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  • Speeches, Search Start End Speaker Apply Filters Title sort by Date Date Sort ascending sort by Speaker Speaker 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 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25070 ADA - Title II Burlington Attn: Operations Division Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road 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 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 ADA - Title II Mercer Attn: Operations Division Mercer County Annex - 209 209 S. Broad Street Trenton, New Jersey 08650 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74030 ADA - Title II Middlesex Attn: Operations Division PO Box 964 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903-0964 Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88010 ADA - Title II Monmouth Attn: Operations Division Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87765 ADA - Title II Morris Attn: Operations Division PO Box 910 Morristown, New Jersey 07963-0910 Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75022 ADA - Title II Ocean Attn: Operations Division PO Box 2191 Toms River, New Jersey 08754 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64025 Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to next page > Next page Total results: 31
  • 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.
  • Civil Division Manager Conference Contact List, Chair: Walton, Rachel (Monmouth) Vice Chair: Corson, Theresa (Burlington),   Name Address Contact Atlantic Williams, Natalie A. Civil Division Manager Atlantic Atlantic County Civil Courts Building 1201 Bacharach Blvd. Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47591 Fax: 609-343-2345 Bergen Gibson, Kelly Civil Division Manager Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Suite/Room 415 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Burlington Corson, Theresa S Conference Vice Chair Burlington Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Floor 3 Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38330 Fax: 609-826-7073 Camden Snyder, Nicole M. Civil Division Manager Camden Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Suite/Room 150 Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43160 Fax: 856-379-2253 Cape May Williams, Natalie A. Civil Division Manager Cape May Atlantic County Civil Courts Building 1201 Bacharach Blvd. Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47591 Fax: 609-343-2345 Cumberland Gardner Duncan, Karen Civil Division Manager Cumberland Gloucester County Old Courthouse 1 North Broad Street Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15839 Essex Dadic, Debra Civil Division Manager Essex Essex County Historic Courthouse 470 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Floor 2 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9300 ext. 56521 Gloucester Gardner Duncan, Karen Civil Division Manager Gloucester Gloucester County Old Courthouse 1 North Broad Street Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15839 Fax: 856-853-3429 Hudson Nunez, Indira A Civil Division Manager Hudson William J. Brennan Jr. Courthouse 583 Newark Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60571 Fax: 201-356-2617 Hunterdon Colaneri, Robert Civil Division Manager Hunterdon 40 North Bridge Street 40 North Bridge Street Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13102 Mercer Forcella, John Civil Division Manager Mercer Mercer County Civil Courthouse 175 South Broad Street Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74296 Middlesex Ratzlaff, Ian Civil Division Manager Middlesex Middlesex County Courthouse 56 Paterson Street New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903-0964 Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88172 Fax: 732-645-4306 Monmouth Walton, Rachel Conference Chair Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87542 Fax: 732-677-4369 Morris Mckinney, Renita Civil Division Manager Morris Morris County Courthouse PO Box 910 Morristown, New Jersey 07960-0910 Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75345 Fax: 973-656-4104 Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 20 of 30 items
  • New Jersey County Boards of Taxation Links, New Jersey has 21 County Boards of Taxation. To learn more about each individual County Board of Taxation, please select the county.   Atlantic County Board of Taxation Atlantic Bergen County Board of Taxation Bergen Burlington County Board of Taxation Burlington Camden County Board of Taxation Camden Cape May County Board of Taxation Cape May Cumberland County Board of Taxation Cumberland Essex County Board of Taxation Essex Gloucester County Board of Taxation Gloucester Hudson County Board of Taxation Hudson Hunterdon County Board of Taxation Hunterdon Mercer County Board of Taxation Mercer Middlesex County Board of Taxation Middlesex Monmouth County Board of Taxation Monmouth Morris County Board of Taxation Morris Ocean County Board of Taxation Ocean Passaic County Board of Taxation Passaic Salem County Board of Taxation Salem Somerset County Board of Taxation Somerset Sussex County Board of Taxation Sussex Union County Board of Taxation Union Warren County Government Warren
  • Finance Division Manager Conference Contact List, Vice Chair: Nicolls, Jim (Morris/Sussex),   Name Address Contact Atlantic/Cape May Manzo, Agnes Finance Division Manager Atlantic/Cape May Atlantic County Civil Courts Building 1201 Bacharach Blvd. Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47052 Bergen Lagreca, Rachel Finance Division Manager Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25136 Burlington Milewski, Tara Finance Division Manager Burlington Courts Facility 49 Rancocas Road Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38637 Camden Wiesemann, Jeff Finance Division Manager Camden Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43140 Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Snow, Stephanie Finance Division Manager Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Cumberland County Courthouse 60 West Broad Street Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15225 Essex Mateo, Yimi Finance Division Manager Essex Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9500 ext. 69026 Hudson Spann, Erica Finance Division Manager Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Suite/Room 105 Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60197 Mercer Luce, Maureen Finance Division Manager Mercer Mercer County Civil Courthouse 175 South Broad Street Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74045 Middlesex Yesenosky, Joel Finance Division Manager Middlesex Middlesex County Courthouse 56 Paterson Street New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903-0964 Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 8807 Monmouth McEneny, Eileen Finance Division Manager Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87028 Morris/Sussex VACANT Finance Division Manager Morris/Sussex Morris County Courthouse Washington and Court Streets Morristown, New Jersey 07960-0910 Ocean Lee, Christine Finance Division Manager Ocean Ocean County Justice Complex 120 Hooper Avenue Toms River, New Jersey 08753 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64192 Passaic Espinal, Evelin Finance Division Manager Passaic 71 Hamilton Street 71 Hamilton Street Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2910 ext. 24073 Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Tauriello, Cathy Finance Division Manager Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren 20 North Bridge Street 20 North Bridge Street Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13566 Union White, Shawn Finance Division Manager Union Union County Courthouse 2 Broad Street Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 Phone: 908-787-1650 ext. 22350 Showing 1 to 15 of 15 items
  • Human Resources Division Manager Conference Contact List, Chair: Nancy Carey (Somerset), Vice Chair: April Perrone (Atlantic), Name Address Contact Atlantic/Cape May Perrone, April Human Resources Division Manager Atlantic/Cape May Atlantic County Civil Courts Building 1201 Bacharach Blvd. Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47042 Bergen Villareal, Lynda Human Resources Division Manager Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 Burlington Bethea, Lawrence Human Resources Division Manager Burlington Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38102 Camden Grazioli, Jim Human Resources Division Manager Camden Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43120 Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Batiz, Amanda Human Resources Division Manager Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Cumberland County Courthouse 60 West Broad Street Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15161 Essex VACANT Human Resources Division Manager Essex Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Newark, New Jersey 07102 Hudson Fenton-Louis, Myrna Human Resources Division Manager Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60570 Mercer Gilbert, Michelle Human Resources Division Manager Mercer Mercer County Civil Courthouse 175 South Broad Street Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74008 Middlesex Morman, Tracey Human Resources Division Manager Middlesex Middlesex County Courthouse 56 Paterson Street New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903-0964 Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88824 Monmouth Bittar-Hancock, Doris Human Resources Division Manager Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Floor 1 Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87057 Morris/Sussex Hairston, Malissa Human Resources Division Manager Morris/Sussex Morris County Courthouse PO Box 910 Morristown, New Jersey 07963-0910 Phone: 862-397-5700 Ocean Caravella, Krystyna Human Resources Division Manager Ocean Ocean County Justice Complex 120 Hooper Avenue Toms River, New Jersey 08753 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64030 Passaic Rivera, Stephanie Human Resources Division Manager Passaic Passaic County Courthouse 77 Hamilton Street Floor 2 Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2910 ext. 24056 Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Carey, Nancy Human Resources Division Manager Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Somerset County Courthouse 20 North Bridge Street Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13260 Union Aloe, Elisa Human Resources Division Manager Union Union County Courthouse 2 Broad Street Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 Phone: 908-787-1650 ext. 22550 Showing 1 to 15 of 15 items
  • Model Civil Jury Charges System, Automated Model Civil Jury Charges System (MCJCAS) Automated Model Civil Jury Charges System (MCJCAS)   Model Civil Jury Charges Learn more about Model Civil Jury Charges. Section - Any - Animals Attorney Negligence Bilateral Contracts Building Contracts Common Law Employment Claims Comparative and Contributory Negligence Condemnation Damages - General Damages Motor Vehicle Damages Other Causes Damages Per Quod Damages Punitive Damages Damages Tort Claim Act False Imprisonment (False Arrest) Forfeitures Instructions To Jurors Before Voir Dire Intentional Torts Medical Negligence Motor Vehicle And Highway Negligence Charges Other Contract Actions Other Negligence Actions Other Professional Negligence Preliminary Charge (After Jury is Sworn in but before the Openings) Products Liability Proximate Cause Real Property Condition and Owners Occupants and Lessors Statutory Discrimination and Retaliation Employment Claims Search Apply Filters Charge Title Instructions To Jurors Before Voir Dire 1.10A Welcome and Explanation of Nature of Case Word PDF 1.10B Duty of Citizens to Serve as Jurors Word PDF 1.10C Excusing Jurors for Personal Reasons Based on Length of Trial Word PDF 1.10D Number of Jurors to be Selected and Procedure for taking Position in Jury Box Word PDF 1.10E Counsel's Right to Peremptory Challenges Word PDF 1.10F Introduction of Parties, Counsel and Potential Witnesses Word PDF 1.10G Identification of Potential Witnesses Word PDF 1.10H Particularized Questions Word PDF 1.10I Excusing the Balancing of the Jury after Selection is Complete Word PDF Charge Title Preliminary Charge (After Jury is Sworn in but before the Openings) 1.11A Role of Jury, Court and Attorneys Word PDF 1.11B Prohibition against Discussing the Case Word PDF 1.11C Jurors Not to Visit the Accident Scene or Do Investigations Word PDF 1.11D Note-Taking Word PDF 1.11E Outline of Order of Events Word PDF 1.11F Jury of Six — Alternates Word PDF 1.11G Settling Defendants Word PDF 1.11H Scheduling Word PDF 1.11I Cell Phone, Pager and other Wireless Communication Devices Word PDF 1.11J Official Interpreters Word PDF 1.12 (Intro) General Provisions and Standard Charge Word PDF Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to page 3 3 Go to last page 14 Last page Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 20 of 276 items
  • Complex Business Litigation, The program and Rule 4:102 Scope, Cognizability, and Administration its rules are designed to better serve the litigation needs of New Jersey businesses. It helps resolve complex business, commercial and construction cases in an expedited manner. Cases typically involve business or commercial transactions or construction projects. They usually have complex factual or legal issue. Common characteristics of CBLP include: A large number of parties. Substantial discovery issues. Multiple experts. Implications for business beyond the decision. Probable significant interpretation of a business or commercial statues. Complex Business Litigation Program Brochure Read the program brochure. As part of the program, at least Committee Of Complex Business Litigation Judges By Vicinage one judge in each vicinage is designated to handle all CBLP cases filed in that vicinage. The designated judge individually manages each case within the program. This provides better case management and efficiencies in CBLP cases. Designated judges are required to author two written opinions CBLP matters per year. The written opinions develop a body of case law. Those opinions are available for review on the Business Opinions Judiciary's Business Opinions webpage. To receive email notifications of new CBLP opinions, send an email to:  CBLP.mailbox@njcourts.gov . A case is automatically assigned to the CBLP if the amount in controversy is at least $200,000 and the litigants self-designate the case as complex commercial or complex construction. Litigants can file a motion requesting inclusion if the claim involves complex business-related issues and/or the amount in controversy is less than $200,000. General equity cases and cases involving consumers, labor organizations, personal injury, condemnations, or government parties are not part of the program. Likewise, a motion can be made to exclude a case from the program. Whether pursuant to a motion, or on the judge’s own accord, the CBLP judge will review a case to determine whether the complex nature of the action or the threshold damages claim amount has been established. The case will then be included or removed from the CBLP, accordingly. Once assigned to the program, parties can use several templated forms to help expedite their case. A CBLP Model Joint Proposed Discovery Plan joint proposed discovery plan will be used to lay out issues discussed at the CBLP Model Scheduling Order scheduling conference . Parties can use the CBLP Model eDiscovery Stipulation and Order model eDiscovery order to streamline discovery and a CBLP Model Clawback Stipulation and Order model clawback order , if needed, to protect information shared inadvertently through eDiscovery. They can also Discovery Confidentiality Order for CBLP Cases - Appendix XXX request confidential discovery . Read Complex Business Litigation Program - Case Management Guidelines and Model Forms and Orders Directive 01-19 and the CBLP Case Management Guidelines case management guidelines for more information about how CBLP case are managed.
  • Foreclosure In New Jersey, If you're representing yourself in a foreclosure case, visit our Foreclosure Self-Help self-help section . Body, The Office of Foreclosure, The foreclosure process is a two-tiered system. It involves both the Office of Foreclosure and the Superior Court General Equity judges. The Office of Foreclosure us a unit in the Superior Court Clerk's Office.  The office handles seven types of foreclosures: 1. Residential mortgage 2. Multi-family/commercial mortgage 3. In personam tax certificate 4. Municipal in rem tax certificate 5. Condominium lien 6. Strict foreclosure 7. Fair Foreclosure Act optional procedures., Foreclosure Actions and Foreclosure Processing Services, Foreclosure actions are filed in the Superior Court. Pleadings are filed with the Office of the Superior Court Clerk, Foreclosure Processing Services in Trenton. The Foreclosure Processing Services team dockets pleadings (e.g., complaints, answers and requests for default) in foreclosure cases. The team performs general foreclosure case management functions. When a case is contested, the team transfers to it General Equity Judges in the vicinages for disposition.  You can contact us at  609-421-6100 or SCCO.Mailbox@njcourts.gov  for information on the following: General Questions and Status Requests  Complaints Answers Requests for Default All correspondence (filings) should be directed to: Regular Mail Foreclosure Processing Services, Superior Court Clerk's Office, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 971 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0971 Messenger Service Foreclosure Processing Service, Superior Court Clerk's Office, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street Trenton, New Jersey 08625, Foreclosure Forms, The following forms could be needed in foreclosure cases. See foreclosure mediation (below) for mediation forms. Self-represented litigants can access our Self-Help page for forms to file.  Notice -- Foreclosure Filings - Foreclosure CIS - Revised County/Municipal Code Number Table Notice -- Foreclosure Filings - Foreclosure CIS - Revised County/Municipal Code Number Table CN Title 10169 Foreclosure Case Information Statement (FCIS) - Appendix XII-B2 10170 Foreclosure Amount Due Schedule 11112 Court Fees 11270 How to Apply for Foreclosure Mediation 11277 Stay of Sheriff's Sale Notice of Motion Instructions 11284 Notice of Foreclosure Mediation Availability 11343 Automated Case Management System County/Municipal Code Table 11380 How to File an Answer to a Foreclosure Complaint 11899 How to File a Motion in a Foreclosure Case Before a Judge 11900 How to File a Response to a Motion in a Foreclosure Case Before a Judge 11901 How to File a Motion in a Foreclosure Case Before the Office of Foreclosure 11902 How to File a Response to a Motion in a Foreclosure Case Before the Office of Foreclosure 11978 How to File For a Writ of Possession in a Foreclosure Case 12930 How to File a Motion Before a Judge to Stay Sheriff’s Sale to Apply for Relief Through the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) 12931 How to File a Motion Before a Judge to Tax Foreclosure to Apply for Relief Through the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF), Filing Fee Schedule, Complaints $405 Answers or First Appearances $175 Motions $ 50 Checks or money orders should be made payable to  Treasurer - State of New Jersey ., Attorneys may use their Judiciary Collateral Account to pay any fees. Cash is not accepted. , Fee Waiver Request:, Fill out the How to File for a Fee Waiver – All Courts Filing Fee Waiver Request Form to apply for a fee exemption. You must meet financial requirements for eligibility. This form should accompany your document(s). The form and the documents should be submitted to the Conferences of General Equity Presiding Judges General Equity Judge  in the county where property is located. The judge will review the fee waiver request. Once the judge determines eligibility, your documents will be forwarded to the Superior Court Clerk's Office for filing. If the judge denies the fee waiver request, you will be notified to submit the fee before the documents can be filed. , Copy Requests:, For information on obtaining copies of files or documents call Customer Service at  609-421-6100 . Requests for records must be in writing. Refer to Copies of Court Records - Page Copies of Court Records for more details on submitting a request. , Foreclosure Mediations & Mediation Services, Notice of Motion to Stay Sheriff's Sale and Referral to Mediation Free foreclosure mediation is available to try to save your home. Mediation is a process where a neutral third-party hears your case. The mediator does not make a decision on the case but guides both parties to an acceptable outcome on their terms. Lenders can still pursue foreclosure actions during the mediation process. It is imperative to begin requesting mediation as soon as possible following a notice of foreclosure.  The first step in the process is to file for mediation services. Attorneys or self-represented litigants can complete the Apply for Foreclosure Mediation filing for mediation form . Eligibility requirements pursuant to R. 4:64-1B: Mediation of Eligible Residential Foreclosure Cases Rule 4:64-1B  must be met. The request also requires the Foreclosure Mediation Checklist foreclosure mediation checklist . Use the Foreclosure Mediation Financial Worksheet foreclosure mediation financial worksheet to show financial eligibility.  If a sheriff's sale is scheduled, there are 2 statutory stays that can be requested., Be aware of scams.,  Companies that promise to help you get a loan modification, or notices to rescue your home from foreclosure, are popping up all over NJ. You need to protect yourself and your home from scam companies that have no regard for you and your home.  You need to carefully check the company's credentials, reputation, and experience. Watch out for warning signs of a scam. Companies may falsely claim to be affiliated with a nonprofit or government entity, or endorsed by government officials. You should maintain personal contact with your lender and mortgage servicer. Your mortgage lender can help you find real options to avoid foreclosure. You should use the free HUD/NJHMFA-certified housing counselor. More information including tips to avoid foreclosure scams are outlined in the Scams Involving Federal Reserve (PA) Public Announcement released by the Federal Reserve. , Notices to the Bar, Notice – Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program – Resumption of Availability Notice - Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program - Resumption of Availability of Housing Counselors: Notice to Defendants Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program - Rule Relaxation Order, Foreclosure for Renters, Residential tenants in a property facing foreclosure might be protected by NJ's Anti-Eviction statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1 to 61.12. Legitimate residential tenants have rights to stay on the property notwithstanding a foreclosure. Frequently, because lenders don't know tenants' names, the foreclosure complaint will name "John Doe, Tenants No. 1 to 10." If a lender is unaware that the property is rented, a tenant may first be told about the foreclosure when the lender has a writ of possession. See the Notice to residential tenants of rights during a foreclosure notice to residential tenants of rights during a foreclosure ., Additional Resources for Foreclosure Help, Legal Services of New Jersey Legal Services of New Jersey can provide resources and legal assistance for qualified litigants. The NJ Department of Banking & Insurance NJ Dept. of Banking & Insurance provides information on subprime mortgages.
  • Operations Division Managers Contact List, Name Address Contact Atlantic Koos, Christopher Operations Division Manager, Atlantic County Atlantic Atlantic County Civil Courthouse 1201 Bacharach Boulevard Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47246 Bergen Andreano, Arthur Operations Division Manager Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25077 Burlington Hernandez, Saul Operations Division Manager Burlington Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38021 Camden McIlvaine, Lisa Operations Division Manager Camden Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-379-2334 ext. 43020 Cape May Procida, Ellen Operations Division Manager, Cape May County Cape May Cape May County Courthouse 9 North Main Street Cape May Courthouse, New Jersey 08210 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47021 Cumberland Shorts, Robert Operations Division Manager Cumberland Cumberland County Courthouse 60 West Broad Street Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15826 Essex Gritsman, Megan Operations Division Manager Essex Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Floor 5 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9300 ext. 56793 Gloucester DiNicola, Tina Operations Division Manager Gloucester Gloucester County Justice Complex 70 Hunter Street Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15936 Hudson Mora, Michele Operations Division Manager Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60759 Hunterdon Georgeles, George M. Operations Division Manager Hunterdon Hunterdon County Justice Center 65 Park Avenue Flemington, New Jersey 08822 Phone: 908-824-9750 ext. 13030 Mercer Meehan, John Operations Division Manager Mercer Mercer County Civil Courthouse PO Box 8068 Trenton, New Jersey 08650 Phone: 609-571-4030 Middlesex Pushko, John Operations Division Manager Middlesex Middlesex County Courthouse PO Box 964 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88011 Monmouth Medley, Biddle Operations Division Manager Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87013 Morris Kenny, Daniel J Operations Division Manager Morris Morris County Courthouse Washington and Court Streets Morristown, New Jersey 07960-0910 Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75212 Ocean Slavick, Lisa Operations Division Manager Ocean Ocean County Justice Complex 120 Hooper Avenue Suite/Room 240 Toms River, New Jersey 08753 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64330 Passaic Casamassina, Kim Operations Division Manager Passaic Passaic County Courthouse 77 Hamilton Street Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2910 ext. 24011 Salem DiNicola, Tina Operations Division Manager Salem Salem County Courthouse 92 Market Street Salem, New Jersey 08079 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15936 Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 20 of 26 items
  • Municipal Presiding Judges, Chair: John F. Meola, P.J.M.C. (Passaic) Vice Chair: Christine M. Heitmann, P.J.M.C. (Middlesex),   Name Address Contact Atlantic/Cape May Warner, Henry Municipal Presiding Judge Atlantic/Cape May Atlantic County Criminal Courts Complex 4997 Unami Blvd. Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47290 Fax: 609-826-7030 Bergen Gallina, Anthony N. Municipal Presiding Judge Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Suite/Room 309 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25093 Fax: 201-221-0611 Burlington Lange Jr. , Peter C. Municipal Presiding Judge Burlington Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Floor 4 Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38045 Fax: 609-826-7067 Camden Herman, Brian K. Municipal Presiding Judges Camden Camden Probation - Building 6 6 Executive Campus Route 70 Suite/Room 300 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43130 Fax: 856-379-2274 Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem North, Thomas M. Municipal Presiding Judge Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Municipal Division Office 19 North Broad St. Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15290 Fax: 856-379-2487 Essex Mendenhall, Samantha J. Municipal Presiding Judge, Acting Essex Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Floor 5 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9630 Fax: 973-424-2478 Hudson Boylan, Karen R. Municipal Presiding Judge Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60550 Mercer George, Harold W. Municipal Presiding Judge Mercer Mercer County Annex - 209 209 S. Broad Street Floor 4 Trenton, New Jersey 08650 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74010 Fax: 609-376-0813 Middlesex Heitmann, Christine M. Municipal Presiding Judge Middlesex Court Administration PO Box 964 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88836 Fax: 732-645-4265 Monmouth Newman, James M. Municipal Presiding Judge Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Floor 3 Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87245 Fax: 732-435-8340 Morris/Sussex Wubbenhorst, Andrew M. Municipal Presiding Judge Morris/Sussex Morris County Courthouse Washington and Court Streets Morristown, New Jersey 07960-0910 Phone: 862-397-5700 Fax: 973-848-7813 Ocean Gluck, James J. Municipal Presiding Judge Ocean 213 Washington St 213 Washington St Floor 3 Toms River, New Jersey 08753 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64040 Fax: 732-435-8428 Passaic Meola, John F. Municipal Presiding Judge Passaic Passaic County Courthouse 77 Hamilton Street Suite/Room 118, Floor 1 Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2910 ext. 24070 Fax: 973-424-6890 Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Shamey, Gerard J. Municipal Presiding Judge Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren 40 North Bridge Street 40 North Bridge Street Floor 1 Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13230 Fax: 908-332-7706 Union Corbett, Cassandra Municipal Presiding Judge Union Albender Building 1143 East Jersey St Floor 2 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 Phone: 908-787-1650 ext. 21850 Fax: 908-659-3066 Showing 1 to 17 of 17 items
  • Electronic Evidence Submission, Use the evidence submission tool to upload trial exhibits and evidence for court review. Body Overview Upload your trial exhibits and evidence here. The system is available 24/7. Submissions will be reviewed by the courts on weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except  Court Holidays and Recesses 2025-2026 court holidays and recesses . Users who have not yet registered to use New Jersey Courts case systems must do so before submitting evidence:  Registration Register now. If you already have a user ID and password to access this system, eCourts, Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS), or Municipal Case Resolution, use the same login information. Attorneys must use their attorney bar ID and password:  Log In Log in now. Submit evidence for these case types only:, Court/Division, Docket Type, County, Special Civil Part DC, LT, SC All counties Civil Part L All counties General Equity/Chancery F, C All counties Family FC, FF, FG, FJ, FL, FM, FN, FO All counties Criminal   All counties, What you'll need:, Use a computer or laptop. Evidence cannot be submitted with a mobile device. Electronic copies of all files. Quick Reference Guides Add Evidence Submission Access Add evidence submission access Submit an Evidence List Submit a new evidence list Review Submitted Evidence or Add Additional Attachments Review submitted evidence list or add additional files to an existing evidence list Troubleshooting I have questions about what I should submit, where I should submit it, or a question about a previous submission. Contact your  Ombudsman Directory local ombudsman  or local county court for assistance. I am unable to upload a file into the Electronic Evidence Submission System The document cannot be encrypted and/or password protected. The file name and document description cannot be longer than 56 characters, including spaces and cannot contain any special characters. (e.g.: ~ ` ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ - + = { [ } ] | \ : ; “ ‘ < , > . ? /) The file size cannot exceed 512 MB. The file must be in one of the following formats - .avi, .mpg, .mp3, .mp4, .pdf, .docx, .jpg, .gif and .png. I have followed these suggestions and am still unable to resolve my JEDS technical issue. For technical issues with JEDS, call the , Superior Court Clerk's Office, help desk at  609-421-6100 You can also send an e-mail including the technical issues you are experiencing to JEDSSupport.Mailbox@njcourts.gov I registered with NJ Courts but did not receive an activation email. Please check your email after a few minutes and be sure to check your junk/spam folder for the activation email. You can also Request a New Activation Email request a new activation email . How can I remove trial exhibit/proposed evidence I submitted? Evidence submission does not allow users to delete files. I get an "unauthorized" message after logging in. If you are receiving this message, please clear the cache (browsing history and cookies) in your browser. Then close your browser and reopen it to try again. You may also try using a different browser when you get this message. NJ Courts applications are compatible with Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Safari. I have followed these suggestions and am still unable to resolve my electronic evidence technical issue. For technical issues with Evidence Submission, call the, Superior Court Clerk's Office,   Help Desk at 609-421-6100 . I get a blue "PEGA" screen asking me to log in again. If you are receiving this message, please clear the cache (browsing history and cookies) in your browser. Then close your browser and reopen it to try again. You may also try using a different browser when you get this message which is compatible with Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Safari. To clear the cache in Clear cache in Microsoft Edge Microsoft Edge . To clear the cache in Clear cache in Chrome Chrome . To clear the cache in Clear cache in Internet Explorer Internet Explorer . To clear the cache in Clear cache in Safari Safari . ‘Create New List’ is not displaying on the home screen. ‘Create New List’ is not available when accessing Evidence Submission from a device with a mobile operating system. The application is only compatible with a computer or laptop at this time.
  • Family Division Presiding Judges, Name Address Contact Atlantic/Cape May Cunningham, Rodney Family Presiding Judge Atlantic/Cape May Atlantic County Civil Courts Building 1201 Bacharach Blvd. Floor 2 Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47970 Fax: 609-826-7047 Bergen Gallina Mecca, Jane Family Presiding Judge Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Suite/Room 336, Floor 3 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25291 Fax: 201-221-0606 Burlington Hoffman, Edward W. Family Presiding Judge Burlington Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Floor 5 Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38808 Fax: 609-376-0003 Camden Eynon, Linda W. Family Presiding Judge Camden Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Floor 6 Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43950 Fax: 856-379-2451 Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Kramer, Mary Beth Family Presiding Judge Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Gloucester County Old Courthouse 1 North Broad Street Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15592 Fax: 856-686-7521 Essex Zunic, John Family Judge Essex Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Floor 10 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9528 Fax: 973-424-2470 Hudson Velazquez, Jr., Radames Family Presiding Judge Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Suite/Room 204, Floor 2 Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60420 Fax: 201-748-4403 Mercer Thompson, Rodney Presiding Judge Mercer Mercer County Civil Courthouse 175 South Broad Street Floor Ground Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74880 Fax: 609-376-0833 Middlesex Venezia, Deborah J. Family Presiding Judge Middlesex Middlesex County Family Courthouse PO Box 2691 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903-2691 Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88520 Monmouth VACANT Family Presiding Judges Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Morris/Sussex McMann, Marcy Family Presiding Judge Morris/Sussex Morris County Administration and Records Building 10 Court Street Floor 4 Morristown, New Jersey 07963 Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75470 Fax: 973-424-6808/862-397-6808 Ocean Einbinder, Madelin F. Family Presiding Judge Ocean Ocean County Justice Complex 120 Hooper Avenue Suite/Room Courtroom #14, Floor 1 Toms River, New Jersey 08753 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64220 Fax: 732-929-4716 Passaic Adrianzen, Yolanda Family Presiding Judge Passaic Passaic County Admin Building 401 Grand Street Suite/Room 917, Floor 9 Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2910 ext. 24510 Fax: 973-424-6864 Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Burke, III, John J. Family Presiding Judge Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Somerset County Courthouse 20 North Bridge Street Floor 5 Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-750-8100 ext. 13180 Fax: 908-332-7278 Union Brown, Marc R. Family Presiding Judge Union Union Family Courthouse 2 Cherry Street Floor 3 Rotunda Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 Phone: 908-787-1650 ext. 21390 Fax: 908-659-3073 Union Walsh, Thomas J. Family Presiding Judge Union Cherry Street Annex Union County Courthouse 2 Broad Street Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 Phone: 908-787-1650 ext. 22650 Fax: 908-659-5999 Showing 1 to 19 of 19 items
  • Unscheduled Court Closings, Administrative Office of the Courts No closings or delays reported Atlantic/Cape May No closings or delays reported Bergen No closings or delays reported Burlington No closings or delays reported Camden No closings or delays reported Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem No closings or delays reported Essex No closings or delays reported Hudson No closings or delays reported Mercer No closings or delays reported Middlesex No closings or delays reported Monmouth No closings or delays reported Morris/Sussex No closings or delays reported Ocean No closings or delays reported Passaic No closings or delays reported Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren No closings or delays reported Union No closings or delays reported
  • Municipal Court Cancellations, Burlington County, Municipality, Status, Mansfield Twp. Municipal Court The Mansfield, Southampton, Springfield Municipal Court Offices will close at 12:30pm today, Friday, May 23, 2025. For immediate assistance please call the Municipal Division at (609) 288-9500, extension 38045 or email BurMunicipal.mbx@njcourts.gov . Thank you. Southampton Municipal Court The Mansfield, Southampton, Springfield Municipal Court Offices will close at 12:30pm today, Friday, May 23, 2025. For immediate assistance please call the Municipal Division at (609) 288-9500, extension 38045 or email BurMunicipal.mbx@njcourts.gov . Thank you. Springfield Twp Court The Mansfield, Southampton, Springfield Municipal Court Offices will close at 12:30pm today, Friday, May 23, 2025. For immediate assistance please call the Municipal Division at (609) 288-9500, extension 38045 or email BurMunicipal.mbx@njcourts.gov . Thank you. Camden County, Municipality, Status, Berlin Boro Municipal Court The following changes have been made to the Berlin Borough Municipal Court's hours of operation: Thursday, May 22nd - 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM Friday, May 23rd - Closed Tuesday, May 27th through Thursday May 29th - 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM Friday, May 30th - Closed Normal Business hours will resume on Monday, June 2nd. Middlesex County, Municipality, Status, Cranbury Twp Municipal Court Plainsboro Township summer hours will start on June 2nd to September 1st. The hours are as follows: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm and Fridays 8:00am-1:00pm. Dunellen Boro Municipal Court Dunellen Borough's summer hours are: Fridays from 8:30am to 1:00pm beginning Friday, May 23rd and ending on Monday, September 1st. Helmetta Municipal Court The Helmetta Municipal Court will be closed on the following 2025 Holidays below: January 20, 2025 - Martin Luther King Day February 12, 2025 - Lincoln's Birthday February 17, 2025 - President's Day April 18, 2025 - Good Friday May 26, 2025 - Memorial Day June 20, 2025 - Juneteenth July 4, 2025 - Independence Day September 1, 2025 - Labor Day October 13, 2025 - Columbus Day November 4, 2025 - Election Day November 11, 2025, Veterans Day November 27 & 28, 2025 - Thanksgiving Day December 25, 2025 - Christmas Day Highland Park Municipal Court The Highland Park Municipal Court will be closed on the following dates: June 2 - June 6, 2025 June 13, 2025 June 26 - July 3, 2025 August 1 - August 4, 2025 Voicemails will be reviewed and returned as quickly as possible. Metuchen Municipal Court The Metuchen Municipal Court will be closed on the following dates below for 2025: Monday, February 17th. Friday, April 18th. Monday, May 26th. Friday, June 20th. Friday, July 4th. Monday, September 1st. Monday, October 13th. Tuesday, November 4th. Tuesday, November 11th. Thursday, November 27th. Friday, November 28th. Thursday, December 25th. Monroe Twp Municipal Court The Monroe Municipal Court will be closed on the following dates below for the 2025 year: Monday, January 20th. Monday February 17th. Friday April 18th. Monday, May 26th. Friday, June 20th. Friday, July 4th. Monday, September 1st. Monday, October 13th. Tuesday, November 4th. Tuesday, November 11th. Thursday, November 27th. Friday, November 28th. Thursday, December 25th. Friday, December 26th. North Brunswick Municipal Court The North Brunswick Municipal Court will be closed on the following dates in 2025: Wednesday, January 1st. Monday, January 20th. Monday February 17th. Friday April 18th. Monday, May 26th. Friday, July 4th. Monday, September 1st. Monday, October 13th. Tuesday, November 4th. Tuesday, November 11th. Thursday, November 27th. Friday, November 28th. Thursday, December 25th. Old Bridge Municipal Court The Old Bridge Municipal Court will be closed on the following dates for 2025: Wednesday, January 1st. Monday, January 20th. Wednesday, February 12th. Monday February 17th. Friday April 18th. Monday, May 26th. Friday, July 4th. Monday, September 1st. Tuesday, November 11th. Thursday, November 27th. Friday, November 28th. Thursday, December 25th. Plainsboro Municipal Court Plainsboro Township summer hours will start on June 2nd to September 1st. The hours are as follows: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm and Fridays 8:00am-1:00pm. South Amboy Municipal Court The South Amboy Municipal Building's summer hours begin Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Friday's 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Spotswood Municipal Court The Spotswood Municipal Court will be closed for the following dates in 2025 below: Wednesday, January 1st. Monday, January 20th. Monday February 17th. Friday April 18th. Monday, May 26th. Thursday, June 19th. Friday, July 4th. Monday, September 1st. Monday, October 13th. Tuesday, November 4th. Tuesday, November 11th. Thursday, November 27th. Friday, November 28th. Wednesday, December 24th. (Closing at 12PM) Thursday, December 25th. Wednesday, December 31st. (Closing at 12PM) Woodbridge Municipal Court The Woodbridge Municipal Court will be closed on the following dates for 2025: Wednesday, January 1st. Monday, January 20th. Monday February 17th. Friday April 18th. Monday, May 26th. Friday, June 20th. Friday, July 4th. Monday, September 1st. Monday, October 13th. Tuesday, November 4th. Tuesday, November 11th. Thursday, November 27th. Friday, November 28th. Thursday, December 25th. Ocean County, Municipality, Status, Berkeley Twp Municipal Court The Berkeley Municipal Court session scheduled for June 9, 2025 has been rescheduled to June 13, 2025. Passaic County, Municipality, Status, Little Falls Municipal Court The Little Falls Municipal Court will be closed at 12:00 P.M., Thursday, May 22, 2025 through Monday, May 26, 2025. If you would like to enter a plea, make a payment of fines or get more information on your Municipal Court case please visit: https://njmcdirect.com/ North Haledon Municipal Court The North Haledon Municipal Court will close every Friday at 2 PM beginning May 23, 2025, until August 29, 2025: For more information about your traffic or criminal matter or to make a payment, please visit: https://njmcdirect.com/ Prospect Park Municipal Court The Prospect Park Municipal Court Office hours are as follows: Monday through Thursday - 8:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. Friday -CLOSED If you would like to enter a plea, make a payment of fines or get more information on your Municipal Court case please visit: https://njmcdirect.com/ Salem County, Municipality, Status, Penns Grove Municipal Court Penns Grove Municipal Court operations will be handled in Carneys Point beginning on Monday, May 12th. Should you have any questions or would like to make a payment or file a citizen complaint, please contact Carneys Point for assistance - 856-299-1013.
  • Dismissal of Old Cases, Supreme Court dismisses thousands of old cases and license suspensions. Find out if your case was dismissed. Search Dismissed Cases List, Charges excluded from the order list:, 1) Indictable charges 2) Disorderly persons charges 3) Petty disorderly persons charges 4) The following motor vehicle charges N.J.S.A. 39:3-10 Driving without a license N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.13 Operating a commercial vehicle while intoxicated N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.24 Refusal to submit to a breath test while operating a commercial vehicle N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.18(b) Operating a commercial vehicle while commercial license suspended or revoked N.J.S.A. 39:3-40 Driving while license suspended or revoked N.J.S.A. 39:4-49.1 Drugs in a motor vehicle N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 Driving while intoxicated N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a Refusal to submit to a chemical test N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.14 Underage driving while intoxicated N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.19 Failure to install an interlock device N.J.S.A. 39:4-96 Reckless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-98 Speeding (only those complaints in which the speed was alleged to be in excess of 35 mph over the posted speed limit) N.J.S.A. 39:4-128.1 Passing a stopped school bus N.J.S.A. 39:4-129(a), (b) Leaving the scene of an accident with personal injury or property damage N.J.S.A. 39:6B-2 Driving without insurance N.J.S.A. 12:7-46 Boating while intoxicated, Dismissal of Old Cases - FAQs, I did not find my municipal case. What does that mean? Your case may involve a charge listed on the Charges excluded from the order excluded charges list . If you did not find your cases listed on the dismissed cases list, your case is still outstanding and you should contact the municipal court where your case was filed to resolve your case. Municipal court contact information. Find your municipal court contact information.  If your case is not a traffic-related matter and the municipal court is stating that they have no record, you may contact the Superior Court Clerk’s Office to determine whether your matter has been expunged (no public record). Here is a link to Directive 24-21 - Criminal/Family/Municipal - Expungements - Requests for Copies of Expunged or Sealed Records; Certification of Automatic Expungement, Directives, Criminal, Family, Municipal, Expungments guidance on that procedure .  Now that my municipal case is dismissed, is the arrest warrant for "failure to appear" also withdrawn? Yes. There is no more warrant for your arrest for failure to appear. Now that my municipal case is dismissed, is the driver’s license suspension for "failure to appear" also withdrawn? Yes, it's withdrawn. However, this is separate from requirements that the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) has for restoring driving privileges. Restore Driver's License Privilege Learn more about restoring a driver's license . How do I find out if I have other outstanding municipal court matters? You can search for your outstanding municipal court cases on the municipal court ticket payment system, NJMCDirect NJMCDirect . Was my municipal case dismissed? Your case may have been dismissed if it was opened and you failed to appear in court AND You were issued an arrest warrant before Jan. 1, 2003; or You were issued a license suspension before Jan. 1, 1994; and Either arrest warrant or license suspension is still in effect; and Your case did not involve and is not related to any cases on the Charges excluded from the order excluded charges list . Why did the Supreme Court dismiss certain municipal cases? Those cases dismissed by the Court Orders addressed less serious municipal cases, and were unlikely to be adjudicated after sitting unresolved for many years. There are several categories of dismissals: Cases more than 15 years old with a bench warrant attached, which were dismissed by  Omnibus Dismissal Order of January 2019 Omnibus Dismissal Order of January 2019 and  Supplemental Order of Sept. 2019 Supplemental Order of Sept. 2019 . Additional cases older than 1994 with driver’s license suspensions attached. Those cases were dismissed by Omnibus Dismissal Order of May 21, 2021 Omnibus Dismissal Order of May 21, 2021 . Additional cases older than 1998 with a driver's license suspension and/or warrant attached. Those cases were dismissed by Omnibus Dismissal Order Omnibus Dismissal Order of Dec. 12, 2022.   Additional cases older than 2004 with a driver’s license suspension and/or warrant attached. Those cases were dismissed by Omnibus Dismissal Order of Dec. 11, 2023. Additional cases cases older than 2007 with a driver’s license suspension and/or warrant attached. Those cases were dismissed by Omnibus Dismissal Order of Oct. 7, 2024 . Read the Press Release_Dismissal Old Cases (5/25/21) press release , Directive 26-20 Directive 26-20 , and the NJ Court 2019 Report 2019 Report to learn more.
  • eCourts Tax Court, Body, Attorneys, Attorney Login All New Jersey attorneys in good standing have access to eCourts. A JACS account is required to cover filing fees., Self-Represented Litigants, Returning Users First time Registration If you are representing yourself in a Tax Court case, you can use eCourts Tax Court to submit court documents electronically and receive email notifications about your case. Complete the first-time user registration process. Once registered, log into the system as a returning user., County and Municipal staff, County Boards, Municipal Clerks, Tax Assessors County boards of taxation, municipal clerks, and municipal tax assessors can use eCourt Tax Court to view Tax Court filings and case jackets. To request access, complete the eCourts County and Municipal Access Request Form Case Jacket Access Request Form   and send to   PublicAccess.mailbox@njcourts.gov . Use the subject line “Tax Court Case Jacket Access Request.” Once registered, use the County and Municipal Staff login., Tips, . Keep these things in mind when using eCourts: Make sure your email account accepts emails from eCourts so that court notices are not blocked or filtered into a spam folder. You must maintain the accuracy of your contact information. You can also update your attorney information to add an alternative email address to receive notifications. Sign documents electronically using this format: s/[Firstname Lastname] Follow standard paper processes for serving self-represented litigants and parties that have not entered a confirmed eCourts email address. Some Rules of Court have been relaxed to allow for electronic filing. While the courts have provided guidance to help eCourts users, we cannot provide legal advice. The Rules of Court remain in effect for all case types., System Availability, Filings are not accepted between midnight and 2 a.m. each day. They also are not accepted on Sundays between 6 a.m. and noon. Case jackets are always available., Frequently Asked Questions, What about e-filing confidential and sealed documents? eCourts Criminal allows documents to be uploaded using one of several access restrictions:, Access Restriction, Viewable by, Public All Confidential All case attorneys and court Restricted Filer, adversary attorney, and court Protected Filer and court only Sealed documents must be filed through the traditional paper submission process. These documents may not be submitted via eCourts at this time. What is technically required to e-file? eCourts is a secure web-based application that can be accessed by authorized users. Therefore, a connection to the Internet using a browser is required. Internet Explorer version 10 or higher is recommended. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format (.pdf) or Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)format. How do I e-file a Motion to Consolidate? Upload the Motion to the earliest/lowest docket number, which will become the “lead” case/docket number. The Notice of Motion and supporting documents should include all applicable docket numbers. If the consolidation is granted, any subsequent motions should be uploaded only in the lead docket number. What if I do not have a Judiciary charge account or “JACS Account” when eFiling? Attorneys who intend to e-file Tax Appeal case information through eCourts are required to have a Judiciary charge account or “JACSAccount”. To establish a Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) JACS account . If you are an attorney representing a New Jersey municipality in a Tax Appeal case but you do not have a JACS account, you may require authorization from the respective government agency to utilize their existing JACS account. Questions about JACS should be sent via email to:  jacssupport.mbx@njcourts.gov What happens if I e-file incorrect information? Once a filing is submitted through eCourts, it is immediately and officially received by the court. Corrections will require the filing of amended documents or a motion to remove incorrect contents from the electronic case jacket. Prior to submitting an e-filing, eCourts reminds the user to closely review all information entered and uploaded for accuracy. What should I do if my attorney/firm/office contact information is incorrect in eCourts? If you are unable to certify that your e-filing Contact Information, as displayed in eCourts, is true and accurate, do not proceed with the e-filing process. You must update your attorney contact, firm or office information through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center . You can receive assistance by contacting 855-533-3863  After your attorney registration is updated, you may immediately logon to eCourts and proceed with the electronic filing process. What if I upload a document to the wrong case when eFiling? Using the “Enter the docket number to file against an existing case” function, upload a letter to the incorrect case stating the document was misfiled and to disregard it. Upload the original document to correct case. How can I, as an attorney, receive eCourts electronic notifications? In order to receive e-Filing Notifications via email, attorneys must either be: an eCourts user who is representing an active case party; or designated by an e-filing attorney (in his or her e-Filing Contact Information maintained ineCourts). Complete instructions and information about requesting access to eCourts eCourts are posted. Which file format(s) must be used to e-file through eCourts? All documents, must be uploaded in PDF format (.pdf) or Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format. Each document must be uploaded as a separate attachment (e.g., Notice of Motion, Proof of Service), and each attachment cannot exceed a file size of 7megabytes. Do I need to register for or request access to eCourts? If so, how? No. All licensed New Jersey attorneys in good standing automatically have access to eCourts. County Board of Taxation, Municipal Assessors and Municipal Clerks are required to submit a eCourts County and Municipal Access Request Form (on eCourts page) Tax Court case jacket access request form . Prior to accessing eCourts, attorneys should do the following: Activate their Attorney ID through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center. Verify the accuracy of their attorney contact information through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center. NOTE: Attorneys filing any documents that require a fee are required to have a Judiciary charge account or “JACS Account”. For more information about a JACS Account, review the answer to eCourts Frequently Asked Questions Do I need to have a Judiciary charge account (a.k.a., “JACS Account”) to use eCourts? How do I e-file a non-fee motion document on consolidated cases (such as adjournment request)? Upload any non-fee motion documents to each individual docket number. Do I have to upload a Case Information Statement (CIS) when e-filing a new Tax Appeal? No. When using eCourts to enter a New Tax Court Appeal case, eCourts will automatically generate the Case Information Statement (CIS); therefore, you will not need to upload a CIS. Note: eCourts does require that a Complaint document be uploaded for both a New and a Refile case. How do I know if my e-filing was successfully submitted to the court? eCourts will display an on-screen Confirmation including the assigned Transaction ID number immediately after an e-filing is successfully submitted, as shown below. This confirms the court’s receipt of the filing. Additionally, an e-Filing Notification email is sent to the email address(es) on file. What cases are currently eligible for e-filing through eCourts? Presently, filings for Superior Court Criminal cases with an assigned PROMIS/Gavel system number, Tax cases, DC cases in Special Civil Part and Foreclosure cases in General Equity. Plans are underway to expand eCourts to accept e-filings for other legal practice areas including Civil and Family Can non-attorneys access eCourts? Yes, for Tax Court only, County Board of Taxation, Municipal Assessors and Municipal Clerks can access eCourts case jackets once a eCourts County and Municipal Access Request Form (on eCourts page) Tax Court case jacket access request form is fully processed. They will have access to view all electronic Tax Court case jackets and will also receive eCourts notifications pertaining to cases in which they are associated. Registered County and Municipal users will not have access to e-file. What if I need to amend a complaint or correct the content of a document on eCourts? Upload the amended complaint/document using the “Enter the docket number to file against an existing case” function. Use the docket number of the original filing. Do not file an amended complaint/document as a new case. Why am I unable to receive e-Filing Notifications? If you are an attorney, who is an eCourts user, and submits e-filings or represents an active case party, your email address on file in eCourts must be valid to receive e-Filing Notifications. Likewise, if you are designated by an e-filing attorney to receive corresponding e-Filing Notifications, your email address must be correctly entered in the attorneys e-Filing Contact Information maintained ineCourts Is a handwritten signature required for e-filing? No. New Jersey Rules of Court include provisions for the use of electronic signatures in an approved electronic court system such as eCourts. For additional detail, see Rule 1:32-2A. Reports By Courts and Personnel; Records; Forms and Process Prescribed By Administrative Director Rule 1:32-2A. Electronic Court Systems, Electronic Records, Electronic Signatures, Metadata. Do I need to verify or update my attorney registration? If yes, how? Yes, this is an important step for all attorneys as your contact, firm or office information included in your registration record will automatically be used to configure your eCourts user profile. Please ensure your email address is available and up to date. NOTE: Attorneys who intend to e-file Tax Court case information on behalf of a New Jersey municipality must be properly registered as representing a public entity through the annual attorney registration process. An attorney’s registration can be accessed and updated through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center . You can also receive additional assistance by contacting  855-533-3863 How do I e-file a motion for multiple docket numbers that have not been consolidated? Upload the motion to each individual docket number. Is a new Case Information Statement (CIS) required when refiling a Tax Appeal against an existing case using eCourts? No. When using eCourts to refile a Tax Court Appeal case, eCourts will automatically generate the Case Information Statement (CIS); therefore, you will not need to upload a CIS. Note: eCourts does require that a Complaint document be uploaded for both a New and a Refile case. What is the electronic Case Jacket? The electronic Case Jacket displays case summary information and will contain court documents and notices e-filed through eCourts. The Case Jacket may include items such as complaints, motions, briefs, signed orders, and notifications. Documents filed via the traditional paper submission process, previously or in the future, may be added to eCourts by court staff for case management purposes. Should you need access to filed documents which do not appear in the electronic case jacket, the customary records request procedures should be followed. For Criminal cases, the electronic case jacket does not yet include the following materials: discovery documentation; documents submitted by non-eCourts users; other case-related documents such as Complaints, and Presentence Investigation Reports; and paper case filings submitted prior to the implementation of eCourts (unless uploaded by court staff). For Special Civil Part and Foreclosure, the case jacket includes all documents previously submitted via the Judiciary Electronic Filing and Imaging System (JEFIS). Which documents can be e-filed via eCourts? Criminal – Motions, motion related filings, and other Criminal documents that do not require a filing fee. All Civil documents All Tax documents All Foreclosure Documents *Review answer to eCourts Frequently Asked Questions Which documents should NOT be e-filed via eCourts for exceptions Who can e-file using eCourts? Licensed New Jersey attorneys, who are in good standing, can electronically file court documents using eCourts. The Attorney ID used for an electronic filing should be that of the attorney whose name is directly associated with the particular filing, just as it would be indicated on the paper filing. What if I created a case and entered the wrong municipality (even if the uploaded documents are correctly captioned) on eCourts? Upload a withdrawal letter to the incorrect case. Then, create a new filing in eCourts with the correct information and attach/upload your documents. Note: The date you create the new filing in eCourts will be the filed date of the new case. During what time frame can I e-file Tax Appeals? With the exception of scheduled system maintenance periods, attorneys can take advantage of e-filing Tax appeals at their convenience—both during and after court business hours—as listed below. Monday to Saturday 2:00 AM to 11:59 PM Sunday 2:00 AM to 5:59 AM 11:00 AM to 11:59 PM How do I e-file the same document for multiple cases or docket numbers? eCourts Criminal includes the ability to submit filings for the same defendant on multiple cases. When submitting a filing for a defendant on a case, the system displays all other cases that exist for the selected defendant. Users can then select the additional case(s) they want to submit the filing on. eCourts Tax, Special Civil Part, and General Equity Foreclosure includes the ability to file the same document on multiple cases. From the Enter a New Case/Search Existing Case screen – enter the docket #, Select “Yes” next to submit filing to other cases, click search, on add additional cases screen click the plus sign, enter next docket # and click search until all cases are selected. Do I need to have a Judiciary charge account (a.k.a., “JACS Account”) to use eCourts? Attorneys who intend to e-file any documents that require a fee are required to have a Judiciary charge account or “JACS Account”. eCourts will automatically charge applicable filing fee(s) against a JACS account in accordance with the Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) Participation Agreement Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) Participation Agreement . To establish a Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) JACS account . If you are an attorney representing a New Jersey municipality in a Tax Appeal case but you do not have a JACS account, you may require authorization from the respective government agency to utilize their existing JACS account. Questions about JACS should be sent via email to:  jacssupport.mbx@njcourts.gov . The e-filing of Criminal Division motions and motion-related documents does not require a JACS account since eCourts only accepts those filings that do not require a filing fee. Who should I contact if I encounter technical difficulties or need assistance in using eCourts? eCourts includes online help which can be accessed through a “Help” hyperlink which is displayed at the top of every screen in eCourts. If you need additional assistance in using eCourts, you should contact the Judiciary Problem Reporting Desk at  609-421-6100 Can I refile a Tax Appeal via eCourts using a closed case? Yes, the Refile option in eCourts can be used in conjunction with a previously filed open or closed case. Why can’t I view an electronic Case Jacket? The electronic Case Jacket can be viewed by all New Jersey attorneys in good standing. If you are experiencing technical difficulties in viewing a case jacket, contact the Judiciary Problem Reporting Desk at  609-421-6100 Which documents should NOT be e-filed via eCourts? The following documents should not be e-filed via eCourts: Criminal Cases not tracked in PROMIS/Gavel (e.g., Megan’s Law, Gun Permits, Municipal Appeals); and Filings that are not treated as part of court’s official case jacket.  Civil and Tax Sealed or impounded complaints When will I be able to use eCourts? New Jersey attorneys will be granted access to eCourts on a staggered basisin conjunction with a rollout schedule for the legal practice areas including Criminal, Tax Court, Civil and Family. eCourts is currently in use by the Criminal Division, Tax Court, Special Civil Part and General Equity Foreclosure. The Administrative Office of the Courts will notify attorneys in each practice area, at the appropriate time, when e-filing participation is available. What if I create a new case using the refile option and enter the wrong refile docket number on eCourts? Upload a withdrawal letter to the incorrect case. Refile the complaint using the correct docket number or enter it as a new complaint. Note: The date you create the Refile/new filing in eCourts will be the filed date of the new case. Which type of Tax Appeal can be e-filed? At this time, only local property tax appeals can be filed using eCourts. All other tax appeals should be filed through the traditional paper submission process., NOTE, : If you file documents electronically through eCourts, you do, NOT , have to submit a hard copy to chambers or the management office. Can multiple documents (e.g., a motion and a brief) be combined into one e-filing? No. Each individual document (e.g., Notice of Motion; Proof of Service) must be uploaded as a separate attachment, and each attachment cannot exceed a file size of 7 megabytes (MB). What steps are entailed in the e-filing process? eCourts users must complete a two-step initial registration process in eCourts priorto efiling: reading the Terms and Conditions of eCourts Participation; and certifying one’s agreement with those Terms and Condition and the acceptance of electronic service. Below are the general steps to complete an e-filing. − Logon to eCourts and certification of e-Filing Contact Information − Search for an existing case or create a new case − Enter filing details (e.g., filing type; filing description) − Upload eCourts Frequently Asked Question document attachment{s} − Review and submit the filing - Receive eCourts e-Filing Notification email. Who should I contact about non e-filing (i.e., paper filing) or case management policy issues? For general assistance regarding related issues, contact the , Tax Court, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Mailing Address:  , Tax Court, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 975 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0972 609-815-2922 ext. 54650 Hours: 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday; Except State Holidays Is e-filing for Tax Court cases mandatory? Yes, e-filing of Tax Court documents is mandatory. What are eCourts' electronic notifications? After an e-filing is successfully submitted via eCourts, the system will automatically send an e-Filing Notification via email to contacts designated by the filer. An eCourts filer may designate up to three email addresses, for this purpose, in his or her e-Filing Contact Information maintained in eCourts. Additionally, the automated e-Filing Notification will be sent via email to those attorney(s) who are also eCourts users and designated as representing active case parties. For Criminal cases, an electronic notification will also be sent when court staff update eCourts by scheduling a matter or entering deficiency notices, motion results, and orders.
  • eCourts Criminal, Body, Attorney Login, Do not use eCourts Criminal to submit filings that require a filing fee. Do not file: Sealed documents Megan’s Law documents Gun Permits Municipal Appeals, Tips., Keep these things in mind when using eCourts: Make sure your email account accepts emails from eCourts so that court notices are not blocked or filtered into a spam folder. You must maintain the accuracy of your contact information. You can also update your attorney information to add an alternative email address to receive notifications. Sign documents electronically using this format: s/[Firstname Lastname] Follow standard paper processes for serving self-represented litigants and parties that have not entered a confirmed eCourts email address. Some Rules of Court have been relaxed to allow for electronic filing. While the courts have provided guidance to help eCourts users, we cannot provide legal advice. The Rules of Court remain in effect for all case types., System Availability, The system is available around the clock. , For technical support, call the Judiciary Help Desk at   609-421-6100 ., Attorneys, Below are eCourts access requirements and instructions., Step 1. Activate Your Attorney ID, If you have never used the  Annual Attorney Registration and Payment Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center  to complete the annual attorney registration process, you will need to activate your Attorney ID by establishing an account through the online system. View the  Quick Guide for Attorney ID Activation ., Already activated?,  If you currently use the Online Registration and Payment Center, your Attorney ID has been activated. However, please follow the steps below to ensure successful completion of your eCourts access request. In addition to registering for electronic notification regarding the annual assessment, this activation process will prepare your Attorney ID for eCourts access configuration., Step 2. Verify Your Attorney Contact Information, Access the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center to verify the accuracy of your contact information. An attorney’s contact information such as email address, phone number, mailing address will automatically be used in eCourts for e-filing purposes including distribution of all filing correspondence and notifications. For assistance with updating your attorney or attorney firm information, call  1-855-533-Fund (3863)  or send an email to:  LFCP.Mailbox@njcourts.gov., Step 3. JACS Account and eCourts, In order to submit a filing to the courts that requires a fee, you will need to establish a Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) account. When creating your JACS account, please ensure that you complete the steps to associate (link) the Firm ID to the account. eCourts will NOT recognize the JACS account if the Firm ID has not been associated., NOTE, : Firm ID is NOT the Bar ID, but is the 9-position ID, starting with an "F", "H", or "L", assigned during the annual attorney registration. Call  609-421-6100  if you do not know your Firm ID). To create a JACS account go to the  Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) Welcome to JACS Home page., NOTE, : If you have an existing Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) account, please ensure that the Firm ID has been associated (linked) to the account. eCourts will not recognize your account if the Firm ID has not been associated. Step by step instructions for associating (linking) the Firm ID to an existing account are provided in the JACS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), in the Related Content section of the  Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) Welcome to JACS Home page., Step 4. Access eCourts, All New Jersey attorneys in good standing are automatically granted access to eCourts. There is no longer a need to request eCourts access. To access eCourts, navigate to  https://portal.njcourts.gov  and login using your Attorney ID and password., Frequently Asked Questions, What about e-filing confidential and sealed documents? eCourts Criminal allows documents to be uploaded using one of several access restrictions:, Access Restriction, Viewable by, Public All Confidential All case attorneys and court Restricted Filer, adversary attorney, and court Protected Filer and court only Sealed documents must be filed through the traditional paper submission process. These documents may not be submitted via eCourts at this time. What is technically required to e-file? eCourts is a secure web-based application that can be accessed by authorized users. Therefore, a connection to the Internet using a browser is required. Internet Explorer version 10 or higher is recommended. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format (.pdf) or Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)format. How do I e-file a Motion to Consolidate? Upload the Motion to the earliest/lowest docket number, which will become the “lead” case/docket number. The Notice of Motion and supporting documents should include all applicable docket numbers. If the consolidation is granted, any subsequent motions should be uploaded only in the lead docket number. What if I do not have a Judiciary charge account or “JACS Account” when eFiling? Attorneys who intend to e-file Tax Appeal case information through eCourts are required to have a Judiciary charge account or “JACSAccount”. To establish a Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) JACS account . If you are an attorney representing a New Jersey municipality in a Tax Appeal case but you do not have a JACS account, you may require authorization from the respective government agency to utilize their existing JACS account. Questions about JACS should be sent via email to:  jacssupport.mbx@njcourts.gov What happens if I e-file incorrect information? Once a filing is submitted through eCourts, it is immediately and officially received by the court. Corrections will require the filing of amended documents or a motion to remove incorrect contents from the electronic case jacket. Prior to submitting an e-filing, eCourts reminds the user to closely review all information entered and uploaded for accuracy. What should I do if my attorney/firm/office contact information is incorrect in eCourts? If you are unable to certify that your e-filing Contact Information, as displayed in eCourts, is true and accurate, do not proceed with the e-filing process. You must update your attorney contact, firm or office information through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center . You can receive assistance by contacting 855-533-3863  After your attorney registration is updated, you may immediately logon to eCourts and proceed with the electronic filing process. What if I upload a document to the wrong case when eFiling? Using the “Enter the docket number to file against an existing case” function, upload a letter to the incorrect case stating the document was misfiled and to disregard it. Upload the original document to correct case. How can I, as an attorney, receive eCourts electronic notifications? In order to receive e-Filing Notifications via email, attorneys must either be: an eCourts user who is representing an active case party; or designated by an e-filing attorney (in his or her e-Filing Contact Information maintained ineCourts). Complete instructions and information about requesting access to eCourts eCourts are posted. Which file format(s) must be used to e-file through eCourts? All documents, must be uploaded in PDF format (.pdf) or Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format. Each document must be uploaded as a separate attachment (e.g., Notice of Motion, Proof of Service), and each attachment cannot exceed a file size of 7megabytes. Do I need to register for or request access to eCourts? If so, how? No. All licensed New Jersey attorneys in good standing automatically have access to eCourts. County Board of Taxation, Municipal Assessors and Municipal Clerks are required to submit a eCourts County and Municipal Access Request Form (on eCourts page) Tax Court case jacket access request form . Prior to accessing eCourts, attorneys should do the following: Activate their Attorney ID through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center. Verify the accuracy of their attorney contact information through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center. NOTE: Attorneys filing any documents that require a fee are required to have a Judiciary charge account or “JACS Account”. For more information about a JACS Account, review the answer to eCourts Frequently Asked Questions Do I need to have a Judiciary charge account (a.k.a., “JACS Account”) to use eCourts? How do I e-file a non-fee motion document on consolidated cases (such as adjournment request)? Upload any non-fee motion documents to each individual docket number. Do I have to upload a Case Information Statement (CIS) when e-filing a new Tax Appeal? No. When using eCourts to enter a New Tax Court Appeal case, eCourts will automatically generate the Case Information Statement (CIS); therefore, you will not need to upload a CIS. Note: eCourts does require that a Complaint document be uploaded for both a New and a Refile case. How do I know if my e-filing was successfully submitted to the court? eCourts will display an on-screen Confirmation including the assigned Transaction ID number immediately after an e-filing is successfully submitted, as shown below. This confirms the court’s receipt of the filing. Additionally, an e-Filing Notification email is sent to the email address(es) on file. What cases are currently eligible for e-filing through eCourts? Presently, filings for Superior Court Criminal cases with an assigned PROMIS/Gavel system number, Tax cases, DC cases in Special Civil Part and Foreclosure cases in General Equity. Plans are underway to expand eCourts to accept e-filings for other legal practice areas including Civil and Family Can non-attorneys access eCourts? Yes, for Tax Court only, County Board of Taxation, Municipal Assessors and Municipal Clerks can access eCourts case jackets once a eCourts County and Municipal Access Request Form (on eCourts page) Tax Court case jacket access request form is fully processed. They will have access to view all electronic Tax Court case jackets and will also receive eCourts notifications pertaining to cases in which they are associated. Registered County and Municipal users will not have access to e-file. What if I need to amend a complaint or correct the content of a document on eCourts? Upload the amended complaint/document using the “Enter the docket number to file against an existing case” function. Use the docket number of the original filing. Do not file an amended complaint/document as a new case. Why am I unable to receive e-Filing Notifications? If you are an attorney, who is an eCourts user, and submits e-filings or represents an active case party, your email address on file in eCourts must be valid to receive e-Filing Notifications. Likewise, if you are designated by an e-filing attorney to receive corresponding e-Filing Notifications, your email address must be correctly entered in the attorneys e-Filing Contact Information maintained ineCourts Is a handwritten signature required for e-filing? No. New Jersey Rules of Court include provisions for the use of electronic signatures in an approved electronic court system such as eCourts. For additional detail, see Rule 1:32-2A. Reports By Courts and Personnel; Records; Forms and Process Prescribed By Administrative Director Rule 1:32-2A. Electronic Court Systems, Electronic Records, Electronic Signatures, Metadata. Do I need to verify or update my attorney registration? If yes, how? Yes, this is an important step for all attorneys as your contact, firm or office information included in your registration record will automatically be used to configure your eCourts user profile. Please ensure your email address is available and up to date. NOTE: Attorneys who intend to e-file Tax Court case information on behalf of a New Jersey municipality must be properly registered as representing a public entity through the annual attorney registration process. An attorney’s registration can be accessed and updated through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center . You can also receive additional assistance by contacting  855-533-3863 How do I e-file a motion for multiple docket numbers that have not been consolidated? Upload the motion to each individual docket number. Is a new Case Information Statement (CIS) required when refiling a Tax Appeal against an existing case using eCourts? No. When using eCourts to refile a Tax Court Appeal case, eCourts will automatically generate the Case Information Statement (CIS); therefore, you will not need to upload a CIS. Note: eCourts does require that a Complaint document be uploaded for both a New and a Refile case. What is the electronic Case Jacket? The electronic Case Jacket displays case summary information and will contain court documents and notices e-filed through eCourts. The Case Jacket may include items such as complaints, motions, briefs, signed orders, and notifications. Documents filed via the traditional paper submission process, previously or in the future, may be added to eCourts by court staff for case management purposes. Should you need access to filed documents which do not appear in the electronic case jacket, the customary records request procedures should be followed. For Criminal cases, the electronic case jacket does not yet include the following materials: discovery documentation; documents submitted by non-eCourts users; other case-related documents such as Complaints, and Presentence Investigation Reports; and paper case filings submitted prior to the implementation of eCourts (unless uploaded by court staff). For Special Civil Part and Foreclosure, the case jacket includes all documents previously submitted via the Judiciary Electronic Filing and Imaging System (JEFIS). Which documents can be e-filed via eCourts? Criminal – Motions, motion related filings, and other Criminal documents that do not require a filing fee. All Civil documents All Tax documents All Foreclosure Documents *Review answer to eCourts Frequently Asked Questions Which documents should NOT be e-filed via eCourts for exceptions Who can e-file using eCourts? Licensed New Jersey attorneys, who are in good standing, can electronically file court documents using eCourts. The Attorney ID used for an electronic filing should be that of the attorney whose name is directly associated with the particular filing, just as it would be indicated on the paper filing. What if I created a case and entered the wrong municipality (even if the uploaded documents are correctly captioned) on eCourts? Upload a withdrawal letter to the incorrect case. Then, create a new filing in eCourts with the correct information and attach/upload your documents. Note: The date you create the new filing in eCourts will be the filed date of the new case. During what time frame can I e-file Tax Appeals? With the exception of scheduled system maintenance periods, attorneys can take advantage of e-filing Tax appeals at their convenience—both during and after court business hours—as listed below. Monday to Saturday 2:00 AM to 11:59 PM Sunday 2:00 AM to 5:59 AM 11:00 AM to 11:59 PM How do I e-file the same document for multiple cases or docket numbers? eCourts Criminal includes the ability to submit filings for the same defendant on multiple cases. When submitting a filing for a defendant on a case, the system displays all other cases that exist for the selected defendant. Users can then select the additional case(s) they want to submit the filing on. eCourts Tax, Special Civil Part, and General Equity Foreclosure includes the ability to file the same document on multiple cases. From the Enter a New Case/Search Existing Case screen – enter the docket #, Select “Yes” next to submit filing to other cases, click search, on add additional cases screen click the plus sign, enter next docket # and click search until all cases are selected. Do I need to have a Judiciary charge account (a.k.a., “JACS Account”) to use eCourts? Attorneys who intend to e-file any documents that require a fee are required to have a Judiciary charge account or “JACS Account”. eCourts will automatically charge applicable filing fee(s) against a JACS account in accordance with the Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) Participation Agreement Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) Participation Agreement . To establish a Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) JACS account . If you are an attorney representing a New Jersey municipality in a Tax Appeal case but you do not have a JACS account, you may require authorization from the respective government agency to utilize their existing JACS account. Questions about JACS should be sent via email to:  jacssupport.mbx@njcourts.gov . The e-filing of Criminal Division motions and motion-related documents does not require a JACS account since eCourts only accepts those filings that do not require a filing fee. Who should I contact if I encounter technical difficulties or need assistance in using eCourts? eCourts includes online help which can be accessed through a “Help” hyperlink which is displayed at the top of every screen in eCourts. If you need additional assistance in using eCourts, you should contact the Judiciary Problem Reporting Desk at  609-421-6100 Can I refile a Tax Appeal via eCourts using a closed case? Yes, the Refile option in eCourts can be used in conjunction with a previously filed open or closed case. Why can’t I view an electronic Case Jacket? The electronic Case Jacket can be viewed by all New Jersey attorneys in good standing. If you are experiencing technical difficulties in viewing a case jacket, contact the Judiciary Problem Reporting Desk at  609-421-6100 Which documents should NOT be e-filed via eCourts? The following documents should not be e-filed via eCourts: Criminal Cases not tracked in PROMIS/Gavel (e.g., Megan’s Law, Gun Permits, Municipal Appeals); and Filings that are not treated as part of court’s official case jacket.  Civil and Tax Sealed or impounded complaints When will I be able to use eCourts? New Jersey attorneys will be granted access to eCourts on a staggered basisin conjunction with a rollout schedule for the legal practice areas including Criminal, Tax Court, Civil and Family. eCourts is currently in use by the Criminal Division, Tax Court, Special Civil Part and General Equity Foreclosure. The Administrative Office of the Courts will notify attorneys in each practice area, at the appropriate time, when e-filing participation is available. What if I create a new case using the refile option and enter the wrong refile docket number on eCourts? Upload a withdrawal letter to the incorrect case. Refile the complaint using the correct docket number or enter it as a new complaint. Note: The date you create the Refile/new filing in eCourts will be the filed date of the new case. Which type of Tax Appeal can be e-filed? At this time, only local property tax appeals can be filed using eCourts. All other tax appeals should be filed through the traditional paper submission process., NOTE, : If you file documents electronically through eCourts, you do, NOT , have to submit a hard copy to chambers or the management office. Can multiple documents (e.g., a motion and a brief) be combined into one e-filing? No. Each individual document (e.g., Notice of Motion; Proof of Service) must be uploaded as a separate attachment, and each attachment cannot exceed a file size of 7 megabytes (MB). What steps are entailed in the e-filing process? eCourts users must complete a two-step initial registration process in eCourts priorto efiling: reading the Terms and Conditions of eCourts Participation; and certifying one’s agreement with those Terms and Condition and the acceptance of electronic service. Below are the general steps to complete an e-filing. − Logon to eCourts and certification of e-Filing Contact Information − Search for an existing case or create a new case − Enter filing details (e.g., filing type; filing description) − Upload eCourts Frequently Asked Question document attachment{s} − Review and submit the filing - Receive eCourts e-Filing Notification email. Who should I contact about non e-filing (i.e., paper filing) or case management policy issues? For general assistance regarding related issues, contact the , Tax Court, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Mailing Address:  , Tax Court, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 975 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0972 609-815-2922 ext. 54650 Hours: 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday; Except State Holidays Is e-filing for Tax Court cases mandatory? Yes, e-filing of Tax Court documents is mandatory. What are eCourts' electronic notifications? After an e-filing is successfully submitted via eCourts, the system will automatically send an e-Filing Notification via email to contacts designated by the filer. An eCourts filer may designate up to three email addresses, for this purpose, in his or her e-Filing Contact Information maintained in eCourts. Additionally, the automated e-Filing Notification will be sent via email to those attorney(s) who are also eCourts users and designated as representing active case parties. For Criminal cases, an electronic notification will also be sent when court staff update eCourts by scheduling a matter or entering deficiency notices, motion results, and orders.
  • eCourts Civil, Body, Attorneys, Attorney Login All New Jersey attorneys in good standing have access to eCourts. A Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) JACS account is required to cover filing fees., Self-Represented Litigants, Returning Users First-time User Registration Self-represented litigants can use eCourts Civil to access real-time updates on case filings and court proceedings for these case types: Lawsuit seeking damages of $20,000 or more Landlord Tenant cases Foreclosure cases Complete the first-time user registration process. Once registered, log into the system as a returning user and enter the docket information for your case., Tips, . Keep these things in mind when using eCourts: Make sure your email account accepts emails from eCourts so that court notices are not blocked or filtered into a spam folder. You must maintain the accuracy of your contact information. You can also update your attorney information to add an alternative email address to receive notifications. Sign documents electronically using this format: s/[Firstname Lastname] Follow standard paper processes for serving self-represented litigants and parties that have not entered a confirmed eCourts email address. Some Rules of Court have been relaxed to allow for electronic filing. While the courts have provided guidance to help eCourts users, we cannot provide legal advice. The Rules of Court remain in effect for all case types., System Availability, The system is available around the clock. Complaints and motions must be filed by 11:59 p.m. on weekdays in order to be stamped filed on that date., Frequently Asked Questions, What about e-filing confidential and sealed documents? eCourts Criminal allows documents to be uploaded using one of several access restrictions:, Access Restriction, Viewable by, Public All Confidential All case attorneys and court Restricted Filer, adversary attorney, and court Protected Filer and court only Sealed documents must be filed through the traditional paper submission process. These documents may not be submitted via eCourts at this time. What is technically required to e-file? eCourts is a secure web-based application that can be accessed by authorized users. Therefore, a connection to the Internet using a browser is required. Internet Explorer version 10 or higher is recommended. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format (.pdf) or Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)format. How do I e-file a Motion to Consolidate? Upload the Motion to the earliest/lowest docket number, which will become the “lead” case/docket number. The Notice of Motion and supporting documents should include all applicable docket numbers. If the consolidation is granted, any subsequent motions should be uploaded only in the lead docket number. What if I do not have a Judiciary charge account or “JACS Account” when eFiling? Attorneys who intend to e-file Tax Appeal case information through eCourts are required to have a Judiciary charge account or “JACSAccount”. To establish a Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) JACS account . If you are an attorney representing a New Jersey municipality in a Tax Appeal case but you do not have a JACS account, you may require authorization from the respective government agency to utilize their existing JACS account. Questions about JACS should be sent via email to:  jacssupport.mbx@njcourts.gov What happens if I e-file incorrect information? Once a filing is submitted through eCourts, it is immediately and officially received by the court. Corrections will require the filing of amended documents or a motion to remove incorrect contents from the electronic case jacket. Prior to submitting an e-filing, eCourts reminds the user to closely review all information entered and uploaded for accuracy. What should I do if my attorney/firm/office contact information is incorrect in eCourts? If you are unable to certify that your e-filing Contact Information, as displayed in eCourts, is true and accurate, do not proceed with the e-filing process. You must update your attorney contact, firm or office information through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center . You can receive assistance by contacting 855-533-3863  After your attorney registration is updated, you may immediately logon to eCourts and proceed with the electronic filing process. What if I upload a document to the wrong case when eFiling? Using the “Enter the docket number to file against an existing case” function, upload a letter to the incorrect case stating the document was misfiled and to disregard it. Upload the original document to correct case. How can I, as an attorney, receive eCourts electronic notifications? In order to receive e-Filing Notifications via email, attorneys must either be: an eCourts user who is representing an active case party; or designated by an e-filing attorney (in his or her e-Filing Contact Information maintained ineCourts). Complete instructions and information about requesting access to eCourts eCourts are posted. Which file format(s) must be used to e-file through eCourts? All documents, must be uploaded in PDF format (.pdf) or Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format. Each document must be uploaded as a separate attachment (e.g., Notice of Motion, Proof of Service), and each attachment cannot exceed a file size of 7megabytes. Do I need to register for or request access to eCourts? If so, how? No. All licensed New Jersey attorneys in good standing automatically have access to eCourts. County Board of Taxation, Municipal Assessors and Municipal Clerks are required to submit a eCourts County and Municipal Access Request Form (on eCourts page) Tax Court case jacket access request form . Prior to accessing eCourts, attorneys should do the following: Activate their Attorney ID through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center. Verify the accuracy of their attorney contact information through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center. NOTE: Attorneys filing any documents that require a fee are required to have a Judiciary charge account or “JACS Account”. For more information about a JACS Account, review the answer to eCourts Frequently Asked Questions Do I need to have a Judiciary charge account (a.k.a., “JACS Account”) to use eCourts? How do I e-file a non-fee motion document on consolidated cases (such as adjournment request)? Upload any non-fee motion documents to each individual docket number. Do I have to upload a Case Information Statement (CIS) when e-filing a new Tax Appeal? No. When using eCourts to enter a New Tax Court Appeal case, eCourts will automatically generate the Case Information Statement (CIS); therefore, you will not need to upload a CIS. Note: eCourts does require that a Complaint document be uploaded for both a New and a Refile case. How do I know if my e-filing was successfully submitted to the court? eCourts will display an on-screen Confirmation including the assigned Transaction ID number immediately after an e-filing is successfully submitted, as shown below. This confirms the court’s receipt of the filing. Additionally, an e-Filing Notification email is sent to the email address(es) on file. What cases are currently eligible for e-filing through eCourts? Presently, filings for Superior Court Criminal cases with an assigned PROMIS/Gavel system number, Tax cases, DC cases in Special Civil Part and Foreclosure cases in General Equity. Plans are underway to expand eCourts to accept e-filings for other legal practice areas including Civil and Family Can non-attorneys access eCourts? Yes, for Tax Court only, County Board of Taxation, Municipal Assessors and Municipal Clerks can access eCourts case jackets once a eCourts County and Municipal Access Request Form (on eCourts page) Tax Court case jacket access request form is fully processed. They will have access to view all electronic Tax Court case jackets and will also receive eCourts notifications pertaining to cases in which they are associated. Registered County and Municipal users will not have access to e-file. What if I need to amend a complaint or correct the content of a document on eCourts? Upload the amended complaint/document using the “Enter the docket number to file against an existing case” function. Use the docket number of the original filing. Do not file an amended complaint/document as a new case. Why am I unable to receive e-Filing Notifications? If you are an attorney, who is an eCourts user, and submits e-filings or represents an active case party, your email address on file in eCourts must be valid to receive e-Filing Notifications. Likewise, if you are designated by an e-filing attorney to receive corresponding e-Filing Notifications, your email address must be correctly entered in the attorneys e-Filing Contact Information maintained ineCourts Is a handwritten signature required for e-filing? No. New Jersey Rules of Court include provisions for the use of electronic signatures in an approved electronic court system such as eCourts. For additional detail, see Rule 1:32-2A. Reports By Courts and Personnel; Records; Forms and Process Prescribed By Administrative Director Rule 1:32-2A. Electronic Court Systems, Electronic Records, Electronic Signatures, Metadata. Do I need to verify or update my attorney registration? If yes, how? Yes, this is an important step for all attorneys as your contact, firm or office information included in your registration record will automatically be used to configure your eCourts user profile. Please ensure your email address is available and up to date. NOTE: Attorneys who intend to e-file Tax Court case information on behalf of a New Jersey municipality must be properly registered as representing a public entity through the annual attorney registration process. An attorney’s registration can be accessed and updated through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center . You can also receive additional assistance by contacting  855-533-3863 How do I e-file a motion for multiple docket numbers that have not been consolidated? Upload the motion to each individual docket number. Is a new Case Information Statement (CIS) required when refiling a Tax Appeal against an existing case using eCourts? No. When using eCourts to refile a Tax Court Appeal case, eCourts will automatically generate the Case Information Statement (CIS); therefore, you will not need to upload a CIS. Note: eCourts does require that a Complaint document be uploaded for both a New and a Refile case. What is the electronic Case Jacket? The electronic Case Jacket displays case summary information and will contain court documents and notices e-filed through eCourts. The Case Jacket may include items such as complaints, motions, briefs, signed orders, and notifications. Documents filed via the traditional paper submission process, previously or in the future, may be added to eCourts by court staff for case management purposes. Should you need access to filed documents which do not appear in the electronic case jacket, the customary records request procedures should be followed. For Criminal cases, the electronic case jacket does not yet include the following materials: discovery documentation; documents submitted by non-eCourts users; other case-related documents such as Complaints, and Presentence Investigation Reports; and paper case filings submitted prior to the implementation of eCourts (unless uploaded by court staff). For Special Civil Part and Foreclosure, the case jacket includes all documents previously submitted via the Judiciary Electronic Filing and Imaging System (JEFIS). Which documents can be e-filed via eCourts? Criminal – Motions, motion related filings, and other Criminal documents that do not require a filing fee. All Civil documents All Tax documents All Foreclosure Documents *Review answer to eCourts Frequently Asked Questions Which documents should NOT be e-filed via eCourts for exceptions Who can e-file using eCourts? Licensed New Jersey attorneys, who are in good standing, can electronically file court documents using eCourts. The Attorney ID used for an electronic filing should be that of the attorney whose name is directly associated with the particular filing, just as it would be indicated on the paper filing. What if I created a case and entered the wrong municipality (even if the uploaded documents are correctly captioned) on eCourts? Upload a withdrawal letter to the incorrect case. Then, create a new filing in eCourts with the correct information and attach/upload your documents. Note: The date you create the new filing in eCourts will be the filed date of the new case. During what time frame can I e-file Tax Appeals? With the exception of scheduled system maintenance periods, attorneys can take advantage of e-filing Tax appeals at their convenience—both during and after court business hours—as listed below. Monday to Saturday 2:00 AM to 11:59 PM Sunday 2:00 AM to 5:59 AM 11:00 AM to 11:59 PM How do I e-file the same document for multiple cases or docket numbers? eCourts Criminal includes the ability to submit filings for the same defendant on multiple cases. When submitting a filing for a defendant on a case, the system displays all other cases that exist for the selected defendant. Users can then select the additional case(s) they want to submit the filing on. eCourts Tax, Special Civil Part, and General Equity Foreclosure includes the ability to file the same document on multiple cases. From the Enter a New Case/Search Existing Case screen – enter the docket #, Select “Yes” next to submit filing to other cases, click search, on add additional cases screen click the plus sign, enter next docket # and click search until all cases are selected. Do I need to have a Judiciary charge account (a.k.a., “JACS Account”) to use eCourts? Attorneys who intend to e-file any documents that require a fee are required to have a Judiciary charge account or “JACS Account”. eCourts will automatically charge applicable filing fee(s) against a JACS account in accordance with the Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) Participation Agreement Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) Participation Agreement . To establish a Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) JACS account . If you are an attorney representing a New Jersey municipality in a Tax Appeal case but you do not have a JACS account, you may require authorization from the respective government agency to utilize their existing JACS account. Questions about JACS should be sent via email to:  jacssupport.mbx@njcourts.gov . The e-filing of Criminal Division motions and motion-related documents does not require a JACS account since eCourts only accepts those filings that do not require a filing fee. Who should I contact if I encounter technical difficulties or need assistance in using eCourts? eCourts includes online help which can be accessed through a “Help” hyperlink which is displayed at the top of every screen in eCourts. If you need additional assistance in using eCourts, you should contact the Judiciary Problem Reporting Desk at  609-421-6100 Can I refile a Tax Appeal via eCourts using a closed case? Yes, the Refile option in eCourts can be used in conjunction with a previously filed open or closed case. Why can’t I view an electronic Case Jacket? The electronic Case Jacket can be viewed by all New Jersey attorneys in good standing. If you are experiencing technical difficulties in viewing a case jacket, contact the Judiciary Problem Reporting Desk at  609-421-6100 Which documents should NOT be e-filed via eCourts? The following documents should not be e-filed via eCourts: Criminal Cases not tracked in PROMIS/Gavel (e.g., Megan’s Law, Gun Permits, Municipal Appeals); and Filings that are not treated as part of court’s official case jacket.  Civil and Tax Sealed or impounded complaints When will I be able to use eCourts? New Jersey attorneys will be granted access to eCourts on a staggered basisin conjunction with a rollout schedule for the legal practice areas including Criminal, Tax Court, Civil and Family. eCourts is currently in use by the Criminal Division, Tax Court, Special Civil Part and General Equity Foreclosure. The Administrative Office of the Courts will notify attorneys in each practice area, at the appropriate time, when e-filing participation is available. What if I create a new case using the refile option and enter the wrong refile docket number on eCourts? Upload a withdrawal letter to the incorrect case. Refile the complaint using the correct docket number or enter it as a new complaint. Note: The date you create the Refile/new filing in eCourts will be the filed date of the new case. Which type of Tax Appeal can be e-filed? At this time, only local property tax appeals can be filed using eCourts. All other tax appeals should be filed through the traditional paper submission process., NOTE, : If you file documents electronically through eCourts, you do, NOT , have to submit a hard copy to chambers or the management office. Can multiple documents (e.g., a motion and a brief) be combined into one e-filing? No. Each individual document (e.g., Notice of Motion; Proof of Service) must be uploaded as a separate attachment, and each attachment cannot exceed a file size of 7 megabytes (MB). What steps are entailed in the e-filing process? eCourts users must complete a two-step initial registration process in eCourts priorto efiling: reading the Terms and Conditions of eCourts Participation; and certifying one’s agreement with those Terms and Condition and the acceptance of electronic service. Below are the general steps to complete an e-filing. − Logon to eCourts and certification of e-Filing Contact Information − Search for an existing case or create a new case − Enter filing details (e.g., filing type; filing description) − Upload eCourts Frequently Asked Question document attachment{s} − Review and submit the filing - Receive eCourts e-Filing Notification email. Who should I contact about non e-filing (i.e., paper filing) or case management policy issues? For general assistance regarding related issues, contact the , Tax Court, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Mailing Address:  , Tax Court, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 975 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0972 609-815-2922 ext. 54650 Hours: 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday; Except State Holidays Is e-filing for Tax Court cases mandatory? Yes, e-filing of Tax Court documents is mandatory. What are eCourts' electronic notifications? After an e-filing is successfully submitted via eCourts, the system will automatically send an e-Filing Notification via email to contacts designated by the filer. An eCourts filer may designate up to three email addresses, for this purpose, in his or her e-Filing Contact Information maintained in eCourts. Additionally, the automated e-Filing Notification will be sent via email to those attorney(s) who are also eCourts users and designated as representing active case parties. For Criminal cases, an electronic notification will also be sent when court staff update eCourts by scheduling a matter or entering deficiency notices, motion results, and orders.