- Supreme Court Committee on Wellness in the Law, On This Page, Body, Welcome, The New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Wellness in the Law ( Wellness in the Law - Committee Roster attached roster ), as established by Chief Justice Stuart Rabner in 2023, offers this online resource for attorneys, judges, law students, court staff, and all members of the legal community to access well-being supports. In addition to written, audio, and video resources for law professionals seeking to improve and sustain wellness, the page features information about upcoming wellness events. Please share information about additional events and other resources by email to Jessica.LewisKelly@njcourts.gov . Thank you., I Need Help Now, If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available., Call or text 988, or, chat 988lifeline.org, to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. In you are experiencing a medical or other emergency, call, 9-1-1, N.J. LAWYERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: 1-800-246-5527 , HTTPS://WWW.NJLAP.ORG/ Mar. 20, 2024). Further information in this http://www.njlap.org/LawyerPDF clickable brochure NAMI N.J. supplied Hotlines (numerous topics, including national and local) ( https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/ https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/ ), Upcoming Events, Date, Event, October 25, 2025 9:30 a.m. NJLAP Recovery Summit (confidential) at the Law Center November 4, 2025 Succession Planning, Hunterdon County Bar Association's Virtual Election Day CLE Marathon November 5, 2025 12 - 1 p.m. A Conversation on Well-Being with Administrative Director Michael J. Blee November 13, 2025 Succession Planning, Vicinage 15 Professionalism Day program, Informational Websites, N.J. LAWYERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, https://www.njlap.org/ HTTPS://WWW.NJLAP.ORG/ (LAST VISITED, March 20, 2024). Further information in this http://www.njlap.org/LawyerPDF clickable brochure N.J. Judiciary Attorney Ethics toll-free hotline: 609-815-2924 N.J. State Ethics Commission toll-free hotline: 1-888-223-1355 N.J. State Bar Association, Member Assistance Program (24/7 access to a mental health professional) https://njsba.informz.net/NJSBA/data/images/MAP-mag FP.pdf information here THE GARDEN STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, https://www.gardenstatebar.org/ HTTPS://WWW.GARDENSTATEBAR.ORG (LAST VISITED SEPT. 29, 2023) INST. FOR LAWYER WELL-BEING, https://lawyerwellbeing.net/ HTTPS://LAWYERWELLBEING.NET/ (LAST VISITED March 20, 2024) Mindfulness in Law Society, https://www.mindfulnessinlawsociety.org/ https://www.mindfulnessinlawsociety.org/ LAYWER WELL-BEING MASSACHUSSETTS, https://lawyerwellbeingma.org/ HTTPS://LAWYERWELLBEINGMA.ORG/ (LAST VISITED March 20, 2024) LAWYERBRAIN, https://www.lawyerbrain.com/ HTTPS://WWW.LAWYERBRAIN.COM/ (LAST VISITED SEPT. 29, 2023) N.J. DEP’T OF HUM. SERVS., DIRECTORY OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (2023), https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/home/hotlines/MH_Dir_COMPLETE.pdf https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/home/hotlines/MH_Dir_COMPLETE.pdf County by county directory of services including addresses and phones including acute care family support, community support services, housing services, outpatient services, screening center (for inpatient admission), partial care, Intensive Case Management Services, Program of Assertive Community Treatment, Involuntary Outpatient Commitment, Justice Involved Services, Self-Help/Wellness Centers, Supported Employment Services, many others. Psychiatric Advanced Directives, N.J. DEP’T HUM. SERVS., https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/resources/mental/pad/ https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/resources/mental/pad/ (last visited Sept. 29, 2023) National Alliance on Mental Illness, New Jersey Chapter NAMI Connection Online Support Group , NAMI, https://naminj.org/programs/nami-connection/ https://naminj.org/programs/nami-connection/ (last visited Sept. 29, 2023) a support group for people with mental health conditions. Groups meet weekly, every other week or monthly, depending on location. Available in English, Spanish, and Mandarin. Multicultural Outreach , NAMI, https://naminj.org/programs/multicultural/ https://naminj.org/programs/multicultural/ (last visited Sept. 29, 2023) Navigating a Mental Health Crisis , NAMI, https://naminj.org/where-to-get-help/navigating-a-mental-health-crisis/ https://www.naminj.org/where-to-get-help/navigating-a-mental-health-crisis/ (last visited Sept. 29, 2023) Peer Respite & Crisis Houses , NAMI, https://www.naminj.org/where-to-get-help/peer-respite-crisis-houses/ https://www.naminj.org/where-to-get-help/peer-respite-crisis-houses/ (last visited Sept. 29, 2023) Rutgers University School of Law Counseling Services , RUTGERS UNIV., http://health.rutgers.edu/medical-counseling-services/counseling/ http://health.rutgers.edu/medical-counseling-services/counseling/ (last visited Sept. 29, 2023) Other Resources on Campus, RUTGERS UNIV. , https://womens-studies.rutgers.edu/resources/other-resources-on-campus/1382-other-resources https://womens-studies.rutgers.edu/resources/other-resources-on-campus/1382-other-resources (last visited Sept. 29, 2023) Therapy Options, RUTGERS UNIV., http://health.rutgers.edu/medical-counseling-services/counseling/therapy/ http://health.rutgers.edu/medical-counseling-services/counseling/therapy/ (last visited Sept. 29, 2023) Counseling and Student Wellness , RUTGERS UNIV., https://grad.rutgers.edu/life-at-rutgers/counseling-and-student-wellness https://grad.rutgers.edu/life-at-rutgers/counseling-and-student-wellness (last visited Sept. 29, 2023) Behavioral Health Care , RUTGERS UNIV., https://ubhc.rutgers.edu/ https://ubhc.rutgers.edu/ (last visited Sept. 29, 2023) Health and Wellness, RUTGERS UNIV., https://law.rutgers.edu/health-and-wellness https://law.rutgers.edu/health-and-wellness (last visited Sept. 29, 2023) Seton Hall University School of Law Mental Health Resources, SETON HALL UNIV., https://www.shu.edu/counseling-psychological-services/mental-health-resources.html https://www.shu.edu/counseling-psychological-services/mental-health-resources.html (last visited Sept. 29, 2023) Counseling and Psychological Services , SETON HALL UNIV., https://www.shu.edu/counseling-psychological-services/ https://www.shu.edu/counseling-psychological-services/ (last visited Sept. 29, 2023) Online Mental Health Screenings , SETON HALL UNIV., https://www.shu.edu/counseling-psychological-services/online-screenings.html https://www.shu.edu/counseling-psychological-services/online-screenings.html (last visited Sept. 29, 2023) Crisis & Consultation , SETON HALL UNIV., https://www.shu.edu/counseling-psychological-services/crisis-consultation.html https://www.shu.edu/counseling-psychological-services/crisis-consultation.html (last visited Sept. 29, 2023) The Office of Student Services , SETON HALL UNIV., https://law.shu.edu/student-services/index.cfm https://law.shu.edu/student-services/index.cfm (last visited Sept. 29, 2023), News and Reports, New Jersey Lawyer: Lawyer Wellbeing Issue (Feb. 2024) https://newjerseylawyer.mydigitalpublication.com/nj-lawyer-february-2024 https://newjerseylawyer.mydigitalpublication.com/nj-lawyer-february-2024 (last visited Mar. 20, 2024) Press Release, N.J. State Bar Assoc., NJSBA Report Digs Deep into Mental Health (April 10, 2023), https://njsba.com/njsba-report-digs-deep-into-mental-health-recommends-path-to-ease-areas-of-stress-in-the-legal-profession/ https://njsba.com/njsba-report-digs-deep-into-mental-health-recommends-path-to-ease-areas-of-stress-in-the-legal-profession/ N.J. State Bar Assoc., NJSBA Report Digs Deep into Mental Health (April 10, 2023), https://www.law.com/njlawjournal/2023/04/10/bar-report-april-10-2023/ https://www.law.com/njlawjournal/2023/04/10/bar-report-april-10-2023/ Karen Sloan, ‘ A Profession in Crisis.’ N.J. Report Latest to Highlight Lawyer Mental Health Problems , REUTERS (April 14, 2023), https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/profession-crisis-nj-report-latest-highlight-lawyer-mental-health-problems-2023-04-14/ https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/profession-crisis-nj-report-latest-highlight-lawyer-mental-health-problems-2023-04-14/ Ed White, Judge on Michigan’s Top Court Getting Mental Health Care , AP NEWS (April 18, 2023), https://apnews.com/article/michigan-justice-richard-bernstein-mental-health-e31054439a90311d7f2ff18b6793446b https://apnews.com/article/michigan-justice-richard-bernstein-mental-health-e31054439a90311d7f2ff18b6793446b N.J. STATE BAR ASSOC., The Bar Report: Well-being Week Returns for Five Days of Webinars Supporting Attorney Wellness (Apr. 17, 2023), https://njsba.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/04_17_23-Bar-Report.pdf https://njsba.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/04_17_23-Bar-Report.pdf N.J. STATE BAR ASSOC., PUTTING LAWYERS FIRST TASK FORCE (2023), https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/documents/399/94862/PLF-lttr-CJ-Rabner-And-Report-Excerpt-4-7-2023.pdf https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/documents/399/94862/PLF-lttr-CJ-Rabner-And-Report-Excerpt-4-7-2023.pdf . INST. FOR WELL-BEING IN THE LAW, 2020-2021 HIGHLIGHTS FROM STATE WELL-BEING TASK FORCES (2021), https://lawyerwbstg.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IWIL-Survey-Sept2021.pdf https://lawyerwbstg.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IWIL-Survey-Sept2021.pdf INST. FOR LAWYER WELL-BEING, Update on State Task Forces (May 23, 2023), https://lawyerwellbeing.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IWIL-State-Task-Force-Updates-as-of-May-23-2023.pdf. https://lawyerwellbeing.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IWIL-State-Task-Force-Updates-as-of-May-23-2023.pdf. AM. BAR ASSOC., NATIONAL TAKS FORCE ON LAWYER WELL-BEING (2017), https://www.americanbar.org/groups/lawyer_assistance/task_force_report/ https://www.americanbar.org/groups/lawyer_assistance/task_force_report/ AM. BAR ASSOC., THE PATH TO LAWYER WELL-BEING: PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR POSITIVE CHANGE (2017), AM. BAR ASSOC., THE PATH TO LAWYER WELL-BEING: PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR POSITIVE CHANGE https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/committees_commissions/standing-committee-on-professionalism/the-path-to-lawyer-well-being-practical-recommendations-for-pos/ Well-Being in the Legal Profession: Well-Being Pledge Campaign , AM. BAR ASSOC., https://www.americanbar.org/groups/lawyer_assistance/well-being-in-the-legal-profession https://www.americanbar.org/groups/lawyer_assistance/well-being-in-the-legal-profession (last visited Sept. 29, 2023)., CLE and Other Education Materials, Trauma-Informed Law, J. Kim Wright N.J. Courts Presents: Attorney Wellness , YOUTUBE (May 2, 2023) https://youtu.be/-413085f1nM https://youtu.be/-413085f1nM New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program – 2023 Lawyers Well-Being Week N.J. LAWYER ASSISTANCE PROG., Optimizing Physical Well-being to Maximize Professional Outcomes , YOUTUBE (May 1, 2023), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQBBP6mW_NA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQBBP6mW_NA N.J. LAWYER ASSISTANCE PROG., What Does Spirituality Have to do with it? Finding Meaning & Value in Personal & Professional Life (May 2, 2023) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsLQ_Z9y-4U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsLQ_Z9y-4U N.J. LAWYER ASSISTANCE PROG., How We Put Lawyers First (May 3, 2023), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia1q6DrErnU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia1q6DrErnU N.J. LAWYER ASSISTANCE PROG., “Put Away Your Legal Pad!” How to Stop Arguing Ourselves Out of Good Relationships (May 4, 2023), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGzeyYjVgtE&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGzeyYjVgtE&feature=youtu.be . N.J. LAWYER ASSISTANCE PROG., Self-Care for Lawyers (May 5, 2023): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5XYuy0IVx8) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5XYuy0IVx8) Free Member Benefit CLE Library , AM. BAR ASSOC., https://www.americanbar.org/cle-marketplace/cle-library/ https://www.americanbar.org/cle-marketplace/cle-library/ (last visited Sept. 29, 2023) CLE On-Demand , N.J. INST. CONTINUING LEGAL EDU., https://njsba.com/njicle/cle-on-demand-cds/?ss=wellness&areaoflaw=&productcategory=&searchbutton=Search (last visited Sept. 29, 2023) https://njsba.com/njicle/cle-on-demand-cds/?ss=wellness&areaoflaw=&productcategory=&searchbutton=Search (last visited Sept. 29, 2023) (search for “wellness” or “ethics”) Diversity & Ethics CLE , N.J. INST. CONTINUING LEGAL EDU., https://njsba.com/njicle/diversity-ethics-cle/ https://njsba.com/njicle/diversity-ethics-cle/ (last visited Sept. 29, 2023) CLE Courses , QUIMBEE, https://www.quimbee.com/cle/courses?jurisdictions%5B0%5D=New%20Jersey https://www.quimbee.com/cle/courses?jurisdictions%5B0%5D=New%20Jersey (last visited Sept. 29, 2023) (filter by “Ethics” and “Diversity and Inclusion”) Wellness Courses , LINKEDIN LEARNING, https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?keywords=wellness&upsellOrderOrigin=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_guest_nav_menu_learning&trk=learning-serp_learning-search-bar_search-submit https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?keywords=wellness&upsellOrderOrigin=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_guest_nav_menu_learning&trk=learning-serp_learning-search-bar_search-submit last visited Sept. 29, 2023) Bill Tilley, Five Ways to Improve Lawyer Well-Being Using Legal Technology , LINKEDIN (Mar. 28, 2023), https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/7-ways-improve-lawyer-well-being-using-legal-bill-tilley https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/7-ways-improve-lawyer-well-being-using-legal-bill-tilley ROBERT CIALDINI, INFLUENCE: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSUASION (HarperCollins, 4th ed. 2021) LEAH LAGOS, HEART BREATH MIND (Harvest, 2020), Podcasts, Mighty MERP podcast (Melissa Rosenblum, Esq.), https://www.mrp-law.com/podcast/ https://www.mrp-law.com/podcast/ Reclaiming Time: A Trial Lawyer's Journey to Inner Counsel | David Bruno, TedX talk, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgGOlGN4_Hc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgGOlGN4_Hc (Oct. 20, 2023) The Path to Well-Being in the Law , INST. FOR WELL-BEING IN THE LAW (2022 to date), https://lawyerwellbeing.net/podcast/ https://lawyerwellbeing.net/podcast/ Dr. Larry Richard L’72 on Law Firm Leadership and Lawyer Well-Being in the ‘New’ Normal , U. PENN. LAW (Aug. 16, 2021), https://www.law.upenn.edu/futureprofessioninitiative/law2030/podcast/dr-larry-richard/ https://www.law.upenn.edu/futureprofessioninitiative/law2030/podcast/dr-larry-richard/ Building Resilience for Lawyers , LOD Law (Feb. 17, 2022) https://www.lodlaw.com/our-thinking/lodcast/building-resilience-for-lawyers/ https://www.lodlaw.com/our-thinking/lodcast/building-resilience-for-lawyers/
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Search Year - All - 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Apply Filters Comments Comment ID Date & Mode Name of Commenter Proposed Budgets of the Attorney Disciplinary and Regulatory System Entities Report Document(s): Proposed Budgets of the Attorney Disciplinary and Regulatory System Entities Notice to the Bar - Oct. 24, 2025 Comments Due By: Nov. 24, 2025 Comments Comment ID Date & Mode Name of Commenter Report of the Supreme Court Ad Hoc Committee on the "NextGen" Bar Examination Report Document(s): Report of the Supreme Court Ad Hoc Committee on the "NextGen" Bar Examination Notice to the Bar - June 6, 2025 Referenced Documents: Combined Appendices Comment period closed on July 7, 2025 No comments received Comments Comment ID Date & Mode Name of Commenter Courtroom Technology Requirements – Proposed HDMI Standard for Presentation of Electronic Media in New Jersey State Court Proceedings Notice to the Bar - April 2, 2025 Comment period closed on May 2, 2025 No comments received Comments Comment ID Date & Mode Name of Commenter #003 April 2, 2025 - Email Noah Zakim, Esq., of Zakim & Zakim, PC (Hackensack) #004 April 4, 2025 - Email John M. 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Miller, Esq., President, Legal Services of New Jersey (see also Comment #018) Proposed Amendments to Landlord Tenant Forms and Processes Notice to the Bar - March 27, 2025 Comment period closed on April 28, 2025 Comments Received Comments Comment ID Date & Mode Name of Commenter Supplemental Report from the 2023-2025 Criminal Practice Committee Report Document(s): Supplemental Report from the 2023-2025 Criminal Practice Committee Notice to the Bar - April 9, 2025 Comment period closed on May 9, 2025 No comments received Comments Comment ID Date & Mode Name of Commenter Supreme Court Ad Hoc Committee on the "NextGen" Bar Examination Notice to the Bar - Feb. 19, 2025 Comment period closed on March 19, 2025 No comments received Comments Comment ID Date & Mode Name of Commenter Family - Comments Sought on Proposed Rule Amendments as Recommended by the Judiciary Special Committee on the Non-Dissolution (FD) Docket Notice to the Bar - Feb. 14, 2025 Comment period closed on March 17, 2025 No comments received Comments Comment ID Date & Mode Name of Commenter #001 March 14, 2025 - Letter Gregory B. 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Baron (East Orange) 2023-2025 Supreme Court Rules Committee Reports - Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement Committee Report Document(s): Report of the Supreme Court Committee on Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement 2023 - 2025 Term Notice to the Bar - Jan. 21, 2025 Comment period closed on March 21, 2025 Comments Received Comments Comment ID Date & Mode Name of Commenter Proposed (a) Cybersecurity/AI/Technology CLE Requirement and (b) RPC Comment on Maintaining Technological Competence Notice to the Bar - Nov. 19, 2024 Comment period closed on Dec. 20, 2024 No comments received Comments Comment ID Date & Mode Name of Commenter Proposed Rule Amendments to (1) Align with Revisions to Job Specifications for Family AS4 Positions; and (2) To Conform to Legislation Eliminating Uses for Juvenile Referees Notice to the Bar - Oct. 15, 2024 Comment period closed on Nov. 15, 2024 No comments received Comments Comment ID Date & Mode Name of Commenter Proposed 2025 Attorney Discipline Budget Notice to the Bar - Oct. 2, 2024 Comment period closed on Nov. 4, 2024 No comments received Comments Comment ID Date & Mode Name of Commenter 2018-2024 Report of the Professional Responsibility Rules Committee (PRRC) Report Document(s): 2018-2024 Report of the Professional Responsibility Rules Committee (PRRC) Notice to the Bar - Sept. 30, 2024 Comment period closed on Oct. 30, 2024 No comments received Comments Comment ID Date & Mode Name of Commenter Family: (1) Technical Amendments to Dissolution (FM) Case Management Order (Rules Appendix X); (2) Request for Comments on Proposed Removal of Order as a Rules Appendix Notice to the Bar - June 12, 2024 Comment period closed on July 12, 2024 No comments received Comments Comment ID Date & Mode Name of Commenter Proposed Amendments to Rule 3:26-2 ("Authority to Set Conditions of Pretrial Release") Notice to the Bar - June 5, 2024 Comment period closed on July 8, 2024 No comments received Comments Comment ID Date & Mode Name of Commenter Report of the Judiciary Working Group on Tax Sale Foreclosures Report Document(s): Report of the Judiciary Working Group on Tax Sale Foreclosures Notice to the Bar - Feb. 7, 2024 Comments Comment ID Date & Mode Name of Commenter #001 - 2022-2024 Supreme Court Committee Reports - Civil March 22, 2024 - Letter James J. 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- MDL Links, Get assistance with MDL with the following resources. Federal Multi District Litigation Contact Information Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ABG Stryker The ABG Stryker MDL # is 2441: Correspondence with Judge Donovan W. Frank may be sent to the following address:, Judge Donovan W. Frank, , United States District Judge U.S. District Court District of Minnesota 724 Federal Building 316 No Robert Street St. Paul, MN 55101 651-848-1290 Accutane The Accutane MDL # is 1626: Correspondence with Judge James J, Moody, Jr. may be sent to the following address:, Judge James J. Moody, Jr., , United States District Judge Sam M. Gibbons U.S. Courthouse 801 North Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida 33602 813-301-5680 Asbestos The Asbestos MDL # is 875: Correspondence with Judge Eduardo C. Robreno may be sent to the following address:, Judge Eduardo C. Robreno, , United States District Judge U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania 601 Market Street, Room 2609 Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-597-7704 Benicar The Benicar MDL # is 2606:, Judge Benita Y. Pearson, , United States District Judge Sixth Circuit Ohio Northern District 313 Thomas D. Lambros United States Federal Building and Courthouse 125 Market Street Youngstown, Ohio 44503-1780 Phone: 330-884-7435 Fax: 330 884-7450 DePuy ASR Hip Implant, Judge David A. Katz, , United States District Judge Northern District of Ohio The DePuy ASR Hip Implant MDL # is MDL-2197 Fosamax MDL 1789 - For osteonecrosis of the jaw:, Judge John F. Keene, United States District Judge Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse 500 Pearl St. New York, NY 10007-1312 212-805-0220 MDL 2243 - For femur fracture:, Judge Joel A. Pisano, United States District Judge Clarkson S. Fisher Building & U.S. Courthouse 402 East State Street Room 2020 Trenton, NJ 08608 609-989-2065 Levaquin, Judge John R. Tunheim, , United States District Judge United States District Court District of Minnesota Mirena The Mirena MDL # is 2434: Correspondence with Judge Cathy Seibel may be sent to the following address:, Judge Cathy Seibel, , United States District Judge The Hon. Charles L. Brieant Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse 300 Quarropas St. White Plains, NY 10601-4150 Phone; 914-390-4271 http://www.nysd.uscourts.gov NuvaRing The NuvaRing MDL # is 1964: Correspondence with Judge Rodney W. Sippel may be sent to the following address:, Judge Rodney W. Sippel, , United States District Judge United States District Court Eastern District of Missouri Pelvic Mesh C.R. Bard, Inc. The Pelvic Mesh C.R. Bard, Inc. MDL # is 2187: Correspondence with Judge Joseph R. Goodwin may be sent to the following address:, Judge Joseph R. Goodwin, , United States District Judge U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia 6300 Virginia Street E, Room 2400 Charleston, WV 25301 304-347-3000 Propecia The Propecia MDL # is 2014: Correspondence with Judge John Gleeson may be sent to the following address:, Judge John Gleeson, , United States District Judge United States Courthouse 225 Cadman Plaza East Brooklyn, New York 11201 718-260-2450 Seroquel The Seroquel MDL # is MDL-1769, Judge Anne C. Conway, , United States District Judge Middle District of Florida Yasmin and Yaz Drospirenone The Yasmin and Yaz Drospirenone MDL # is MDL-2100, Judge David R Herndon, , United States District Judge Southern District of Illinois Zometa The Zometa MDL # is MDL-1760, Judge Todd J. Campbell, , United States District Judge Middle District of Tennessee Zyprexa The Zyprexa MDL # is MDL-1596, Judge Jack B. Weinstein, , United States District Judge Eastern District of New York
- Superior Court Clerk's Office, On This Page, Body, Overview, The Superior Court Clerk’s Office manages several statewide functions for the Judiciary. This includes court record storage and retrieval, uncontested foreclosures, judgment liens, and the annual attorney registration and payment process., Michelle Smith, , Clerk of Superior Court Contact Us: Cisco Chat button Live Chat Available M-F 8:30-4:30 Mailing Address:, Superior Court Clerk's Office, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 971 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0971 Hand Deliveries:, Superior Court Clerk's Office, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street Trenton, New Jersey 08625, Court Records, Court records are transferred to the Superior Court Records Center after they are resolved. Contact the Clerk's Office to Copies of Court Records request records from closed cases . The Clerk's Office also administers the Electronic Access to Court Records Electronic Access Program for online access to the Judiciary’s case management systems. Data Reports for Sale Case data reports also are available through the Clerk’s Office. Justices and Judges are required to file an annual Judicial Financial Reporting statement with the Administrative Director. To request a copy of a justice’s or a judge’s Judicial Financial Reporting statement, email your request to JFRReq.mailbox@njcourts.gov JFRReq.mailbox@njcourts.gov . Attorneys seeking to file a Certification of Attorney Regarding Cybersecurity Incident and Request for Restoration of Access to New Jersey State Judiciary Systems should fax that request to 609-826-7021., Foreclosure and Judgment Case Processing, All foreclosures are filed with the Superior Court Clerk’s Office. Uncontested foreclosures are processed by the Foreclosure In New Jersey Office of Foreclosure . See our Foreclosure Self-Help page foreclosure self-help page if you are representing yourself in a foreclosure. The Clerk’s Office oversees the collection of judgments awarded in all types of court cases. Visit our Self-help Collecting money in a Civil case self-help page if you are trying to collect a money judgment or if you are trying to get a warrant of satisfaction that a judgment has been paid., Attorney Registration and Payment, The Superior Court Clerk’s Office administers the annual Attorney registration and payment online attorney registration and payment process . This helps ensure that all attorneys can gain access to eCourts eCourts , can create a Judiciary Account Charges System (JACS) Judiciary Account Charges System (JACS) account, and are properly listed in the online Attorney Index Attorney Index., Bail Surety Program, The Superior Court Clerk’s Office maintains the Surety Bond Registry and registers all corporate insurance companies, their bail agencies and agents and guarantors of surety bonds. No surety bond for purposes of bail shall be accepted by any court unless the insurer has first filed with the Superior Court Clerk's Office a Bail Program Registration Form. In addition to the registration process, the Clerk’s Office handles the enforcement process. If a condition of a recognizance is breached, bail will be forfeited by court order. A notice will be sent to county counsel, the defendant, and any surety or insurer, bail agent or agency directing that a default judgment will be entered as to any outstanding bail, absent a written objection seeking to set aside the forfeiture, which must be filed within 75 days of the date of the notice. The notice shall also advise the insurer that if it fails to satisfy a judgment and until satisfaction is made, it shall be removed from the Bail Registry and its bail agents and agencies, guarantors, and other persons or entities authorized by the insurer to administer or manage its bail bond business in this State will have no further authority to act for it, and their names, as acting for the insurer, will be removed from the Bail Registry. To register an agency or agent with the Superior Court Clerk's Office, a corporate sponsor must complete and submit a Bail Program Registration Form Bail Program Registration Form . E-mail the completed registration form to SccoSuretyBond.Mailbox@njcourts.gov . For more information, call 609-421-6100, Superior Court Trust Fund, The Superior Court Trust Fund is a temporary depository for funds claimed in connection with litigation in the New Jersey Superior Court or of funds to be deposited under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Supreme Court. Superior Court Trust Fund The Superior Court Trust Fund Practitioner's Guide is provided to assist individuals or attorneys seeking to deposit and withdraw funds from court. Attorneys and self-represented litigants who have interaction with the Trust Fund should be familiar with and comply with all applicable rules, statutes and regulations. Questions regarding the processing of Trust Fund work should be directed to SccoTrustfund.Mailbox@njcourts.gov or by calling 609-421-6100 Mailing Address:, SCCO Trust Fund, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 971 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0971 Hand Delivery:, SCCO Trust Fund, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street Trenton, New Jersey 08625
- Conference of General Equity Presiding Judges, AOC Committee Staff, Kristi Jasberg Robinson Temuulen Gansukh, Esq., Conference Chair, M. Susan Sheppard, P.J.Ch. Updated Sept. 19, 2025 , Vicinage, County(ies), Designated Judge , 1. Atlantic/Cape May Presiding Judge J. Christopher Gibson Hon. James H. Pickering, Jr., J.S.C. 2. Bergen Presiding Judge Darren T. DiBiasi Judge Nicholas Ostuni, Sr. 3. Burlington Presiding Judge Richard J. Nocella 4. Camden Presiding Judge Sherri L. Schweitzer 5. Essex Presiding Judge Lisa M. Adubato Judge Cynthia D. Santomauro 6. Hudson Presiding Judge Mary K. Costello 7. Mercer Presiding Judge Patrick J. Bartels 8. Middlesex Presiding Judge Lisa M. Vignuolo Judge Thomas D. McCloskey 9. Monmouth Presiding Judge Mara Zazzali-Hogan 10. Morris/Sussex Presiding Judge James M. DeMarzo 11. Passaic Presiding Judge Frank Covello 12. Union Presiding Judge Robert J. Mega 13. Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Presiding Judge Haekyoung Suh 14. Ocean Presiding Judge Craig L. Wellerson Judge Sean D. Gertner 15. Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Presiding Judge Robert G. Malestein, ,
- CDR Program Resource Book Table of Appendices, On This Page, Body, Section 1, Appendix, RULE 1:40. Complementary Dispute Resolution Programs RULE 1:40. Complementary Dispute Resolution Programs, Section 2, Automobile Arbitration Statute Automobile Arbitration Statute Personal Injury Arbitration Statute Personal Injury Arbitration Statute Procedures Manual for Arbitrators in the Civil Arbitration Programs (Without Appendices) Procedures Manual for Arbitrators in the Civil Arbitration Programs (Without Appendices) Report and Award Form of Arbitrator(s) - Auto / Personal Injury Report and Award Form of Arbitrator(s) - Auto / Personal Injury (Print only) Report and Award Form of Arbitrator(s) - Commercial (Print only) Report and Award Form of Arbitrator(s) - Commercial (Print only) RULE 4:21A. Arbitration Of Certain Civil Actions RULE 4:21A. Arbitration Of Certain Civil Actions Uniform Arbitration Statement of Facts Uniform Arbitration Statement of Facts -- Appendix XXII-A Uniform Commercial Arbitration Memorandum -- Appendix XXII-B Uniform Commercial Arbitration Memorandum -- Appendix XXII-B, Section 3, Appendix, Voluntary Binding Arbitration - Order Voluntary Binding Arbitration Program Guidelines Voluntary Binding Arbitration Program Consent Form Voluntary Binding Arbitration Program Consent Form Voluntary Binding Arbitration Program Application Voluntary Binding Arbitration Program Application Voluntary Binding Arbitration - Civil Action Consent Order of Dismissal Voluntary Binding Arbitration - Civil Action Consent Order of Dismissal, Section 4, Application for Admission to Roster of Mediators for Civil, General Equity and Probate Cases Application for Admission to Roster of Mediators for Civil, General Equity and Probate Cases Civil Mediation Mentoring Guidelines Civil Mediation Mentoring Guidelines Civil Statewide Mediation Case Information Form Civil Statewide Mediation Case Information Form Civil Statewide Litigant Mediation Questionnaire Civil Statewide Litigant Mediation Questionnaire Civil Statewide Attorney Mediation Questionnaire Civil Statewide Attorney Mediation Questionnaire Civil Mediator Roster Change / Update Form Civil Mediator Roster Change / Update Form Civil Mediation Program Mediator Facilitating Committee Civil Mediation Program Mediator Facilitating Committee Completion of Mediation Form Completion of Mediation Form Cover Letter to Counsel/Pro Se Parties Cover Letter to Counsel/Pro Se Parties Cover Letter to Court Designated Mediators Cover Letter to Court Designated Mediators Disclosure Concerning Continuation of Mediation and Mediation Preparation Time Disclosure Concerning Continuation of Mediation and Mediation Preparation Time Guidelines for the Compensation of Mediators Serving in the Civil and Family Economic Mediation Program (Appendix XXVI) Guidelines for the Compensation of Mediators Serving in the Civil and Family Economic Mediation Program (Appendix XXVI) Guidelines on the Practice of Law by Retired Judges (Directive #5-08) Guidelines on the Practice of Law by Retired Judges (Directive #5-08) Mediator Complaint Review Process Mediator Complaint Review Process Mediation Referral Order (No Stay of Discovery) (Sample) Mediation Referral Order (No Stay of Discovery) (Sample) New Jersey Fee Shifting Statutes New Jersey Fee Shifting Statutes Screening Guidelines Screening Guidelines, Section 6, Appendix, Order: Rules Of Procedures For Summary Jury Trial (Sample) Order: Rules Of Procedures For Summary Jury Trial (Sample) Order for Summary Jury Trial (Sample) Order for Summary Jury Trial (Sample) Summary Jury Trial (Sample Forms) Summary Jury Trial (Sample Forms) Summary Jury Trial - Model Charges and Instructions Summary Jury Trial - Model Charges and Instructions Summary Jury Trial - Untapped Tool for Effective State Courts, by Samuel G. DeSimone Summary Jury Trial - Untapped Tool for Effective State Courts, by Samuel G. DeSimone, Section 7, Appendix, Expedited Jury Trial Form Consent Order for Expedited Jury Trial Expedited Jury Trials (Preliminary and Post Trial Instructions) Expedited Jury Trials (Preliminary and Post Trial Instructions) Expedited Jury Trials - By John D'Amico Expedited Jury Trials - By John D'Amico, Section 9, Appendix, Judicial Settlement Guidelines Judicial Settlement Guidelines
- Statewide Civil Mediation Program - Frequently Asked Questions, Statewide Civil Mediation Program - Frequently Asked Questions How does a case get into mediation? Appropriate cases for referral to mediation can be identified by judges, court staff, or the parties themselves, at any point in the life of a case. A form of order for referral is prepared and signed by the judge. Parties desiring their case to be referred to mediation should contact the Civil Division Manager in the county in which the case is pending. How much does mediation cost? Under Mediation – General Rules Court Rule 1:40-4(b) , any mediator who is on the roster will provide the first two hours on a case, including an initial one hour session, without charge before a party may opt out of mediation. Thereafter, mediators will generally be paid their market rate fee which is to be shared by the parties. Fees will be waived in any case covered by Proceedings by Indigents Court Rule 1:13-2(a) . Any mediator selected by the parties who is not on the roster may negotiate a fee with the parties from the outset and need not provide the free time. What are some of the advantages of mediation? Some advantages of mediation include: confidentiality; the result may benefit both or all sides and thus present a win/win solution; the outcome can be tailored to meet the unique needs of the case and the particular parties; specially trained mediators assist the parties in fashioning more creative solutions not customarily occurring with other CDR techniques; and mediation can be a more cost-efficient, less formal and more meaningful alternative to the traditional trial process. What happens in mediation? There are certain ground rules the mediator will ask participants to follow. The first, and most important, is that with a few exceptions covered in Mediation – General Rules Court Rules 1:40-4(c) and (d) , what goes on in mediation is confidential. That is, what is said in mediation cannot be discussed outside of the mediation process unless the parties consent. Prior to mediation, the mediator will usually ask the attorneys to prepare a brief summary of the issues in dispute. Then, at the mediation session, the mediator will ask attorneys and their clients to make brief presentations about the issues from their own perspectives. After that, the mediator will help the parties to explore areas of possible compromise and to develop a solution that meets everyone’s interests. Sometimes, the mediator may meet with the parties separately for a private discussion that might help move the parties toward a resolution. If an agreement is reached, a document will be prepared detailing the terms of the agreement. Thereafter, the mediator will notify the court that the case can be dismissed. If the case is not resolved, the mediator will advise the court, and the case will remain on the docket. What kinds of cases could benefit from mediation? Mediation has been used successfully in a broad range of cases which exhibit characteristics such as: the parties have an ongoing business or personal relationship or have had a significant past relationship; communication problems exist between the parties; the principal barriers to settlement are personal or emotional; parties want to tailor a solution to meet specific needs or interests; cases involve complex technical or scientific data requiring particular expertise; the parties have an incentive to settle because of time, cost of litigation, or drain on productivity; the parties wish to retain control over the outcome of the case; or the parties seek a more private forum for the resolution of their dispute. While there is not any case type that could not potentially benefit, commercial, construction, environmental, Law Against Discrimination (LAD) cases, and certain General Equity and Probate cases are particularly suited to mediation because they tend to exhibit some of the characteristics described above. What about pretrial discovery? Generally, pretrial discovery is not stayed while a case is in mediation. The case will be placed on the trial calendar at the end of the discovery period. If, however, the court determines that a stay of discovery is necessary, the court shall only provide for a stay of discovery by court order. Even if formal discovery is stayed, the mediator is authorized to facilitate the informal exchange of information materials needed to enhance the effectiveness of the mediation process. At what time in the court process should a case be referred to mediation? The earlier that a case can be referred to mediation, the greater the likelihood that parties can resolve their dispute at a cost savings to themselves and the court. Parties should feel they have enough information to discuss the dispute, which may mean that some information exchange should be completed. Mediators also can help the parties determine how much informal discovery is needed. Even if discovery has been completed, settlement negotiations have been unsuccessful, or the parties are close to a trial date, the mediation process may still help the parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement. What is mediation? Mediation is a dispute resolution process in which an impartial third party - the mediator - facilitates negotiations between the parties to help them reach a mutually acceptable settlement. The major distinction of mediation is that a mediator does not make a decision about the outcome of the case. The parties, with the assistance of their attorneys, work toward a solution with which they are comfortable. What are the roles of counsel and litigants in mediation? The goal of mediation is to reach an amicable resolution. Attorneys and parties are required to make a good faith effort to cooperate with the mediator and engage in constructive dialogue toward this end. Attorneys should prepare their clients prior to mediation by explaining what will happen, and particularly what the roles of both attorneys and clients are. They should also agree on who will be the principal spokesperson in presenting the party's view early in the mediation session. Throughout the process, attorneys act as advocates for their clients' interests. For example, attorneys may make brief opening summaries of the issues as they see them, but clients should also be given an opportunity to speak. In mediation, understanding is often promoted when the parties explain their positions directly to each other. When it comes to discussing terms of settlement, the litigants must play an active part, for it is their case and their settlement. During this process, attorneys should provide counsel on the advisability of settlement options, suggest options and be available for any further consultation with their clients. What if the case is not resolved in mediation? Sometimes the parties are unable to reach agreement or only agree on certain aspects of the dispute. If certain aspects of the dispute remain unresolved, the parties can submit that portion to an expert for an opinion (binding or non-binding) or use some other creative means. The case also can be returned to court and continue on track towards trial. Even in these cases, the mediation process may have helped the parties clarify their positions and also move toward settlement. How is a mediator selected for a case? A roster of mediators is maintained by the court system and is posted on the Judiciary’s website at Civil Mediation njcourts.gov in a searchable format. When a case is referred to mediation, the parties have 14 days to select a mediator whom they feel is suitable, whether on the roster or not. If the parties do not select a mediator in a timely manner, the court-appointed mediator named in the Order of Referral will serve as the mediator. Court-appointed mediators have been approved for inclusion on a roster after careful screening to ensure that they meet educational, training and mentoring requirements set forth in Mediators and Arbitrators in Court Annexed Program Court Rule 1:40-12 .
- Post-Judgment Motions in Family Court, Use the packet titled How to Ask the Court to Change or Enforce an Order in Your Case (Family Multipurpose Post-Judgment Motions) Family Multi-Purpose Post Judgment Motion Packet to request a change to a court order in an FM case. FM cases involve divorce, ending a civil union, or ending a domestic partnership, Motions you can request:, Increase or decrease child support payments. End or continue child support. Increase, decrease, or End alimony or spousal support payments. Change custody arrangements of a minor child. Change visitation/parenting rights Enforce a litigant’s rights. Emancipation of a child. Reimbursement of medical expenses from the other parent. Change of venue where a case is heard. Relocation of a child Miscellaneous Family Court motions governed by Rule 5:5-4-Motions in Family Actions Court Rule 5:5-4. Resume your maiden name after a divorce. Reconsideration (FM, FD, or FV cases). Reinstate your divorce complaint. Cross-motion for responding to one of the motions listed above. Do not use this packet if you want to file an appeal a court order. Instead, go to the Self-Help Appeals section Self-Help Appeals section. Do not use this packet if you want to file a motion about child support or custody in an FD case or an FV case. Instead, go to this Child Support, Child Custody, and Parenting Time Self-Help section ., Get a Lawyer, The court system can be confusing, and it is a good idea to get a lawyer if you can. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you can contact the legal services program in your county to see if you qualify for free legal services. Legal Services of New Jersey maintains a directory of Legal Services of New Jersey regional legal services offices or may be reached at Regional Legal Services Office Telephone Number 732-572-9100 . The NJ State Bar Association also maintains a list of County Bar Associations county 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., Deadlines:, You must send the motion papers to the other person or their lawyer, 24 days before, the case is scheduled. If you send the motion by mail, it must be sent, 27 days prior, to the scheduled court date., Fees:, For FM cases only, you need to include a $50 check or money order to the clerk. Make checks payable to, Treasurer, State of New Jersey, ., Do you qualify for a fee waiver?, You might not have to pay to file your case if your income and assets are low enough. Learn more about fee waivers Learn more about fee waivers .
- Glossary (Post-judgment), Adult Neutral Party : An adult neutral party is an impartial third-party. They have no financial, official, or personal interest in a controversy, dispute, or issue. Affidavit : An affidavit is a notarized written statement made to the court swearing that the information contained in the filed papers is true. Appeal : An appeal is a written request asking a higher court to look at the decision of the judge and change that judge’s decision. Arrears : The word arrears means unpaid or overdue child support, alimony or spousal support payments. Caption : The caption is how the parties’ names were written in the original papers filed for your divorce. If you were the plaintiff or defendant, you are still the plaintiff or defendant for all subsequent filings. Certification : A certification is a written statement made to the court when you file papers, swearing that the information contained in the filed papers is true. Defendant : The defendant is the person or business against whom a case is filed. Exhibits : Exhibits are papers and information you provide to support what is in your motion. Family Case Information Statement (CIS) : The CIS tells the court your past financial status as well as your current status. If you are filing an FM motion and asking for any type of monetary relief such as an increase or decrease in support, you must complete and file a copy of the last CIS submitted to the court and complete a new and current CIS. File : To file means to give the correct forms and fee to the court to begin the court’s consideration of your request. Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) system : The JEDS system is an electronic filing system for self-represented litigants for submitting documents to the court. Attorneys can only use the JEDS system in cases not managed through eCourts. Motion : A motion is a written request in which you ask the court to issue an order, change an order it has already issued, enforce an order it has already issued,, or ask the court to take some other action related to your case., Order : An order is a signed paper from the judge telling someone they must do something. Party : A party is a person, business or governmental agency involved in a court action. Plaintiff : The plaintiff is the party who starts the lawsuit. Pleading : A pleading is a formal written statement of the respective parties of their claim or response to a claim. Pro Se : The term pro se means that you are representing yourself in court without a lawyer. Process Server : A process server is a person (for example, a sheriff or deputy), who serves writs, subpoenas, etc. Relief : To ask for relief is to ask the court for something. Service : Service refers to the delivery of a writ, summons, or other legal papers to the person required to respond to them. Substantial Change : A substantial change , as used in this packet, means a significant change in your situation or circumstances affecting your case. Third Party : A third party is a person or group besides the two primarily involved in a situation, especially a dispute. Warrant : A warrant is a notification to law enforcement that a person should be arrested when found.
- Model Criminal Jury Charges, Automated Model Criminal Jury Charges System (AMCJCS) Automated Model Criminal Jury Charges System (AMCJCS) AMCJCS Instruction Video AMCJCS Instruction Video Checklist of Model Jury Charges Section - Any - 2C Charges Non 2C Charges Title 30 - Institutions And Agencies Title 4 Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers Title 9 Search Apply Filters Charge Title Word PDF 2C Charges 2C:11-3a(1)(2) Murder Word PDF 2C:11-3a(1)(2) 2C:11-4a,b(1) Murder and Aggravated/Reckless Manslaughter (updated) Word PDF 2C:11-3a(1)(2); 2C:11-4a,b(1),b(2) Murder, Passion/Provocation and Aggravated/Reckless Manslaughter (updated) Word PDF 2C:11-3a(3) Felony Murder - Slayer Participant Word PDF 2C:11-3a(3) Felony Murder - Non Slayer Participant Word PDF 2C:11-3b(4) Murder - Own Conduct - Life Without Possibility of Parole Word PDF 2C:11-4a Aggravated Manslaughter (updated) Word PDF 2C:11-4a(2) Manslaughter in Course of Eluding an Officer Word PDF 2C:11-4b(1) Reckless Manslaughter Word PDF 2C:11-5 Vehicular Homicide (Death by Auto or Vessel with Drunk Driving or Refusal) Word PDF 2C:11-5 Vehicular Homicide (Death by Auto or Vessel without Drunk Driving or Refusal) Word PDF 2C:11-5.1 Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death Word PDF 2C:11-5.2 Leaving the Scene of a Boating Incident (Resulting in Death) Word PDF 2C:11-5.2 Leaving the Scene of a Boating Incident (Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury) Word PDF 2C:11-5.3 Strict Liability Vehicular Homicide-Driving While Intoxicated Word PDF 2C:12-1(b)(13) Aggravated Assault – Strangulation of a Victim of Domestic Violence Word PDF 2C:12-1.1 Leaving the scene of an Accident Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury Word PDF 2C:12-1.2 Endangering Injured Victim Word PDF 2C:12-1.3 Failure To Report The Disappearance Of A Child Word PDF 2C:12-10b Stalking (Cases arising before March 21, 2009) Word PDF Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to page 3 3 Go to last page 28 Last page Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 20 of 543 items
- Criminal Division Presiding Judges, Name Address Contact Atlantic/Cape May D'arcy, Pamela Criminal Presiding Judge Atlantic/Cape May Atlantic County Criminal Courts Complex 4997 Unami Blvd. Floor 2 Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47420 Bergen Sattely, James X. Criminal Presiding Judge Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Suite/Room 412, Floor 4 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25519 Fax: 201-221-0640 Burlington Belgard, Aimee R. Criminal Presiding Judge Burlington Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Floor 3 Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38812 Fax: 609-376-0386 Camden VACANT Criminal Presiding Judges Camden Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Camden, New Jersey 08103 Camden Blue, Gwendolyn Criminal Presiding Judge Camden Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Floor 4 Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43670 Fax: 856-379-2150 Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Silvanio, Michael Criminal Presiding Judge Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Gloucester County Justice Complex 70 Hunter Street Floor 3 Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15445 Essex Ali, Mark S. Criminal Presiding Judge Essex Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Floor 6 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9464 Fax: 973-776-9035 Hudson Galis-Menendez, Mitzy Criminal Presiding Judge Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Suite/Room Courtroom 910, Floor 9 Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60280 Fax: 201-748-4414 Mercer Warshaw, Jr., Peter E. Criminal Presiding Judge Mercer Mercer County Criminal Courthouse 400 South Warren Street Floor 3 Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74185 Fax: 609-376-0840 Middlesex Flynn, Colleen M. Criminal Presiding Judge Middlesex Middlesex County Courthouse PO Box 964 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903-0964 Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88119 Fax: 732-565-2925 Monmouth O'Malley, Jill G. Criminal Presiding Judge Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Floor 2 Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87155 Morris/Sussex Taylor, Stephen J. Criminal Presiding Judge Morris/Sussex Morris County Courthouse PO Box 910 Morristown, New Jersey 07963 Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75275 Fax: 862-397-5661 Ocean Ryan, Guy P. Criminal Presiding Judge Ocean Ocean County Justice Complex 120 Hooper Avenue Suite/Room Courtroom #12, Floor 1 Toms River, New Jersey 08753 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64280 Fax: 732-435-8403 Passaic Mohammed, Sohail Criminal Presiding Judge Passaic Passaic County Courthouse 77 Hamilton Street Suite/Room 514, Floor 5 Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2910 ext. 24555 Fax: 973-424-6887 Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Tober, Peter J. Criminal Presiding Judge Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Somerset County Courthouse 20 North Bridge Street Floor 5 Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13670 Fax: 908-332-7690 Union Caulfield, Regina Criminal Presiding Judge Union New Annex Union County Courthouse 2 Broad Street Suite/Room 4B, Floor 4 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 Phone: 908-787-1650 ext. 21650 Fax: 908-659-3076 Showing 1 to 16 of 16 items
- Pro Hac Vice, Pro Hac Vice Motions Pro Hac Vice appearances are governed by R.1:21-2. Attached is a list of provisions which Judge Longhi requires in the order. It covers everything required in the rules and contains some other provisions he has found very useful. Please use it for the motions you grant. REQUIRED PROVISIONS IN ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE [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.
- Supreme Court Virtual Museum, Supreme court, Learn about the history of the New Jersey Supreme Court., How do I ..., Find the Supreme Court "family tree"? Learn about the Supreme Court's history? Read the Court's most important cases? Watch historical video? Learn about the 90th anniversary of the Lindbergh baby kidnapping? Meet the Justices Learn about the current and former justices who have served on the NJ Supreme Court since its inception in 1948. History of the Court Read about the formation of the court during the 1947 Constitutional Convention. Notable Cases Review important case law form the NJ Supreme Court. R. J. Hughes Justice Complex Read about the construction of the building and take a virtual tour of the current home of the NJ Supreme Court. Original Courtroom Photos of the Supreme Court's original home in the New Jersey Statehouse Annex. Succession of Appointments The "family tree" of each of the Court's seven seats. Speeches Read speech transcripts Interviews This oral history project includes in-depth interviews with former members of the Court. Carousel Image Preview Courtroom 2023 Supreme Court Courtroom, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex Carousel Image Preview Supreme Court New Jersey 2024 Supreme Court 2024 Top row, L to R: Michael Noriega, Rachel Wainer Apter; Douglas M. Fasciale, John Jay HoffmanBottom row, L to R: Anne M. Patterson, Stuart Rabner, Fabiana Pierre-Louis Carousel Image Preview Supreme Court 2023 Supreme Court 2023 Top row, L to R: Douglas M. Fasciale, Rachel Wainer Apter, Fabiana Pierre-Louis, Michael Noriega Bottom row, L to R: Anne M. Patterson, Stuart Rabner, Lee A. Solomon Carousel Image Preview Supreme Court, 2021 Supreme Court 2021 Top row, L to R: Justice Lee A. Solomon; Justice Anne M. Patterson; Justice Faustino J. Fernandez-Vina; Justice Fabiana Pierre-Louis Bottom row, L to R: Justice Jaynee LaVecchia; Chief Justice Stuart Rabner; Justice Barry T. Albin. Carousel Image Preview Supreme Court, 2006 Supreme Court 2006 Top row, L to R: Roberto A. Rivera-Soto, Barry T. Albin, John E. Wallace Jr., Helen E. Hoens Bottom row, L to R: Virginia Long, Chief Justice James R. Zazzali, Jaynee LaVecchia Carousel Image Preview Supreme Court, 2002 Supreme Court 2002 Bottom row, L to R: James H. Coleman Jr., Chief Justice Deborah T. Poritz, Virginia Long Top row, L to R: James R. Zazzali, Peter Verniero, Jaynee LaVecchia, Barry T. Albin Carousel Image Preview Supreme Court 1981 Supreme Court 1981 Bottom row, L to R: Alan B. Handler, Chief Justice Robert N. Wilentz, Stewart G. Pollock Top row, L to R: Gary S. Stein, Daniel J. O'Hern, Marie L. Garibaldi, James H. Coleman Jr. Carousel Image Preview Supreme Court 1975 Supreme Court 1975 L to R: Morris Pashman, Worrall Mountain, Nathan L. Jacobs, C.J. Richard J. Hughes Frederick W. Hall, Mark A. Sullivan, Robert L. Clifford Carousel Image Preview Supreme Court Courtroom, Statehouse Annex Supreme Court Courtroom, Statehouse Annex Carousel Image Preview U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg attended the 1999 dedication of the new Rutgers Law School building in Newark. Before her distinguished career on the bench, she was on the faculty of Rutgers Law School from 1963-1972. Next to Justice Ginsburg are then-Chief Justice Deborah T. Poritz and then-retired Justice Alan B. Handler. Behind them are (from left) retired Supreme Court Justice Morris Pashman and Justices Gary S. Stein, Virginia Long, Marie Garibaldi, James H. Coleman, Peter Verniero, and Daniel O’Hern. Thank you to Rutgers University for sharing this photo. Previous Next
- Speeches, Search Start End Speaker's Last Name Apply Filters Title sort by Date Date Sort ascending sort by Speaker Speaker State of the Judiciary Address May 16, 2025 Chief Justice Stuart Rabner State of the Judiciary Address May 17, 2024 Chief Justice Stuart Rabner State of the Judiciary Address May 19, 2023 Chief Justice Stuart Rabner State of the Judiciary Address May 20, 2022 Chief Justice Stuart Rabner State of the Judiciary Address May 17, 2021 Chief Justice Stuart Rabner State of the Judiciary Address May 17, 2019 Chief Justice Stuart Rabner State of the Judiciary Address May 18, 2018 Chief Justice Stuart Rabner An Essay about the life of Justice James H. Coleman Jr. June 15, 2017 Associate Justice James H. Coleman Jr. State of the Judiciary Address May 19, 2017 Chief Justice Stuart Rabner State of the Judiciary Address May 20, 2016 Chief Justice Stuart Rabner State of the Judiciary Address May 15, 2015 Chief Justice Stuart Rabner State of the Judiciary Address May 16, 2014 Chief Justice Stuart Rabner State of the Judiciary Address May 17, 2013 Chief Justice Stuart Rabner State of the Judiciary Address May 18, 2012 Chief Justice Stuart Rabner State of the Judiciary Address May 20, 2011 Chief Justice Stuart Rabner State of the Judiciary Address May 21, 2010 Chief Justice Stuart Rabner State of the Judiciary Address May 15, 2009 Chief Justice Stuart Rabner 60th Anniversary Celebration Sept. 8, 2008 Chief Justice Stuart Rabner 60th Anniversary of the Modern Judiciary under the 1947 Constitution By Retired Justice James H. Coleman Jr. Sept. 8, 2006 Associate Justice James H. Coleman Jr. The 2006 Chief Justice Joseph Weintraub Lecture: The Purple Thread: Social Justice as a recurring theme in the decisions of the Poritz Court April 18, 2006 Associate Justice Virginia A. Long
- Title II ADA Coordinator Directory, TTY Users May Contact the NJ Relay Service at 711 or 1-800-852-7897 1-800-852-7897 Local Title II ADA Coordinators., Americans with Disabilities Act -Title II Accommodation Americans with Disabilities Act -Title II Accommodation, Statewide Judiciary Assistance Person to the Local Title II ADA Coordinators, Name Address Contact ADA - Title II Administrative Office of the Courts Supreme Court Deputy Clerk Supreme Court Clerk's Office PO Box 970 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Phone: 609-815-2955 ADA - Title II Administrative Office of the Courts Office of Attorney Ethics Attn: DEC Unit Supreme Court Clerk’s Office PO Box 970 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Phone: 609-403-7800 ADA - Title II Administrative Office of the Courts Superior Court, Appellate Division Attn: Deputy Clerk for Administration PO Box 968 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Phone: 609-815-2950 ADA - Title II Administrative Office of the Courts Disciplinary Review Board Assistant Counsel PO Box 962 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Phone: 609-815-2920 ADA - Title II Administrative Office of the Courts Probation Services PO Box 974 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Phone: 609-815-3810 ADA - Title II Administrative Office of the Courts Tax Court Attn: Tax Court Administrator Tax Court Management Office PO Box 972 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Phone: 609-815-2922 ADA - Title II Administrative Office of the Courts Superior Court Clerk’s Office Attn: Clerk of the Superior Court PO Box 971 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Phone: 609-815-2900 ext. 54200 ADA - Title II Administrative Office of the Courts Health & Safety Services PO Box 985 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Phone: 609-815-2900 ext. 54848 ADA - Title II Administrative Office of the Courts Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Attn: Deputy Counsel PO Box 961 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Phone: 609-815-3030 ADA - Title II Atlantic City Attn: Trial Court Administrator Atlantic County Civil Courts Building 1201 Bacharach Blvd. Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47210 ADA - Title II Bergen Attn: Operations Division Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Suite/Room 425 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25070 ADA - Title II Burlington Attn: Operations Division Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Suite/Room 704 Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38021 ADA - Title II Camden Attn: Operations Division Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43020 ADA - Title II Cape May Attn: Trial Court Administrator Cape May County Courthouse 9 North Main Street Cape May Courthouse, New Jersey 08210 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47210 ADA - Title II Cumberland Attn: Assistant Trial Court Administrator Cumberland County Courthouse 60 West Broad Street Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15936 ADA - Title II Essex Attn: Operations Division Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Suite/Room 514 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9300 ext. 55700 ADA - Title II Gloucester Attn: Assistant Trial Court Administrator Gloucester County Justice Complex 70 Hunter Street Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15936 ADA - Title II Hudson Attn: Operations Division Manager Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60759 ADA - Title II Hunterdon Attn: Operations Division Hunterdon County Justice Center 65 Park Avenue Flemington, New Jersey 08822 Phone: 908-824-9750 ext. 13030 ADA - Title II Mays Landing Attn: Trial Court Administrator Atlantic County Criminal Courts Complex 4997 Unami Blvd. Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47210 Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 20 of 31 items
- Court Opinions, Court decisions are called opinions. The NJCourts website includes both "published" and "unpublished" opinions. Published opinions, set legal precedent. They can be used to support legal arguments in future New Jersey court cases. Unpublished opinions do not set legal precedent. They usually are not cited in other court cases. Supreme Court Opinions All Supreme Court opinions are published. They can be found in the New Jersey Reports . Published Appellate Opinions Published Appellate opinions can be found in the New Jersey Superior Court Reports. Unpublished Appellate Opinions Unpublished Appellate opinions are posted online only. Published Tax Court Opinions Published Tax Court opinions can be found in the Tax Court Reports. Unpublished Tax Court Opinions Unpublished Tax Court opinions are posted online only. Published Trial Court Opinions Published trial court opinions are published in the New Jersey Superior Court Reports. Unpublished Trial Court Opinions Unpublished trial court opinions are posted online only. Opinions of the Supreme Court and the Appellate Division of Superior Court, are posted on the website at 10 a.m. on business days. The list of Expected Opinions opinions expected on the following business day also is posted at 10 a.m. At times, the Supreme Court will release an opinion later in the day. Staff in the Civil Practice Unit choose which Business Opinions business opinions hold special relevance for the business community. Rutgers Law School hosts a searchable database of Rutgers NJ Court Opinions New Jersey Supreme Court and Appellate Court reported opinions dating from March 1994 to the present. The website also hosts Opinions of the NJ Supreme Court's Ethics Committees opinions of the Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics, Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, and the Committee on Attorney Advertising.
- Criminal Justice Programs Self-Help, If you are facing criminal charges, one of these programs could help., On This Page, Body, Overview, The courts offer several programs to help people facing certain charges. These are intended for people who are first-time offenders, non-violent, and may have drug or alcohol addiction. , Do I Need a Lawyer?, The court system can be confusing, and it is a good idea to get a lawyer if you can. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you can contact the legal services program in your county to see if you qualify for free legal services. Legal Services of New Jersey maintains a directory of Legal Services of New Jersey regional legal services offices or may be reached at Regional Legal Services Office Telephone Number 732-572-9100 . The NJ State Bar Association also maintains a list of County Bar Associations county referral services that might be helpful., Things to Think about Before You Represent 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., Recovery Court, Non-violent drug offenders might be eligible for recovery court. Read the Recovery Courts Work recovery court brochure to see if the program is right for you. You can also visit the Recovery Courts Work! program page for more details. To be eligible, you must: Receive an assessment from a recovery court team. Not have any previous convictions or pending charges. Be willing to cooperate with the program’s rules. Program essentials include: Regular court appearances. Frequent, random drug testing. Detoxification, if necessary. Residential programs, if needed. Intensive outpatient programs. Individual and group counseling. 12—step, self-help groups. Relapse prevention. Sanctions and incentives. Community service requirements. Recovery court might be your best chance at avoiding jail time and defeating addiction , Pretrial Intervention, PTI is a program available for some first-time offenders. Repeat offenders are ineligible. It is only available prior to conviction. If approved, you can avoid serving time. You must fully comply with the program. The program requires close supervision. You will have to report to your probation officer and follow the conditions of PTI. Use the Pretrial Intervention (PTI) Brochure Pre Trial Intervention (PTI) Application application form to apply for PTI . Supervision for Pretrial Intervention Clients Visit the PTI page for more information on eligibility, program contacts and expungement., Help for Veterans, There are two programs designed to help veterans who come into contact with the New Jersey court system. The AOG Veteran's Diversion Program Veteran’s Diversion Program helps veterans struggling with addiction or mental illness. The court case is deferred while they receive help, such as mental health counseling, job placement, and addiction services. If the veteran completes the program, the judge could dismiss the charges and the case could be removed from the public record. Talk to your attorney if you are interested in the program. Veterans Diversion Brochure Read the brochure to learn more Veterans Assistance Project - brochure . The Judiciary’s Veterans Assistance Project - brochure Veteran’s Assistance Program is not a diversion program. Court staff can refer veterans directly to their local veterans service office. Veterans can receive mental health counseling, addiction services, legal services, housing assistance, and mentoring. The program is voluntary. Speak to court staff if you are interested in this program., Intensive Supervision Program, ISP is a program available to certain state inmates. It allows inmates to rejoin the community under close supervision. A panel of judges will review your application and your re-entry plan. Special probation offices will ensure that you follow the plan. It is intense and very strict. You need to be fully committed to the program to succeed. There are several types of crimes that do not qualify for ISP. Application for Intensive Supervision Program Apply for ISP or visit our Intensive Supervision Program - Adult Probation Supervision detailed program page .