person and Estate , or Adult Guardianship - Judgment of Incapacity and Appointment of Guardian(s) of the Person Judgment of Incapacity and Appointment of Guardian(s) of the Person . For DDD eligible AIPs, the guardian will complete either of these two packets: How to Apply for Guardianship of the Person and Estate (Property) of an Individual Eligible for Services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) How to Apply for the Guardianship of the Person and Estate Adult Guardianship - How to Apply for Guardianship of the Person of an Individual Eligible for Services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) How to Apply for the Guardianship of a Person Only All guardianship cases require a fee of $200. After filing, the court will appoint an attorney to represent the AIP and set a court date. Attorneys will need to follow the Guidelines for Court-Appointed Attorneys in Guardianship Matters Guidelines for Court-Appointed Attorneys in Guardianship Matters and complete the Adult Guardianship - Report of Court-Appointed Counsel for the Alleged Incapacitated Person Report of Court-Appointed Counsel for the Alleged Incapacitated Person. During the hearing the potential guardian must prove incapacitation. If successful, the judge completes the Judgment judgment of incapacity and appoints the guardian(s). Court-appointed guardians must then Qualify qualify with the county surrogate. The guardian needs to affirm their willingness and ability to act as guardian. Once they qualify, they receive Letters of Guardianship. These are the official documents authorizing the person(s) to act as guardian. Guardians will also purchase Short certificates short certificates. These are shortened versions of the Letters of Guardianship that can be given as proof of guardianship. Guardians of the estate receive compensation. The amount guardians are paid is based on the total value of the estate. Guardians can also receive a percentage of any income earned by the estate. All guardians should be familiar with the Guardian Monitoring Program Brochure Guardianship of the Person , Guardianship of the Estate Guardian of the Estate - Summary of Responsibilities Guardianship of the Estate, and Guardianship Reporting Forms brochures, and should view the tutorial on court-appointed guardianship ., Guardianship Monitoring Program and Oversight , The Guardian Monitoring Program Brochure Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) provides an ongoing relationship between the guardians and the courts. Guardians are typically loving family members or friends. At times, an attorney can act as guardian. Most guardians care for and protect their ward. However, the authority entrusted to guardians can create opportunities for abuse. The court system is devoted to eliminating those opportunities. Qualified volunteers in the GMP GMP track and report guardian actions. Volunteers enter information into eCourts Guardianship, a Judiciary computer application. Volunteers review guardian reports and other documents contained in guardianship files. This helps identify errors and discrepancies that could signal abuse. In these instances, GMP volunteers record their findings in eCourts Guardianship. The findings could be referred to court staff or Probate Part judges for possible follow-up action. Guardians are required to treat their wards with dignity and integrity. They must follow all court rules and file periodic reports. These reports include: Adult Guardianship - Report of the Guardian Cover Page Report of Guardian Cover Page . This form is required with all guardian reports. It provides summary information about the guardianship. This includes any changes or updates to the ward’s condition or estate. Adult Guardianship - Report of Well-Being Report of Well-Being . A report to keep the court informed of protected person’s overall care. Adult Guardianship - Certification of Examining Professional Certificate of Examining Professional . This form is completed and filed in the initial guardianship request. Updated certifications are required. These helps alert the court of any changes in the protected person’s health conditions. Adult Guardianship - EZ-Accounting Form EZ Accounting Form and Additional Accounting Form Pages additional pages . This form is for simple accounting, typically when there is no estate or a very small estate. Adult Guardianship - Comprehensive Accounting Form Comprehensive Accounting Form . This report is for more complex estates. Guardians are required to complete Certification of Assets when filing for guardianship. After guardianship is established, they must complete the Adult Guardianship - Guardian Inventory Guardian Inventory . Volunteers can then compare the accounting forms to these initial forms to identify any issues regarding the estate. Due to the complex nature of guardianship monitoring, volunteers need specialized skill sets. Volunteers must be comfortable using computers and should have some experience and/or interest in learning how to read and understand basic legal and financial documents. Qualified volunteers will also be interviewed to determine their ability to serve in this function. https://www.njcourts.gov/public/overview-volunteer-services/gmp Learn more about volunteering for the GMP Volunteer Application Apply to become a GMP Volunteer https://vimeo.com/1108086895/b85e4f6cd9 GMP volunteer video, Additional Oversight, The court considers itself legally responsible to care for protected persons. From the very start of the process, the court’s goal is what’s in the best interest of the AIP/protected person. This starts with appointing counsel to represent the AIP. The assigned attorney must be a “zealous advocate” for their client. Guardians of the Estate may also be required to post a surety bond surety bond . This helps protect the ward’s assets. The surety bond can be paid from the estate. If the guardian violates the terms of the guardianship, the bond company can sue them for the bond amount. The ward’s friends and family have the right see if the person is being treated fairly. They can ask the court to review financial records. Interested parties can use the Adult Guardianship - How to File a Motion in a Guardianship Case Motion Kit to file with the court. Examples of guardianship motions: Modify guardianship protection. Modify reporting requirements. Review a guardian’s conduct. Review a guardianship., Guardianship Terms, Alleged Incapacitated Person (AIP) : The alleged incapacitated person (or AIP) is the individual over whom the plaintiff(s) is/are seeking guardianship. Certification : A certification is a statement that certain facts are true to the best of the knowledge of the person making the statement. It is like an affidavit, but it is not sworn before a notary or other authorized person. County of Settlement : The county of settlement is the county responsible for a share of the charge incurred for services provided to persons unable to pay. Typically, this is the AIP’s county of residence at the time of application for DDD services. However, it is possible that the county of residence and county of settlement may be different depending on the residential history of the AIP. County Surrogate : The county surrogate is an elected Constitutional Officer who serves as judge of the Surrogate’s Court for uncontested probate and estate matters. A Surrogate also serves as Deputy Clerk to the Superior Court for the Probate Part, including guardianships of incapacitated adults, as well as adoptions in the Family Part. Docket Number : A docket number is the number the court assigns to your case so that it may be identified and located easily. Once you have a docket number, you must include it on all your communications with the court. File : To file means to give the correct forms and fee to the court to begin the court’s consideration of your request. General Guardianship : General guardianship is a “complete in every respect” type of guardianship in which the guardian is able to exercise all rights and powers of the incapacitated person in terms of the area of responsibility he or she is granted. Also known as full or plenary guardianship. Guardian : A guardian is an individual appointed by the court with authority over the person and/or the estate of an adjudicated incapacitated person. A guardian may have general or limited authority. Guardian of the Estate : An individual appointed by the court to handle the financial affairs of another person who has been adjudicated incapacitated. Unlike a guardian of the person, a guardian of the estate is not responsible for decisions regarding the personal well-being of the protected person. Rather, the guardian of the estate handles assets, income, expenses and liabilities. Guardian of the Person : An individual appointed by the court to handle the personal affairs of another person who has been adjudicated incapacitated. Unlike a guardian of the estate, a guardian of the person does not manage the financial affairs of the incapacitated person, except that a guardian of the person may serve as representative payee for Social Security benefits. Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) : The New Jersey Judiciary Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) is a comprehensive statewide program that monitors guardians appointed to handle the affairs of incapacitated adults. Trained GMP volunteers review reports and other documents contained in guardianship files to ensure guardians comply with court-ordered requirements and manage the affairs of incapacitated adults properly and in their best interest. Incapacitated Person : An individual adjudicated by the court as unable to govern himself or herself and/or unable to manage his or her affairs. Also known as a protected person or ward. Formerly referred to as an incompetent. Incapacity : Inability to govern oneself and/or to manage one’s affairs. Incapacity may be general (as to all areas) or limited (as to specific areas only). Interested Parties : A person or agency that has an involvement with the incapacitated person who is the subject of the guardianship. Interested parties (or parties in interest) are typically the same individuals entitled to notice of the initial application for guardianship – i.e., the incapacitated person’s spouse, parent, adult child, county of settlement, DDD. Judgment : The official decision of a court in a case. For purposes of guardianship, Judgment refers to the Judgment of Incapacity and Guardian Appointment, also known as the Judgment of Incapacity and Order Appointing Guardian. Letters of Guardianship : Letters of Guardianship are documents issued by the County Surrogate upon an individual’s qualification as guardian, after the entry of a Judgment by the Superior Court. Limited Guardianship : A less intrusive, more individualized, type of guardianship in which a guardian is appointed with authority as to some – but not all – areas. A limited guardianship is established based upon a court’s finding that the person alleged to be incapacitated lacks the capacity to do some, but not all, of the tasks necessary to care for himself or herself. Proof of Service : Proof of Service is documentation showing that parties actually received the papers that you sent to them. Service is established for all parties other than the alleged incapacitated person by a certification that the documents were sent by regular mail and certified mail, and the regular mail was not returned to you. If the signed return receipt (green cards) are received, these may be attached to the certification of service. As to the alleged incapacitated person, you must file a certification stating that he or she was personally served. Qualification : A process conducted before the County Surrogate, or Surrogate’s staff, following entry of a Judgment of Incapacity and Guardian Appointment. As part of qualification , the person appointed as guardian affirms his or her willingness to fulfill the duties of a guardian. If a bond is required, the bond must be posted in order for the guardian to qualify and obtain Letters of Guardianship. Restricted Assets : Assets over which a guardian of the estate does not exercise full control. The most common restricted asset is real property. The restriction can be found in the Judgment and sometimes the Letters of Guardianship. It typically provides that the guardian of the estate “cannot sell, transfer, mortgage, or otherwise encumber the real property of the incapacitated person absent court approval.” Service : Delivery of papers in a legally appropriate way. For example, notice of an application for appointment of a guardian is served upon the alleged incapacitated person by personal service, meaning that copies of the papers are personally delivered. Short Certificates : Short forms of the Letters of Guardianship, stating that by judgment of a particular date, the guardian was appointed with authority of the person and/or estate of the named incapacitated person. A short certificate will state that as of the date it was issued, the guardianship remains in effect. Additional short certificates may be purchased by a guardian, from the Surrogate, for $5.00 each as long as the guardianship remains in effect. Unlike the original Letters of Guardianship, short certificates should be provided to doctors, care facilities, and other institutions that require proof of a guardian’s authority. Superior Court Judge : For purposes of guardianships, the judge of the Superior Court, Probate Part, who decides if the alleged incapacitated person is in fact incapacitated and in need of a guardian. The Superior Court judge makes the substantive decisions about the guardianship, including the determination of capacity and the choice of guardian. The Superior Court judge conducts any hearing(s) and signs the Judgment of Incapacity and Guardian Appointment. Surety Bond : A contract between at least three parties: the obligee (the party who is the recipient of an obligation), the principal (the primary party who will perform the contractual obligation) and the surety (who assures the obligee that the principal can perform the task). A bond functions much like an insurance policy so that if the guardian of the estate steals or misuses the money, or makes some other mistake, the incapacitated person will be protected. The price of that insurance policy (the bond premium) can be paid from the guardianship estate. Surrogate’s Court : A county office headed by the County Surrogate that may be in the same location as the Superior Court or may be in a different location. The Surrogate’s Court is the filing court for Probate Part actions, including actions to appoint a guardian. It is also where the guardian goes to qualify after entry of the Judgment. Verified Complaint : A verified complaint is a sworn document in which the plaintiff tells the court the facts of the case and states what relief is sought.
- Multicounty Litigation, Multicounty litigation involves a large number of personal injury cases that are all associated with a single product. The cases share common factual and legal issues. Also, the value of each claim is dependent on the value of all of the other claims., On This Page, Select a Case Abilify Allergan Biocell Textured Breast Implants Asbestos Bard Implanted Port Catheter Products DePuy ASR Hip Implant Elmiron Fosamax GLP-1 Medications - Gastrointestinal Injuries GLP-1 Medications - Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION) Vision Loss Pelvic Mesh - Bard Pelvic Mesh - Gynecare Physiomesh Pinnacle Metal-on-Metal (MoM) Hip Implants Proceed Surgical Mesh/Proceed Ventral Patch Prolene Hernia System Mesh Proton-Pump Inhibitors Roundup Products Sexual Abuse in Juvenile Detention Facilities Operated by the State of New Jersey Singulair Strattice-Hernia-Mesh Stryker Hip/ABG II Stryker LFIT CoCr V40 Femoral Heads Talc-Powder Tasigna Taxotere/Docetaxel Zostavax, Litigation Applications and Terminations, Applications and terminations currently before the court: Dec. 2025 - Atlas Data Privacy Corporation Daniel's Law Matters MCL Application , Guidelines and Resources, Directive #02-19 Directive #02-19 - Multicounty Litigation Guidelines and Criteria for Designation sets forth the procedures for the centralized management of MCL cases. 4:38A-Centralized Management of Multicounty Litigation Court Rule 4:38 established the Multicounty Litigation Program. Self-represented litigants can use the Civil Case Information Statement (CIS) - Appendix XII-B1 Civil Case Information Statement when filing in an MCL matter. Find contacts for multidistrict litigation (MDL) in other states. , MCL By County, Atlantic County Bergen County Middlesex County Abilify Allergan Biocell Textured Breast Implants Asbestos Physiomesh Bard Implanted Port Catheter Products Fosamax Proceed Surgical Mesh/Proceed Ventral Patch DePuy ASR Hip Implant Sexual Abuse in Juvenile Detention Facilities Operated by the State of New Jersey Prolene Hernia System Mesh Elmiron Taxotere/Docetaxel Proton-Pump Inhibitors GLP-1 Medications - Gastrointestinal Injuries Zostavax Singulair GLP-1 Medications - Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION) Vision Loss Strattice-Hernia-Mesh Pelvic Mesh - Bard Talc-Powder Pelvic Mesh - Gynecare Pinnacle Metal-on-Metal (MoM) Hip Implants Roundup Products Stryker Hip/ABG II Stryker LFIT CoCr V40 Femoral Heads Tasigna, Archived MCLs, Multicounty Litigation cases are archived by court order. See all archived MCLs. Accutane (Archived) AlloDerm (Archived) Benicar (Archived) Bristol Myers Squibb Environmental (Archived) Firefighter Hearing (Archived) HealthPlus Surgery Center (Archived) Levaquin (Archived) Mirena (Archived) Pompton Lakes Environmental Contamination (Archived) Propecia (Archived) Reglan (Archived) Risperdal/Seroquel/Zyprexa (Archived) Stryker Trident Hip Implants (Archived) Yaz/Yasmin/Ocella (Archived), Notices to the Bar, See all Notices to the Bar - Multi County Litigation Tag Notices to the Bar related to multicounty litigation., Out of State Attorneys, Attorneys from other jurisdictions must first comply with pro hac vice admission requirements and pay all required fees before representing clients in the New Jersey courts. Review New Jersey’s pro hac vice requirements in 1:21-2-Appearances Pro Hac Vice Court Rule 1:21-2 . With an initial mass tort pleading and, every year thereafter, as long as the case in which you are involved is pending, a certification must be filed with the court indicating: that you are an attorney-at-law holding a plenary license to practice in the State of New Jersey; the address of your bona fide out-of-state office; that pursuant to Rules 1:20-1(b), 1:28-2 and 1:28B-1(e), Pro Hac Vice all annual fees have been paid to the New Jersey Lawyer’s Fund for Client Protection and all required registration statements have been filed; that in accordance with Rule 1:21-1(a), a power of attorney has been filed designating the Supreme Court of New Jersey Clerk of the Supreme Court as agent upon whom service of process may be made for all actions, including disciplinary actions; and that there are no disciplinary proceedings affecting your standing as a member of the bar in New Jersey or in any other jurisdiction. The Pro Hac Vice admission order should include: [Admitted attorney] shall abide by the New Jersey Court Rules including all disciplinary rules, R. 1:20-1 and R. 1:28-2; Admitted attorney] shall consent to the appointment of the Clerk of the Supreme Court as an agent upon whom service of process may be made for all actions against his firm that may arise out of his participation in this matter; [Admitted attorney] shall notify the Court immediately of any matter affecting his standing at the bar of any other Court; [Admitted attorney] shall have all pleadings, briefs and other papers filed with the Court signed by an attorney of record authorized to practice in this State, who shall be held responsible for them, the conduct of the cause and the admitted attorney herein; [Admitted attorney] cannot be designated as trial counsel; No delay in discovery, motions, trial, or any other proceeding shall occur or be requested by reason of the inability of [Admitted attorney] to be in attendance; [Admitted attorney] must, within 10 days, pay the fees required by R. 1:20-1(b) and R. 1:28-2 and submit affidavits of compliance; Automatic termination of Pro Hac Vice admission will occur for failure to make the required annual payment to the Ethics Financial Committee and the New Jersey Lawyer’s Fund for Client Protection. Proof of such payment, after filing proof of the initial payment shall be made no later than February of each year. Noncompliance with any of these requirements shall constitute grounds for removal; A copy of this order shall be served on all parties within seven (7) days. For questions regarding Pro Hac Vice admission, call the , Statewide Call Center, at 609-421-6100, Understanding the MCL Process, Each multicounty litigation is handled in one of three counties: Bergen, Middlesex, or Atlantic. The Supreme Court’s Order that designates a multicounty litigation also assigns it to one of those counties. All future cases be filed in that designated county as well. The judge assigned to oversee the MCL will prepare an initial case management order. The order will include: the date of the first case management conference; direction to counsel regarding issues they should discuss prior to this initial case management conference; instructions regarding notices on the Judiciary web page for multicounty litigation; instructions regarding contact with the court; obligations regarding preservation of records and e-discovery; and a process for the appointment of lead and liaison counsel. The court will work with federal courts that are handling corresponding litigation. This is called multidistrict litigation (MDL) at the federal level. MCL judges also must coordinate discovery efforts with related litigation in other state courts as well. The MCL judge is not bound by any decision from any other jurisdictions. MCLs usually have scheduled case management conferences every four to six weeks. Normally, the court requires that counsel confer prior to the conferences and submit a proposed joint agenda for each conference. At each conference, the court will ask about ongoing discovery issues; set a schedule for motion practice regarding any disputes; and set a schedule to complete written discovery, depositions, service of general expert reports, and depositions. The goal is to select a pool of cases to then be made ready for trial. From this pool of trial-ready cases, the court selects representative plaintiffs for bellwether trials. The bellwether trials assist in the settlement or dismissal of all the cases in the MCL litigation. Those trials establish trends or common rulings that can predict a potential outcome for some or all of the remaining cases. No two MCLs are the same. Each involves different products, and each has its own unique variables. There is no way to predict the length of time any MCL litigation will last. Typically, the judge that is assigned the MCL will be the judge overseeing the trial of the cases. Some MCL courts have allowed multiple plaintiffs to present their cases in one trial. First, the court must determine that a multi-plaintiff trial can be accomplished without undue prejudice to the defendants. Send comments and suggestions to CivilWebSites.Mailbox@njcourts.gov
- Elder Justice, Older adults could face increased risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. They might also face issues with housing, domestic violence, or consumer fraud. Elderly persons deserve equal justice. Get valuable resources for ensuring justice for the elderly., On This Page, Body, Report Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation, The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) of the New Jersey Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) of the New Jersey Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor responds to issues of fraud, abuse or neglect involving Medicaid recipients. Call their hotline at Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) of the New Jersey Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor-Hotline tel no 1-877-55-FRAUD (1-877-553-7283) or Elder Justice Questions and Issues tel number 1-609-292-1272 for elder justice questions and issues, including to report abuse. The New Jersey Adult Protective Services Adult Protective Services run programs in every county to investigate issues of abuse of individuals living on their own in the community. Use this service to report abuse. The New Jersey New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman Long-Term Care Ombudsman provides valuable resources for the elderly living in nursing homes or other care facilities and their loved ones. You can also file a complaint through their office. Older individuals are also vulnerable to insurance fraud. Report insurance fraud-Department of Law and Safety Report insurance fraud concerns to the Attorney General’s Office., Learn About Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse, Domestic Violence refers to any violence that occurs inside the home. This includes elder abuse from a family member or other resident in a shared home. Domestic Violence-Self Help Visit our Domestic Violence Self-Help center for resources to report and stop domestic elder abuse. Access the stop Elder Abuse brochure. Stop Elder Abuse brochure . It provides information and resources on identifying, reporting and stopping abuse. This Abuse in Later Life Wheel Abuse in Later Life Wheel discusses types of abuse and tactics abusers use. It helps you to recognize the signs and patterns of abuse so you can intervene. Access this Brochure on the Signs of Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Brochure on the Signs of Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation. Have additional questions? Visit the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) FAQ. National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) FAQ., Guardianship of Incapacitated Adults and Supported Decision-Making, Some older adults have disabilities that make them unable to make decisions for themselves. They may need a court-appointed guardian to handle their affairs. Others may simply need support from people they trust to help them make their own decisions, instead of a court-appointed guardian making decisions for them. Visit our Resource Center for Guardianship Self-Help resource center for Adult Guardianship . Get information on obtaining a guardianship and reporting suspected abuse. Or you can contact your New Jersey Surrogates County Surrogate for more information. Some individuals in need of guardianship may be eligible for the New Jersey Office of the Public Guardian for the Elderly. Visit the Division of Aging Services office website for more information on their role and services. Financial abuse is another form of vulnerability for the elderly. Resources are available to help financial caregivers manage someone else’s money. Access guides on overseeing someone else’s finances. Access guides on overseeing someone else’s finances. The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) National Center for State Courts (NCSC) provides guidance on finding the right fit in elder care. You can also get information on the role of the decision-maker or advocate. The National Center on Law & Elder Rights provides a Resource for supporting an elderly person resource for supporting an elderly person . The American Bar Association also provides Resources-American Bar Association Website resources for decision-making support, including Guide to Support Decision making works How Supported Decision Making Works for Older Adults guide . The ACLU provides National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making a resource library for supported decision-making. Visit the National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making for more information and resources., Housing Issues, Some elderly persons might face issues of foreclosure or eviction. The following information could help in these cases. Visit our Foreclosure Self-Help center Foreclosure Self-Help center for options in foreclosure cases. If facing an eviction, visit our Landlord/Tenant Self-Help center Landlord-Tenant Self-Help center. The NJ Department of Community Affairs also provides Housing and community affairs resources housing and community affairs resources ., Consumer Fraud, The Division of Consumer Affairs provides a Handbook for the Senior Fraud Education and Protection Program handbook for the Senior Fraud Education and Protection Program . The division also provides an Anti-fraud toolkit-Nj Division of Consumer Affairs anti-fraud toolkit . Both resources can help you combat consumer fraud against the elderly., Get Legal Help for Older Adults, NJ Courts provides several resources to assist you with legal issues. You can Landlord/Tenant-Self-help center visit our Self-Help center for help with a variety of legal issues. You can contact the Directory of Superior Court Deputy Clerk’s Offices/ County Lawyer Referral and Legal Services Offices Legal Services Office in your county. You can also Ombudsman Directory contact your local ombudsman for court support and services. New Jersey is also dedicated ADA Title II Get Help to providing ADA accommodations in court . Legal Services of New Jersey Legal Services of New Jersey provides a wide range of options for legal help. On a federal level, the Department of Justice provides an Elder Justice Initiative--U.S. Department of Justice Elder Justice Initiative . The Department of Health and Human Services also provides Resources for Elder Justice-US Department of Health and Human Services resources for Elder Justice ., Resources for Elder Care and Support, Part of providing elder justice and preventing abuse is providing quality care. The following resources can help with ensuring elder care. NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Aging-Department of Human Services Division of Aging . The division provides a list of services to support the elderly. Find a program that works for you. NJ Department of Human Services Division of Aging- Aging and Disability Resource Connection Aging and Disability Resource Connection provides answers to common searches for elder care providers and programs such as home-delivered meals, transportation, and prescription drug assistance. The Division of Aging Services-County Offices on Aging Aging & Disability Resource Connection/Area Agency on Aging (ADRC/AAA) . This program from the Department of Human services provides support by county. Learn more about the program and how it can help. NJ Department of Health – Your Health NJ Department of Health – Your Health . Access a list of health and care resources for seniors. NJ Department of Health – Facilities NJ Department of Health – Facilities . Get information on nursing homes and other care facilities. Alzheimer's New Jersey Alzheimer’s New Jersey . This helpline is available for assistance with Alzheimer and dementia patients. New Jersey Regional Crisis Hotlines Regional Crisis Hotline . The New Jersey Technical Institute provides a list of emergency hotlines by area through the state. Mental Health and Addiction Services Mental Health and Addiction Services . Resources for support from the Department of Human Services.
- Civil Division Manager Conference Contact List, Chair: Corson, Theresa (Burlington), Vice Chair: Ackerman, Jillian (Ocean), Name Address Contact Atlantic Williams, Natalie A. Civil Division Manager Atlantic Atlantic County Civil Courts Building 1201 Bacharach Blvd. Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47591 Fax: 609-343-2345 Bergen Gibson, Kelly Civil Division Manager Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Suite/Room 415 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25802 Burlington Corson, Theresa S Civil Division Manager Burlington Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Floor 3 Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38330 Fax: 609-826-7073 Camden Snyder, Nicole M. Civil Division Manager Camden Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Suite/Room 150 Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43160 Fax: 856-379-2253 Cape May Williams, Natalie A. Civil Division Manager Cape May Atlantic County Civil Courts Building 1201 Bacharach Blvd. Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47591 Fax: 609-343-2345 Cumberland Gardner Duncan, Karen Civil Division Manager Cumberland Gloucester County Old Courthouse 1 North Broad Street Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15839 Essex Halma, Matthew Civil Division Manager Essex Essex County Historic Courthouse 470 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Floor 2 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9300 ext. 69030 Gloucester Gardner Duncan, Karen Civil Division Manager Gloucester Gloucester County Old Courthouse 1 North Broad Street Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15839 Fax: 856-853-3429 Hudson Talerico, Jillian Civil Division Manager Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60263 Hunterdon Colaneri, Robert Civil Division Manager Hunterdon 40 North Bridge Street 40 North Bridge Street Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13102 Mercer Forcella, John Civil Division Manager Mercer Mercer County Civil Courthouse 175 South Broad Street Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74296 Middlesex Ratzlaff, Ian Civil Division Manager Middlesex Middlesex County Courthouse 56 Paterson Street New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903-0964 Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88172 Fax: 732-645-4306 Monmouth Walton, Rachel Conference Chair Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87542 Fax: 732-677-4369 Morris Mckinney, Renita Civil Division Manager Morris Morris County Courthouse PO Box 910 Morristown, New Jersey Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75345 Fax: 973-656-4104 Ocean Ackermann, Jillian Civil Division Manager Ocean Ocean County Justice Complex 120 Hooper Avenue Toms River, New Jersey 08753 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64340 Fax: 732-288-7606 Passaic Brogan, Jaimie Civil Division Manager Passaic Passaic County Courthouse 77 Hamilton Street Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2910 ext. 24261 Salem Gardner Duncan, Karen Civil Division Manager Salem Gloucester County Old Courthouse 1 North Broad Street Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15839 Somerset Colaneri, Robert Civil Division Manager Somerset 40 North Bridge Street 40 North Bridge Street Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13102 Sussex Mckinney, Renita Civil Division Manager Sussex Morris County Courthouse PO Box 910 Morristown, New Jersey Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75345 Fax: 973-656-4104 Union Gerber, Sandra Thaler Civil Division Manager Union Union County Courthouse 2 Broad Street Floor 3 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 Phone: 908-787-1650 ext. 21490 Fax: 908-659-4816 Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 20 of 21 items
- Directories, The following directories provide contact information for New Jersey Courts. Find the correct directory below. Court Services Contact Information Local Title I ADA Coordinators ADA Title I Coordinators Title II ADA Coordinator Directory ADA Title II Coordinators Administrative Office of the Courts Directory Administrative Office of the Courts Directory of Superior Court Civil Division Offices County Civil Division Offices Directory of Criminal Division Offices County Criminal Division Offices County Deputy Clerk's Offices/Lawyer Referral and Legal Services Offices County Deputy Clerk's Offices/Lawyer Referral and Legal Services Offices County Family Division Offices County Family Division Offices County Special Civil Part Officers County Special Civil Part Officers County Special Civil Part Offices County Special Civil Part Offices New Jersey Surrogates list County Surrogates Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Staff Listing EEO/AA Officer Jury Management Office Contact List Jury Managers Municipal Court Address listing Municipal Courts Addresses New Jersey TASC Programs or TASC Evaluators New Jersey TASC Programs or TASC Evaluators Ombudsman Directory Ombudsman, Division Manager Contact Information, Civil Division Manager Conference Contact Lis 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 Resources Division Manager Conference Contact List 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, Judges Rosters and Contact Information, Assignment Judges and Trial Court Administrators Assignment Judges and Trial Court Administrators Civil Presiding Judges Civil Division Presiding Judges Complex Business Litigation Judges Complex Business Litigation Judges Criminal Division Presiding Judges Criminal Division Presiding Judges Designated Environmental Litigation Judges Environmental Litigation Judges Family Division Presiding Judges Family Division Presiding Judges Conference of General Equity Presiding Judges General Equity Judges Judicial Biographical Information of Judges Judges' Biographies Judges' Chambers Listing Judges' Chambers Designated Mt. Laurel Judges Mt. Laurel Judges Municipal Presiding Judges Municipal Presiding Judges Designated OPRA Judges OPRA Judges Probate Part Judges Committee Probate Part Judges Recovery Court Judges and Coordinators Contact List Recovery Court Judges and Coordinators Special Civil Part Supervising Judges Roster Special Civil Part Supervising Judges Tax Court Judges Directory Tax Court Judges
- Court Services: Contact Information, The following directories provide contact information for Court Services at New Jersey Courts. Find the correct directory below. , List of Court Services: Contact Information, ADA Title I Coordinators Directory ADA Title I Coordinators Title II ADA Coordinator Directory ADA Title II Coordinators Administrative Office of the Courts Diirectory Administrative Office of the Courts Directory of Superior Court Civil Division Offices County Civil Division Offices Directory of Criminal Division Offices County Criminal Division Offices County Deputy Clerk's Offices/Lawyer Referral and Legal Services Offices County Deputy Clerk's Offices/Lawyer Referral and Legal Services Offices Directory of Superior Court Family Division Offices County Family Division Offices County Special Civil Part Officers County Special Civil Part Officers Directory of Superior Court Special Civil Part Offices County Special Civil Part Offices New Jersey Surrogates list County Surrogates Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Staff Listing EEO/AA Officer Jury Management Office Contact List Jury Managers Municipal Court Address list Municipal Courts Addresses New Jersey TASC Programs or TASC Evaluators New Jersey TASC Programs or TASC Evaluators Ombudsman Directory Ombudsman Statewide Pro Bono Coordinator Contact List Statewide Pro Bono Coordinators
- Family Courts: Child Abuse, Kinship, and Adoption, Information on adoption, children-in-court matters, and kinship/legal guardianship. , On This Page, Body, Child Abuse and Neglect, The Division of Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P) must investigate all reports of child abuse and neglect. If CP&P determines that a child has been or is currently in danger of being harmed, CP&P will file a complaint against the parent(s) or caregiver(s) with the family court. Family cases involving CP&P are also known as Children in Court (CIC) cases. Children in Court Parent's Handbook Learn more about Children in Court (CIC) Cases ., You have a right to be represented by an attorney in this case type., If you cannot afford an attorney, you might qualify for a public defender. You can provide financial information about yourself to determine if you are eligible for a public defender. Court staff will contact you to tell you if a public defender will be assigned to represent you. If you have questions about the process, contact your Ombudsman Directory local court ombudsman ., Kinship Legal Guardianship, A Relative or Other Person Becoming Long-Term Legal Guardian for a Child., A kinship legal guardian is a relative, close family friend, or other adult who is appointed by the court to raise a child when the parents are unable to do so. Kinship legal guardianship (KLG) does not terminate parents’ rights. This means that parents can still seek visitation, and they are still financially responsible for the child. If you are interested in becoming a kinship legal guardian to a child in your care, a Kinship Navigator Program Kinship Navigator Program can assist you. , KLG Through CP&P Involvement., If CP&P has been involved with a family, CP&P can file for KLG on behalf of a caregiver. , Termination of Parental Rights, If CP&P determines that a child cannot be safely returned to a parent, CP&P can file a complaint to terminate parental rights. You have a right to be represented by an attorney in this case type. If you cannot afford an attorney, you might qualify for a public defender. You can provide financial information about yourself to determine if you are eligible for a public defender. Court staff will contact you to tell you if a public defender will be assigned to represent you. If you have questions about the process, contact your Ombudsman Directory local court ombudsman . Children in Court Parent's Handbook and Planner Learn more about Children in Court (CIC) Cases ., You can appeal a termination of parental rights. , If the court terminates your parental rights, you have 21 days to file an appeal. To appeal, you must submit the following to the Appellate Division Appellate Division of Superior Court: A completed Notice of Appeal notice of appeal with the court. A Requesting a Superior Court or Tax Court Transcript for Your Appeal transcript request . A copy of the family court order being appealed. All paperwork should be mailed to:, Appellate, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 006 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970 See the Appellate Division Appellate Division web page for more information., Adoption, To adopt a child, contact your county NJ Surrogates Office Surrogate's Office for information., Contesting an adoption, ., , If you receive a notice of an adoption that will affect your parental rights to a child, the notice will include information on your rights and next steps. If an adoption agency placed the child for adoption, you would receive an Notice of Rights in Adoption Proceeding - Agency Placement agency placement form to complete and return to the county surrogate's office. If a private person placed the child for adoption, you would receive a Notice of Rights in Adoption Proceeding - Non-Agency Placement non-agency placement form to complete and return to the county surrogate's office. These forms contain information on what to do if you want to contest an adoption. They also have information on how to find an attorney to represent you. If you have questions about the forms or the process, contact your Ombudsman Directory local court ombudsman ., Locating Adoption Records Are you looking for adoption records?
- Civil Practice Division, The Civil Practice Division develops and implements policies and best practices to advance the goals and mission of the Judiciary in the civil part, special civil part, general equity and probate part matters. The office supports the local civil divisions in each Superior Court and coordinates the implementation of civil court rules. , On This Page, Body Visit our Self-Help Center Self-Help Center if you are representing yourself in court., Contact Information, Taironda E Phoenix, Assistant Director, Civil Practice Division 609-815-2900 ext. 54900 The following statewide directories are available: Civil Division Manager Conference Contact List Civil Division Managers Civil Division Offices Vicinage Civil Division Main Numbers Special Civil Offices Vicinage Special Civil Part Main Numbers Civil Division Presiding Judges Civil Presiding Judges Special Civil Part Supervising Judges Special Civil Part Supervising Judges General Equity Presiding Judges General Equity Presiding Judges Committee of Complex Business Litigation Judges Committee of Complex Business Litigation Judges Designated Mt. Laurel Judges Designated Mt. Laurel Judges Designated Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Judges Designated Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Judges Probate Part Judges Committee Probate Part Judges Committee County Surrogates County Surrogates, Programs and Services, Visit the Multi-county Litigation Center Multicounty Litigation Center for information about the centralized management of certain product liability cases. Learn more about the CDR Program Complementary Dispute Resolution (CDR) Program , including Civil Arbitration arbitration , Civil Mediation mediation , and other programs to expedite and assist in the resolution of civil cases without a trial. The Complex Business Litigation Program Complex Business Litigation Program helps streamline the resolution of certain complex business cases and has produced a Business Opinions body of law to help guide future litigation. Find Adult Guardianship resources for guardians of incapacitated adults and information on the Judiciary's Guardianship Monitoring Program. Refer to the Post Judgment and Pre-Judgment Interest Rates post-judgment and prejudgment interest rates . , Involuntary Civil Commitments, Review the latest Involuntary Civil Commitments Resource Binder Involuntary Civil Commitment Resource Binder and Civil Appendix Appendix for information on involuntary commitments., Online Tools, The civil division offers several online tools. These were developed to help attorneys and the public access important information. Key online tools include: eCourts eCourts can be used by attorneys in civil, special civil, and landlord tenant matters. https://proddrupal.njcourts.gov/self-help/jeds Judiciary Electronic Document Service (JEDS) can be used for chancery, judgment processing, and small claims. The mediator search tool mediator search tool lets users search for a mediator by name, location, area of expertise, and hourly rate. Most mediators provide the first two hours at no charge. Use the Motion calendar search tool motion calendar search tool to find scheduled motions. The Discovery end date search discovery end date search can be helpful in planning litigation. The discovery end date is when the discovery period ends in a case. Use the Model Civil Jury Charges System Automated Model Civil Jury Charges System (MCJCAS) to build jury charges for a particular case. The Civil and Foreclosure Public Access civil case public access portal allows inquiry-only access to docket information.
- Ombudsman Directory, Name Address Contact Administrative Office of the Courts Black, Jennifer Ombudsman Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street Floor 6th Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Phone: 609-815-2900 ext. 51884 SCCOOmbudsman.mailbox@njcourts.gov Administrative Office of the Courts Hart, Maurice Ombudsman Probation Administrative Office of the Courts 171 Jersey Street 171 Jersey Street Trenton, New Jersey 08611 Phone: 609-815-3810 ext. 16357 ProbationHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Atlantic/Cape May Brooks, Dominique Ombudsman Atlantic/Cape May Atlantic County Civil Courts Building 1201 Bacharach Blvd. Floor 1 Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47230 Atlcapehelp.mailbox@njcourts.gov Bergen Shea, Joy Ombudsman Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Suite/Room 125 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25103 BergenHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Burlington Phillips, Natonya Ombudsman Burlington Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Floor 1 Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38118 BurlingtonHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Camden Townsend-Mobley, Tenicha Ombudsman Camden Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Suite/Room 110B Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43090 CamdenHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Cardwell, Vanessa Ombudsman Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Cumberland County Courthouse 60 West Broad Street Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15159 CumGloSalHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Essex Hatcher, Sarah Ombudsman Essex Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Suite/Room 132 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9300 ext. 56886 EssexHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Mercer Umoru, Ijeoma Ombudsman Mercer Mercer County Civil Courthouse 175 South Broad Street Floor 2nd Floor Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74205 MercerHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Middlesex Hernandez, Luis Ombudsman Middlesex Middlesex County Family Courthouse 120 New Street Suite/Room 300B New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88748 MiddlesexHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Monmouth Wicke, Lauren Ombudsman Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Suite/Room West Wing, 106, Floor Lower Level Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87260 MonmouthHelp.mailbox@njcourts.gov Morris/Sussex Shultis, Jennifer Ombudsman Morris/Sussex Morris County Administration and Records Building 10 Court Street Suite/Room 105 Morristown, New Jersey 07963 Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75160 MRS-SSXHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Ocean Castaneda, James Ombudsman Ocean 118 Washington Street 118 Washington Street Suite/Room 101, Floor 1st Floor Toms River, New Jersey 08754 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64480 OceanHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Passaic Rouillon, Vanessa Ombudsman Passaic Superior Court of New Jersey - Passaic 71 Hamilton Street Suite/Room 130, Floor 1st Floor Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2910 ext. 24470 PassaicHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Raimondo, Elizabeth Ombudsman Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Somerset County Courthouse 20 North Bridge Street Floor 5th Floor Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13240 SomHunWrnHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Union Velazquez, Maria Ombudsman Union Union County Courthouse 2 Broad Street Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 Phone: 908-787-1650 ext. 22300 UnionHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Showing 1 to 16 of 16 items
- Hudson Vicinage Court User Resource Center, Contact us to ask questions, find legal resources, and get help with understanding court forms and procedures. We also have referral information about community services., Our court staff can give procedural guidance, but they cannot give legal advice., The Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm., Court User Resource Center, Ombudsman, Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Suite/Room 102, Floor 1 Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 201-748-4400 ext. 60145 HudsonHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Find out more about the Judiciary Ombudsman Program ombudsman program .
- New Jersey Trial Courts Backlog: Court Year, Filings and Resolutions Dashboard -Current Filings and Resolutions Dashboard -Current Filings and Resolutions Dashboard Current Fillings and Resolutions Dashboard Court Year Filings and Resolutions Dashboard-Court Year Filings and Resolutions Dashboard Court Year New Jersey Trial Courts Backlog: Current Backlog Dashboard-Current Publications, Reports, and Statistics Trial Court Statistics Key: TY = This Court Year LY = Last Court Year
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- Attorney Regulatory Board, , Attorney Regulatory Board, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 962 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0965 609-815-2920 Timothy Ellis, Chief Counsel 609-815-2920 The Attorney Regulatory Board (ARB) is part of the New Jersey Supreme Court’s attorney regulatory process. The ARB reviews all petitions for readmission after disbarment, pursuant to R. 1:20-21A, and makes a recommendation to the Supreme Court., Interim Guidance on Continuing Legal Education Courses Designated by the Supreme Court:, Pursuant to R. 1:20-21A(c), petitioners for readmission should complete the following courses within twelve months prior to filing a petition for readmission: “Trust Accounting in Detail,” offered by the Office of Attorney Ethics; “Law Firm Financial Management – Tips for Success,” offered by NJICLE; “New Attorney Day,” offered by NICLE; and Coursework in Ethics and Law Practice Management Essentials (fulfilled by taking either “Bridge the Gap: Law Practitioner Essentials – Rutgers School of Law,” or “Law Practice Management” offered by NJICLE)
- Municipal Division Manager Conference Contact List, Rebecca Muller: Chair (Morris/Sussex), Nicole Greten: Vice Chair (Passaic), Name Address Contact Atlantic/Cape May Rodriguez, Yanell Municipal Division Manager Atlantic/Cape May Mays Landing Criminal Court Complex 4997 Unami Blvd. Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47290 Fax: 609-826-7030 Bergen Wrigley, Brendis Montijo Municipal Division Manager Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Suite/Room 309 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25080 Fax: 201-221-0631 Burlington Chack, Amy Municipal Division Manager Burlington Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38551 Fax: 609-826-7067 Camden Lamb-Davis, Taiwan Municipal Division Manager Camden Camden Adult/Juvenile Reporting Division 6 Executive Campus Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43130 Fax: 856-379-2274 Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Wolk, Ashley Municipal Division Manager Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Municipal Division Office Gloucester County Justice Complex 70 Hunter Street Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15206 Fax: 856-379-2487 Essex Abraham, Anu Municipal Division Manager Essex Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Floor 7 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9300 ext. 69028 Fax: 973-776-9332 Hudson Piizzi, Jennifer Municipal Division Manager Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Suite/Room 406 Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60550 Fax: 201-356-2605 Mercer Jenkins, Sharanda Municipal Division Manager Mercer Mercer County Annex - 209 209 S. Broad Street Floor 4th Floor, Annex Trenton, New Jersey 08650 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74015 Fax: 609-571-4024 Middlesex Schweitzer, Laura Municipal Division Manager Middlesex Municipal Division Middlesex County Courthouse PO Box 964 New Brunswick, New Jersey Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88837 Fax: 732-565-2907 Monmouth Romano, Theresa Municipal Division Manager Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87241 Fax: 732-435-8340 Morris/Sussex Muller, Rebecca Municipal Division Manager Morris/Sussex Morris County Courthouse Washington and Court Streets Morristown, New Jersey 07960-0910 Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75110 Fax: 862-397-5682 Ocean Sclama, Joseph Municipal Division Manager Ocean Ocean Vicinage Municipal Division 213 Washington St 213 Washington St Suite/Room 303 Toms River, New Jersey 08753 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64330 Fax: 732-435-8428 Passaic Greten, Nicole Municipal Division Manager Passaic Passaic County Admin Building 401 Grand Street Suite/Room 308, Floor 3 Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2910 ext. 24069 Fax: 973-424-6890 Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Marinaccio, Ellen Municipal Division Manager Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren 40 North Bridge Street 40 North Bridge Street Floor 1 Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13230 Fax: 908-332-7706 Union Gulino, Delsy Municipal Division Manager Union Albender Building 1143 East Jersey St Floor 2 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 Phone: 908-787-1650 ext. 21242 Fax: 908-659-5954 Showing 1 to 15 of 15 items
- Directory of Superior Court Deputy Clerk’s Offices/ County Lawyer Referral and Legal Services Offices, Main/Statewide, Legal Services of New Jersey P.O. Box 1357 Edison, NJ.-08818-1357 732-572-9100 Name Address Contact Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court Atlantic Civil Division, Direct Filing Atlantic County Civil Courthouse 1201 Bacharach Boulevard Floor 1 Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 LAWYER REFERRAL: 609-345-3444 LEGAL SERVICES: 609-348-4200 Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court Bergen Civil Division Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Suite/Room 115 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 LAWYER REFERRAL: 201-488-0044 LEGAL SERVICES: 201-487-2166 Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court Burlington Central Processing Office Attn: Judicial Intake Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Suite/Room Courts Facility, Floor 1 Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 LAWYER REFERRAL: 609-261-4862 LEGAL SERVICES: 609-261-1088 Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court Camden Civil Processing Office Hall of Justice Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Suite/Room 150, Floor 1 Camden, New Jersey 08103 LAWYER REFERRAL: 856-482-0618 LEGAL SERVICES: 856-964-2010 Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court Cape May Cape May County Courthouse 9 North Main Street Cape May Court House, New Jersey 08210 LAWYER REFERRAL: 609-463-0313 LEGAL SERVICES: 609-465-3001 Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court Cumberland Civil Case Management Office Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court PO Box 10 Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302 LAWYER REFERRAL: 856-696-5550 LEGAL SERVICES: 856-691-0494 Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court Essex Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court Hall of Records 465 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. Suite/Room 201 Newark, New Jersey 07102 LAWYER REFERRAL: 973-622-6204 LEGAL SERVICES: 973-624-4500 Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court Gloucester Civil Case Management Office Attn: Intake Gloucester County Old Courthouse 1 North Broad Street Floor 1 Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 LAWYER REFERRAL: 856-848-4589 LEGAL SERVICES: 856-848-5360 Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court Hudson Superior Court, Civil Records Dept. William J. Brennan Jr. Courthouse 583 Newark Avenue Floor 1 Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 LAWYER REFERRAL: 201-798-2727 LEGAL SERVICES: 201-792-6363 Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court Hunterdon Civil Division Hunterdon County Justice Center 65 Park Avenue Flemington, New Jersey 08822 LAWYER REFERRAL: 908-236-6109 LEGAL SERVICES: 908-782-7979 Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court Mercer Local Filing Office, Courthouse PO Box 8068 Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 LAWYER REFERRAL: 609-585-6200 LEGAL SERVICES: 609-695-6249 Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court Middlesex Middlesex Vicinage PO Box 2633 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903-0964 LAWYER REFERRAL : 732-828-0053 LEGAL SERVICES: 732-249-7600 Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court Monmouth PO Box 1269 Freehold, New Jersey 07728 LAWYER REFERRAL: 732-431-5544 LEGAL SERVICES: 732-414-6750 Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court Morris Civil Division PO Box 910 Morristown, New Jersey 07963-0910 LAWYER REFERRAL: 973-267-5882 LEGAL SERVICES: 973-285-6911 Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court Ocean Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court PO Box 2191 Toms River, New Jersey 08754-2191 LAWYER REFERRAL: 732-240-3666 LEGAL SERVICES: 732-608-7794 Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court Passaic Civil Division Court House Passaic County Courthouse 77 Hamilton Street Paterson, New Jersey 07505 LAWYER REFERRAL: 973-278-9223 LEGAL SERVICES: 973-523-2900 Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court Salem Attn: Civil Case Management Office Salem County Courthouse 92 Market Street Floor 3rd Floor Salem, New Jersey 08079 LAWYER REFERRAL: 856-935-5629 LEGAL SERVICES: 856-691-0494 Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court Somerset Civil Division Somerset County Courthouse 20 North Bridge Street Somerville, New Jersey 08876 LAWYER REFERRAL: 908-685-2323 LEGAL SERVICES: 908-231-0840 Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court Sussex Sussex County Judicial Center 43-47 High Street Newton, New Jersey 07860 LAWYER REFERRAL: 973-267-5882 LEGAL SERVICES: 973-383-7400 Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court Union Union County Courthouse 2 Broad Street Floor 1 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 LAWYER REFERRAL: 908-353-4715 LEGAL SERVICES: 908-354-4340 Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 20 of 21 items
- Supreme Court Committee on Access and Fairness, The Supreme Court Committee on Access and Fairness works to ensure the courts provide equal justice for all., On This Page, Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Access and Fairness, Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Access and Fairness, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 037 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0037, About the Committee , To ensure that the Judiciary, as an institution, embraces access and fairness as an integral part of its core values, Chief Justice Stuart Rabner created the Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Access and Fairness. The work of the committee will help to set the tone for the operation of the Judiciary for the next quarter century and beyond. The committee is comprised of judges, judiciary staff and members of various public organizations. Membership is diverse, with talent from the bench, vicinage management, central office leadership, and others such as bar associations, Legal Services of New Jersey and Sheriffs' Association of New Jersey. The committee focuses on how to administer justice in the face of such challenges as the continued increase in the number of self-represented litigants, the economic pressures applied to litigants and to the courts, and the need to treat each case and each litigant with dignity and respect., Why is this important?, The millions of litigants who come to the courts each year for a just resolution of their cases must believe they are being treated fairly, with or without counsel. They must have full access to the courts, regardless of income, language barriers, disability, cultural diversity, or educational level. The Judiciary is guided by its four core values: independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. Access and fairness are the foundation of those values and shape the experience of every litigant. Fairness cannot be attained without access to the courts, the most important component of quality service., 2020: Supreme Court Action Plan, The New Jersey Judiciary is committed to ensuring access and fairness for everyone, and to seeking out and eliminating barriers to equality wherever they exist. Through the leadership of Chief Justice Stuart Rabner and the New Jersey Supreme Court, the Judiciary continues to work diligently to uncover and address institutional obstacles to justice for all people, especially those who have been disadvantaged by the court system and denied true justice… 2020: Supreme Court Action Plan Read more . , Access and Fairness Timeline, Without question, the New Jersey Judiciary has accomplished a great deal to incorporate its core values into its everyday work. The Judiciary has created a coordinated and integrated approach to problem solving through conferences, committees, expanded training, and communication with staff and the public. But as the Judiciary moves forward, it must place new and greater emphasis on access to the courts and fairness in its procedures. Some of the Judiciary's successes include:, 2017: Criminal Justice Reform, Through the leadership of New Jersey Chief Justice Stuart Rabner, all three branches of state government worked together to reform the criminal justice system, which required a constitutional amendment, the enactment of the bail/speedy trial reform law, and revisions to the rules of court. New Jersey has now moved from a system that relied principally on setting monetary bail as a condition of release to a risk-based system that is more objective, and thus fairer to defendants because it is unrelated to their ability to pay monetary bail. A risk-based system promotes the safety of the community, and also considers whether the defendant will appear for future court appearances and whether the defendant is likely to obstruct the criminal justice process., 2011: Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Access and Fairness, New Jersey Chief Justice Stuart Rabner established the Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Access and Fairness ("the Committee") to guide the judiciary in adapting to current and future demands on the courts. The committee focus is on how to best administer justice in the face of challenges such as the continued increase in the number of self-represented litigants, the growing multicultural population in New Jersey, the need for expanded language services, the economic pressures on litigants and the courts, and the need to ensure quality service and to treat each case and each litigant with dignity and respect., 2009: Advisory Group on Self-Representation in the New Jersey Courts, The Advisory Group on Self-Representation in the New Jersey Courts (Advisory Group) was established to assess successful programs, policies, and procedures of courts nationwide, including those in New Jersey, and to explore systemic causes for dissatisfaction or ineffectiveness among those in the pro se community as well as opportunities for innovative progress. The Advisory Group developed a set of recommendations that represent long-term strategies designed to enhance the public's experience using the New Jersey Court system while maintaining the Judiciary's integrity in the delivery of fair, impartial justice., 2005: Judiciary Ombudsman Program, Each vicinage offers a dedicated customer service manager to help the public navigate the courts. The ombudsman assists litigants and other members of the public by explaining court procedures, programs and services; helping self-represented litigants; directing the public to appropriate offices and court staff; working with the various divisions to resolve customer complaints; referring customers to relevant social service or legal agencies; distributing brochures and informational material; and developing court tours and community education and outreach programs., 2004: Supreme Court Webcasts, Webcasting of Supreme Court arguments began in January 2005 in order to provide the public, students, attorneys, reporters, and other interested viewers with the opportunity to watch the oral arguments live on the New Jersey Judiciary's web site njcourts.gov. A collaboration between Rutgers Law School and the New Jersey Judiciary made webcasts of New Jersey Supreme Court oral arguments permanently available on the Rutgers web site. At the end of 30 days the webcasts are transferred to the Rutgers Law School archives., 2002: New Jersey Municipal Court NJMCDirect, NJMCDirect allows drivers to view tickets online and pay penalties by credit card., 2000: Judiciary Electronic Filing and Imaging System (JEFIS), The Judiciary Electronic Filing and Imaging System (JEFIS) allows attorneys to file documents in special civil part cases and in foreclosure actions online., 1998: Ad Hoc Working Group on Pro Se Materials, The Ad Hoc Working Group on Pro Se Materials was formed in 1998 to address the demands placed upon the courts by the growing number of self-represented litigants. The work of the group focused on the creation of forms and brochures, and significant progress was made in the development of self-help forms frequently used in the civil, family, criminal, tax and appellate courts., 1997: Task Force on Gay and Lesbian Issues, Composed of judges, lawyers, non-profit leaders and academics, the 27-member task force was appointed by the Supreme Court in June 1997. In focus groups and in its survey of judges, lawyers, litigants and witnesses, the task force found that most respondents do not believe discrimination based on sexual orientation is a pervasive problem in the New Jersey court system. The survey did indicate, however, that those who identified themselves as gay or lesbian reported problems to a greater degree than the overall population of respondents. It its final report, the task force made recommendations for ongoing education for judges and court employees, and communication to staff, litigants and their attorneys about how to report incidents of bias or discrimination., 1995: Judiciary InfoNet and Internet Websites, The websites were developed to ensure Judiciary information and resources were made available to the public and court employees. The external site, njcourts.gov, has since gained national recognition for its comprehensiveness and social media usage, 1995: Judiciary Advisory Committee on ADA Compliance, The Supreme Court constituted this committee to recommend to the chief justice goals, policies, practices and procedures to be followed by the Judiciary to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws. Attention is given to training, communication, compliance, enforcement and review of procedures relating to the ADA and the needs of the elderly., 1983: Supreme Court Committee on Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, Since the early 1980s the Judiciary determined that “the same bias that has affected all of society for so long exists in all of its institutions, including the Judiciary." To ensure that fair and equitable access to the courts for racial and ethnic minority court users, judges and employees, the court designed and implemented a comprehensive action plan to "rid the court of all vestiges of bias and discrimination in the state court system." The Supreme Court Committee on Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, with the collaboration of its local vicinages advisory committee on minority concerns monitors and reports on the progress made in implementing the system-wide recommendations and institutional enhancements., 1983: Equal Employment Opportunity Reaffirmation Statement, "The New Jersey Judiciary is committed to the principles and goals of fairness, equality, courtesy and respect for all individuals." These principles are embodied in the Policy Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Anti-Discrimination and are reflected in the principles and policies that guide the activities and operations of the court system as an employer and as an arbiter of justice. The EEO/AA Master Plan spells out in detail these operational principles and guidelines; outcome measures are routinely reported to the court and the public., 1983: Law Clerk Diversity Initiative, In an effort to increase minority participation in the Law Clerk Program, the Judiciary, as a result of data collection by the Minority Concerns Committee, implemented this initiative to increase awareness in the program and actively recruit minorities into Law Clerk positions., 1982: Supreme Court Task Force on Interpreter and Translation Services, The Supreme Court adopted the principle of "equal access to courts for linguistic minorities" in 1985, acting on the recommendations of the Supreme Court Task Force on Interpreter and Translation Services. The Court reiterated its support for that principle in 1993 when it stated in its Action Plan on Minority Concerns 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." Chief Justice Deborah T. Poritz, 1982: Supreme Court Committee on Women in the Courts, Since 1982, the Judiciary has monitored its progress in achieving gender fairness in the New Jersey Courts. Periodic surveys and focus groups guide the current Supreme Court Committee on Women in the Courts in its efforts to address ongoing issues through training and educational programs for judges, attorneys, courts staff and others., Did you know?, There are a lot of interesting facts about the New Jersey Judiciary relating to access and fairness. This section includes a sample of data and factual highlights. The New Jersey Judiciary's website, NJ Courts Website njcourts.gov , has won national and international awards. New Jersey was praised for "a great one-stop-shop for most court services in the state." The website, redesigned in 2017, is a critical resource for the public to find court decisions, pay motor vehicle fines, learn about jobs and volunteer opportunities, download forms and instructions for litigants representing themselves in court, get information to request a court interpreter or an ADA accommodation and more. The site is “mobile friendly” and can be viewed on any pc, phone or tablet. In 1995 the New Jersey Supreme Court constituted the Judiciary Advisory Committee on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance. The committee recommends to the Chief Justice goals, policies, practices and procedures to be followed by the Judiciary to comply with the requirements of the ADA and related laws. There is an ADA Coordinator in every vicinage to assist the public with accommodations. ADA Title II Fair Treatment Court Access for Persons with Disabilities In 2020 the New Jersey Judiciary recorded 900 Americans with Disabilities Act Title II accommodations. This includes the municipal courts. More than 70,000 interpreting events occur in New Jersey Superior Courts every year; court interpreters are needed in more than 100 languages and New Jersey courts provide court interpreting services free of charge. Updated New Jersey Judiciary Language Access Plan (Supersedes Directive #10-22) New Jersey Judiciary Language Access Plan Court interpreting Statistics Court Interpreting Statistics /node/149266 There is a Judiciary Ombudsman in every vicinage. These dedicated customer service managers provide one-on-one specialized services to court users, work with the community to promote public trust and confidence in the courts and make recommendations to improve court services. Many ombudsmen regularly hold public workshops/seminars on topics such as foreclosure, landlord/tenant, child support and custody, divorce, and expungements. Each year, ombudsman assist over 75,000 court users statewide. Judiciary Ombudsman Program Ombudsman Program Calendar of Court Seminars and Public Events Calendar of Court Seminars and Public Events The New Jersey Judiciary is committed to the principles and goals of fairness, equality, courtesy and respect for all individuals. These principles are embodied in the Policy Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Anti-Discrimination and are reflected in the principles and policies that guide the activities and operations of the court system as an employer and as an arbiter of justice. The EEO/AA Master Plan spells out in detail these operational principles and guidelines; outcome measures are routinely reported to the court and the public. Judiciary Policy Statement on EEO/AA and Anti-Discrimination Judiciary Policy Statement on EEO/AA and Anti-Discrimination Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action and Anti-Discrimination Master Plan EEO Judiciary Master Plan The Supreme Court Committee on Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement Supreme Court Committee on Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement is tasked with assisting and advising the Supreme Court with the implementation of court-approved recommendations designed to "rid the court of all vestiges of bias and discrimination." The program’s name change and updated charge (August 13, 2019) reflect the expansion of the Committee’s focus beyond issues relating to race and ethnicity exclusively to also include issues relating to religious, social, cultural and economic non-majority groups and to sexual orientation and gender identity. The New Jersey Judiciary has realized numerous advances through the efforts of the Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement Program. One example of such change is seen in the increased diversity, inclusion, and representation on the bench and in senior management., JUDGES* (Supreme Court and Superior Court-Appellate and Trial Divisions), , MID-1980s, CURRENT , (as of December 2020), Minority Judges 4.3% 18.0% Women Judges 7.1% 36.2%, SENIOR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS , (includes Court Executives 3a, 3b, and 4 combined statewide), , MID-1980s, CURRENT , (as of January 2021), Racial/Ethnic Minorities in Senior Management Positions 8.3% 27.3%
- Municipal Court Case Law, , Date, Case, Citation, Category/Keyword, 01/14/2026 Case v. Montana _ U.S . _ (2026) Keywords: Fourth Amendment; Search and seizure: emergency aid doctrine, exigent circumstances, warrantless entry; probable cause. 12/04/2025 State v. Paul J. Caneiro 262 N.J. 288 (2025) Fourth Amendment; Search and seizure: exigent circumstances, probable cause, warrantless search 12/04/2025 State v. Phillip D. Bryant and James Hunter _ N.J. Super. _ (App. Div. 2025) Search and seizure: Communications data warrant, inevitable discovery doctrine, probable cause 08/19/2025 State v. Tyrone K. Ellison 482 N.J. Super. 357 (App. Div. 2025) Fifth Amendment, right against self-incrimination, search and seizure: communications data warrant; inevitable discovery doctrine 08/11/2025 State v. Victor Baverov 482 N.J. Super. 344 (App. Div. 2025) DWI, ineffective assistance of counsel, right to jury 08/18/2025 Verified Answer - Simon, Britt J. In Re: Britt J. Simon Answer Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics 07/30/2025 State v. Shawn M. Fenimore (A-18-24) (089786) State v. Shawn M. Fenimore 261 N.J. 364 (2025) Search and seizure: automobile exception, exigent circumstances, warrantless search 07/22/2025 A-41-23 State v. Juan C. Hernandez-Peralta State v. Juan C. Hernandez-Peralta 261 N.J. 231 (2025) Immigration consequences, ineffective assistance of counsel, post-conviction relief 06/12/2025 A-1045-22 – STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. YUSEF B. ALLEN (98-08-1208, UNION COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) State v. Yusef B. Allen 482 N.J. Super. 142 (App. Div. 2025) Brady violation, due process, ineffective assistance of counsel, new trial, post-conviction relief, sentencing: No Early Release Act, weapons 06/05/2025 A-2084-23 – STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. JAKIL J. BRYANT (22-05-429, 22-05-430, AND 22-08-769, MIDDLESEX COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (REDACTED) State v. Jakil J. Bryant 482 N.J. Super. 37 (App. Div. 2025) Search and seizure: automobile exception, exigent circumstances, warrantless search; weapons 06/04/2025 A-1741-22 – STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. K.H. (22-04-0600, ATLANTIC COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (RECORD IMPOUNDED) State v. K.H. 482 N.J. Super. 113 (App. Div. 2025) Fifth Amendment, Miranda issues 08/12/2025 Verified Answer- Price, Gary M. In Re: Gary M. Price Answer Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics 08/11/2025 State v. Victor Baverov 482 N.J. Super. 344 (App. Div. 2025) DWI: repeat offender; ineffective assistance of counsel; insanity defense; right to jury 07/28/2025 In Re: Britt J. Simon Formal Complaint Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics 07/22/2025 Amended Formal Complaint- Price, Gary M. In Re: Gary M. Price Amended Formal Complaint Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics 07/14/2025 A-2455-23 – LINDSAY PALMISANO VS. STATE OF NEW JERSEY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS, ET AL. (L-2084-23, MERCER COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) Palmisano v. State of N.J. Admin. Off. of the Cts., et al. 482 N.J. Super. 328 (App. Div. 2025) Court Administrator, Judicial Ethics Complaint, Municipal Court Judge, NJ Law Against Discrimination 05/28/2025 Supreme Court Order- Robert M. Lepore In Re: Robert M. LePore Order Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics 02/19/2025 State v. Jorge Gomez State v. Jorge Gomez 481 N.J. Super. 109 (App. Div. 2025) Controlled dangerous substances; search and seizure: probable cause; search and seizure: warrants; statutory construction. 04/29/2025 State v. C.C.W. State v. C.C.W. 481 N.J. Super. 551 (App. Div. 2025) Controlled dangerous substances; statutory construction. 03/10/2025 D-90-23 In the Matter of R. Douglas Hoffman (089279) In the Matter of R. Douglas Hoffman 260 N.J. 130 (2025) Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics 01/14/2025 A-3169-23 – STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. JESUS E. REYES-RODRIGUEZ (21-08-1000, MONMOUTH COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (RECORD IMPOUNDED) State v. Jesus Reyes-Rodriguez 480 N.J. Super. 526 (App. Div. 2025) Bench warrant; failure to appear; sexual contact; Sixth Amendment; virtual appearance 01/03/2025 A-3169-23 – STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. JESUS E. REYES-RODRIGUEZ (21-08-1000, MONMOUTH COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (RECORD IMPOUNDED) State v. Yonathan Seligman 480 N.J. Super. 509 (App. Div. 2025) Controlled dangerous substance; Fourth Amendment; search and seizure: exclusion rule, knock to announce, and warrants 12/20/2024 A-2662-21 – STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. JEREMY ARRINGTON (16-03-0689 AND 17-05-1346, ESSEX COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (REDACTED) State v. Jeremy Arrington 480 N.J. Super. 428 (App. Div. 2024) Assault; expert witness; insanity; weapons 11/27/2024 A-0532-22 – STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. JAMEL CARLTON (20-12-0711, ATLANTIC COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (RECORD IMPOUNDED) (RESUBMITTED) (REDACTED) State v. Jamel Carlton 480 N.J. Super. 311 (App. Div. 2024) Fifth Amendment; Megan’s Law; Miranda issues; resisting arrest; sentencing: extended term; sentencing: repeat offender; sexual assault. 11/08/2024 A-2580-22 – STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. STEPHANIE HAND (14-02-0007, ESSEX COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) State v. Stephanie Hand 480 N.J. Super. 15 (App. Div. 2024) Post-conviction relief (PCR). 11/01/2024 A-4009-22 – STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. STEVEN W. ITALIANO (21-08-0653, CAPE MAY COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) State v. Steven W. Italiano 480 N.J. Super. 1 (App. Div. 2024) Driver’s license suspension; driving while revoked; DWI: repeat offender. 10/03/2024 A-1592-23 – STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. TYRELL S. LANSING (21-12-0895, MORRIS COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) State v. Tyrell S. Lansing 479 N.J. Super. 565 (App. Div. 2024) Expert witness; Olenowski hearing. 09/18/2024 A-2638-22 – STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. DANA KEARNEY (16-10-1645, MIDDLESEX COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) State v. Dana Kearney 479 N.J. Super. 539 (App. Div. 2024) Conflict of interest; Fifth Amendment; ineffective assistance of counsel; post-conviction relief (PCR); right against self-incrimination; sentencing: No Early Release Act. 09/17/2024 Supreme Court Order – Sept. 17, 2024 - Obuch, Richard In Re: Richard Obuch Order Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics 09/06/2024 A-2521-21/A-0391-22 – DCPP VS. C.R.A.G. AND R.G., IN THE MATTER OF J.G., J.G., AND J.G. (FN-07-0152-21, ESSEX COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (RECORD IMPOUNDED) N.J. Div. of Child Prot. & Permanency v. C.R.A.G. 479 N.J. Super. 504 (App. Div. 2024) Endangering the welfare of a child 08/21/2024 A-0499-23 – STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. JUSTIN MORGAN (22-05-1241, CAMDEN COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (RESUBMITTED) State v. Justin Morgan 479 N.J. Super. 420 (App. Div. 2024) Fourth Amendment; possession of a controlled dangerous substance; search and seizure: probable cause; weapons 08/20/2024 A-3690-22 – STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. CHRISTOPHER W. BARCLAY (17-06-0969, OCEAN COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (RECORD IMPOUNDED) State v. Christopher W. Barclay 479 N.J. Super. 451 (App. Div. 2024) Endangering the welfare of a child; ineffective assistance of counsel; post-conviction relief (PCR); sexual assault 08/19/2024 A-1497-22 – STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. ARTHUR F. WILDGOOSE (16-03-0148, SOMERSET COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (RECORD IMPOUNDED) State v. Arthur F. Wildgoose 479 N.J. Super. 331 (App. Div. 2024) Due process; endangering the welfare of a child; post-conviction relief (PCR); sexual assault 08/16/2024 A-1008-22 – IN THE MATTER OF REGISTRANT M.L. (ML-22-03-0038, BURLINGTON COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (RECORD IMPOUNDED) In re Registrant M.L. 479 N.J. Super. 433 (App. Div. 2024) Endangering the welfare of a child; Megan’s Law; sexual assault 08/12/2024 A-0963-22 – IN RE ADOPTION OF N.J.A.C. 5:105-1.6(a)(1) (GOVERNMENT RECORDS COUNCIL) In re Adoption of N.J.A.C. 5:105-1.6(a)(1) _ N.J. Super. _ (App. Div. 2024) Open Public Records Act (OPRA) 08/08/2024 State v. Thomas Zingis (A-66-21) (087132) State v. Zingis 259 N.J. 1 (2024) Breathalyzer; breath test; DWI: alcohol influence report; DWI: alcotest; DWI: repeat offender; post-conviction relief (PCR). 08/05/2024 T.B. v. I.W. 479 N.J. Super. 404 (App. Div. 2024) Domestic Violence Act; Fifth Amendment; final restraining order (FRO); harassment; sexual assault; temporary restraining order (TRO). 07/31/2024 N.J. Div. of Child Prot. & Permanency v. A.P. 258 N.J. 266 (2024) Endangering the welfare of a child; expungement – criminal conviction. 07/31/2024 N.J. Realtors v. Twp. of Berkeley 479 N.J. Super. 379 (App. Div. 2024) Municipal Ordinance; preemption; police powers. 07/24/2024 A-3503-21 – STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. KEVIN B. BOONE (20-12-0521, CUMBERLAND COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) State v. Kevin Boon 479 N.J. Super. 193 (App. Div. 2024) Failure to stay in lane; Miranda warning; possession of a controlled dangerous substance; Search and Seizure: auto, reasonable suspicion. 07/23/2024 In the Matter of Brian Ambroise (088042) (Statewide) In re. Brian Ambroise 258 N.J. 180 (2024) Disciplinary proceeding; Miranda issues; sexual assault; standard of review. 07/19/2024 A-0661-23/A-0745-23 – MARK CERKEZ, ET AL. VS. GLOUCESTER CITY, NEW JERSEY, ET AL. (L-1516-23 AND L-0733-23, CAMDEN COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (CONSOLIDATED) Mark Cerkez, et al. v. Gloucester City, N.J. 479 N.J. Super. 174 (App. Div. 2024) County and Municipal Water Supply Act 07/11/2024 Supreme Court Order - Lewis J. Korngut In Re: Lewis J. Korngut Order Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics 07/05/2024 A-1087-22 – STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. MARY MELLODY (04-03-22, SUSSEX COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) State v. Mary Mellody 479 N.J. Super. 90 (App. Div. 2024) Careless driving; drunk driving; DWI: observation; Fourth Amendment; municipal court; Search and Seizure: community caretaking, emergency aid, exclusion rule, exigent circumstances, field inquiry, warrantless entry; Terry stop. 07/03/2024 A-1098-23 – STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. JESSICA S. MATRONGOLO (23-08-0676, MIDDLESEX COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) State v. Jessica Matrongolo 479 N.J. Super. 8 (App. Div. 2024) Disorderly persons; municipal court; petty disorderly persons; probation. 07/02/2024 Formal Complaint - Richard Obuch In Re: Richard Obuch Formal Complaint Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics 07/01/2024 In Re: Carl L. Marshall; Formal Complaint In Re: Carl L. Marshall Formal Complaint Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics 06/13/2024 A-43-22 Alejandra Padilla v. Young Il An Alejandra Padilla v. Young II An 257 N.J. 540 (2024) municipal offenses; statutory construction 06/12/2024 A-1365-23 – STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. TAVIAUS WILSON, ET AL. (19-07-0670, CUMBERLAND COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) State v. Taviaus Wilson, et al. 478 N.J. Super. 564 (App. Div. 2024) fourth amendment; marijuana; search and seizure: auto; warrantless search; probable cause; tinted windows 06/11/2024 In Re: R. Douglas Hoffman Supreme Court Order to Show Cause Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics 06/03/2024 A-2384-22 – STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. JEFFREY WALKER (11-02-0411, MONMOUTH COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) State v. Jeffrey Walker 478 N.J. Super. 553 (App. Div. 2024) post-conviction relief (PCR); restitution 05/31/2024 A-3911-21/A-1264-22/A-1358-22 – STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. SEAN JONES, ET AL. (88-07-2659 AND 92-12-4339, ESSEX COUNTY AND STATEWIDE AND 96-02-0526, CAMDEN COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (CONSOLIDATED) State v. Sean Jones, et al. 478 N.J. Super. 532 (App. Div. 2024) illegal sentencing; pro se defendants; post-conviction relief (PCR) 05/30/2024 A-3372-21 – STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. M.F.L. (18-02-0068, HUNTERDON COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (RECORD IMPOUNDED) State v. M.F.L. 478 N.J. Super. 614 (App. Div. 2024) domestic violence act; final restraining order (FRO); sexual assault 05/13/2024 A-2395-22 – ASSOCIATION FOR GOVERNMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY, ETHICS AND TRANSPARENCY VS. BOROUGH OF MANTOLOKING, ET AL. (L-2729-22, OCEAN COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) Association for Governmental Responsibility, Ethics and Transparency v. Borough of Mantoloking 478 N.J. Super. 470 (App. Div 2024) evidence, expungement, municipal prosecutor, OPRA 05/01/2024 Botteon v. Borough of Highland Park Botteon v. Borough of Highland Park 478 N.J. Super. 452 (App. Div. 2024) marijuana, municipal ordinances 03/27/2024 Hoffman, R. Douglas - Presentment In re: R. Douglas Hoffman Presentment Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics 03/22/2024 Verified Answer - Antonio Inacio In re: Antonio Inacio Answer Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics 03/07/2024 State v. Robert A. Baker 478 N.J. Super. 116 (App. Div. 2024) warrantless search; motor vehicle exception; marijuana; traffic stop 03/05/2024 Formal Complaint - Antonio Inacio In re: Antonio Inacio Formal Complaint Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics 03/05/2024 State v. Shlawrence Ross 256 N.J. 390 (2024) Fourth Amendment; search warrant; probable cause 02/23/2024 State v. Ladohn E. Courtney 478 N.J. Super. 81 (App. Div. 2024) motor vehicle exception; “John’s Law”; impoundment; DWI; warrantless search 02/21/2024 State v. Daishon I. Smith 478 N.J. Super. 52 (App. Div. 2024) county prosecutor: recusal; disqualification; conflict of interest 01/08/2024 A-29-22 State v. Brandon M. Washington State v. Brandon M. Washington 256 N.J. 136 (2024) trial preparation; photo identification procedures; State v. Henderson, 208 N.J. 208 (2011); N.J.R.E. 803(a)(3 11/16/2023 A-1767-22 – STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. KHALIL H. HASKINS (21-08-2068, CAMDEN COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) State v. Khalil H. Haskins 477 N.J. Super. 630 (App. Div. 2024) warrantless search and seizure; automobile; tinted windows; State v. Smith , 252 N.J. 244 (2022) 11/16/2023 A-2353-21 – STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. WILLIAM J. SILVERS, III (19-07-0813, HUDSON COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) State v. William J. Silvers 477 N.J. Super. 228 (App. Div. 2023) Jury selection 11/15/2023 a_56_18 State v. Michael Olenowski 255 N.J. 529 (2023) DRE; Daubert criteria; de novo review; driving under the 11/08/2023 A-0363-22 In the Matter of the Expungement Application of K.M.G. 477 N.J. Super. 167 (App. Div. 2023); A-0363-22 “Clean Slate” Statute, N.J.S.A 2C:52-5.3, Expungement - criminal conviction, out of state conviction 11/06/2023 A-1019-22 Animal Protection League of New Jersey, et al. vs. New Jersey Fish and Game Council, et al. 477 N.J. Super. 145 (App. Div. 2023); A-1019-22 Crimes and offences: fish and game, Comprehensive Black Bear (Ursus americanus) Management Policy (CBBMP), State Fish and Game Code (Game Code), Administrative Procedure Act (APA) emergency rule making, N.J.S.A. 52:14B-4(c) 11/06/2023 In Re: Robert M. LePore Answer Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics 10/30/2023 In Re: Lewis J. Korngut Answer In Re: Lewis J. Korngut Answer Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics 10/26/2023 In Re: R. Robert M. LePore Complaint Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics 09/21/2023 Amended-Formal-Complaint-Lewis J. Korngut In Re: Lewis J. Korngut Amended Formal Complaint Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics 09/13/2023 A-2069-21/A-2936-21 State of New Jersey vs Darryl Nieves 476 N.J. Super. 609 (App. Div. 2023); A-2069-21/A-2936-21 evidence: experts/scientific, witnesses: expert 09/06/2023 A-0305-21 S.B.B. vs. L.B.B. 476 N.J. Super. 575 (App. Div. 2023); A-0305-21 domestic violence: Final Restraining Order (FRO), harassment, Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), Constitutional Law: free speech – First Amendment 08/28/2023 A-1230-22 State of New Jersey vs. Dennis F. Gargano, Jr., et al. 476 N.J. Super. 511 (App. Div. 2023); A-1230-22 evidence: privilege, marital communications privilege, NJ Wiretapping and Surveillance Control Act, criminal procedure: suppression motion, N.J.R.E. 509 08/15/2023 A-32-22-State v. Oscar R. Juracan-Juracan State v. Oscar R. Juracan-Juracan ___ N.J. ___ (2023) Video remote interpreting (VRI); in-person interpreting; Language Access Plan (LAP); Administrative Directives #10-22, #01-17 08/09/2023 A-22-22-State v. Stephen A. Zadroga State v. Stephan Z. Zadroga ___ N.J. ___ (2023) Double jeopardy, Fifth Amendment; Manifest necessity, Kennedy standard; DWI: Blood Test 08/09/2023 A-3379-21 State of New Jersey vs. Tyshon M. Nieves 476 N.J. Super. 405 (App. Div. 2023); A-3379-21 search and seizure: knock to announce, exclusionary rule, Constitutional Law: Criminal – Fourth Amendment, New Jersey Constitution: Article I - Paragraph 7 08/04/2023 FV-07-2446-22 - E.W. v. W.M-H. E.W. v. W.M-H. ___ N.J. Super. ___ (2023) Final restraining order (FRO); Domestic Violence Act; Harassment; Statutory immunity for DCPP complaints 08/02/2023 State v. Quintin D. Watson State v. Quintin D. Watson 254 N.J. 558 (2023) First-time in-court identifications; due process rights; right to confrontation 08/02/2023 State v. Roberson Burney State v. Roberson Burney __N.J.__(2023) First-time in-court identification; expert testimony 07/12/2023 State in the Interest of M.P. State in the Interest of M.P. 476 N.J. Super. 242 (App. Div. 2023) Waiver of Miranda rights; juvenile; confession; custodial interrogation 07/10/2023 Complaint-Lewis J. Korngut In Re: Lewis J. Korngut Formal Complaint Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics 07/05/2023 State v. Jason W. Vanderee State v. Jason W. Vanderee 476 N.J. Super. 214 (App. Div. 2023) Warrantless search; search incident to arrest and inventory search warrant exception 06/22/2023 State v. Cornelius C. Cohen State v. Cornelius C. Cohen 254 N.J. 308 (2023) plain smell; marijuana; warrantless search; automobile exception 06/21/2023 State v. Andreas M. Erazo State v. Andreas M. Erazo 254 N.J. 277 (2023) Miranda warnings; waiver of Miranda rights; custody 06/06/2023 A-2035-21 - STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. TERRANCE L. JOHNSON (19-05-1438, ESSEX COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) State v. Terrance L. Johnson 476 N.J. Super. 1 (App. Div. 2023) motor vehicle stop; vehicle registration search exception; N.J.S.A. 39:3-29 05/30/2023 A-4/5-22 - State v. Jamire D. Williams; State v. Tyshon Kelly (086598) (Monmouth County & Statewide) State v. Jamire D.Williams; State v. Tyshon Kelly 254 N.J. 8 (2023) warrantless search and seizure; motor vehicle; MDT query; suspended driver’s license; reasonable suspicion 05/26/2023 A-1243-22 - STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. SHAHAAD I. JONES (22-07-1704 AND 22-07-1705, ESSEX COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) State v. Shahaad I. Jones 475 N.J. Super. 520 (App. Div. 2023) search of vehicle; plain view; plan smell 05/09/2023 A-34-21 - State v. Izaia M. Bullock (086196) (Middlesex County & Statewide) State v. Izaia M. Bullock 253 N.J. 512 (2023) Miranda warnings; courtyard, stationhouse statements 05/04/2023 A-15-22 - State v. Joao C. Torres (086812) (Middlesex County & Statewide) State v. Joao C. Torres 253 N.J. 485 (2023) State v. Lentz, 463 N.J. Super. 54, 70 (App. Div. 2020); delayed warrantless search 05/03/2023 A-67-21 State v. Anthony Miranda State v. Anthony Miranda 253 N.J. 461 (2023) search; exigent circumstances exception 04/13/2023 In Re: R. Douglas Hoffman In Re: R. Douglas Hoffman Answer Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics 04/10/2023 In Re: R. Douglas Hoffman In Re: R. Douglas Hoffman Formal Complaint Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics 04/05/2023 A-0733-22 State v. Marese Washington, Jr. 475 N.J. Super. 292 (App. Div. 2023) search and seizure without search warrant; plain view 03/30/2023 State v. Andre Higgs State v. Andre Higgs 253 N.J. 333 (2023) internal affairs records request; remote convictions; N.J.R.E. 609; impeachment by evidence of conviction of crime; disorderly persons offense 03/21/2023 Appeal of the Denial of M.U.'s Application for a Handgun IMO of the Appeal of the Denial of M.U.’s Application for a Handgun 475 N.J. Super. 148 (App. Div. 2023) N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3(c)(5); expunged records; R. 3:21-5; R. 5:7A; handgun purchase permit; firearms purchaser identification card; weapons forfeiture and confiscation 03/08/2023 State v. Kyle A. Smart State v. Kyle A. Smart 253 N.J. 156 (2023) R. 3:5-8; search and seizure without search warrant; warrantless search; automobile exception; probable cause; State v. Witt, 223 N.J. 409 (2015) 02/17/2023 A-56-18 State v. Michael Olenowski State v. Michael Olenowski 255 N.J. 529 (2023) expert testimony; admissibility of expert evidence; criminal and quasi-criminal matters; “Frye” test; “Daubert” test 01/19/2023 A-54-21 - State v. Deje M. 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- Supreme Court Board on Attorney Certification, The attorney certification program helps connect litigants with attorneys who New Jersey Supreme Court certified as a highly qualified specialist in their area of the law., Supreme Court Board on Attorney Certification, Board on Attorney Certification, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street Floor 8th floor North P.O. Box 965 - 08625-0965 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 phone: 609-815-2930 BAC.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Find a Certified Attorney, Notice To Certified Attorneys:, Annual Fee Payment due by Jan. 31, 2026., The Value of Attorney Certification, Finding the right attorney helps litigants and attorneys. This program is designed to help consumers make an informed decision when seeking and selecting a lawyer. It protects them from false advertising. It also help build attorney competence in a specific area of the law. The Board on Attorney Certification was established by the Supreme Court of New Jersey in 1980. Attorneys can be certified in one or more of these areas: civil trial law criminal trial law matrimonial law municipal court law workers' compensation law To be certified, attorneys must: be a member in good standing of the New Jersey Bar for at least five years take a specific number of continuing legal education courses in the three years prior to filing an application demonstrate substantial involvement in preparation of litigated matters demonstrate an unblemished reputation by submitting a list of attorneys and judges who will attest to the applicant's character and ability pass a written examination covering various aspects of practice in the designated specialty. The New Jersey Supreme Court Board on Attorney Certification administers the certification program in this state. The Board has nine members, all of whom are members of the Bar of New Jersey. In addition, there are five certification committees. They are responsible for reviewing certification applications and for creating and grading the certification examinations. Each committee reports its eligibility findings to the Board for its report to the Supreme Court. The Board is responsible for the operation of the certification program, including financial, policy, and rule-making functions. The Board also acts as an appellate arm when an aggrieved attorney appeals a decision made by a certification committee., Members of the Board, Chair, : Hillary Hudson Bryce, Vice Chair:, Rubin M. Sinins Vicki W. Beyer Paul da Costa Brandon D. Minde Bonnie L. Laube Joshua H. Reinitz, Secretary:, Heather Joy Baker, Counsel, : Wendy L. Weiss, Civil Certification Committee, Chair:, Paul da Costa Craig M. Aronow Chad Moore Gary L. Riveles Wendy L. Wiebalk, Criminal Certification Committee, Chair:, Brandon D. Minde Mark G. Davis Julie Peterman, Matrimonial Certification Committee, Chair, : Bonnie L. Laube Cassie Murphy Ronald G. Lieberman, Workers’ Compensation Certification Committee, Chair, : Vicki W. Beyer Dennis M. Baptista Michele G. Haas, Municipal Court Certification Committee, Chair, : Joshua H. Reinitz S. Emile Lisboa IV Moshood Muftau
- New Attorneys, All active lawyers must complete 24 hours of CLE over a two-year cycle. Five of the 24 credits must be in ethics or professionalism; two of those five credits must be in diversity, inclusions, and elimination of bias., CLE Reporting Requirements for Newly Admitted Attorneys, Every active lawyer is required to complete 24 credit hours of continuing legal education (CLE) every 2 years. Of those 24 credits, at least 5 credits must be in ethics and/or professionalism, including 2 credits of coursework in diversity, inclusion, and elimination of bias. During the newly admitted lawyer’s first full two-year compliance period, within the general 24 credit CLE requirement, a newly admitted lawyer with a plenary license in New Jersey must obtain 16 credit hours in at least 6 of the following 12 subject areas: New Jersey basic estate administration; New Jersey basic estate planning; New Jersey civil or criminal trial preparation; New Jersey family law practice; New Jersey real estate closing procedures; New Jersey attorney trust and business accounting fundamentals; New Jersey landlord/tenant practice; New Jersey municipal court practice; New Jersey law office management; New Jersey administrative law; New Jersey workers’ compensation law; and New Jersey labor and employment law. At least one credit of the required sixteen credits must be in New Jersey attorney trust and business accounting fundamentals. A “newly admitted lawyer” is defined by the Board on Continuing Legal Education (Board) as a lawyer who becomes an active member of the New Jersey bar for the first time. Newly admitted attorneys with a limited license do not have to take the 16-credit new admit coursework. Some newly admitted attorneys, depending on when admitted and when their birth month falls may have a one-year transitional reporting period. Continuing Legal Education Requirement for Lawyers Admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 202 CLE Reporting Requirements for Attorneys Admitted in 2026 Continuing Legal Education Requirement for Lawyers Admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 2025 CLE Reporting Requirements for Attorneys Admitted in 2025
- File an Ethics Grievance, On This Page, Ethics Grievance Process, The OAE reviews ethics complaints of attorneys who have been accused of wrongdoing. To assist the office, there are 18 ethics committees consisting of volunteers. These committees help review grievances filed against attorneys in their district. , File a Grievance, To file a grievance (complaint) against an attorney, complete the Attorney Grievance Form attorney grievance form . Email to oae.mbx@njcourts.gov oae.mbx@njcourts.gov as an attachment. The grievance form and all other attachments must be in portable document format (PDF). Grievance review may take up to 45 days. After review, the grievant will receive a letter stating whether the case has been declined or docketed for further investigation by the Office of Attorney Ethics or a district ethics committee. If you are unable to submit your grievance (complaint) to the OAE Mailbox, or in a PDF format, you may send your grievance (complaint) by regular mail to:, Office of Attorney Ethics, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 963 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0963 To locate the district secretary appointed to the county where the attorney practices in, please see District Ethics and Fee Committees . For any additional questions regarding the grievance form, you may contact the , Office of Attorney Ethics, at 609-403-7800 If an Request an Interpreter for a Court Event interpreter and/or an ADA Title II Get Help ADA accommodation is required during any of the stages of the grievance process, please call 609-403-7800 609-403-7800 (ext. 34110)., Grievance Review, Grievance review may take up to 45 days. After review, grievant will be mailed a docketing letter. If a grievance is declined, a formal declination letter will be mailed to the provided address. If the grievance reveals a potential violation of the Rules of Court Rules of Professional Conduct , it will be given a docket number. Once a docket number is assigned the investigation will begin. A grievance might not be investigated: If the grievance involves current pending civil or criminal litigation filed involving the attorney. A grievance may be submitted, after , civil or criminal litigation has been, fully completed, . If the facts do not constitute unethical conduct. If the grievance relates to an attorney fee dispute. Disputes of attorney fees should be addressed through the OAE Fee Arbitration Program Fee Arbitration Program . , Grievance Docketing and Investigation, A grievance will be reviewed by either the DEC, if it is a standard matter, or the OAE if the matter is complex. Once docketed, the case will be assigned for investigation to either one member of the DEC, or to the OAE. Grievances assigned to a DEC investigator are planned to be investigated within six months or less. Grievances assigned to the OAE are planned to be investigated within nine months or less. Regardless of where a grievance is assigned, certain matters may take longer to complete. Once docketed you will be contacted to provide information regarding the basis of your grievance. A grievance cannot be withdrawn after it has been docketed. If you determine to not participate, the matter may still proceed. As a result of the investigation, an investigative report will be prepared. The report will be reviewed by either the DEC chair, or OAE director, for clear and convincing evidence of unethical conduct. If the report, does not, show clear and convincing evidence, the matter will be dismissed. A copy of the investigative report will be sent, and you will have 21 days to appeal the decision. An appeal is filed with the Disciplinary Review Board Disciplinary Review Board . If the report shows there, is, clear and convincing evidence of misconduct, then: A formal complaint may be filed against the attorney, or o If the matter is Rule 1:20-3 minor (the word minor is a hyperlink to R. 1:20-3), then it may be resolved through diversion. The diversion program is a nonpublic program requiring the attorney to complete certain obligations. The obligations are meant to correct the unethical conduct. , Formal Complaint and Hearing, Once a formal complaint has been served to an attorney, they have 21 days to respond with an answer. Once an answer has been received, a hearing will be scheduled. A hearing is presented before a hearing panel or a special ethics master. Typically, a hearing panel will consist of one public member and two attorneys of the DEC. A special ethics master is an attorney appointed by the Supreme Court to preside over the hearing in complex matters. At the hearing, you may be called as a witness to provide testimony about the grievance., Formal Hearing and Decision , If the hearing panel, or special ethics master, decides there is not clear and convincing evidence the complaint will be dismissed. After a complaint has been dismissed, an appeal of the decision may be filed. The appeal is with the Disciplinary Review Board Disciplinary Review Board and must be received within 21 days of the dismissal. If the hearing panel, or special ethics master, decides there is evidence of misconduct, they will suggest discipline. The case will be sent to the Disciplinary Review Board Disciplinary Review Board for its review. , Volunteer to Be an Ethics or Fee Committee Member, Complete the form and mail it to the Office of Attorney Ethics – OAE Volunteer Application Form 12967