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- Rescheduling Requests, Deferral Requests (Rescheduling Your Service), Complete the Jury Qualification Questionnaire juror qualification questionnaire before submitting a request to be deferred., Deferral requests may be submitted for the following needs:, Medical Prospective juror has a temporary medical inability to serve. Transportation Prospective juror is unable to secure transportation for their reporting date. Temporarily Outside of Area – Business or Vacation Trip Prospective juror is temporarily out of area for employment, vacation or holiday reasons Temporarily Outside of Area – College Student Prospective juror is a student and is temporarily out of area for schooling and/or prospective juror is a student with mandatory classes, exams, evaluations, or other school obligations. Temporarily Outside of Area – Other For reasons other than those mentioned above. Emergency Prospective juror has an emergent and unplanned event that requires immediate attention Employment – Probationary Period, Staff Shortage, etc. Prospective juror has an employment conflict or is under a probationary period for new employment. You can defer (reschedule) your jury service, once, in the My Jury Service Portal My Jury Service Portal , or by contacting your Jury Managment Office List jury management office . , Requesting a Deferral Using the Online Portal, How-to video: How to Create a Juror Service Request Video How to Create a Juror Service Request Log into the My Jury Service Portal My Jury Service Portal to complete your questionnaire. Once complete, you will be taken to the Home page. Click on the “Juror Service Request” tile. Select “Create Juror Service Request.” Select “Deferral.” Under “Deferral Month” select the month you would like to be deferred to. Under “Available deferral dates” select your preferred date. Under “Deferral reason” select the reason for your request. Under “Additional Notes” you are free to add any information you would like to provide regarding your request. Click “Submit” at the bottom of the page. If additional information is required, you will be notified via email for the requested documentation. The information can be submitted via email to your summoning Jury Managment Office List jury management office . You will be notified by email once a decision has been made. *Note: If additional information is required and not received five days prior to your summons date, your request will be denied and you will be required to report for your scheduled jury service. If you do not have access to the online portal, please email or call your Jury Managment Office List jury management office . When calling by phone, have your 10-Digit Participant ID available. When emailing your request, provide the following: 10-Digit Participant ID Full name Requested deferral date Deferral reason Contact phone number
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- Appellate Livestreams, The “View Livestream” button will appear next to the case title once the oral argument starts. Not all oral arguments are livestreamed. Read the Notice – Public Access in the Appellate Division: (1) Oral Arguments of Non-Public Cases Excepted from Livestreaming and Brief Posting; (2) New Form to Request Audio Recordings of Oral Arguments; and (3) Requesting Access to Non-Public Arguments/Records March 10, 2025 Notice to the Bar to see which case types are not livestreamed. Sep 24, 2025 Virtual OA A-3437-23 FALAD PROPERTIES, LLC, VS. BOROUGH OF ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY; AND ITS GOVERNING BOARD Briefs: A-3437-23 Briefs
- Briefs from Argued Cases, Search Start End Apply Filters A-4003-23 IMO THE ESTATE OF GERALDINE FRANKLIN Briefs A-4003-23 Briefs A-4003-23 Briefs Close Argued: Sept. 22, 2025 A-2041-24 TRENTON STEM-TO-CIVICS CHARTER SCHOOL VS. NJ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Briefs A-2041-24 Briefs A-2041-24 Briefs Close Argued: Sept. 22, 2025 A-4148-23 UNIFUND CCR LLC, AAO FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, VS. CHRISTINE GARABEDIAN Briefs A-4148-23 Briefs A-4148-23 Briefs Close Argued: Sept. 22, 2025 A-0858-24/A-0860-24 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANK D. CARONE, ET AL. (P228307 AND P227937, PASSAIC COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (CONSOLIDATED) Briefs A-0858-24/A-0860-24 Briefs A-0858-24 Briefs Close Argued: Sept. 18, 2025 A-0860-24 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROSEANN CARONE Briefs A-0860-24 Briefs A-0860-24 Briefs Close Argued: Sept. 18, 2025 A-3740-23 JESSICA HOFFER KAYLOR VS. TERESA BACALLAO, EMPIRE MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC, TERESA SANCHEZ. Briefs A-3740-23 Briefs A-03740-23 Briefs Close Argued: Sept. 18, 2025 A-1985-24 HILIL NICKERSON VS. BRINK'S INCORPORATED, ET AL. Briefs A-1985-24 Briefs A-1985-24 Briefs Close Argued: Sept. 16, 2025 A-1981-24 MILAGROS CINTRON VS. BRINK'S INCORPORATED, ET AL. Briefs A-1981-24 Briefs A-1981-24 Briefs Close Argued: Sept. 16, 2025 A-0810-24 DEERFIELD HOLDINGS, LLC AND YESHIVA CHEMDAS HATORAH VS. LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD AND LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP Briefs A-0810-24 Briefs A-0810-24 Briefs Close Argued: Sept. 16, 2025 A-3853-23 GEORGE HAFFERT AND TERESA DOWNEY VS. BELL TOWER CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, ET AL. Briefs A-3853-23 Briefs A-3853-23 Briefs Close Argued: Sept. 16, 2025 A-0398-24 HUDSON RIVER ASSOCIATES, LLC ETC. VS. THE PROMENADE AT EDGEWATER CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ETC. Briefs A-0398-24 Briefs A-0398-24 Briefs Close Argued: Sept. 16, 2025 A-2015-23 STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. JAMES GOYDOS Briefs A-2015-23 Briefs A-2015-23 Briefs Close Argued: Sept. 16, 2025 A-2250-23 YISROEL PICK VS. BOARD OF REVIEW, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Briefs A-2250-23 Briefs A-2250-23 Briefs Close Argued: Sept. 16, 2025 A-2720-23 BARBARA J. WALDEN VS. JOHN WALDEN, TERRY WALDEN COMPTON, AND PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Briefs A-2720-23 Briefs A-2720-23 Briefs Close Argued: Sept. 16, 2025 A-4036-23 CHRISTOPHER CHENEL VS. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY ETC. Briefs A-4036-23 Briefs A-4036-23 Briefs Close Argued: Sept. 16, 2025 A-4144-23 IN THE MATTER OF HUDSON COUNTY MEDICAL/FISCAL ADMINISTRATION AT THE HUDSON COUNTY CORRECTIONAL CENTER Briefs A-4144-23 Briefs A-4144-23 Briefs Close Argued: Sept. 16, 2025 A-3561-23 TAHISHA ROACH AND EMELIA JACKSON VS. BM MOTORING, LLC, AND FEDERAL AUTO BROKERS, INC. BOTH CORPORATIONS T/A BM MOTOR CARS, ET AL. Briefs A-3561-23 Briefs A-3561-23 Briefs Close Argued: Sept. 16, 2025 A-0252-24 THE LAW OFFICE OF RAJEH A. SAADEH, LLC VS. CESAR URVINA GALLEGOS (L-0879-24, SOMERSET COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) Briefs A-0252-24 Briefs A-0252-24 Briefs Close Argued: Sept. 16, 2025 A-3504-23 ROUTE 22 NISSAN, INC. VS. EUROPEAN AUTO EXPO, LLC, ET AL. (L-3598-21, UNION COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) Briefs A-3504-23 Briefs A-3504-23 Briefs Close Argued: Sept. 16, 2025 A-2840-23 IN THE MATTER OF FRANK JAMES, ESSEX COUNTY, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Briefs A-2840-23 Briefs A-2840-23 Briefs Close Argued: Sept. 16, 2025 Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to page 3 3 Go to last page 31 Last page Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 20 of 615 items
- Recent Arguments Before the Supreme Court, We welcome your questions or feedback about the Supreme Court Webcasts. Please email us at Webcast.Mailbox@njcourts.gov . If you require a caption file of a below webcast, please email us at WebMaster.Mailbox@njcourts.gov . Webcasts also are available, along with appeal summaries and other case-related information, on the Supreme Court Appeals page. Watch the Court’s remarks commemorating the final oral argument sessions for Justice Jaynee LaVecchia , Justice Faustino J. Fernandez-Vina , Justice Barry T. Albin , and Justice Lee A. Solomon . Watch the Memorial remarks for Justice Coleman and Justice Handler Memorial Justice James H. Coleman Jr. and Justice Coleman and Justice Handler Memorial Justice Alan B. Handler ., Oral Argument Videos Forthcoming, No arguments available at this time., Webcast Archive, Sept. 9, 2025, A-26-24 In the Matter of the Certificates of Nicholas Cilento, State Board of Examiners, New Jersey Department of Education (089658) A-26-24 A-26-24 Audio for A-26-24 Close Briefs: A-26-24 Petition for Certification A-26-24 Respondent Brief Letter A-26-24 Reply Brief A-26-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Schwartz Law Group LLC A-26-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Zazzali PC A-26-24 Supplemental Appellant Brief Letter A-26-24 Supplemental Respondent Brief A-28-24 Extech Building Materials, Inc. v. E&N Construction, Inc. (089720) A-28-24 A-28-24 Audio for A-28-24 Close Briefs: A-28-24 Petition for Certification A-28-24 Respondent Brief A-28-24 Reply Brief, Sept. 8, 2025, A-48/49-24 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend N.J.A.C. 10A:71-3.11, N.J.A.C. 10A:71-2.2, and N.J.A.C. 10A:71-3.20 (089529) A-48/49-24 A-48/49-24 Audio for A-48/49-24 Close Briefs: A-48/49-24 Petition for Certification A-48/49-24 Respondent Brief Letter A-48/49-24 Reply Brief A-48/49-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Seton Hall Law School A-29-24 C.A.L. v. State of New Jersey (089655) A-29-24 A-29-24 Audio for A-29-24 Close D-104-24 IMO Mendel Zilberberg (090690) D-104-24 D-104-24 Audio for D-104-24 Close D-65-24 IMO Jon Mitchell De Masi (090308) D-65-24 D-65-24 Audio for D-65-24 Close, July 1, 2025, D-89-24 IMO Stacey Dawn Wilson (090583) D-89-24 D-89-24 Audio for D-89-24 Close D-88-24 IMO Brittany L. Parisi (090564) D-88-24 D-88-24 Audio for D-88-24 Close D-79-24 IMO Rodrigo Sanchez (090469) D-79-24 D-79-24 Audio for D-79-24 Close, April 29, 2025, A-25-24 States Newsroom Inc. v. City of Jersey City (089943) A-25-24 A-25-24 Audio for A-25-24 Close A-40-24 Donald Whiteman v. Township Council of Berkeley Township (089641) A-40-24 A-40-24 Audio for A-40-24 Close Briefs: A-40-24 Petition for Certification A-40-24 Respondent Brief A-40-24 Reply Brief A-20-24 State v. Delshon J. Taylor Jr. (089386) A-20-24 A-20-24 Audio for A-20-24 Close Briefs: A-20-24 Petition for Certification A-20-24 Respondent Brief Letter A-20-24 Appellate Division Brief A-20-24 Supplemental Appellant Brief A-20-24 Supplemental Respondent Brief A-20-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Attorney General A-20-24 Response to Amicus Curiae Brief Letter A-20-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey A-20-24 Amicus Curiae Brief American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey, April 28, 2025, A-15-24 In re the Matter Concerning the State Grand Jury (089571) A-15-24 A-15-24 Audio for A-15-24 Close Briefs: A-15-24 Petition for Certification A-15-24 Respondent Brief A-15-24 Reply Brief A-15-24 Supplemental Appellant Brief A-15-24 Supplemental Respondent Brief A-15-24 Post-Argument Submission by Diocese of Camden A-21-24 Gerald Fazio Jr. v. Altice USA (089744) A-21-24 A-21-24 Audio for A-21-24 Close Briefs: A-21-24 Petition for Certification A-21-24 Respondent Brief A-21-24 Supplemental Respondent Brief A-21-24 Supplemental Appellant Brief and Appellant Response to Amicus Curiae Briefs A-21-24 Amicus Curiae Brief New Jersey Civil Justice Institute A-21-24 Amicus Curiae Brief New Jersey Association for Justice A-21-24 Amicus Curiae Brief National Employment Lawyers Association of New Jersey A-21-24 Respondents Response to Amicus Curiae Briefs D-70-24 IMO Michael A. Mishaan (090356) D-70-24 D-70-24 Audio for D-70-24 Close, April 1, 2025, A-16-24 Englewood Hospital & Medical Center v. State (089696) A-16-24 A-16-24 Audio for A-16-24 Close Briefs: A-16-24 Petition For Certification A-16-24 Respondent Brief Letter A-16-24 Reply Brief A-16-24 Supplemental Appellant Brief A-16-24 Supplemental Respondent Brief A-16-24 Supplemental Reply Brief A-16-24 Amicus Curiae Brief A-16-24 Appellant Response To Amicus Brief, March 31, 2025, A-33-24 In the Matter of Protest Filed by El Sol Contracting and Construction Corp., Contract T100.638 (090076) A-33-24 A-33-24 Audio for A-33-24 Close Briefs: A-33-24 Petition For Certification A-33-24 Respondent Brief A-33-24 Reply Brief A-33-24 Amicus Curiae Brief A-33-24 Appellant Response To Amicus Brief A-30-24 Mirza M. Bulur v. The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General (090126) A-30-24 A-30-24 Part 1 Audio for A-30-24 Part 1 A-30-24 Part 2 Audio for A-30-24 Part 2 Close Briefs: A-30-24 Petition For Certification A-30-24 Respondent Brief A-30-24 Reply Brief A-30-24 Amicus Curiae Brief New Jersey State Association Of Chiefs Of Police A-30-24 Amicus Curiae Brief New Jersey State League Of Municipalities A-30-24 Amicus Curiae Brief American Civil Liberties Union Of New Jersey A-30-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Certain Former Attorneys General Of New Jersey A-30-24 Amicus Curiae Brief The New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association A-30-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Letter New Jersey Institute Of Local Government Attorneys A-30-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Chief J. Scott Thomson Et Al, March 17, 2025, A-22-24 Keith Isaac (deceased) v. Board of Trustees, Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (089370) A-22-24 A-22-24 Audio for A-22-24 Close Briefs: A-22-24 Petition For Certification A-22-24 Respondent Brief Letter A-22-24 Appellant Brief Letter A-17-24 State v. Zaire J. Cromedy (089188) A-17-24 A-17-24 Audio for A-17-24 Close Briefs: A-17-24 Petition For Certification A-17-24 Respondent Brief Letter A-17-24 Supplemental Appellant Brief A-17-24 Supplemental Respondent Brief A-17-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Letter A-17-24 Respondent Response To Amicus Brief A-19-24 Borough of Englewood Cliffs v. Thomas J. Trautner (089406) A-19-24 A-19-24 Audio for A-19-24 Close Briefs: A-19-24 Petition For Certification A-19-24 Respondent Brief A-19-24 Respondent Brief Letter A-19-24 800 Sylvan Avenue Brief Letter A-19-24 Reply Brief A-19-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Letter A-19-24 Attorney General Amicus Curiae Brief A-19-24 Appellant Response To Amicus Curiae Brief Letter A-19-24 Respondent Response To Amicus Curiae, March 4, 2025, A-14-24 Bank of America, N.A. v. Thomas Maher (089438) A-14-24 A-14-24 Audio for A-14-24 Close Briefs: A-14-24 Petition of Certification A-14-24 Respondent Brief A-14-24 Amicus Curiae Brief A-18-24 State v. Shawn M. Fenimore (089786) A-18-24 A-18-24 Part-1 Audio for A-18-24 Part-1 A-18-24 Part-2 Audio for A-18-24 Part-2 Close Briefs: A-18-24 Petition for Certification A-18-24 Respondent Brief Letter A-18-24 Appellate Division Brief A-18-24 Supplemental Appellant Brief A-18-24 Supplemental Respondent Brief A-18-24 Amicus Curiae Brief the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of NJ A-18-24 Amicus Curiae Brief American Civil Liberties Union of NJ, March 3, 2025, A-13-24 State v. John T. Bragg (089446) A-13-24 A-13-24 Audio for A-13-24 Close Briefs: A-13-24 Petition for Certification A-13-24 Respondent Brief Letter A-13-24 Appellate Division Brief A-13-24 Supplemental Appellant Brief A-13-24 Amicus Curiae Brief A-13-24 Supplemental Respondent Brief A-6-24 Charles Kratovil v. City of New Brunswick (089427) A-6-24 A-6-24 Part-1 Audio for A-6-24 Part-1 A-6-24 Part-2 Audio for A-6-24 Part-2 Close Briefs: A-6-24 Petition for Certification A-6-24 Respondent Brief A-6-24 Amicus Curiae State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of the Police A-6-24 Amicus Curiae NJ State Policemen's Benevolent Association A-6-24 Amicus Curiae the State Troopers Fraternal Association of NJ A-6-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Letter County Prosecutors Association of NJ A-6-24 Appellate Division Amicus Curiae Brief Letter County Prosecutors Association of NJ A-6-24 Amicus Curiae NJ State Association of Chiefs of Police A-6-24 Amicus Curiae Letter the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press A-6-24 Appellate Division Amicus Curiae Brief the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press A-6-24 Amicus Curiae Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression A-6-24 Amicus Curiae Attorney General A-6-24 Supplemental Appellant Brief A-6-24 Supplemental Respondent Brief, Feb. 3, 2025, A-8-24 Rosalyn Musker v. Suuchi, Inc. (089665) A-8-24 A-8-24 Audio for A-8-24 Close Briefs: A-8-24 Brief In Support Of Motion A-8-24 Answering Brief A-8-24 Amicus Curiae Brief National Employment Lawyer Association New Jersey A-8-24 Amicus Curiae Brief New Jersey Department Of Labor And Workforce Development A-8-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Seton Hall University School Of Law Center For Social Justice A-12-24 Fred Krug v. New Jersey State Parole Board (089603) A-12-24 A-12-24 Part-1 Audio for A-12-24 Part-1 A-12-24 Part-2 Audio for A-12-24 Part-2 Close Briefs: A-12-24 Petition For Certification A-12-24 Respondent Brief Letter A-12-24 Supplemental Appellant Brief A-12-24 Supplemental Respondent Brief A-12-24 Supplemental Appellant Reply Brief A-12-24 Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers Of New Jersey Amicus Curiae Brief A-12-24 Aclu Amicus Curiae Brief A-3/4/5-24 State v. Ebenezer Byrd; State v. Jerry J. Spraulding; State v. Gregory A. Jean-Baptiste (089469) A-3/4/5-24 A-3/4/5-24 Audio for A-3/4/5-24 Close Briefs: A-3/4/5-24 Petition For Certification Spraulding A-3/4/5-24 Petition For Certification Byrd A-3/4/5-24 Petition For Certification Jean-Baptiste A-3/4/5-24 Respondent Brief Letter Spraulding A-3/4/5-24 Appellate Brief Spraulding A-3/4/5-24 Respondent Brief Letter Byrd A-3/4/5-24 Appellate Brief Byrd A-3/4/5-24 Respondent Brief Letter Jean-Baptiste A-3/4/5-24 Appellate Division Brief Jean Baptiste A-3/4/5-24 Supplemental Appellant Brief Spraulding A-3/4/5-24 Supplemental Appellant Brief Byrd A-3/4/5-24 Supplemental Appellant Brief Jean-Baptiste A-3/4/5-24 Supplemental Respondent Brief A-3/4/5-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Attorney General A-3/4/5-24 Amicus Curiae Seton Hall University School Of Law Center For Social Justice D-136-23 IMO Toshisada Onishi (089791) D-136-23 Audio Close D-28-24 IMO Paul O. Paradis (089961) D-28-24 D-28-24 Audio for D-28-24 Close
- Argument Schedule, Not all appeals include oral argument. Visit our Appellate Division home page to see Appellate Division Calendars and Locations all upcoming appeals . Briefs are available online if those documents are not sealed. Read the Notice – Public Access in the Appellate Division: (1) Oral Arguments of Non-Public Cases Excepted from Livestreaming and Brief Posting; (2) New Form to Request Audio Recordings of Oral Arguments; and (3) Requesting Access to Non-Public Arguments/Records March 10, 2025 Notice to the Bar to see which case types are impounded. Not all appeals will have oral argument. Read 2:11-Argument; Determination; Costs; Rehearing Court Rule 2:11-1 for details on oral argument requests. Visit our Appellate Division home page to see Appellate Division Calendars and Locations all upcoming appeals . Briefs are available online if those documents are not sealed or otherwise deemed confidential. Read 1:38-Public Access To Court Records and Administrative Records Court Rule 1:38 for more information about public access to Appellate Court documents. Sep 25, 2025 Trenton 5th Floor A-0242-23 CLORINDA PISANO VS. JOHN PISANO Briefs: A-0242-23 Briefs A-3442-23 STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. AMBER D. LYNCH Briefs: A-3442-23 A-1774-24 PATRICIA BULLOCK-PIERCE AND CARL PIERCE, SR., ADMINISTRATORS AD PROSEQUENDUM AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATORS OF THE ESTATE OF CHRISTINE PIERCE, VS. CABRIA DAVIS; ET AL. Sep 29, 2025 Trenton 5th Floor A-2598-23 JONATHAN L. FELLUS, M.D. V. NEW JERSEY STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS (RECORD IMPOUNDED) A-0117-23 STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. ANTHONY L. GIBSON A/K/A ANTHONY GIBSON Briefs: A-0117-23 Briefs A-2308-21 IN THE MATTER OF NICOLE-KIRSTIE LLC VS. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION) Briefs: A-2308-21 Briefs A-0327-24 REGINA ROBINSON AND CHARLES HARRIS VS. JERSEY CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION, ET AL. Briefs: A-0327-24 briefs Sep 30, 2025 Morristown A-3819-23 ALLSTATE FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; ET AL. VS. PENNSAUKEN SPINE AND REHAB Briefs: A-3819-23 Briefs A-1480-24 LIAM LI, A MINOR, BY HIS PARENTS AND GUARDIANS AD LITEM, JIE HE AND QIAN LI VS. FAMILY ADVENTURES NORTH JERSEY, LLC, D/B/A URBAN AIR TRAMPOLINE & ADVENTURE PARK SOUTH HACKENSACK Briefs: A-1480-24 Briefs A-2611-23 JAMES NEVE VS. SHARON LIVINGSTONE Briefs: A-2611-23 Briefs A-3198-23 MYRTLE PACKAGING, LLC VS. BERKS PLANT DESIGN & MAINTENANCE, INC., EDWARD F. LEH Briefs: A-3198-23 Briefs A-2029-23 LARRY SCHWARTZ AND NJ 322, LLC VS. NICHOLAS T. MENAS, ESQ Briefs: A-2029-23 Briefs A-1766-23 R.G., VS. DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND HEALTH SERVICES AND OFFICE OF COMMUNITY CHOICE OPTIONS Trenton 8th Floor A-0672-23 NEW JERSEY BLACK BEARS VS. SHAWN LATOURETTE, IN HIS CAPACITY AS NJDEP COMMISSIONER Briefs: A-0672-23 Briefs A-1416-24 FISK HOLDINGS, INC., F/K/A FISK ALLOY, INC. VS. JANET M. GREEN Briefs: A-1416-24 Briefs A-3061-23 J.V.C VS. C.E.S(RECORD IMPOUNDED) Trenton 5th Floor A-1576-24 LORI LYNN MARTINOLICH, ET AL.VS. NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE, ET AL. Briefs: A-1576-24 Briefs A-2683-23 SUN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. D/B/A SUNRISE MOTEL & HERB MCGRATH FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, INC. D/B/A HERSHEY MOTEL VS. THE BOROUGH OF SEASIDE HEIGHTS; THE BOROUGH COUNSEL OF SEASIDE HEIGHTS Briefs: A-2683-23 Briefs A-1595-23 STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. ANDREW HOWARD-FRENCH Briefs: A-1595-23 Briefs A-3936-23 STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. MICHAEL J . MANIS Briefs: A-3936-23 Briefs A-1270-24 J. FLETCHER CREAMER & SON, INC., VS. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND ROAD SAFETY SYSTEMS, LLC Briefs: A-1270-24 Briefs A-3857-23 LUIS A. RODRIGUEZ-OCASIO, ON BEHALF OF HIMSELF AND OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED VS. I.C. SYSTEM, INC. Briefs: A-3857-23 Briefs Oct 1, 2025 Trenton 8th Floor A-2578-23 DR. TERRY RAMNANAN VS. COLIN KEIFFER, ESQ., DETECTIVE WENDY BERG, DETECTIVE GRACE Briefs: A-2578-23 Briefs A-2077-24 MARILYN CAPUTO VS. ICGNEXT LLC, INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL GROUP LLC; ET AL. Briefs: A-2077-24 Briefs A-2649-23 DEAN ESPOSITO, ET AL. VS. CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS Briefs: A-2649-23 Briefs A-0298-24 ROSA M. WILLIAMS-HOPKINS, ON BEHALF OF HERSELF AND THOSE SIMILARLY SITUATED VS. LVNV FUNDING, LLC Briefs: A-0298-24 Briefs A-1219-24 IN THE MATTER OF TOWNSHIP OF MOUNT OLIVE, AND, FOP LODGE 122 Briefs: A-1219-24 Briefs A-2671-23 IN THE MATTER OF JENNIFER KACKOS VS. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TEACHERS' PENSION AND ANNUITY FUND Briefs: A-2671-23 Briefs Trenton 5th Floor A-0122-23 STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. MAXIMO SANTIAGO Briefs: A-0122-23 Briefs A-1843-23 FRANK J. GALLO AND AMY M. GALLO VS. JOHN A. HAFNER, JR. AND BOROUGH OF STONE HARBOR Briefs: A-1843-23 Briefs A-2257-24 BOGUSLAW PLONSKI, JADWIGA WALCZAK VS. ALLAN J. AMADOR-HODGSON, NEW JERSEY TRANSIT CORP., ET AL. 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- Protect Yourself Against Jury Duty Scams, What is a jury duty scam?, Jury duty scams are fraudulent phone calls, text messages, emails, or in-person contact by individuals outside of the Judiciary that threatens arrest for failing to appear for jury duty. These messages demand payment or request confidential information that can be used for identity theft., How to identify a scam, The Judiciary, does not use any, money-transfer applications. Examples include PayPal, Venmo, or Cash App. Court officials will, never, ask for payment to avoid arrest for failing to report for jury duty and will, never , request personal identifiers, such as: Bank account or credit card number Social security number Passport number Driver's license number Taxpayer identification number Medical ID and/or Group number The Judiciary does use phone calls, text messages, and email communications to assist jurors with their service, but those communications will never ask for payment or personal identifiers other than date of birth and residential address., What to do if you suspect a scam, If you suspect fraudulent communication, do not respond and do not click on any links. Immediately contact your county Jury Management Office List jury management office as well as local law enforcement. You can also report scams and suspicious communications to the Link to Federal Trade Commission page Federal Trade Commission .
- Artificial Intelligence - Use in the Courts, Body, NJ Judiciary Policies and Guidance on AI, Notice – Attorney Responsibilities as to Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies – New Requirement of One CLE Credit in Technology-Related Subjects (April, 2, 2025).” Notice – Attorney Responsibilities as to Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies – New Requirement of One CLE Credit in Technology-Related Subjects (April, 2, 2025) Statement of Principles for the New Jersey Judiciary’s Ongoing Use of Artificial Intelligence, Including Generative Artificial Intelligence Statement of Principles for the New Jersey Judiciary’s Ongoing Use of Artificial Intelligence, Including Generative Artificial Intelligence (Jan. 2024) Preliminary Guidelines on the Use of Artificial Intelligence by New Jersey Lawyers Preliminary Guidelines on the Use of Artificial Intelligence by New Jersey Lawyers (Jan. 2024) Notice on Use of Artificial Intelligence Notice on Use of Artificial Intelligence Notice - Artificial Intelligence - (1) Summary of Responses to Judiciary Survey of New Jersey Attorneys; (2) Plans for No-Cost Continuing Legal Education Programs Notice – Artificial Intelligence – (1) Summary of Responses to Judiciary Survey of NJ Attorneys; (2) Plans for No-Cost Continuing Legal Education Programs Survey on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence by Attorneys Practicing in the New Jersey Courts Survey on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence by Attorneys Practicing in the New Jersey Courts, New Jersey Judiciary AI Resources, How AI Is Shaping Cybersecurity Risks and Responses How AI Is Shaping Cybersecurity Risks and Responses (recorded 12-19-24 webinar) Guidance for Courts on the Importance of Artificial Intelligence - NJ Judiciary The Importance of Artificial Intelligence - NJ Judiciary (July 2024) Glossary of AI Terms for NJ Judges Glossary of AI Terms PowerPoint – Legal Ethics & Artificial Intelligence: Guidance for New Jersey Lawyers PowerPoint – Legal Ethics & Artificial Intelligence: Guidance for New Jersey Lawyers (July 24, 2024), Additional Non-Judiciary Resources, New Jersey Lawyer, April 2025 Issue New Jersey Lawyer, April 2025 Issue on Artificial Intelligence (includes articles on the NJ Judiciary’s AI efforts) Artificial Intelligence: The Need for State Court Leadership – NCSC 2024 State Court Trends Artificial Intelligence: The Need for State Court Leadership – NCSC 2024 State Court Trends (Kattalai and Lewis Kelly) Artificial Intelligence, Discovery Admissibility Case Law Other Resources Artificial Intelligence Case Law Compendium by Ronald J. Hedges (Jan. 2024)(this is not an NJ Judiciary document) Report of the New Jersey State Bar Association Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Law Report of the New Jersey State Bar Association Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Law (May 2024) (this is not an NJ Judiciary document)
- Ley para Estadounidenses con discapacidades (ADA), Procedimientos del Poder Judicial con respecto a solicitudes de arreglos, apelaciones y quejas de discriminación para, Los empleados y solicitantes de empleo (Título I) Los usuarios de los tribunales (Título II) El Poder Judicial se ha comprometido a cumplir con la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA), la Ley de Nueva Jersey Contra la Discriminación (NJLAD) y otras leyes afines contra la discriminación. El Poder Judicial ofrecerá arreglos razonables para usuarios de los tribunales, empleados calificados y solicitantes de empleo que tengan alguna discapacidad con tal de que el arreglo no altere fundamentalmente la naturaleza de un programa, servicio o actividad del Poder Judicial o le imponga demasiadas dificultades al Poder Judicial. El Poder Judicial ha establecido procedimientos de la ADA titulados: (1) " Los Procedimientos del Poder Judicial de Nueva Jersey del Título I de la ADA para Empleados y Solicitantes de Empleo con Discapacidades” y (2) Los Procedimientos del Poder Judicial de Nueva Jersey del Título II de la ADA para Acceso a los Tribunales para Individuos con Discapacidades. Los procedimientos se proporcionan por separado en dos folletos – uno para empleados/solicitantes de empleo brochures (Título I) y el otro para usuarios de los tribunales (Título II). Los folletos también identifican los Coordinadores del Título I y del Título II de las vecindades y de la oficina central asignados a encargarse de las solicitudes de arreglos de individuos con discapacidades. Si tiene alguna pregunta con respecto a estos procedimientos, podrá comunicarse con su Coordinador del Título I o del Título II que figura en los folletos. Título II de la ADA para Acceso a los Tribunales para Individuos con Discapacidades - folleto Lista de las Coordinadores Locales del Título II de la ADA para Acceso a los Tribunales para Individuos con Discapacidades
- New Jersey Mental Health Resources, The Judiciary provides an open door to justice for all court users. This page provides information for court users dealing with mental health concerns., NJ Suicide Prevention NJ Suicide Prevention Hotline - 855-654-6735 855-654-6735, The New Jersey Suicide Prevention Hopeline operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Call any time. Or visit the NJ Hopeline website NJ Hopeline website to chat or email someone who can help., NJ Dept. of Health Screening Services by County, Each county has an agency designated to screen for psychiatric emergency services. Find your Designated Screening Services county designated screening information here., NJ Dept of Health Hotline Index, The Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services provides Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services contact information for organizations that help people with mental health concerns. They also have contacts to help veterans, gamblers, and substance abusers., Division of Mental Health Frequently Asked Questions, Frequently Asked Questions - Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services Find answers to common questions about mental health resources in New Jersey., Mental Health Resources by County, This Directory of Mental Health Services directory of mental health resources by county includes addresses and phone numbers of all public and private services., Resources for Veterans, The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Department of Military and Veterans Affairs offers mental health and other resources for those who have served their country. Veterans can also call the NJ Vet2Vet Hotline at 866-838-7654 866-838-7654 to talk to someone who can help. Njvet2vet Visit their website to learn more., Recovery Court Program, The New Jersey Recovery Court Program can help defendants overcome substance abuse while resolving related criminal charges. Only non-violent criminal defendants are eligible. Recovery Courts Work! Learn more about recovery courts.
- Estimated Costs for Transcripts, This chart is for estimation purposes only , Only the transcript agency can provide you with the actual cost of your transcript. , NOTE:, An order granting relief to proceed as an indigent does not entitle you to transcripts at public expense. Transcripts at public expense are typically granted only in criminal cases where the defendant qualifies for that relief. For additional questions, please contact your case manager., Do not expect to receive transcripts at public expense for a civil or family appeal, Transcript Length, Standard, (30 Calendar Days) , Expedited, (7 Calendar Days) , Daily, (Next Business Day), Original Only/page $5.73 $8.60 $11.46 30 Minutes $ 172 $ 258 $ 344 Up to 1 Hour $ 344 $ 516 $ 688 Up to 2 Hours $ 688 $ 1,032 $1,375 Up to ½ Day (3 hours) $1,031 $1548 $2,063 Full Day (6 hours) $2,062 $3096 $4,126 , Please Note: , Additional, copies are no longer required per rule relaxation of R. 2:5-3 dated October 10, 2018. However, if a litigant chooses to do so, additional copies may be ordered at the following rates: , Type of Service , Transcript to Be Provided Within , Fee for Additional Copy of Transcript , Standard 30 calendar days $0.95 per page Expedited 7 to 10 calendar days $1.43 per page Daily next calendar day $1.90 per page The above calculations are based on the current page rates (as Set by NJ Statute 2B:7-4) which are effective through July 1, 2025. An agency will not begin work on your transcript until they receive the estimated cost from the ordering party. The cost for a transcript is based upon the estimated number of pages that will comprise the final transcript. A refund or balance due will be settled upon completion of a transcript (R. 2:5-3(d)).
- Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Staff Listing, Mailing Address:, EEO/AA Officer, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street P.O. Box 037 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0972 609-815-2915 EEOComplaint.mailbox@njcourts.gov Name Address Contact Administrative Office of the Courts Hopson, Tonya Chief Judiciary EEO/AA Officer Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 037 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0972 Phone: 609-815-2915 Email: tonya.hopson @njcourts.gov Administrative Office of the Courts Douglas, Kimberly Affirmative Action Officer Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 037 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0972 Phone: 609-815-2915 Email: kimberly.douglas @njcourts.gov Administrative Office of the Courts Nguyen, Rachel Attorney 2 Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 037 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0972 Phone: 609-815-2915 Email: rachel.nguyen @njcourts.gov Administrative Office of the Courts Francis, Kyle EEO Investigator Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 037 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0972 Phone: 609-815-2915 Email: kyle.francis @njcourts.gov Administrative Office of the Courts Rodriguez, Monica EEO Investigator Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 037 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0972 Phone: 609-815-2915 Email: monica.rodriguez @njcourts.gov Atlantic/Cape May Peyton, Linda EEO/AA Officer Atlantic/Cape May Atlantic County Civil Courthouse 1201 Bacharach Boulevard Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47240 Email: linda.peyton @njcourts.gov Bergen Spekhardt, Amy EEO/AA Officer Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Suite/Room 425 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25118 Email: amy.spekhardt @njcourts.gov Burlington Chavez, Sarah EEO/AA Officer Burlington Courts Facility 49 Rancocas Road Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38675 Email: sarah.chavez1 @njcourts.gov Camden Urrea, Erika EEO/AA Officer Camden Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Suite/Room 105C Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43110 Email: erika.urrea @njcourts.gov Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Locker, Kimberly EEO/AA Officer Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Cumberland County Courthouse 60 West Broad Street Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 45022 Email: kimberly.locker @njcourts.gov Essex Porther, Colin EEO/AA Officer Essex Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Suite/Room 514 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9300 ext. 55727 Email: colin.porther @njcourts.gov Hudson Taymes, Geabnir EEO/AA Officer Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Suite/Room 500 Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60475 Email: geabnir.taymes @njcourts.gov Mercer Giovinazzo, Cara EEO/AA Officer Mercer Mercer County Criminal Courthouse PO Box 8068 Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74804 Email: cara.giovinazzo @njcourts.gov Middlesex Blanco, Bridgett EEO/AA Officer Middlesex Middlesex County Courthouse PO Box 964 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903-0964 Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88838 Email: Bridgett.blanco @njcourts.gov Monmouth Holandez, Paulyn EEO/AA Officer Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Suite/Room 142 East Wing Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87971 Email: paulyn.holandez @njcourts.gov Morris/Sussex Rodriguez, Rubyka EEO/AA Officer Morris/Sussex Morris County Courthouse PO Box 910 Morristown, New Jersey 07963-0910 Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75051 Email: rubyka.rodriguez @njcourts.gov Ocean DeSousa, Jessica EEO/AA Officer Ocean Ocean County Justice Complex 120 Hooper Avenue Toms River, New Jersey 08753 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64123 Email: jessica.desousa @njcourts.gov Passaic Gordon, Keashan EEO/AA Officer Passaic Passaic County Courthouse Annex 63-65 Hamilton Street Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2910 ext. 24067 Email: keashan.gordon @njcourts.gov Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Colvin, Julia EEO/AA Officer Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Somerset County Courthouse PO Box 3000 Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13220 Email: julia.colvin @njcourts.gov Union Casal, Edmund EEO/AA Officer Union Union County Courthouse 2 Broad Street Floor 15 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 Phone: 908-787-1650 ext. 21025 Email: Edmund.Casal @njcourts.gov Showing 1 to 20 of 20 items
- Filing a Judicial Ethics Complaint, Body, How to File a Complaint Against a Judge, Ethics complaints are investigated and prosecuted by the Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct (ACJC) under 2:15-Advisory Committee On Judicial Conduct Court Rule 2:15 . All information provided to the ACJC goes through the committee’s staff. Complaints may be filed in one of two ways: Use this Supreme Court of New Jersey Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct Complaint form complaint form and include the name of the judge, the conduct about which you are complaining, and any documents you believe support your complaint. Write a letter of complaint to the committee. Include the name of the judge, the conduct about which you are complaining, and any documents you believe support your complaint. Send the Supreme Court of New Jersey Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct Complaint form ACJC complaint form or letter to:, Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 037 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0037 Email: AOC-ACJCInfo.MBX@njcourts.gov All nine members of the committee review each complaint. The committee has two options after reviewing a complaint: Dismissal – If, after reviewing the complaint, the committee finds no wrongdoing by the judge, it will dismiss the complaint and inform the person who filed the complaint, in writing, of the dismissal; or Investigate – If, after reviewing the complaint, the committee believes an investigation is necessary, they will conduct an investigation. The committee will notify the person who filed the complaint of its outcome, in writing, at the conclusion of the case., Judicial Complaint Review Process, When the ACJC receives a complaint, it reviews the information submitted to make sure that the judge has been accused of something that actually violates the Notice - Adoption of Revised Code of Judicial Conduct Judicial Code of Conduct , as amended, in part, by the Order – Amendments to Rule 2:15-7 – ACJC – Cooperation by Attorneys and Court Personnel and the Order for Posting - Adopting Amendments to Rule 3.17 (Judicial Disqualification) of the Code of Judicial Conduct . After the review, the committee will either Dismiss the Complaint – If, after reviewing the complaint, the committee finds no wrongdoing by the judge, it will dismiss the complaint and inform the person who filed the complaint, in writing, of the dismissal; or Request an Investigation – If, after reviewing the complaint, the committee believes an investigation is necessary, it will direct staff to investigate the claims of misconduct made in the complaint. Following an investigation, the committee may: Dismiss the complaint; Privately discipline a judge; or File formal charges against a judge. Formal Complaints -- If, after reviewing a complaint, the committee believes formal charges should be filed against a judge, it will file a Formal Complaint., What information is public?, All complaints filed with the ACJC and any action taken by the committee are confidential unless and until the committee files formal charges against a judge. Formal complaints, answers to formal complaints and all further actions taken by the committee are public. Once a judge files an answer, a public hearing is scheduled. Following a hearing, the committee may recommend an outcome to the New Jersey Supreme Court. The New Jersey Supreme Court is the only body that may publicly discipline a judge., Types of Judicial Discipline, If the ACJC investigates a complaint and believes that the judge has violated the Judicial Code of Conduct, it may choose to discipline the judge privately. The private discipline would be a letter to the judge that says the ACJC has found wrongdoing and is issuing to the judge either: Guidance; Caution; Admonition; Reprimand; or Censure The ACJC instead might recommend that the Supreme Court issue public discipline against the judge. Only the New Jersey Supreme Court may publicly discipline a judge. The ACJC could recommend: A dismissal of the case with or without private discipline; Public admonition; Public reprimand; Public censure; Suspension; or Begin proceedings to have the judge removed from the bench., Contact Information, ACJC Contact Information All information provided to the ACJC goes through the committee's staff. For more information, please call 609-815-2900 ext. 51910 The fax number for the committee is Fax: 609-376-3092, Candace Moody, Executive Director/Chief Counsel, Maureen Bauman, Disciplinary Counsel, Daniel Burns, Assistant Counsel, Louis Taranto, Chief Investigator, Members of the Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct, Chair: , Hon. Carmen Messano (Term Expiration: 2027), Vice Chair, : Hon. Georgia Curio (Term Expiration: 2028), Members of the New Jersey Bar:, Hon. Hector R. Velazquez (Term Expiration: 2026) Hon. Robert T. Zane (Term Expiration: 2026) Diana C. Manning, Esq. (Term Expiration: 2027) Emily A. Kaller, Esq. (Term Expiration: 2028) Ricardo Solano, Jr., Esq. (Term Expiration 2026) Judith H. Germano, Esq. (Term Expiration: 2028), Lay Members, Not Holding Public Office:, Paul J. Walker (Term Expiration: 2027) Katherine Barrett Carter (Term Expiration: 2028) Peter J. McDonough, Jr. (Term Expiration: 2028), All terms above expire on August 31 of year noted., Frequently Asked Questions, Will the ACJC notify the judge of my complaint? While complaints filed with the committee are confidential unless and until the committee files formal charges against a judge, the committee’s investigation may include an interview of or other communication with the judge at which time the judge would be notified of the complaint filer’s identity. Will the judge need to step down from my case if I file an ACJC complaint? No. The filing of a complaint against a judge does not necessarily require the judge to step down from the case in which the alleged conduct occurred. New Jersey Court 2:15-24. Disqualification of Judge Rule 2:15-24 . Can the ACJC change a judge’s decision? No, the committee is not a court and cannot determine whether a judge’s decision is correct or incorrect under the law or facts of a particular case, or change a judge’s decision. If a judge makes a decision with which a court user disagrees or which the court user believes violates the law, that court user may file an appeal. Questions about how to file an appeal may be directed to the county clerk’s office, the Superior Court Clerk’s office or an attorney. Judiciary employees, however, may not provide legal advice to a court user. When will I receive the ACJC’s decision? The review process may take several months depending on the facts of each case and the amount of additional information the committee needs to gather to make a decision. The committee will notify a complaint filer when it receives the complaint and again when it reaches a decision. In some cases, the committee may request additional information from the complaint filer either in writing or by telephone. While the committee does not provide updates, every complaint filer is notified of the committee’s decision in writing. Can the ACJC have a judge removed from my case? No, the committee cannot have a judge removed from a court case. Questions about the process for requesting a judge’s removal may be directed to the county clerk’s office, the Superior Court Clerk or an attorney. Judiciary employees, however, may not provide legal advice to a court user. What is judicial misconduct? Judicial misconduct includes many different types of conduct. For example, misconduct may include yelling at court users/attorneys, hearing a case in which the judge has a conflict of interest or talking about a case with one party while the other party and/or that party’s lawyer is out of the room (i.e. “ex parte” conversation). For this reason, complaints filed with the committee should include not only the name of the judge, but a detailed description of the alleged misconduct, including the date(s) on which it happened and any witnesses to the alleged misconduct. In addition, complaint filers may provide any documents they believe relevant to the complaint. Complaint filers are encouraged to provide their contact information (e.g. address, telephone number) on the complaint form so the committee’s staff may communicate with the complaint filer, if necessary.
- Judicial Ethics Members and Staff, ACJC Contact Information All information provided to the ACJC goes through the committee's staff. For more information, please call [phone_number] . The fax number for the committee is [fax] . The office address is: [office_address_simple], Candace Moody, Executive Director/Chief Counsel, Maureen Bauman, Disciplinary Counsel, Daniel Burns, Assistant Counsel, Louis Taranto, Chief Investigator, Members of the Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct, Chair: , Justice Virginia A. Long (Ret.) (Term Expiration: 2023), Vice Chair, : Hon. Stephen Skillman (Ret.) (Term Expiration: 2024), Members of the New Jersey Bar:, Hon. Edwin H. Stern (Ret.) (Term Expiration: 2023) Hon. Georgia M. Curio (Term Expiration: 2022) A. Matthew Boxer (Term Expiration: 2022) Vincent E. Gentile (Term Expiration: 2022) Diana C. Manning (Term Expiration: 2024), Lay Members, Not Holding Public Office:, Paul J. Walker (Term Expiration: 2024) David P. Anderson Jr. (Term Expiration: 2023) Karen Kessler (Term Expiration: 2022), All terms above expire on August 31 of year noted.
- Child Support, Child Custody, and Parenting Time, Family disputes can be complicated. These resources are designed to help you with custody and support matters when divorce is not part of the case. , Non-Dissolution, This docket type involves parenting and support issues in cases where no divorce is filed. Child custody Parenting time and visitation, including grandparents and siblings Establishing paternity Child Support Spousal Support Health insurance coverage, Who Can File?, A parent who is not married. A parent who is married but has not filed for divorce, who wants to establish paternity, custody, parenting time, visitation, child support, or health insurance coverage. A parent who is married and who wants spousal or health insurance coverage. A grandparent or adult sibling who wants to file for custody, visitation, child support or health insurance coverage. Anyone filing a counterclaim or a response to a complaint filed against them., Note:, If you are divorced or are seeking a divorce from the other parent, please use our Divorce divorce self-help resources ., Register an Out-of-State Order, The New Jersey Courts can register and, if needed, enforce custody and visitation orders from other states. First, download and complete the Certification of Out of State Custody / Visitation / Parenting Time Order (for filing when requesting registration/enforcement) request form . The completed form and the $35 filing fee can be Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) submitted using JEDS . This process does not apply to out-of-state child support orders, which do not require litigants to file a request. For more information on out-of-state custody and visitation orders, see Directive #12-23 Administrative Directive 12-23 ., What does "establish paternity" mean? , If the couple is married, both parties are the legal parents of their child(ren). For unmarried couples, the legal father must be named in the court papers. This will ensure that both parents are legally responsible for supporting the child(ren). Paternity must be established in order to request child support from the legal father., Do I need a lawyer to file a non-dissolution case?, The law, the proofs necessary to present your case, and the court process are complex. You should try to get a lawyer for this type of case. Legal Services of New Jersey maintains a directory of Regional legal services offices, regional legal services offices, The New Jersey Bar Association also maintains a list of https://njsba.com/resources/county-bar-associations/ county NJSBA County Lawyer Referral Services, lawyer referral services, that might be helpful., Things to think about before representing yourself in court, While you have the right to represent yourself in court, you should not expect any special treatment, help, or attention from the court. You must still comply with the Rules of the Court, even if you are not familiar with them. The following is a list of some things the court staff can and cannot do for you. Please read it carefully before asking the court staff for help. We can explain and answer questions about how the court works. We can tell you what the requirements are to have your case considered by the court. We can give you some information from your case file. We can provide you with samples of court forms that are available. We can provide you with guidance on how to fill out forms. We can usually answer questions about court deadlines. We cannot give you legal advice. Only your lawyer can give you legal advice. We cannot tell you whether or not you should bring your case to court. We cannot give you an opinion about what will happen if you bring your case to court. We cannot recommend a lawyer, but we can provide you with the telephone number of a local lawyer referral service. We cannot talk to the judge for you about what will happen in your case. We cannot let you talk to the judge outside of court. We cannot change an order issued by a judge.
- Emergent Hearings, You can request an Emergent Hearing with the court for urgent issues of a child's safety., Order to Show Cause, Asking the court for an emergency remedy must be the only way to prevent immediate harm. Use the following form, which includes examples of emergent hearing issues: Non-dissolution "FD" Case - How to file a non-divorce application for custody, child/spousal support or parenting time (visitation) Verified Complaint or Counterclaim If this is the first time filing an ED (non-divorce) case, include: Emergent Hearing Order to Show Cause (FD, FM, FV) Emergent Hearing (Order to Show Cause) If you already have an FD docket number, and the same parties are involved, use: How to file a request to modify a Non-Dissolution "FD" Court Order previously issued by the court Application for Modification of Court Order or Cross-Application for Modification of a Court Order, Options for Filing an Emergent Hearing Request, Option 1: Upload your forms on Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) . There is no fee for a first time filing. If you are asking to modify your case, there is a $25 fee, payable by credit card. Option 2: You can deliver your forms to the Directory of Superior Court Family Division Offices county courthouse . There is no fee if filing for the first time. For requests to modify your case, there is a $25 fee. Bring a check or money order made payable to Treasurer, State of NJ. Bring a separate check or money for $6 if asking for child support, also made payable to Treasure, Sate of NJ. Option 3: Mail your forms to the Directory of Superior Court Family Division Offices county courthouse . If asking to modify a case, include a check or money order for the $25 fee made out to Treasurer, State of NJ. If you are asking for child support, include a separate $6 check or money order payable to Treasurer, State of NJ.
- Responding to a Complaint, Learn about your options when you receive a non-dissolution complaint. , Responding to a Non-Dissolution Complaint Filed Against You, If you received a complaint, you have a choice: You have the right to file a response. You can also file a counterclaim asking the court to make other changes besides those that were requested. You are not required to respond. The court case will proceed anyway. To file a response to a non-dissolution complaint, follow the steps listed under "File a Case."" You are the "Defendant." Non-dissolution "FD" Case - How to file a non-divorce application for custody, child/spousal support or parenting time (visitation) Verified Complaint or Counterclaim Confidential Litigant Information Sheet Confidential Litigant Information Sheet If you are asking for child support, establishment of paternity, spousal support, or health insurance coverage, complete these forms too: Certification in Support of Establishing Paternity Certification in Support of Establishing Paternity Financial Statement for Summary Support Actions Summary Form for Financial Information Family Part Case Information Statement (CIS) Family Case Information Statement Also complete the Njchildsupport.gov Child Support Application form. For custody, parenting time or visitation, also complete the Certification of Non-Military Service Certification of Non-Military Service