Instructions for Participants in Remote Court Events

This page provides important instructions for participating in remote court events. Remote court is held either over the phone or via a video conferencing program. The court will provide phone users with dial-in instructions. The court will also provide the link for video conferences.

Here are instructions and tips to help you prepare for your day in virtual courts.

How to Join and Participate in a Zoom Virtual Courtroom

Zoom - Technology Software Requirements

How to view a Sign Language Interpreter in Zoom

Procedure for Sign Language Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) in Zoom

How to Join a Teams Meeting Through the Teams Client

How to Prepare for and Participate in a Virtual Court Proceeding (Video)

Instructional video - English

Instructional video -Spanish

Sign Language in Remote Video Court

If using Zoom, please refer to the Sign Language in Zoom resource listed above.

These tips for interpreters will help you deliver quality service for deaf or hard of hearing individuals. Download the interpreter checklist to ensure you have every piece in place.

Technology Rooms Available

Some courthouses provide technology spaces all virtual court proceedings and court events. If a technology space is not available, Judiciary staff will assist you so that you can participate in your case either as scheduled or at a future time. Click on your respective county to view available technology spaces and get contact info to reserve a technology space.

Atlantic/Cape May

Ten technology spaces are available:
- Five in Atlantic City Civil Courthouse
- Three in Mays Landing Criminal Courts Complex
- Three in Cape May County Courthouse
To reserve a technology space for a scheduled court event:
- 609-402-0100 ext. 47220 or Atl.CapeHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov
To request a technology space for an emergent or unscheduled court matter:
- 609-402-0100 ext. 47043 or dominique.brooks@njcourts.gov
For other assistance, including interpreting or an ADA accommodation:
- 609-402-0100 ext. 47043 or dominique.brooks@njcourts.gov

Bergen

Three technology spaces are available.
To reserve a technology space for a scheduled or unscheduled court event:
- 201-221-0700 ext. 25102
For other assistance, including interpreting services or an ADA accommodation:
- 201-221-0700

Burlington

Two dedicated (DV) and three multi-purpose technology spaces are available.
To reserve a technology space for a scheduled or unscheduled court event:
- Civil - 609-288-9500 ext. 38091
- Criminal - 609-288-9500 ext. 38081
- Family - 609-288-9500 ext. 38831
If you are at the courthouse, please proceed to the kiosk immediately after the security screening and speak to a court representative.
For other assistance, including interpreting services or an ADA accommodation: 609-288-9500 ext. 38021

Camden

Two technology spaces are available.
To reserve a technology space for a scheduled or unscheduled court event, contact the number on your court notice
For interpreting services: 856-650-9100 ext. 43080
For ADA accommodations: 856-650-9100 ext. 43020

Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem

Twenty-nine technology spaces are available:
- Seven technology spaces are available in Cumberland County Courthouse
- Ten technology spaces are available in the Gloucester Justice Complex
- Two technology spaces are available in the Old Courthouse in Gloucester
- Five technology spaces are available at 5pts in Gloucester
- Five technology spaces are available in the Salem County Courthouse
To reserve a technology space for a scheduled or unscheduled court event please contact:
- 856-878-5050 ext. 15826 or Robert.Shorts@NJCourts.gov
For ADA information, please contact:
- (856)878-5050 ext. 15620 or Vic15ADA.mbx@njcourts.gov
For interpreting services, please contact
- (856)878-5050 ext. 15210 or V15Interpret.mbx@njcourts.gov

Essex

Eleven technology spaces are available:
- Five in the Hall of Records
- Two in the Veterans Courthouse
- Two in the Wilentz Justice Complex
- Three in the Dr. Martin Luther King Complex
To reserve a technology space for a scheduled or unscheduled court event:
- 973-776-9300 ext. 57007
  or
- EsxTechRooms.Mailbox@NJCourts.gov
For other assistance, including interpreting services or an ADA accommodation: 973-776-9017 ext. 57197 or megan.gritsman@njcourts.gov .

Hudson

Four technology spaces are available.
To reserve a technology space for a scheduled or unscheduled court event, or for other assistance such as interpreting services or an ADA accommodation:
- 201-748-4400 ext. 60759 or michele.mora@njcourts.gov .

Hunterdon/Somerset/Warren

Eight technology spaces are available:
- Three at the Somerset Courthouse
- Three at the Hunterdon Courthouse
- Two at the Warren Courthouse

To reserve a technology space for either a scheduled or unscheduled court event or for an emergent application, contact the relevant trial court division. The main number and extensions are as follows:

	Somerset	Hunterdon	Warren
Criminal Division	908-332-7700 ext. 13720	908-824-9750 ext. 13110	908-750-8100 ext. 13130
Civil Division	908-332-7700 ext. 13710	908-824-9750 ext. 13810	908-750-8100 ext. 13910
Family Division	908-332-7700 ext. 13730	908-824-9750 ext. 13830	908-750-8100 ext. 13930

For other assistance, including interpreting services or an ADA accommodation:
- Somerset - 908-332-7700 ext. 13750
- Hunterdon - 908-332-7700 ext. 13030
- Warren - 908-750-8100 ext. 13010
Other concerns:
908-332-7700 ext. 13240 (Ombudsman)
908-332-7700 ext. 13000 (Court Administration)

Mercer

Three technology spaces are available:
- One space is available for civil matters on the 1st floor at the Mercer Civil Courthouse located at 175 S. Broad St. in Trenton.
- One space is available for family matters on the 2nd floor at the Mercer Civil Courthouse located at 175 S. Broad St. in Trenton
- One space is available for criminal matters on the 1st floor at the Mercer Criminal Courthouse located at 400 S. Warren St. in Trenton.
To reserve a technology space for a scheduled or unscheduled court event:
- Family - 609-571-4200 ext. 74380
- Civil - 609-571-4200 ext. 76019
- Criminal - 609-571-4200 ext. 74074
For other assistance, including interpreting services or an ADA accommodation: 609-571-4200 ext. 74030

Middlesex

Four technology spaces are available:
- Two in the Main Courthouse
- Two in the Family Courthouse
To reserve a technology space for a scheduled or unscheduled court event, or an emergency application or unscheduled matter:
- Civil and General Equity - 732-645-4300 ext. 88832 or Christina.Reichardt@njcourts.gov
- Criminal - 732-645-4300 ext. 88144 or Shylo.Rollins@njcourts.gov
- Family - 732-645-4300 ext. 88712 or Deborah.Sisolack@njcourts.gov
- Probation Supervision and Child Support - 732-645-4300 ext. 88482 or Gloria.Marconi@njcourts.gov
- Miscellaneous - 732-645-4300 ext. 88019 or Meghan.CarneyVilela@njcourts.gov
For other assistance, including interpreting services or an ADA accommodation:
- 732-645-4300 ext. 88010 or John.Pushko@njcourts.gov

Monmouth

Four technology spaces are available:
- Two at the courthouse
- One at Ocean Probation
- One at the Hall of Records
To reserve a technology space for a scheduled or unscheduled court event:
- Family - 732-358-8700 ext. 87160
- Criminal - 732-358-8700 ext. 87421
- Civil - 732-358-8700 ext. 87590
For other assistance, including interpreting services or an ADA accommodation: 732-358-8700 ext. 87068 or Sharen.Ramirez@njcourts.gov

Morris/Sussex

Four technology spaces are available:
- Two spaces in Morris County Courthouse
- Two spaces in Sussex County Judicial Center
To reserve a technology space for a scheduled court event:
- Morris - 862-397-5700 ext. 75160 or MRS-SSXHelp.mailbox@njcourts.gov
- Sussex - 862-397-5700 ext. 75080 or Thomas.Jindracek@njcourts.gov
To request use of a technology space for an emergent application or unscheduled court matter for Morris/Sussex Vicinage:
- 862-397-5700 ext. 75160 or MRS-SSXHelp.mailbox@njcourts.gov
For other assistance, including interpreting services or an ADA accommodation:
- Morris - 862-397-5700 ext. 75070 or Thomas.Jindracek@njcourts.gov
- Sussex - 862-397-5700 ext. 75070 or Thomas.Jindracek@njcourts.gov

Ocean

Three technology spaces are available.
To reserve a technology space for a scheduled or unscheduled court event:
732-504-0700 ext. 64355 or James.Castaneda@njcourts.gov
For other assistance, including interpreting or an ADA accommodation:
732-504-0700 ext. 64025 or lisa.joyce@njcourts.gov

Passaic

One technology space is available in the Passaic Vicinage at 71 Hamilton St. Historic Courthouse.
To reserve a technology space for a scheduled or unscheduled court event, or for other assistance such as interpreting services or an ADA accommodation:
- 973-653-2910 ext. 24011

Union

Two technology spaces are available:
- One room in the Cherry St Annex
- One room in the New Annex Building
To reserve a technology space for a scheduled or unscheduled court event, or for other assistance such as interpreting services or an ADA accommodation:
- 908-787-1650 ext. 22200or UNN.Facilities@njcourts.gov