The Sussex County Judicial Center and all Superior Court facilities in Sussex County will CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC for the day at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, for a planned security drill. Beginning at 10:00 a.m., anyone seeking a domestic violence temporary restraining order may make an application at the Newton Police department or their local police department. Court Staff will be available by phone from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at (862)-397-5700. Emergent matters will be heard prior to 11 a.m. or virtually after 1:30 p.m.
Anyone seeking to file an emergent Order to Show Cause in the Civil, Chancery, Family, or Criminal Divisions after 11:00 a.m. may file through the Judiciary Electronic Filing System (JEDS), which can be accessed at www.njcourts.gov, or may call the specific division at (862) 397-5700 for further instructions.
Document Date: Oct. 28, 2025
Publish Date: Oct. 29, 2025