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  • Criminal Justice Reform, Welcome to the Criminal Justice Reform Information Center. Here you will find information related to the efforts of the Judiciary and its criminal justice reform partners in state, county and municipal government to implement bail and speedy trial reform and to form a pretrial services unit. On Jan. 1, 2017, the state shifted from a system that relies principally on setting monetary bail as a condition of release to a risk-based system that is more objective, and thus fairer to defendants because it is unrelated to their ability to pay monetary bail. The statute also sets deadlines for the timely filing of an indictment and the disposition of criminal charges for incarcerated defendants., Highlights, New Jersey's criminal justice system is New Jersey Criminal Justice Reform Overview -by Chief Justice Stuart Rabner undergoing a major reform . New rules are based on a voter-approved constitutional amendment. It includes reforms to the bail system and a new speedy trial law, which sets time frames for criminal cases. The Criminal Justice Reform: A Look at Pretrial Services new criminal justice system fundamentally changes how defendants, and their cases, are processed in courts. Chief Justice Stuart Rabner writes that new bail system puts New Jersey at the Bail reform puts N.J. at the forefront of fairness | Opinion forefront of fairness . Under the new risk-based system, access to money will no longer determine pretrial detainment. Defendants with a serious risk of danger or flight can be detained pending trial. Low-risk defendants who can’t afford bail will be released. Pretrial services officers will monitor those defendants based on the conditions of their release. The reform addresses real consequences for poor defendants – often members of minority groups – who pose little risk. The changes reflect a commitment to delivering quality justice. A Criminal Justice Reform is about Fairness-Chief Justice Stuart Rabner real-world case study from Chief Justice Rabner showcases the impact of bail rules on case outcomes. "In the end, Mallon's inability to post a modest amount of bail likely affected the outcome of his case as much as the weight of the evidence against him." Criminal Justice Reform: Judge Glenn A. Grant improvements to make communities safer Join Judge Glenn A. Grant as he discusses issues of pretrial detainment, bail, and more. He covers improvements to "make communities safer, neighborhoods more secure, and promote civil liberties.", Publications, The Public Safety Assessment New Jersey Risk Factor Definitions – December 2018 Public Safety Assessment (PSA) helps courts and judges determine the risk associated with releasing a defendant pretrial. The assessment was developed by the Laura and John Arnold Foundation (LJAF). The PSA uses nine risk factors to assess the risk of new criminal activity (NCA), including new violent criminal activity (NVCA), and failure to appear (FTA) pending case disposition. There are many considerations in the Pretrial Release Recommendation Decision Making Framework (DMF) Pretrial Release Recommendation Decision Making Framework . Learn how to process works for identifying the pretrial release/detention recommendations that are made to the judge in criminal and municipal cases. Learn more about new changes with the Criminal Justice Reform - Frequently Asked Questions Criminal Justice Reform Brochure . On Jan. 1, 2017, the state to a risk-based system that is more objective and promotes public safety. It is fairer to defendants because it is unrelated to their ability to pay monetary bail. The new law also sets deadlines for the timely filing of an indictment and the disposition of criminal charges for incarcerated defendants. The Criminal Justice Reform - Myth vs. Fact - brochure Criminal Justice Reform Myth v. Fact Brochure breaks down some of the common misconceptions about the reforms. For example: Myth – Dangerous criminals are being released to the community without supervision until trial. Fact – Before criminal justice reform, a judge was obligated to set bail in most cases. A dangerous defendant with money could post bail and be released. Now, prosecutors for the first time have the opportunity to convince a judge that a defendant poses a significant risk to the community and should be held in jail with no chance for pretrial release. Criminal Justice Reform - A Step-by-Step Guide for Defendants Criminal Justice Reform represents a fundamental change in how defendants and their cases are processed in the New Jersey courts. On Jan. 1, 2017, the state moved from a system that relied principally on setting monetary bail as a condition of release to a risk-based system that is more objective, promotes public safety and is fairer to defendants because it is unrelated to their ability to pay monetary bail. Get more information on the new rules with the Criminal Justice Reform - Infographic Postcard Criminal Justice Reform Infographic . The new criminal justice system is fairer to poor people and to those who cannot afford to pay money bail, have not committed serious offenses and are not a threat to public safety., Reports, Report of the Reconvened Joint Committee on Criminal Justice Report of the Reconvened Joint Committee on Criminal Justice - June 7, 2023 New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts Graves Act Analysis March 4, 2022 Graves Act Analysis – March 4, 2022 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - June 30, 2025 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2024 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2024 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1, 2023 – Dec. 31, 2023 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2023 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2022 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec 31, 2022 CCriminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2021 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2021 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2020 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2020 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2018 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2018 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2017 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2017 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2021 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2021 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2020 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2020 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2019 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2019 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2018 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2018 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2017 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2017 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2016 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2016 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2015 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2015 Report of the Joint Committee on Criminal Justice Report of the Joint Committee on Criminal Justice, News Articles, Date Title Publication February 2023 On bail reform, even lawmakers agree: Chief Justice Rabner knows best Editorial On bail reform, even lawmakers agree: Rabner knows best | Editorial Star-Ledger Editorial Board September 2022 Legal experts: Data shows that New Jersey’s bail reform works | Opinion Legal experts: Data shows that New Jersey’s bail reform works | Opinion Star-Ledger Guest Columnist March 2022 NJ had one of largest prison population drops in the U.S., study finds NJ had one of largest prison population drops in the U.S., study finds Gothamist November 2021 Bail Reform Is Working-Law Journal Editorial Board Bail Reform Is Working Law Journal Editorial Board October 2021 Bail reform pays dividends as number of low-risk defendants jailed pre-trial drops again-New Jersey Monitor Bail reform pays dividends as number of low-risk defendants jailed pre-trial drops again New Jersey Monitor February 2020 Commentary: Illinois bail reformers: New Jersey's model works, plain and simple Commentary: Illinois bail reformers: New Jersey's model works, plain and simple Chicago Tribune December 2019 NJ now a leader in showing that bail reform works as expected-Press of Atlantic City NJ now a leader in showing that bail reform works as expected Press of Atlantic City November 2019 New Jersey bail and discovery reforms sharply cut jail population without increase in violent crime-New York Daily News New Jersey bail and discovery reforms sharply cut jail population without increase in violent crime New York Daily News April 2019 Editorial: Bail reform law continues to show its effectiveness-Northjersey.com Editorial: Bail reform law continues to show its effectiveness northjersey.com April 2019 Did NJ bail reform cause a surge in crime? Court analysis says no-Northjersey.com Did NJ bail reform cause a surge in crime? Court analysis says no northjersey.com August 2018 Episode 783: New Jersey Bails Out-NPR Episode 783: New Jersey Bails Out NPR May 2018 NJ criminal justice system becoming more just: Rabner NJ criminal justice system becoming more just: Rabner Asbury Park Press November 2017 Most States Given Lousy Pretrial Justice Grades-News Editor Most States Given Lousy Pretrial Justice Grades News Editor November 2017 New Jersey receives only A in Pretrial Justice report New Jersey receives only A in Pretrial Justice report routefifty.com July 2017 New Jersey eliminates most cash bail, leads nation in reforms New Jersey eliminates most cash bail, leads nation in reforms PBS News June 2017 New Jersey’s leadership on bail reform a shining, bipartisan success New Jersey’s leadership on bail reform a shining, bipartisan success Press of Atlantic City
  • Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP), Guardian Monitoring Program Brochure GMP volunteers help protect vulnerable people. Adult Guardianship Learn more about Guardianship and GMP . GMP volunteers: Enter report data into an electronic system. Compare report data to case information. Identify errors or discrepancies. Report errors to the court. Make suggestions for follow-up., Volunteer Qualifications, Analyzing guardianship paperwork is complicated. Qualified volunteers must have some knowledge of legal documents and/or financial documents. Experience with both and a desire to learn more are important. Requirements:. Must be at least 18 years old. Basic computer skills. Experience or interest in legal documents. Experience or interest in financial reporting. Qualified candidates will be interviewed. Volunteers commit to a minimum of one year of service. GMP provides program-specific training. Volunteers must: Complete and submit a Volunteer Application Judiciary Volunteer Application . Pass a background check. Get fingerprinted. Accept and comply with the Code of Conduct Code of Conduct., GMP Volunteer Schedules and Workload, GMP volunteers work remotely from home. Volunteers usually work six to twelve hours per month at any time that is convenient for them.
  • Jury Management Office Contact List, If you are calling about jury service, be prepared to provide your name, and the 10-digit participant ID number shown under the bar code on your juror summons. That information will allow Jury Management Office staff to answer your questions more quickly and efficiently. Before contacting the jury management, please refer to the summons to identify which county jury management office should be contacted for assistance. For , State Grand Jury, matters in Trenton only, please contact the jury staff at 609-571-4497 or email  sgjury.mailbox@njcourts.gov . Name Address Contact Atlantic Feliciano, Geovanny Jury Manager -Atlantic Atlantic City Atlantic Atlantic County Civil Courts Building 1201 Bacharach Blvd. Floor 1 Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47930 Email: atljuryac.mbx @njcourts.gov Atlantic Headley, Janice Jury Manager-Mays Landing Atlantic Mays Landing Criminal Court Complex 4997 Unami Blvd. Floor 1 Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47940 Email: Atljury.mbx @njcourts.gov Bergen Figueroa, Lourdes Jury Manager Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Floor 5 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25090 Email: Berjury.Mailbox @njcourts.gov Burlington Wilson, Lisa Jury Manager Burlington Courts Facility 49 Rancocas Road Floor 5 Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38031 Email: Burjury.Mailbox @njcourts.gov Camden Matlock, Lashonna Jury Manager Camden Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Floor 6 Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-650-9085 Email: Camjury.Mailbox @njcourts.gov Cape May Feliciano, Geovanny Jury Manager - Cape May Cape May Cape May County Courthouse 9 North Main Street Floor 1 Cape May Courthouse, New Jersey 08210 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47950 Email: Cpmjury.Mailbox @njcourts.gov Cumberland Buonogaimari, Maria Jury Manager - Cumberland Cumberland Cumberland County Courthouse 60 West Broad Street Floor 2 Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 18150 Email: Cumjury.Mailbox @njcourts.gov Essex Brooks, Rachel Jury Manager Essex Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Floor 8 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9300 ext. 56887 Email: Esx-jury.Mailbox @njcourts.gov Gloucester Cline, Ashley Jury Manager - Gloucester Gloucester Gloucester County Justice Complex 70 Hunter Street Floor 1 Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 18150 Email: Glojury.Mailbox @njcourts.gov Hudson Ortiz, Raquel Jury Manager Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Floor 4 Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60560 Email: Hudjury.Mailbox @njcourts.gov Hunterdon Guinan, Amy Jury Manager - Hunterdon Hunterdon Hunterdon County Justice Center 65 Park Avenue Floor 1 Flemington, New Jersey 08822 Phone: 908-824-9750 ext. 13030 Email: Hntjury.Mbx @njcourts.gov Mercer Seidl, Dale Jury Manager Mercer Mercer County Civil Courthouse 175 South Broad Street Floor 2 Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74375 Email: Merjury.Mailbox @njcourts.gov Middlesex Seide, Vanessa Jury Manager Middlesex Middlesex County Courthouse 56 Paterson Street Floor 1 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903-0964 Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88630 Email: Midjury.Mailbox @njcourts.gov Monmouth D'Annunzio, Francesca Jury Manager Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Floor 1 Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87075 Email: Monjury.Mailbox @njcourts.gov Morris Perez, Elvin Jury Manager Morris Morris County Courthouse Washington and Court Streets Morristown, New Jersey 07960-0910 Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75060 Email: Mrsjury.Mailbox @njcourts.gov Ocean Riley, Karen Jury Manager Ocean Ocean County Courthouse 100 Hooper Avenue Floor 2 Toms River, New Jersey 08754 Phone: 732-504-0633 Email: Ocnjury.Mailbox @njcourts.gov Passaic Caltagirone, Stacey Jury Manager Passaic Passaic County Admin Building 401 Grand Street Suite/Room 325, Floor 3rd Floor Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2980 Email: Pasjurymgmt.Mailbox @njcourts.gov Salem Holmes, Diane Jury Manager - Salem Salem Salem County Courthouse 92 Market Street Floor Lower Level Salem, New Jersey 08079 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 18150 Email: Slmjury.Mailbox @njcourts.gov Somerset Brevic, Jason Jury Manager - Somerset Somerset Somerset County Courthouse 20 North Bridge Street Floor 2 Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13025 Email: Somjury.mbx @njcourts.gov Sussex Sousa, Alexander Jury Manager Sussex Sussex County Judicial Center 43-47 High Street Newton, New Jersey 07860 Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75080 Email: SSXJury.mbx @njcourts.gov Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 20 of 22 items
  • Municipal Court, Municipal Court Services develops and implements policies and best practices to support New Jersey's municipal courts.  Body Visit our Municipal Court Self-Help Self-Help Center if you're representing yourself in court., Contact Information, Deidra Barlow, Assistant Director, Municipal Court Services Division 609-815-2900 ext. 54850 MunicipalCtSvs.Mbx@njcourts.gov The following NJ statewide directories are available:  Municipal Presiding Judges Municipal Court Presiding Judges Municipal Division Manager Conference Contact List Municipal Court Division Managers Municipal Court Addresses Municipal Court Locations and Contacts (also see Municipal Courts Temporarily Relocated temporarily relocated municipal courts ) Municipal Court Session Schedules Municipal Court Session Schedules , Online Tools, The Judiciary has several online tools that allow court users to conveniently view and often manage or resolve municipal court cases. NJMCDirect NJMCDirect is a fast, secure, and convenient way to plead guilty and pay traffic tickets or other Municipal Court complaints, make payments on installment plans, enter a not guilty plea, and request a plea agreement from a municipal prosecutor (for certain charges). Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) can be used to upload documents related to a municipal court case, request court records, and request a new court date.  Municipal Court Case Search Municipal Court Case Search allows court users to find a ticket or complaint number.  The Municipal - Violations Bureau Schedule Violations Bureau Schedule shows payable amounts for common traffic violations where a court appearance isn't required. Refer to the Recent Enacted Laws Concerning Municipal Recently Enacted Laws Concerning the Municipal Courts for legislation affecting NJ municipal courts.  A collection of Municipal Court Case Law(s) Municipal Court Case Law dating back to 1964 is also available., Forms, Find the forms used most often in NJ municipal court CN Title 10279 Certification of Repair and Plea of Guilty 10715 Municipal Plea by Mail Form 11870 Incarcerated Defendant Request for Relief form 12313 Municipal Court Payment Alternatives - 11x14 12313 Municipal Court Payment Alternatives - 8.5x11 12830 Request by Defendant/Juvenile for Copies of Their Own Expunged and/or Sealed Records 12840 Motion - Requesting Judicial Review of Certain Marijuana and Hashish Cases Pursuant to The Marijuana Decriminalization Law, L. 2021, c. 10110 Financial Questionnaire to Establish Indigency 11870 Unrepresented Inmate's Notice of Imprisonment and Request for Relief from Municipal Court Pursuant to Rule 7:7-2(A), Information for Litigants, NJ municipal courts resolve almost 6 million cases each year. If you have an upcoming court date, there are several ways that you can prepare. At the beginning of the court session, the municipal judge will give an opening statement that will explain what will happen during the proceeding. Typical Municipal Court Opening Statement Watch this video of a typical opening statement to better plan for your court proceeding. The video is also available in: Municipal Court Opening Statement - ASL American Sign Language (ASL) Municipal Court Opening Statement - Spanish Español (Spanish) Municipal Court Opening Statement - Haitian Creole Kreyòl Ayisyen (Haitian Creole) Municipal Court Opening Statement - Korean 한국어 (Korean) Municipal Court Opening Statement - Polish Polski (Polish) Municipal Court Opening Statement - Portuguese Português (Portuguese) Municipal Court - Your Day (Remote Participation & Dos/Don'ts) Watch this video to learn how to participate online (and the dos/don'ts)  if your municipal court proceeding will be held remotely. Requesting Court Accommodations Requesting Interpreter The court will provide an interpreter at no cost for court events if a defendant or witness has limited ability to understand or communicate proficiently in English. Contact the local municipal court local municipal court . ¿Necesita un intérprete? Llame al juzgado municipal Llame al juzgado municipal . You have the right to an interpreter in court. Usted tiene derecho a un intérprete en el Juzgado Municipal. Requesting Court Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations If you need an ADA accommodation, contact the municipal court for accommodations at no cost. Review the Your Day in Municipal Court Brochure Your Day in Municipal Court brochure and the ways that NJ Municipal Courts - What They Can and Cannot Do court staff can(not) help litigants in court. If you are facing certain more serious charges, you might qualify for a public defender. Refer to the Indigency Income Guidelines below: , Household Size, One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Annual Gross, Income, $19,562.50 $26,437.50 $33,312.50 $40,187.50 $47,062.50 $53,937.50 $60,812.50 $67,687.50, Monthly Gross, Income, $1,630.21 $2,203.13 $2,776.04 $3,348.96 $3,921.88 $4,494.79 $5,067.71 $5,640.63, Weekly Gross, Income, $376.20 $508.41 $640.63 $772.84 $905.05 $1,037.26 $1,169.47 $1,301.68 If you meet the guidelines. you can complete the Financial Questionnaire to Establish Indigency Financial Questionnaire to Establish Indigency . The questionnaire is also available in Financial Questionnaire to Establish Indigency (Spanish) Español (Spanish) Financial Questionnaire to Establish Indigency (H. Creole) Kreyòl Ayisyen (Haitian Creole) Financial Questionnaire to Establish Indigency (Korean) 한국어 (Korean) Financial Questionnaire to Establish Indigency (Polish) Polski (Polish) Financial Questionnaire to Establish Indigency (Portuguese) Português (Portuguese) Check the Unscheduled Court Closings unscheduled municipal court closings before you leave for court. They'll tell you if the court session was cancelled for bad weather or some other issue., Municipal Court Administration, Look for Municipal Court Jobs job openings in the NJ municipal courts. Review Hiring Process for Municipal Court Directors, Municipal Court Administrators and Deputy Municipal Court Administrators Court Rule 1:34-3 and N.J. Statute 2B:12-11 N.J. Statute 2B:12-11 for information about the municipal court administrator hiring process. Review the Municipal Court Consolidation Plan Municipal Court Consolidation Plan to learn more about how municipalities can save money by consolidating their court services. The Supreme Court Procedures Governing.....Municipal Court Debt Supreme Court Procedures Governing the Private Collection of Municipal Court Debt guides when and how municipal courts can send outstanding municipal court debts to private collection agencies after all other enforcement remedies have been exhausted., Municipal Court Judges, Attorneys who are NJ residents and have practiced law for at least 5 years may be appointed to three-year terms as municipal court judges by the mayor, with the advice and consent of the council, or in some cases the governing body. In joint municipal courts, which are courts serving more than one municipality, the appointment is made by the NJ Governor with the advice and consent of the State Senate. NJ municipal court judges don't have tenure and aren't subject to a mandatory retirement age, characteristics which distinguish them from other judges in the Judiciary. Many of NJ municipal court judges serve only part-time and, thus, are able to maintain private law practices, subject to the Rules of Court., Municipal Court Administrators, All NJ municipal court leaders must take training and pass tests covering municipal court procedures and management in order to earn and maintain a credential of either accreditation or certification. These leaders include administrators, deputy administrators, and directors. The training and credentialing help make sure that NJ municipal court leaders are qualified, professional, and held to the highest ethical standards. The training and credentialing is overseen by the Municipal Court Administrator Certification Board ( Municipal Court Administrator Certification Board Board Regulations ). The Board also is responsible for the discipline of credential holders: any individual who holds the credential of certification, conditional accreditation, or full accreditation.  Board members include: Assignment Judge Stuart A. Minkowitz, Chair Assistant Director Deidra L. Barlow, Vice-Chair Presiding Judge John F. Meola Trial Court Administrator Gurpreet M. Singh Municipal Division Manager Rebecca Muller Kimberly Locker, EEO/AA Officer Certified Municipal Court Administrators – Jennifer Esposito, Claudia Santos, Tracey Horan (MCAANJ designee) and Cynthia Holmes Send Certification-related questions to   jucert.mbx@njcourts.gov Municipal Court Administrator Certification program dates, Upcoming 2025 testing dates for the Municipal Court Administrator Certification Program, ., All examinees must be confirmed in advance., Written Exam Dates:, May 16, 2025 Nov. 14, 2025  , Oral Exam Dates:, June 13, 2025 Dec. 12, 2025   Fees: (First-time applicants): $25 application fee plus $75 examination fee (Oral/Written Exam Re-takers): $25 re-examination fee
  • Name Change for Adults, Adults should use the following steps to process a legal name change. , How to Ask the Court to Change Your Name - Adult, How to Ask the Court to Change Your Name - Adults Only, This kit has all of the forms and instructions for self-represented litigants to file a name change request in the civil division. There is a separate How to Ask the Court to Change a Name in the Chancery Division, Family Part name change kit that must be filed in the family division if you are trying to file on behalf of a minor under the age of 18., Note: You must be 18 to file a court case. If you are under 18, your parent or guardian must file the case for you., 9 steps to file for an adult name change, Complete all of the forms in the packet.   Download and complete the Civil Case Information Statement (CIS) - Appendix XII-B1 Civil Case Information Statemen t   Prepare the $250 filing fee. If you are filing electronically, you can use a credit card. If you are mailing or delivering your papers in person, you need a check or money order for $250 payable to Treasurer, State of NJ. Note: If you are changing the names of multiple adult family members, the $250 fee covers all name change applications. However, if any family members are under the age of 18, you must file a separate case and use the packet for name changes in the family division. Fee Waivers Do you qualify for a fee waiver ?   Check your forms and make sure they are complete. Remove all instruction sheets. Make sure you have signed all the forms where it says to do so. If you are mailing or delivering your paperwork to the court, you must make two copies of each form. One copy will be sent with the originals to the court; the other is for your records. Checklist:             Form A: Verified Complaint          Form A1: Certification of Confidential Information for Name Change          Form B: Order Fixing Date of Hearing          Form C: Final Judgment          Form C1: Final Judgment Addendum          Case Information Statement          $250 Payment   Upload your forms in the Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) Judiciary Electronic Document System (JEDS ).You can pay the fee with a credit card. You also can mail or deliver your documents to the court. First, make two copies of your documents. Mail the originals plus one copy to the, Directory of Superior Court Civil Division Offices civil division of Superior Court  in the county where you live. Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope and a check or money order for the filing fee. Send by certified mail with return receipt. The post office can tell you how to do this.   Review copies returned from the court. The court will return copies of the Verified Complaint, Certification of Confidential Information for Name Change and Order Fixing Date of Hearing to you. The case docket number will be written on all the copies. The docket number is very important because it identifies your case. It also lets the court know how to find your case. You must use the docket number on all future papers you send to the court about your case. The court will fill in the date on the Order Fixing Date of Hearing. That is the day you will appear before the judge to get the Final Judgment.   If you do not have pending criminal or delinquent charges in New Jersey, skip this step. If you have pending criminal or delinquent charges, you must notify law enforcement of your name change application., You must send notification at least 20 days before your hearing date., Send copies of the following documents: Verified Complaint, Certification of Confidential Information for Name Change Order Fixing Date of Hearing   For charges filed by any county prosecutor, send the forms to the county prosecutor in the county where you are filing the name change case. For charges filed by the attorney general, send the forms to the Division of Criminal Justice (see Step 8). Send by certified mail, return receipt requested. Notify the State of New Jersey of your Application for a Name Change. You must send notification at least 20 days before your hearing date. Send a copy of the Order Fixing Date of Hearing to: Director, Division of Criminal Justice ATTN: Records and Identification Section R. J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street P. O. Box 085 Trenton, NJ 08625-0085 Note: If you have criminal charges pending against you in New Jersey, you must also include a copy of the Verified Complaint and Certification of Confidential Information for Name Change. Send by certified mail, return receipt requested.   Complete the Proof of Mailing (Form D) and send to the court. Be sure to attach the green certified mail receipt(s) to the Proof of Mailing. Send the Proof of Mailing to the court. Keep copies of the form and the receipts for your files., Prepare for Court, You should arrive in court on the date set for your hearing on the Order Fixing Date for Hearing. Be sure to bring with you proof of your current name. Proof could include a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or passport., Steps to Take After Your Name Change , Order certified copies of the Final Judgment and Final Judgment Addendum. Certified copies have a raised seal. You will need at least two certified copies of each document. Licensed drivers will need three copies of each document. Copies can be ordered through Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) JEDS . There is a $25 fee for each copy of each document. The fee can be paid with a credit card. Send one set of certified copies to the New Jersey Department of the Treasury. You must include a $50 check or money order payable to the Treasurer, State of New Jersey., This must be done within 45 days after the date of the name change., Mail the documents, the check, and stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Department of Treasury Division of Revenue Judgment Name Change Unit P. O. Box 453 Trenton, NJ 08646   Send one set of certified copies to the registrar of vital statistics in the state where you were born. The office of the registrar is located in the capital city of the state in which you were born. Check to see if the office requires a fee. If you were born in New Jersey, the address for this office is: Bureau of Vital Statistics Attn: Vital Records Modifications Unit P. O. Box 370 Trenton, NJ 08625   Bring one set of certified copies to the New Jersey Motor Vehicles Commission. You must go to the agency in person to change your driver’s license, car registration, or handicapped or non-driver identification card. You can go to at any motor vehicle agency location or regional service center. T, his must be done within two weeks after the effective date listed on the Final Judgment, . The effective date is not the date of the hearing or the date the final judgment was signed. The effective date is the date you may begin using your assumed name. You will need other forms of ID in order to get a new driver’s license or ID card. Go to NJMVC njmvc.gov  for more information on how to change the name on your license or identification card.
  • Tax Court of New Jersey, The Tax Court resolves disputes involving local property taxes, state income taxes, homestead rebates, and sales and business taxes. Body, Overview of the Tax Court, Most tax cases must be decided by the New Jersey Division of Taxation or a county board of taxation before being filed in the Tax Court. See our self-help resources if you are representing yourself in a Tax Court matter. Presiding Judge of the Tax Court: Mala Sundar Tax Court Clerk/Administrator: Jeffrey T. Gallus Deputy Clerk: Lynne Allsop Information Technology: James Kopaczewski, Team A Judges:, Mala Sundar, P.J.T.C. Joan Bedrin Murray, J.T.C. Christine M. Nugent, J.T.C. Mark Cimino, J.T.C. Joseph M. Andresini, P.J.T.C. (on recall) Team Leader: Christine Parker, Team B Judges:, Mary Siobhan Brennan, J.T.C. Michael J. Duffy, J.T.C Joshua D. Novin, J.T.C. Michael J. Gilmore, J.T.C. Frederick C. Raffetto, J.T.C. Team Leader: Naglaa Elsayed Mailing Address:, Tax Court Management Office, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 972 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0972 609-815-2922 ext. 54650 Hand Deliveries:, Tax Court, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street Trenton, New Jersey 08625 See the Tax Court Judges Directory Tax Court Judges Directory for Tax Court judges and law clerks., Filing Tax Court Cases in eCourts, All Tax Court cases must be filed in eCourts . Attorneys who already have an eCourts account can Log in log directly into eCourts. Attorneys who do not have an eCourts account can download and complete the attorney access verification form to request access. There is a separate eCourts login for clerks of county boards of taxation, municipal assessors, and municipal clerks. Download and complete the eCourts County and Municipal eCourts Access Request Form Tax Court case jacket access request form to request access and then users will be able to Log In log in . Public access to some Tax Court information is available through the Tax Court Case Jacket Tax Court Case Jacket . Self-represented litigants can use eCourts to file a Tax Court Complaint electronically. eCourts will automatically create most complaint forms and will serve the complaint on most parties. Please click on the First time eCourts user registration link under Self-Represented Litigants., Tax Court Filing Fees, File a motion in non-small claims matter, local or state tax, (No fee for motion in small claims matter, local or state), $50 Non-small claims Complaint Each additional Parcel or State Tax type $250 $50 Small claims Complaint Each additional Parcel or State Tax type $50 $10 Non-small claims Counterclaim (non-taxing district) Each additional Parcel or State Tax type $250 $50 Small claims Counterclaim (non-taxing district) Each additional Parcel or State Tax type $50 $10 Note: Municipalities do not pay a filing fee for a counterclaim., Tax Court Docketed Lists, These lists contain the Tax Court local property tax cases docketed as of the date on the report. They are sorted by county, and then by docket number. These lists are in Adobe PDF format, which has a search feature on the Adobe toolbar. You can locate your docket number by using all or part of the case title, block, lot, assessment year, or county. The All Docketed Tax Court Cases docketed lists of property tax and state tax cases are updated daily., Tax Court Resources, Published Tax Court Opinions Published Tax Court opinions and unpublished Tax Court opinions unpublished Tax Court opinions are also updated daily. Review the Rules Governing Practice in Tax Court Handbook Tax Court Rules Handbook for guidance on the Rules of Court governing practice in the Tax Court. See all Notices to the Bar related to the Tax Court. See all Forms forms and publications related to the Tax Court. Visit the New Jersey Division of Taxation website New Jersey Division of Taxation website or the New Jersey Association of County Tax Boards website New Jersey Association of County Tax Boards website . You can also find the New Jersey County Boards of Taxation Links board of taxation websites of these New Jersey counties:, Annual Reports:, Annual Report of the Tax Court 2025 Annual Report of the Tax Court 2025 Annual Report of the Tax Court 2024 Annual Report of the Tax Court 2024 Annual Report of the Tax Court 2023 Annual Report of the Tax Court 2023 Annual Report of the Tax Court 2022 Annual Report of the Tax Court 2022 Annual Report of the Tax Court 2021 Annual Report of the Tax Court 2021 Annual Report of the Tax Court 2020 Annual Report of the Tax Court 2020 Annual Report of the Tax Court 2019 Annual Report of the Tax Court 2019 Annual Report of the Tax Court 2018 Annual Report of the Tax Court 2018 Annual Report of the Tax Court 2017 Annual Report of the Tax Court 2017, Appeals, Transcripts and Recordings, Appeals of Tax Court decisions must be filed with the Appellate Division within 45 days of the date of the Tax Court decision. You will be required to pay for and submit a transcript as part of your appeal. Transcripts are the written record of exactly what was said during court. Request a transcript. You can also purchase an audio recording of your case for $10. The sound recording cannot be used for an appeal. To purchase a recording, complete the Sound Recording Request Form (Tax Court) Tax Court sound recording request form. Then, mail the completed form and a check or money order payable to Treasure, State of NJ, to:  , Tax Court Management Office, P.O. Box 972 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0972, Frequently Asked Questions, What are the procedures to withdraw a case from the Tax Court? If you have not received a trial date for your case, please contact the Tax Court Management Office at the numbers listed at bottom of this page. If you have received a trial date for your case, please contact the Tax Court Judge's Chambers listed on your trial notice. Other frequently requested State of New Jersey directory numbers for tax court: Inheritance tax information - 609-292-5033 . Foreclosure information - 609-292-7877 . Division of Taxation - Customer Service Center - 609-292-6400 . Property Tax Reimbursement (Senior Freeze) Hotline - 1-800-882-6597 . Can I represent myself (appear pro se) in Tax Court? Yes. The only restriction on appearing pro se is that a business other than sole proprietorship that must be represented by an attorney. See Limited Liability Partnerships for the Practice of Law Rule 1:21-1(c) . Please refer to the Tax Court main page and select the Tax Court Rules for more information. Where can I obtain information on Subpoenas? Rule of Court - 1:9 RULE 1:9. SUBPOENAS 1:9-1. For Attendance of Witnesses; Forms; Issuance; Notice in Lieu of Subpoena A subpoena may be issued by the clerk of the court or by an attorney or party in the name of the clerk or as provided by R. 7:7-8 (subpoenas in certain cases in the municipal court). It shall state the name of the court and the title of the action and shall command each person to whom it is directed to attend and give testimony at the time and place specified therein. If the witness is to testify in a criminal action for the State or an indigent defendant, the subpoena shall so note, and shall contain an order to appear without the prepayment of any witness fee. The testimony of a party who could be subpoenaed may be compelled by a notice in lieu of subpoena served upon the party's attorney demanding that the attorney produce the client at trial. If the party is a corporation or other organization, the testimony of any person deposable on its behalf, under R. 4:14-2, may be compelled by like notice. The notice shall be served in accordance with R. 1:5-2 at least 5 days before trial. The sanctions of R. 1:2-4 shall apply to a failure to respond to a notice in lieu of a subpoena. Follow the link below to obtain subpoena forms. Subpoena Ad Testificandum - Tax Court (Request Someone’s Testimony in Court) Subpoena Ad Testificandum (Request someone's testimony in court) Subpoena Duces Tecum - Tax Court (Request an Appearance or Documents) Subpoena Duces Tecum (Request an appearance or documents). What are the fees for filing in the Tax Court of New Jersey? The fees for filing a Local Property or State Tax Complaint are: Regular Complaint $250.00 for the first parcel or tax type $50 for any additional parcel or tax type Small Claims $50.00  for the first parcel or tax type $10 for any additional parcel or tax type Motion fee $50 (except small claims matters – no fee to file a motion). Are Notice forms available to file a motion with the Tax Court? Yes - Follow the link below to obtain the Notice of Motion Packet Notice of Motion Packet. Does the Tax Court of New Jersey hold liens? No. Default judgments, liens, and Certificates of Debt are filed with the Superior Court of New Jersey. Please contact the , Superior Court Clerk's Office, at 609-421-6100   For liens involving the Motor Vehicle Commission, please contact the MVC Commission at 888-486-3339 (toll free in NJ) or 609-292-6500 (out of state).
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  • Bergen Court Offices/Divisions, Body, Trial Court Administration, Kerri Lynn Walsh-Wood, Trial Court Administrator 201-221-0700 ext. 25102, Office, Telephone, EEO/AA Officer, 201-221-0700 ext. 25118, Ombudsman, 201-221-0700 ext. 25103, Civil Division , Most civil cases that are heard in the Superior Court involve disputes in which a plaintiff claims that they have been hurt by the actions of the defendant and seeks monetary compensation. Examples of such cases are those involving automobile accidents, medical malpractice, breaches of contracts and landlord/tenant disputes. Civil cases in which the amount in controversy is more than $20,000 are heard in the Civil Division of Superior Court. Cases in which the amount in controversy is over $5,000 up to $20,000 are heard in the Special Civil Part of the Civil Division. Those in which the amount in controversy is $5,000 or less are also heard in the Special Civil Part and are known as small claims cases. In all, about 460,000 cases are heard in the Civil Division and Special Civil Part. Civil cases in which monetary damages are not being sought are heard in the General Equity Division of Superior Court. General Equity judges handle non-jury cases such as those involving trade secrets, labor matters, foreclosures and other disputes in which court relief, often in the form of restraining orders, is sought on an emergency basis., Civil, 201-221-0700 ext. 25210 Kelly Gibson, Civil Division Manager 201-221-0700 ext. 25802, Office, Telephone, General Equity, 201-221-0700 ext. 25240, Special Civil Part, 201-221-0700 ext. 25250, Landlord Tenant, 201-221-0700 ext. 25230, Mediation/Arbitration, 201-221-0700 ext. 25250 How to File a Motion in the Special Civil Part (Also used for a Motion to Permit Discovery, to Vacate a Dismissal, to Vacate a Default or Default Judgment) File a motion regarding Special Civil Part Officers Hoffman or Fields. Bergen Vicinage Special Civil Part Exhibit Submission Protocol Bergen Vicinage Special Civil Part Exhibit Submission Protocol, Criminal Division , The Criminal Division is responsible for processing and managing all indictable criminal cases involving adult offenders. In rare instances, juveniles may be waived to adult court based on the severity of the offense. The office handles all pre-adjudicatory functions of the Superior Court, Criminal Division, as well as Post Conviction Motions. Disorderly persons, petty disorderly person’s offenses and motor vehicle violations are normally heard in the Municipal Courts. Typical clients of the Criminal Division would be those: Arrested and charged with a criminal offense; Applying for pretrial intervention (PTI); Convicted of a criminal offense and needing a pre-sentence investigation completed; Having a question under pretrial monitoring; Seeking legal representation by the Office of the Public Defender; Inquiring about a criminal public record; Having questions concerning public access terminals; Appealing a Municipal Court sentence ( How to Appeal a Decision of a Municipal Court pro se kit available ); Applying for an expungement of a criminal record ( How to Expunge Your Criminal and/or Juvenile Record pro se kit available ); and Applying for recovery court, Criminal, 201-221-0700 Leslie Darcy, Criminal Division Manager 201-221-0700 ext. 25020, Office, Telephone, Criminal Trials, 201-221-0700 ext. 25020, Pretrial Services, 201-221-0700 ext. 25130, CJP, 201-221-0700 ext. 25140, Recovery Court, 201-221-0700 ext. 25012, Customer Service, 201-221-0700 ext. 25020, Records Request, 201-221-0700 ext. 25060, Family Division, Family Court is responsible to hear all actions in which the principal claim is unique to and arises out of a family or family type relationship. Family Court has jurisdiction over matters involving divorce, child support, paternity, custody, parenting time, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, family crisis, foster care placement, kinship legal guardianship, abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights and adoption., Family, 201-221-0700 ext. 25170 Liana Dinallo, Family Division Manager 201-221-0700 ext. 25202, Office, Telephone, Matrimonial, 201-221-0700 ext. 25280, Domestic Violence, 201-221-0700 ext. 25185, Non-Dissolution - Intake, 201-221-0700 ext. 25170, Non-Dissolution - Case Management, 201-221-0700 ext. 25170, Juvenile, 201-221-0700 ext. 25180, Children In Court, 201-221-0700 ext. 25190, Finance Division, The Division of Finance manages all aspects of the Court's financial operations including the collection of fines, restitution, child support, bail and fees which are due to government agencies and individuals., Finance, 201-221-0700 Rachel Lagreca, Finance Division Manager 201-221-0700 ext. 25136, Office, Telephone, Payment Inquiries, 201-221-0700 ext. 25150, Human Resources Division, The , Division of Human Resources,  is responsible for a variety of programs and services for employees and applicants. The division administers all Human Resources related functions for the New Jersey Superior Court in each vicinage. The division is responsible for personnel management, labor and employee relations, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action, training, payroll, health benefits, administration and volunteer programs. The Superior Court employs individuals in a wide variety of types of positions. We have career opportunities for individuals in direct court services functions (i.e., Probation Officers, Criminal, Family and Civil case management, support staff, etc.) and in support services functions (i.e., Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, Purchasing, etc.). Careers in the NJ Courts See employment opportunities ., Human Resources, 201-221-0700 Lynda Villareal, Human Resources Division Manager 201-221-0700, IT Division, Ron Bell, IT Division Manager 201-221-0700 ext. 25001, Municipal Division, Municipal courts have jurisdiction over various matters, including motor vehicle and traffic violations, ordinance violations, disorderly and petty disorderly persons offenses and certain penalty enforcement actions, such as fish and game violations. The municipal courts also play a vital role in the indictable charges that ultimately end up in Superior Court. These charges are filed first in the municipal court, where a determination of probable cause is made, conditions of pretrial release are set, and preliminary arraignments are held. The complaints are then forwarded to the county prosecutor’s office for possible grand jury action. Many indictable charges are downgraded to disorderly persons offenses and are heard in the municipal court. Municipal courts have very limited juvenile jurisdiction such as jurisdiction to handle motor vehicle complaints involving minors and curfew violations. In addition to assessing fines and revoking various privileges, municipal court judges may imprison defendants for up to six months. There are no jury trials in municipal court. Questions or comments concerning court operations in any of the municipal courts may be directed to the attention of the Municipal Division Manager or visit the Municipal Court Services Municipal Court within the Superior Court of New Jersey  page. , Municipal, 201-221-0700 ext. 25080 Brendis Montijo Wrigley, Municipal Division Manager 201-221-0700 ext. 25080, Operations Division, Arthur Andreano, Operations Division Manager 201-221-0700 ext. 25077 Lourdes Figueroa, Jury Manager 201-221-0700 ext. 25090, Office, Telephone, ADA Coordinator, 201-221-0700 ext. 25070, Transcript Unit, 201-221-0700 ext. 25050, Probation Division, The Probation Division, as part of the Judiciary, plays a vital role in accomplishing the mission of the Court. The role of Probation Division is to promote the welfare and safety of children, families and communities in New Jersey by enforcing court orders, supervising offenders, monitoring behavior, and intervening to produce positive outcomes., Probation, 201-221-0700, Office, Telehone, Adult and Juvenile Supervision, 201-221-0700 ext. 25454, Child Support Enforcement, 877-655-4371
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  • Adult Guardianship, The Judiciary provides instructions and resources for people who want to seek guardianship for an incapacitated person. Body, Guardianship Overview, The Superior Court can assign a Guardian guardian to care for an adult who cannot care for themselves. First, the court must determine whether a person is Incapacitated incapacitated . Until the court decides, the person is an Alleged incapacitated person (AIP) alleged incapacitated person (AIP) . After the court determines incapacitation, they become a protected person or ward. Examples of Incapacitation incapacitation include: Mental illness or deficiency. Physical illness or disability. Chronic drug use. Chronic alcoholism. Developmental disability. There are three types of guardianship:, Guardianship of the person and estate., The guardian is responsible for the individual’s healthcare and financial management. This applies when the ward also has assets that qualify as an estate. Guardianship of the person Guardianship of the person only . This applies when the ward needs to be looked after but does not have assets to manage. Guardianship of the estate Guardianship of the estate only . The guardian only manages the ward’s financial affairs. The court determines if the individual needs general or limited guardianship. General Guardianship. General Guardianship . The guardian can exercise all rights and powers of the incapacitated person. Limited Guardianship Limited Guardianship . The guardian’s role is less intrusive and more individualized., Forms and the Guardianship Process, If you are seeking to represent yourself in a guardianship case, please visit our Guardianship Self-Help self-help resources page. The Civil Division, Superior Court works with county surrogates in guardianship cases. The initial guardianship request is filed with the County surrogate’s office county surrogate’s office . A Superior Court judge Superior Court judge then hears and decides on the case. If incapacitation is determined, the court-appointed guardian must qualify with the county surrogate. Potential guardians can file for a standard guardianship. If the AIP is eligible for benefits from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) , there are special filing instructions. The alleged incapacitation person needs to be examined by a doctor. A second doctor or psychologist must also Certify certify the condition. The following forms are required in standard guardianships: Adult Guardianship - Certification of Physician or Psychologist Certification of Physician or Psychologist (2). A doctor must certify the AIP’s condition. A second doctor or psychologist needs certify the condition. The personal examinations must be within 30 days of filing. You will complete the top section. The health professional(s) will complete the rest of the form Adult Guardianship - Case Information Statement (CIS) Case Information Sheet (CIS) . This form outlines the details of the case. Instructions are provided with the form. Adult Guardianship - Certification of Assets Certification of Assets . This form lists all property and income of the AIP. Adult Guardianship - Certification of Criminal and Civil Judgment History Certification of Criminal and Civil Judgment History . This form lists the criminal and civil history of the potential guardian. Adult Guardianship - Order Fixing Hearing Date and Appointing Attorney for Alleged Incapacitated Person Order Fixing Guardianship Hearing Date . The court needs to set a court date and assign an attorney for the AIP. Adult Guardianship - Judgment of Incapacity and Appointment of Guardian(s) of the Person and Estate Judgment of Incapacity and Appointment of Guardian(s) of the Person and Estate , or Adult Guardianship - Judgment of Incapacity and Appointment of Guardian(s) of the Person Judgment of Incapacity and Appointment of Guardian(s) of the Person . For DDD eligible AIPs, the guardian will complete either of these two packets: How to Apply for Guardianship of the Person and Estate (Property) of an Individual Eligible for Services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) How to Apply for the Guardianship of the Person and Estate Adult Guardianship - How to Apply for Guardianship of the Person of an Individual Eligible for Services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) How to Apply for the Guardianship of a Person Only All guardianship cases require a fee of $200. After filing, the court will appoint an attorney to represent the AIP and set a court date. Attorneys will need to follow the Guidelines for Court-Appointed Attorneys in Guardianship Matters Guidelines for Court-Appointed Attorneys in Guardianship Matters and complete the Adult Guardianship - Report of Court-Appointed Counsel for the Alleged Incapacitated Person Report of Court-Appointed Counsel for the Alleged Incapacitated Person.  During the hearing the potential guardian must prove incapacitation. If successful, the judge completes the Judgment judgment of incapacity and appoints the guardian(s). Court-appointed guardians must then Qualify qualify with the county surrogate. The guardian needs to affirm their willingness and ability to act as guardian. Once they qualify, they receive Letters of Guardianship. These are the official documents authorizing the person(s) to act as guardian. Guardians will also purchase Short certificates short certificates. These are shortened versions of the Letters of Guardianship that can be given as proof of guardianship. Guardians of the estate receive compensation. The amount guardians are paid is based on the total value of the estate. Guardians can also receive a percentage of any income earned by the estate. All guardians should be familiar with the Guardian Monitoring Program Brochure Guardianship of the Person ,  Guardianship of the Estate   Guardian of the Estate - Summary of Responsibilities Guardianship of the Estate, and Guardianship Reporting Forms  brochures, and should view the tutorial on court-appointed guardianship ., Guardianship Monitoring Program and Oversight , The Guardian Monitoring Program Brochure Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) provides an ongoing relationship between the guardians and the courts. Guardians are typically loving family members or friends. At times, an attorney can act as guardian. Most guardians care for and protect their ward. However, the authority entrusted to guardians can create opportunities for abuse. The court system is devoted to eliminating those opportunities. Qualified volunteers in the GMP GMP track and report guardian actions. Volunteers enter information in the Guardianship Monitoring System (GMS). The GMS is a statewide database used by all counties to track guardian activities. Volunteers review guardian reports, financial records, doctor certifications and more. They compare the reports to original case files. This helps identify discrepancies that could signal abuse. In these instances, GMP volunteers file reports with the court. Typically, they go to the judge who originally heard the case. The reports will include recommendations for disciplinary actions. Guardians are required to treat their wards with dignity and integrity. They must follow all court rules and file periodic reports. These reports include: Adult Guardianship - Report of the Guardian Cover Page Report of Guardian Cover Page . This form is required with all guardian reports. It provides summary information about the guardianship. This includes any changes or updates to the ward’s condition or estate. Adult Guardianship - Report of Well-Being Report of Well-Being . A report to keep the court informed of protected person’s overall care. Adult Guardianship - Certification of Examining Professional Certificate of Examining Professional . This form is completed and filed in the initial guardianship request. Updated certifications are required. These helps alert the court of any changes in the protected person’s health conditions. Adult Guardianship - EZ-Accounting Form EZ Accounting Form  and Additional Accounting Form Pages additional pages . This form is for simple accounting, typically when there is no estate or a very small estate. Adult Guardianship - Comprehensive Accounting Form Comprehensive Accounting Form . This report is for more complex estates. Guardians are required to complete Certification of Assets when filing for guardianship. After guardianship is established, they must complete the Adult Guardianship - Guardian Inventory Guardian Inventory . Volunteers can then compare the accounting forms to these initial forms to identify any issues regarding the estate. Due to the complex nature of guardianship monitoring, volunteers need specialized skill sets. Volunteers should have experience or interest in learning how to read and understand legal documents. Volunteers can also have experience or interest in understanding financial documents. Qualified volunteers will also be interviewed to determine their ability to serve in this function. https://www.njcourts.gov/public/overview-volunteer-services/gmp Learn more about volunteering for the GMP   Volunteer Application Apply to become a GMP Volunteer, Additional Oversight, The court considers itself legally responsible to care for protected persons. From the very start of the process, the court’s goal is what’s in the best interest of the AIP/protected person. This starts with appointing counsel to represent the AIP. The assigned attorney must be a “zealous advocate” for their client. Guardians of the Estate may also be required to post a surety bond surety bond . This helps protect the ward’s assets. The surety bond can be paid from the estate. If the guardian violates the terms of the guardianship, the bond company can sue them for the bond amount. The ward’s friends and family have the right see if the person is being treated fairly. They can ask the court to review financial records. Interested parties can use the Adult Guardianship - How to File a Motion in a Guardianship Case Motion Kit  to file with the court. Examples of guardianship motions: Modify guardianship protection. Modify reporting requirements. Review a guardian’s conduct. Review a guardianship., Guardianship Terms, Alleged Incapacitated Person (AIP) : The alleged incapacitated person (or AIP) is the individual over whom the plaintiff(s) is/are seeking guardianship. Certification : A certification is a statement that certain facts are true to the best of the knowledge of the person making the statement. It is like an affidavit, but it is not sworn before a notary or other authorized person. County of Settlement : The county of settlement is the county responsible for a share of the charge incurred for services provided to persons unable to pay. Typically, this is the AIP’s county of residence at the time of application for DDD services. However, it is possible that the county of residence and county of settlement may be different depending on the residential history of the AIP. County Surrogate : The county surrogate is an elected Constitutional Officer who serves as judge of the Surrogate’s Court for uncontested probate and estate matters. A Surrogate also serves as Deputy Clerk to the Superior Court for the Probate Part, including guardianships of incapacitated adults, as well as adoptions in the Family Part. Docket Number : A docket number is the number the court assigns to your case so that it may be identified and located easily. Once you have a docket number, you must include it on all your communications with the court. File : To file means to give the correct forms and fee to the court to begin the court’s consideration of your request. General Guardianship : General guardianship is a “complete in every respect” type of guardianship in which the guardian is able to exercise all rights and powers of the incapacitated person in terms of the area of responsibility he or she is granted. Also known as full or plenary guardianship. Guardian : A guardian is an individual appointed by the court with authority over the person and/or the estate of an adjudicated incapacitated person. A guardian may have general or limited authority. Guardian of the Estate :  An individual appointed by the court to handle the financial affairs of another person who has been adjudicated incapacitated. Unlike a guardian of the person, a guardian of the estate is not responsible for decisions regarding the personal well-being of the protected person. Rather, the guardian of the estate handles assets, income, expenses and liabilities. Guardian of the Person : An individual appointed by the court to handle the personal affairs of another person who has been adjudicated incapacitated. Unlike a guardian of the estate, a guardian of the person does not manage the financial affairs of the incapacitated person, except that a guardian of the person may serve as representative payee for Social Security benefits. Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) : In New Jersey, the Guardianship Monitoring Program is a statewide monitoring program implemented in all 21 counties as of 2014. Through the GMP, trained volunteers review the reports filed by guardians of incapacitated persons and flag issues that require further attention. Incapacitated Person : An individual adjudicated by the court as unable to govern himself or herself and/or unable to manage his or her affairs. Also known as a protected person or ward. Formerly referred to as an incompetent. Incapacity : Inability to govern oneself and/or to manage one’s affairs. Incapacity may be general (as to all areas) or limited (as to specific areas only). Interested Parties : A person or agency that has an involvement with the incapacitated person who is the subject of the guardianship. Interested parties (or parties in interest) are typically the same individuals entitled to notice of the initial application for guardianship – i.e., the incapacitated person’s spouse, parent, adult child, county of settlement, DDD. Judgment : The official decision of a court in a case. For purposes of guardianship, Judgment refers to the Judgment of Incapacity and Guardian Appointment, also known as the Judgment of Incapacity and Order Appointing Guardian. Letters of Guardianship : Letters of Guardianship are documents issued by the County Surrogate upon an individual’s qualification as guardian, after the entry of a Judgment by the Superior Court. Limited Guardianship : A less intrusive, more individualized, type of guardianship in which a guardian is appointed with authority as to some – but not all – areas. A limited guardianship is established based upon a court’s finding that the person alleged to be incapacitated lacks the capacity to do some, but not all, of the tasks necessary to care for himself or herself. Proof of Service : Proof of Service is documentation showing that parties actually received the papers that you sent to them. Service is established for all parties other than the alleged incapacitated person by a certification that the documents were sent by regular mail and certified mail, and the regular mail was not returned to you. If the signed return receipt (green cards) are received, these may be attached to the certification of service. As to the alleged incapacitated person, you must file a certification stating that he or she was personally served. Qualification : A process conducted before the County Surrogate, or Surrogate’s staff, following entry of a Judgment of Incapacity and Guardian Appointment. As part of qualification , the person appointed as guardian affirms his or her willingness to fulfill the duties of a guardian. If a bond is required, the bond must be posted in order for the guardian to qualify and obtain Letters of Guardianship. Restricted Assets : Assets over which a guardian of the estate does not exercise full control. The most common restricted asset is real property. The restriction can be found in the Judgment and sometimes the Letters of Guardianship. It typically provides that the guardian of the estate “cannot sell, transfer, mortgage, or otherwise encumber the real property of the incapacitated person absent court approval.” Service : Delivery of papers in a legally appropriate way. For example, notice of an application for appointment of a guardian is served upon the alleged incapacitated person by personal service, meaning that copies of the papers are personally delivered. Short Certificates : Short forms of the Letters of Guardianship, stating that by judgment of a particular date, the guardian was appointed with authority of the person and/or estate of the named incapacitated person. A short certificate will state that as of the date it was issued, the guardianship remains in effect. Additional short certificates may be purchased by a guardian, from the Surrogate, for $5.00 each as long as the guardianship remains in effect. Unlike the original Letters of Guardianship, short certificates should be provided to doctors, care facilities, and other institutions that require proof of a guardian’s authority. Superior Court Judge : For purposes of guardianships, the judge of the Superior Court, Probate Part, who decides if the alleged incapacitated person is in fact incapacitated and in need of a guardian. The Superior Court judge makes the substantive decisions about the guardianship, including the determination of capacity and the choice of guardian. The Superior Court judge conducts any hearing(s) and signs the Judgment of Incapacity and Guardian Appointment. Surety Bond : A contract between at least three parties: the obligee (the party who is the recipient of an obligation), the principal (the primary party who will perform the contractual obligation) and the surety (who assures the obligee that the principal can perform the task). A bond functions much like an insurance policy so that if the guardian of the estate steals or misuses the money, or makes some other mistake, the incapacitated person will be protected. The price of that insurance policy (the bond premium) can be paid from the guardianship estate. Surrogate’s Court : A county office headed by the County Surrogate that may be in the same location as the Superior Court or may be in a different location. The Surrogate’s Court is the filing court for Probate Part actions, including actions to appoint a guardian. It is also where the guardian goes to qualify after entry of the Judgment. Verified Complaint : A verified complaint is a sworn document in which the plaintiff tells the court the facts of the case and states what relief is sought.
  • Pretrial Detention, Overview of the process to appeal pretrial detention.   Defendants in criminal court have a right to appeal a pretrial detention order. The appeal process is laid out in Rule 2:9-13 Appeals from Orders Granting Pretrial Detention Court Rule 2:9-13 ., Attorneys, Attorneys must use eCourts Appellate eCourts Appellate  to appeal an order granting a motion for pretrial detention. Follow the Instructions for eFiling an Appeal of an Order Granting a Motion for Pretrial Detention Instructions for eFiling an Appeal of a Pretrial Detention Order   to start the appeal process. You must file a Pretrial Detention Appeal (PDA) – Expedited Information Form Pretrial Detention Appeal Expedited Information Form with your Notice of Appeal. Instructions to Upload PDA Expedited Information form template Follow these instructions for submitting the form.  Prosecutors should use the Pretrial Detention Appeal (PDA) – State’s Response State Response form  when responding to the appeal. , Self-Represented Litigants, Complete the Notice of Appeal Notice of Appeal Form . The Pretrial Detention Appeal (PDA) – Expedited Information Form Pretrial Detention Appeal Expedited Information Form must be filed with your Notice of Appeal.  If you are ordering a transcript, complete the Transcript Order Form. You must Requesting a Superior Court or Tax Court Transcript for Your Appeal order the transcript on an expedited delivery rate. You must submit a letter brief and appendix within 10 days of receiving the transcript(S).   
  • Approved Trust Account Banks, New Jersey attorneys must keep their trust accounts in approved banks.  Below is a current listing of banks in New Jersey who are approved by the Court to accept attorney trust funds.  The list of approved banks is updated often.  Attorneys having any questions about a specific bank not shown below may call the , OAE, at 609-403-7800  . 1st COLONIAL COMMUNITY BANK FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ELMER (THE) OCEANFIRST BANK, N.A. ABACUS FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK FIRSTRUST SAVINGS BANK (D/B/A FIRSTRUST BANK) PARKE BANK ALMA BANK FIVE RIVERS BANK PCB BANK AMBOY BANK FLAGSTAR BANK, N.A. PEAPACK PRIVATE BANK & TRUST (FORMERLY PEAPACK-GLADSTONE BANK) AMERICAN HERITAGE CREDIT UNION FRANKLIN BANK PENNSVILLE NATIONAL BANK APPLE BANK FREEDOM BANK PEOPLES SECURITY BANK & TRUST ASCENDIA BANK FULTON BANK, N.A. PNC BANK, N.A. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. GSL SAVINGS BANK PONCE BANK BANK OF HOPE HANA BANK USA, N.A. (FORMERLY KEB HANA BANK) POPULAR BANK (FORMERLY BANCO POPULAR) BANK OF PRINCETON (THE) HANMI BANK PROVIDENT BANK BCB COMMUNITY BANK HANOVER BANK ROYAL BUSINESS BANK BLUE FOUNDRY BANK HAVEN SAVINGS BANK SANTANDER BANK BOGOTA SAVINGS BANK HSBC BANK USA, N.A. * SCHUYLER SAVINGS BANK CAPITAL ONE, N.A. INDUSTRIAL BANK SHINHAN BANK AMERICA CENTURY SAVINGS BANK ION BANK SOMERSET REGAL BANK CITIBANK, N.A. ISRAEL DISCOUNT BANK OF NEW YORK (a/k/a IDB BANK) SPENCER SAVINGS BANK CITIZENS BANK J.P. MORGAN CHASE BANK STURDY SAVINGS BANK COLUMBIA BANK KEARNY BANK TD BANK, N.A. CONNECTONE BANK LINKBANK (FORMERLY LIBERTY BELL BANK) TRUIST BANK CREST SAVINGS BANK M & T BANK TRUSTCO BANK * CROSS RIVER BANK MAGYAR BANK UKRAINIAN NATIONAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CROWN BANK MANASQUAN BANK UNION COUNTY SAVINGS BANK CTBC BANK CORP (USA) * METRO CITY BANK UNITED ROOSEVELT SAVINGS BANK CUSTOMERS BANK MID PENN BANK UNITY BANK ESQUIRE BANK, N.A. MILLVILLE SAVINGS BANK UNIVEST BANK & TRUST COMPANY FIRST BANK MONROE SAVINGS BANK VALLEY BANK (FORMERLY VALLEY NATIONAL BANK) FIRST CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANK NEWBANK WEBSTER BANK, N.A. FIRST COMMERCE BANK NEWFIELD NATIONAL BANK WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. FIRST COMMONWEALTH FEDERAL CREDIT UNION * NEW MILLENNIUM BANK WILLIAM PENN BANK FIRST FEDERAL BANK NORTHFIELD BANK WOORI AMERICA BANK FIRST HOPE BANK, N.A. NVE BANK WSFS BANK FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ABSECON    , Revised Aug. 8, 2025, * BANK REMAINS APPROVED BUT IS DELINQUENT IN SUBMITTING THEIR RENEWAL OF THE TRUST OVERDRAFT NOTIFICATION AGREEMENT REQUIRED BY THEOFFICE OF ATTORNEY ETHICS IN 2024.
  • Municipal Court Self-Help, Body Find Municipal Court Address municipal court contact information . Frequent Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions, Requesting Court Accommodations, Requesting Interpreter, The court will provide an interpreter at no cost for court events if a defendant or witness has limited ability to understand or communicate proficiently in English. Contact the local municipal court . ¿Necesita un intérprete? Llame al juzgado municipal Llame al juzgado municipal . You have the right to an interpreter in court/ Municipal Court Opening Statement Introduction (Spanish) Usted tiene derecho a un intérprete en el Juzgado Municipal., Requesting Court Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations, If you need an ADA accommodation, Municipal Court Address contact the municipal court for accommodations at no cost., Traffic and Parking Tickets, NJMC Direct Ticket System, Use the Traffic Ticket System to:, Find a traffic or parking ticket. Pay fines or time payments. Plead not guilty to a traffic or parking ticket. Request a different court date., Find a ticket, To find a ticket in the system, you will need: The State List of Courts court ID number , the ticket number, and your license number. The system can tell you the violation number, the court date, and the name of the court. If you do not have the ticket, you can State Lists of Courts call the municipal court in the city or town where you got the ticket. If you do not know where the ticket was written, you can call  609-421-6100 . Court staff can help you find your ticket using your driver’s license number., Pay a ticket, If the ticket does not require a court appearance, you can go to NJMCdirect.com and pay the fine with a credit card. You may also call the court to arrange to pay by check or cash directly at the court.  You can look up the amount due on the  Violations Bureau Schedule Violations Bureau Schedule . If you pay the fine, that means you are pleading guilty to the violation., Plead not guilty, If you want to plead not guilty to the violation, check the box. After indicating you want to plead not guilty, for some less serious offenses, you can complete a Municipal Plea by Mail Form Plea by Mail form and upload it on  Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) . For some less serious offenses you can also plead not guilty in the Municipal Case Resolution system, accessed via NJMCDirect.com. The prosecutor may reach out to you to discuss a possible plea deal. The judge will hear the case on your scheduled court date., Request a different court date, You can ask for a different court date if you cannot attend on the assigned date. Court staff will send a new court date using your provided contact information., Other Municipal Complaints, NJMC Direct Municipal Complaints, Use the Municipal Complaint System to:, Find your non-traffic or parking municipal court case. Pay fines or time payments. Plead non-guilty to a municipal court case. Request a different court date., Find your municipal court case, Enter the case information from the complaint to find your case in the system. The system will tell you the violation and the court date. You must appear in court., Make time payments, At the time of a guilty plea or verdict, financial obligations are expected to be paid in full. However, if you cannot pay in full today you may pay in installments or seek other relief from the court., Plead not guilty, If you want to plead not guilty to the violation, check the box. After indicating you want to plead not guilty, you should complete a Municipal Plea by Mail Form Plea by Mail form and upload it on Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) . You can go to the municipal court on your scheduled date to have your case heard by a judge., Request a different court date, You can ask for a different court date if you cannot attend on the assigned date. If the court approves the request, court staff will send a new court date using your provided contact information., Preparing for Municipal Court Appearance, Many traffic, and parking tickets and other minor offenses may be resolved without going to court. However, certain municipal cases require a court appearance., Preparing for Your Day in Court, Watch Municipal Court Opening Statement Video this video before your court date so that you know what you need to do in court. The video is also available in: American Sign Language. American Sign Language. Municipal Court Opening Statement (Spanish) Spanish. Polish Polish . Korean Korean . Portuguese Portuguese. Haitian Creole Haitian Creole. Watch this video for tips on Participate in Remote Municipal Court Hearing how to participate in a remote court event . , How to Get a Public Defender, You might be entitled to a public defender for your court case. That depends on the nature of your charge and whether you qualify under income guidelines.  You can contact the Municipal Court Address municipal court for an application form. , What to Expect in Court, You can look up the Municipal Court Address contact information for your court . When you come to court: Turn off or silence your phone of any other personal devices. Check in with court staff when you arrive at court. Listen to instructions from court staff and the judge. Remain quiet until your time to speak. Proceedings are sound recorded. The judge will give an opening statement explaining court proceedings, defendants’ rights and penalties. Cases are usually called in the following order: Requests for postponement. Uncontested motions. First arraignments. Guilty pleas. Contested motions. Pleas of not guilty with an attorney. Pleas of not guilty without an attorney. A case might be postponed so you can obtain an attorney and prepare your defense. In some courts, your case may go to mediation Civil Mediation   if the judge orders it and it involves a dispute with another person., Pleading Guilty or Not Guilty and Plea Agreements, Once your case is called, you can enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. You might also be able to work on a plea agreement with the prosecutor before your case is called. A plea agreement is when the prosecution agrees to lower charges, reduce fines, or reduce sentencing in exchange for a guilty plea. The judge retains the right to refuse a plea agreement. If you plead guilty, the judge will: Ask questions to ensure the facts align with your guilty plea. Ensure you are entering the plea voluntarily with full knowledge. Make a finding and impose a sentence. You will then have to abide by the sentence. You may be able to plea online  without a court appearance. , Municipal Court Trial, If you plead not guilty, your case moves to trial. The trial could take place that day or another scheduled date. Municipal cases do not have a jury. The judge decides guilty or not guilty. If guilty, the judge will also impose a sentence. You will receive instructions on how to comply with your sentence. Whether you plead guilty or are found guilty, you will have to abide by the court’s judgment. This could include fines, restitution, or even jail time in some offenses. Failure to appear in court, not paying fines, or not complying with other sentencing may result in: Additional fines. Suspension of driver’s license. Arrest and jail time. Note: You are entitled to an installment (time payment) plan if you cannot pay in full on the day of sentencing or within 30 days.  If you later cannot comply with that time payment, you can contact the court – you may be entitled to a modification of your payment plan or other relief from the judge., Appeals, You can appeal the judge’s decision within 20 days. Visit our Municipal court - Appeals municipal court appeals self-help page for more information.
  • Child Support and Custody, It is the responsibility of both parents to provide support and care for their child(ren)., You can ask the courts to collect child support on your behalf, There are three ways to apply: Download, print, and complete the  Child support application child support application .   Get a copy of the application from your county board of social services.   Request an application by calling 1-877-655-4371 1-877-NJ KIDS1  (1-877-655-4371) Upload your completed application to  Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS ) or mail it to your Directory of Superior Court Family Division Offices local county court . There is a , $6 fee,  to apply for full child support services. This includes Child Support Collections and Enforcement child support enforcement services . You can ask the court to enforce a child support order with a Post-Judgment Motions in Family Court Post-Judgment Motion . You can also request partial child support services, such as:, Help Finding the Other Parent,  - If you do not have an address for the person that you are filing against, you can ask for location services from your county welfare agency.  , Establishing Paternity,  - You can ask the court to establish paternity. The court might order a blood or genetic test. You might have to pay for the testing if it shows that person is not the father.  , Health Insurance Coverage,  - You can ask the court to order the other parent to provide health insurance coverage for your child(ren).  , Enforcement of Child Support Orders,  – Partial child support enforcement services will only provide payment processing, demographic maintenance, accounting of the obligations and arrears and monitoring services. This costs $25 per year. It does not include locating the other parent, the cost of establishing paternity, or enforcing child support by collecting their tax refund. Learn more about Probation Child Support Enforcement Probation Child Support Enforcement . , Additional Child Support Resources:, Child Support Guidelines Shared Parenting Worksheet (Court Rules Appendix IX-D) Child Support Guidelines Shared Parenting Worksheet   Child Support Guidelines Sole Parenting Worksheet (Court Rules Appendix IX-C) Child Support Guidelines Sole Parenting Worksheet   Forms for Interstate Child Support Forms for Interstate Child Support
  • Criminal Practice Division, The Criminal Practice Division develops and implements policies and best practices to advance the goals and mission of the Judiciary in areas related to criminal justice. Body Contact Information  Donna Westhoven, Assistant Director, Criminal Practice Division 609-815-2900 ext. 55300 The following statewide directories are available:  Criminal Division Presiding Judges Criminal Division Presiding Judges Criminal Division Manager Conference Contact List Criminal Division Managers Recovery Court Judges and Coordinators Contact List Recovery Court Judges and Coordinators criminal division records room County Criminal Records Rooms, Services, Visit our Self-Help Center Self-Help Center if you are representing yourself in a court matter. You can also: Learn about New Jersey's successful  Recovery Courts Recovery Court  program and how to apply. Apply for the Pretrial Intervention Pretrial Intervention Program , which helps rehabilitate first-time non-violent defendants without criminal sentencing. Copies of Court Records Request a court record  from the Superior Court Records Center. Expunging Your Court Records Expunge a court record  for certain types of criminal cases. Learn about the Supreme Court's Expungement of Marijuana or Hasish Cases automatic expungement of thousands of marijuana and hashish cases . Find information on Criminal Justice Reform Criminal Justice Reform in New Jersey., Online Tools, The Criminal Practice Division offers several online tools. You can file cases electronically, look up criminal court cases, and find legal practice resources. Key online tools: eCourts eCourts can be used by prosecutors and defense attorneys in criminal cases. The eCDR/probable cause system eCDR/probable cause system is available to courts and law enforcement personnel. Search for  Criminal Judgments Search criminal judgments. The online expungement system online expungement system can be used to file for an expungement for eligible cases. Use the Model Criminal Jury Charges Model Criminal Jury Charge System  to prepare jury charges. The Criminal Sample Verdict Sheets Criminal Sample Verdict Sheets  can be used to create verdict sheets for submission to the court. The Promis/Gavel public access sytem Promis/Gavel public access system  provides public information from the criminal case tracking system shared by the courts, the prosecutors, and law enforcement. , Forms, Find the forms needed in the criminal practice division. CN Title 10079 Main Plea Form 10080 Plea-05 Supplemental Plea Form for Certain Sexual Offenses (Megan’s Law/Parole Supervision for Life/Community Supervision for Life) 10197 Written Acknowledgement - Notice of Trial 10304 Pretrial Intervention (PTI) Brochure 10557 How to Expunge Your Criminal and/or Juvenile Record 10693 Application for Public Defender (5A) - for Criminal Matters 10693 Application for Public Defender (5A) - for Contempt of Domestic Violence Restraining Orders 10753 Recovery Court Application 10778 Notice of Appeal Rights and Time to File a Petition for Post-Conviction Relief Colloquy 10778 Notice of Appeal Rights and Time to File a Petition for Post-Conviction Relief Form 10837 How to Appeal a Trial Court, Tax Court or State Agency Decision 10971 Waiver of Criminal Jury Trial Pursuant to Rule 1:8-1(a) 11000 Plea-06 Supplemental Plea Form for Drug Offenses 11077 Plea-02 Supplemental Plea Form for Non-Negotiated Pleas 11080 Plea-03 Supplemental Plea Form for Sexual Offenses Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to page 3 3 Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 15 of 44 items, Reports and Legal Reference, Here are some primary reference materials for criminal practice: Criminal Sample Verdict Sheets Criminal Sample Verdict Sheets Manual on NJ Sentencing Law Manual on NJ Sentencing Law NJ Rules of Evidence NJ Rules of Evidence Here are some key reports on the Criminal Practice Division. 2024 Report on Megan's Law Report of the Joint Committee on Criminal Justice Report of the Joint Committee on Criminal Justice 2012 Report on Identification Model Jury Charges 2012 Report on Identification Model Jury Charges 2012 report on Identification Procedures 2012 Report on Identification Procedures 2005 Report on Recordation of Custodial Interrogations 2005 Report on Recordation of Custodial Interrogations, The Criminal Justice Process, Intake, The Superior Court criminal division manages the criminal justice process. The process begins with an initial criminal complaint and ends with resolution or disposition. A defendant is charged with a criminal offense when: Police issue a formal complaint A citizen accuses them of a crime A grand jury issues an indictment Arrests can occur at the scene of a crime or from warrants or sworn statements. All arrests need to have probable cause. This means there is reason to believe the defendant committed a crime. Complaints list the reasons for the charge reference offenses listed in the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (Title 2C). The Superior Court hears or considers criminal offenses. A criminal conviction or guilty verdict in the Superior Court has major consequences. Punishment could include probation, fines and restitution, and imprisonment. Crimes are classified by degree from first to fourth., Degree, Potential Prison or Jail Term, First-degree 10-20 years Second-degree 5-10 years Third-degree 3-5 years Fourth-degree Up to 18 months in jail Defendants convicted of first- and second-degree crimes will probably go to prison. Third- and fourth-degree sentences might include prison or jail time, but it is not assumed. Complaints heard in municipal courts are disorderly persons offenses or petty disorderly persons. Disorderly persons offense can result in up to 6 months in jail. Petty disorderly persons offenses might result in up to 30 days in jail., First Appearance and Setting Conditions of Pretrial Release, Once a complaint is issued, a defendant is either arrested on a warrant or issued a summons to appear before a judge. This is known as a first appearance. Criminal justice reforms Criminal justice Reforms , implemented on January 1, 2017, mandate a first appearance within 48 hours of going to county jail. During the first appearance, a judge will either: Set conditions of pretrial release Order pretrial detention, or Set a bail when applicable. The judge might issue an arrest warrant if the defendant does not show up for the first appearance., Bail, Criminal justice reform Criminal justice reforms , implemented on January 1, 2017, changed how bail works in New Jersey. Bail is an option in very limited number of cases. Defendants arrested prior to 2017 can still post bail. If bail is posted, defendants are released until the charges are resolved. Bail conditions are typically set during the first appearance. Defendants might be required to: Post or deposit funds or property as a guarantee they will appear in court Give a personal bond (Forfeiting a set amount of money as promise to appear) Defendants using a personal bond might pay a bail bondsman to post funds for them. These defendants could be ordered to post a higher bail or have no bail set. They will remain in jail until the charges are resolved. If they appear in court as required, bail money should be refunded in full at the end of the case. Once defendants are released, bail is discharged to the surety. Some defendants might qualify for a Release on Own Recognizance (ROR). This applies to first time offenders and defendants with significant community ties. ROR is an affidavit certifying that they are aware of the charges and will appear to face them. When a bail is set, a Superior Court judge in the criminal division might order a bail investigation. Bail investigators collect information on the defendant's: Ties and standing in the community. Names, addresses, dates of birth. Employment, criminal record, mental health, and drug abuse history. Amenability to bail. Bail investigation reports consider how serious the crime was and how severe punishment might be if convicted. They also report on the defendant's family ties and financial status. These factors are all weighed with the likelihood the defendant will appear in court. Bail investigators report to the judge, who decides the amount and form of bail to be set, if any., Right To Counsel, All defendants have a right to an attorney. Defendants can hire a private attorney or be assigned a public defender. Private attorneys are usually either self-employed or work for private law firms that charge an hourly rate for services. When a defendant claims they cannot afford an attorney, the criminal division launches an indigence investigation. Criminal division staff investigate the defendant’s finances to determine what they can afford. Defendants are assigned a public defender or pool attorney when it is determined they cannot afford a private attorney. If the investigation reveals that a defendant can afford an attorney, the application might be denied. A criminal division judge might make the final decision to order a defendant to hire an attorney, allow pro se (self) representation, or order a defendant to consult an attorney who might take their case at a reduced rate., Pre-Indictment Events, Before indictment, the county prosecutor’s office will decide whether to pursue the case. They will decide if the charges have merit and if there is sufficient evidence. This process usually includes reviewing police reports and interviewing victims and witnesses. If there is insufficient evidence, the charges could be downgraded, sent back to municipal court or dismissed., Substance Abuse Evaluations, According to state and federal estimates, up to 70 percent of people charged with a crime were on drugs during the crime. The criminal division’s treatment assessment services for the courts (TASC) evaluates criminal defendants. Substance abuse evaluators: Interview defendants. Subject them to urine drug screening. Prepare drug assessment reports for criminal judges. The reports detail drug abuse histories and identify treatment needs. When addiction support is needed, the report recommends counseling at local drug and alcohol treatment centers. Judges can order defendants into drug or alcohol treatment as a condition of their pretrial release or probation. This program helps judges determine appropriate community support systems for defendants released from jail. Failure to complete treatment can result in sanctions, including revoking probation and a loss of liberty. For defendants with severe drug addictions, receiving court-mandated treatment becomes not only a choice between jail and community living, but one of life and death., Plea Bargains, In many cases, the prosecutor and defense attorney will negotiate a plea bargain. In a plea agreement, the prosecutor might offer a reduced sentenced in exchange for a guilty plea. In some cases, the charges are downgraded or dismissed. Maximum sentence terms could also be part of negotiated agreements. Criminal Division individual judge teams, managed by team leaders, establish a court date for the plea to be entered on record. Defendants entering a plea must sign a statement certifying they: Understand the plea. Enter into the agreement voluntarily. Were not pressured from the prosecution or their own attorney. Know judges are not bound by the agreement during sentencing. If a judge concludes that the plea bargain is too lenient, the judge can reject the plea. The judge might then order the prosecution and defense parties to renegotiate, or order the matter set down for trial. Criminal Division probation officers conduct presentence investigations when defendants plead guilty. The Criminal Practice Division of the Administrative Office of the Courts tracks all criminal cases in all counties from the time a complaint is issued to its disposition. The collected data is used to create statistical reports and monitor backlog., Pretrial Intervention Program (PTI), Pretrial Intervention is a diversionary program that permits certain defendants to avoid formal prosecution and conviction. Defendants enter a term of court supervised community living, often with counseling or other support. Criminal division managers direct the program. Probation officers investigate the history of all applicants to ensure their eligibility. Their reports aid the Criminal Division Manager Conference Contact List Criminal Division Manager and the prosecutor when deciding to recommend approval. They also assist criminal judges determine if defendants will be admitted. Defendants opting for this program apply directly to appropriate criminal division manager’s office. Admission to PTI requires the consent of the prosecutor, the criminal division manager, and the judge. Certain charges and defendants are generally not admitted. These include: Defendants charged with violent offenses. Probationers and parolees since they have prior convictions. Persons accused of racketeering or organized crime. Public officials accused of abusing their positions for personal gain. Prosecutors must be consulted before an applicant charged with a first- or second-degree crime can even be considered for PTI. The objective of PTI is to incentivize first time, non-violent offenders to rehabilitate. Defendants need to comply with conditions attached to judicial orders for PTI. These can include: Urine drug screening. A TASC evaluation on substance abuse. Participating in substance abuse or mental health counseling. Paying restitution and fines Community service Surrendering firearms or a driver’s license. Participants have criminal charges formally suspended for up to three years. Once a participant completes the program, charges are dismissed. However, if defendants fail to complete special conditions attached to their term of PTI supervision, they can be terminated from the program. Termination resumes the formal criminal process. Defendants then face indictment, trial, and, if convicted, the penalties prescribed by the Criminal Code. The Administrative Office of the Courts maintains a computer registry of all PTI applicants. This ensures no one is admitted into PTI more than once. See the Pretrial Intervention (PTI) Brochure Pretrial Intervention (PTI) Brochure  and Pre Trial Intervention (PTI) Application Pretrial Intervention (PTI) Application  for further information or contact your l Criminal Division Manager Conference Contact List ocal Superior Court Criminal Division . For more information, Contact your Criminal Division Manager Conference Contact List local Superior Court Criminal Division., The Grand Jury and The Indictment Process, If a criminal case has not been downgraded, diverted, or dismissed, the prosecutor will present the case to a grand jury for an indictment. The grand jury is a group of citizens selected from voter registrations, drivers’ licenses, and tax lists. It is their civic duty to serve. The grand jury considers evidence presented by the county prosecutor. They then determine if there is sufficient evidence to formally charge defendants and require them to respond to the charge(s). An indictment is not a finding of guilt. Neither the defendants nor their attorneys are present. Witnesses normally testify regarding the crime. If a majority of the 23 jurors vote to indict, the finding is a true bill that triggers further proceedings in the Criminal Division of Superior Court. If a majority finds the evidence to be insufficient, the grand jury enters a no bill, and the charge(s) are dismissed. The jury might, however, decide to charge the defendant with a less serious offense. The defendant must then appear in municipal court to face a disorderly persons or petty disorderly persons charge., The Arraignment, An arraignment is the formal notification of the charges against the defendant. It occurs within 14 days of the indictment. Once notified by the criminal division, the defendant must appear before a judge for the arraignment. Defendants can apply for a public defender at this point if they do not have represented. Prior to this conference, discovery or evidence is available to defense counsel. This exchange of evidence provides the defense with an opportunity to review the evidence the prosecution intends to use. After reviewing the discovery provided prior to the arraignment, the defendant might decide to apply for Pretrial Intervention (PTI), or to enter plea bargain negotiations. Defendants can also plead guilty. Criminal division probation officers investigate cases where defendants plead guilty at the formal arraignment. Sentencing will follow the presentence investigation, generally four to six weeks after convictions., Disposition/Status Conferences and the Pretrial Conference, Defendants who have pleaded not guilty at this point can continue plea negotiations or trial preparation. Pretrial case resolutions can occur at a disposition/status conference, where a defendant can plead guilty, with or without a negotiated plea bargain. At the pretrial conference, a plea cutoff date is set, after which no further plea negotiations can occur. If no plea agreement is reached, the matter will proceed to trial. Criminal division staff track conferences to ensure that cases are moving without undue delays. The Criminal Practice Division at the Administrative Office of the Courts evaluates statistics in each criminal court to monitor the overall case movements statewide. It also assists local court staff to address backlog if it should occur., Trials, Starting on January 1, 2017, Criminal Justice Reform laws require certain speedy trial deadlines. Defendants have a constitutional right to a jury trial but can waive this right in favor of a trial by a judge. Once a case has been tried, there are two outcomes: guilty or not guilty. Normally, an acquitted person has no further obligation to the court unless they face new charges. Prosecutors cannot appeal acquittals and defendants cannot be charged twice for the same offense. Defendants who are found guilty or convicted face sentencing. Punishments are rendered by the judge who tried the case. Once a trial is concluded, the criminal judge orders a presentence investigation. The criminal division investigates all defendants who have been convicted. Judges also set a date for sentencing., Presentence Investigation Reports and Sentencing, Criminal division probation officers prepare presentence investigation reports (PSIs) for criminal judges who render sentences convicted defendants. The reports assist judges in weighing the circumstances of the crime to the severity of the sentence. The PSI provides: A uniform assessment of a defendant's overall family, medical and criminal background. A summary of the offense and circumstances. Statements from victims and their families. Assessments of drug abuse history. A convict’s amenability to probations supervision a treatment. Financial conditions of the convict since sentences involve fines and restitution. The convict’s situation and suitability for probation. Reports generally recommend either prison or probation. Judges are not bound by the probation officers’ report, but their insight is essential in the criminal sentencing process. Judges consider the degree of harm and hardship imposed on victims and their families. They will with the mitigating factors of the crime against aggravating factors, which are elements that speak to the severity of the crime. Prior criminal record weighs heavily. It indicates a defendant's potential for rehabilitation and the risk posed for another crime. In most cases, judges have some discretion or choices on sentencing convicted defendants within the parameters of the Criminal Code. This discretion might extend to whether a defendant must serve time in prison or receive a term of probation. Of course, a judge's discretion can be limited if there is a plea agreement that contains a sentencing recommendation. Some crimes, such as convictions for using a gun during a robbery, carry mandatory prison terms. The judge must sentence a defendant to prison for at least a minimum term., Post-Conviction Motions, Convicted individuals can appeal their cases to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court. The Appellate Division reviews trial records and determines if the judge’s decisions in the Superior Court are fair and equitable. Defendants can file motions or requests to their sentencing judge to have sentences modified or for other relief., Teams in Criminal Division Case Processing, Criminal Division offices are organized into "teams." There are individual judge teams, where each criminal judge is assigned a team leader. Teams include: Clerical staff A court clerk A group of probation officers Investigators All team members work on the cases their trial judge will hear. Each team manages the calendar and scheduling of all court events for that judge. The team also completes PTI and PSI reports. The team provides courtroom support, computer data entry, and manages active court files and records. The teams coordinate court dates with prosecutors and public defenders, who also are assigned to the judge. Team members work in unison and one member can generally perform the work of other members. Their familiarity with each other's work and their judge improves efficiency and the overall case flow., Veterans Assistance Project, The Veterans Assistance Project (VAP) is a voluntary referral service for veterans who come in contact with the court system and who may be in need of veterans services from their local veterans service office. The goal is to acquire services and support to improve the quality of life for the men, women, and families who have made sacrifices in the defense of the United States. Available services can include mental health counseling, addiction services, legal services, and housing. The project is a combined effort of the Judiciary, the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA), and the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) to connect service members who come into contact with the courts and who need help with existing community services as well as mentors to address those issues. It is not a diversionary program. The project is geared toward identifying veterans who have come into contact with the courts and referring them for available services. The referral is voluntary. The project also involves a mentoring component that is being developed by the Adjunct General. During the assessment process, the local veterans service officer will determine whether the veteran could benefit from assignment of a mentor. If so, and if a mentor can be identified pursuant to the list developed by the Adjunct General, one will be assigned., Highlights, The project targets court-involved persons who have served in the military. It is a collaborative effort involving the Judiciary, DMAVA, and DMHAS. The Judiciary component offers voluntary identification and referral to one of 16 state veterans services offices (VSOs). The project has been spearheaded by the criminal division. The Judiciary began a county-by-county rollout in December 2008. The project now operates statewide. The Adjutant General shall develop and coordinate a volunteer-based program comprised of former service members to assist and mentor veterans who become involved with the criminal justice system. In addition, the Adjutant General shall develop a registry of volunteer mentors and make the registry available. Statewide Referrals since Inception =, 4,892 (as of 08/01/2025)  , Facts, DMAVA estimates that, as of Sept. 30, 2023, there were 299,271 veterans in New Jersey, of which 26,358 were women. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has identified substance use disorders as one of the three most common diagnoses amongst veterans, with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury in second and third place. The January 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that approximately one out of six veterans from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom have a substance use disorder. A Veterans Health Administration National Center for PTSD fact sheet reports that PTSD symptoms can indirectly lead to criminal behavior or through direct linkage of a traumatic incident to a specific crime. 19 percent of the veterans who returned from Iraq and Afghanistan, roughly 300,000 people, reported symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder or major depression. The Survey of Inmates in Local Jails reports that 9.3 percent of people incarcerated in jails are veterans. The primary offense for 70 percent of incarcerated veterans was a non-violent crime, and 45 percent had served two or more state prison sentences. At minimum, 90,000 of the 9 million unique inmates annually released from U.S. jails are veterans. A large majority (82 percent) are eligible for VA services, having been discharged either under honorable (65 percent) or general with honorable (17 percent) conditions., Collaboration, DMAVA provides a range of programs, assistance and support services to veterans and their families. DMAVA operates 16 VSOs that help veterans access federal and state benefits to which they may be entitled. For this project, once a veteran has been identified in the court system and volunteers to participate, the local VSO is notified and assists in identifying and providing the services needed by the veteran. DMHAS is the state mental health authority that oversees and has primary responsibility for funding the public adult mental health system. In addition to various psychiatric hospitals and units, the division has contracts with more than 120 not-for-profit community providers. For this project the DMHAS and its service providers assist in identifying veterans and providing mental health services for those veterans in need of such services. The cooperation of municipal prosecutors and public defenders, county jail personnel, health service providers, and superior court public defenders and prosecutors is also crucial. Each of these entities assists in identifying veterans and recognizing the need for services., History of the Program, In 2008, the New Jersey Judiciary piloted the VAP in the Municipal Court and Superior Court Criminal Divisions in the Atlantic and Union counties. Within the first year, three additional counties had implemented the project and five others were in the planning stages. The pilot project was designed to identify veterans as soon as possible after they entered the criminal justice system and when needed, provide referrals to the local VSO to connect those veterans to community resources to address the unique services they need. Those services could include a thorough assessment, identification of specific military entitlements, referrals for individual and family counseling, medical and legal assistance, educational and vocational training aid, and other community services. The intention was to connect defendants with services to which they are entitled and to help alleviate negative factors that may have contributed to their involvement in the criminal courts. Soon after the pilots in Atlantic and Union began, the Judiciary recognized that the VAP could be accessible to other court-involved veterans. Counties that were creating VAP planning teams and hosting meetings included representatives from the civil, family, municipal, and probation divisions. Today, the project is statewide and operates in all 21 counties., Process for Linking Veterans to Services, Veterans are identified at the earliest possible point as they enter the court system. There are multiple points at which a referral to a local VSO can be initiated. For example, self-identification as a veteran is solicited when persons enter county jails, municipal and superior courts, and as existing probationers report to the probation department. Once a veteran has self-identified, a referral to the VSO can be prepared if the veteran volunteers to participate. Completed referral forms are directed to the criminal division, where the referral is entered into the VAP database and then electronically sent to the local VSO., Management and Coordination, The Criminal Practice Division of the Administrative Office of the Courts provides programmatic support and assistance in the planning, implementation and operation of the VAP and collects and maintains monthly statistics that reflect the number of unique referrals forwarded to the local VSOs by each county. Each vicinage criminal division manager and staff provides local project management and coordination.
  • Public Bidding Opportunities, Thank you for your interest in bidding opportunities with the New Jersey Judiciary.   This site serves as a central hub for businesses and organizations to discover and compete for various procurement opportunities offered by the New Jersey Judiciary. The New Jersey Judiciary seeks goods and services through a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Each RFQ outlines the specific requirements and documentation., Minimum Required Registration and Certification for Any Contractors Doing Business with the State of New Jersey Judiciary., NJSTART:  Bidder Profile Online Registration – Required with Quotation Submission., The Bidder shall review and fully complete their business profile in Treasury’s NJSTART database at http://www.njstart.gov/ www.njstart.gov .  Treasury provides several Vendor Quick Reference Guides (QRGs) to walk you through registering your business, editing profile information, and maintaining categories and certifications. Please visit the NJSTART Vendor Support Page at https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/vendor.shtml NJ Division of Purchase and Property (state.nj.us) for additional guidance and helpful videos.  If you have questions or need additional assistance, please email njstart@treas.nj.gov njstart@treas.nj.gov ., Affirmative Action (AA/EEO Certificate), The contractor must have a valid Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Certificate or Federal Letter of Approval verifying it is operating under a federally approved or sanctioned Affirmative Action program. Pursuant to New Jersey procurement laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies issued by New Jersey Division of Purchase and Property, all contractors doing business with the State of New Jersey are required to have an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Certificate (EEO certificate). The EEO certificate requirement is necessary to ensure compliance with state statutes and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities. Reference, State Statute N.J.S.A. 10:5-34 and Administrative Code N.J.A.C 17-27-et Seq. Information, instruction, and the application are available at https://www.nj.gov/treasury/contract_compliance/ NJ Department of the Treasury Contract Compliance.  Register online https://wwwdnet-tre.nj.gov/TYR_CentralFormsRepository/ HERE . Registration requires an Affirmative Action Employee Information Report (Form AA302) and $150 payment to Treasury.   The Certificate of Employee Information Report is valid for seven years for businesses less than 50 employees or three years for businesses with more than 50 employees.   , Conference Facility Rental and Related Services, All times indicated are EST (Eastern Standard Time), Solicitation Date, RFQ #, RFQ Title, Event Date, Questions Due Date, Submission Due Date, 06/11/2025 WAIVE-CONF-2628 Conference Facility Rental and Related Services, Judiciary Optional Pre-Quote Conference 06/16/2025 at 2 p.m.  *See Section 2.1 for invite request instructions.   06/24/2025 11 a.m. 08/25/2025  11 a.m. 07/25/2025 JUDAOC-26-02 Law Clerk Orientation August 25, 2025 (Set-up August 24, 2025) 07/30/2025 11 a.m. 08/05/2025  11 a.m. 07/25/2025 JUDAOC-26-03 Faculty Development, Part 2 August 27-28, 2025 (Set-up August 26, 2025) 07/31/2025 11 a.m. 08/07/2025  11 a.m. 07/31/2025 JUDAOC-26-04 Appellate Division Education Conference September 2-3, 2025 (Set-up September 2, 2025) 08/4/2025 11:00 a.m. 08/11/2025  11:00 a.m., WAIVE-CONF-2628– Conference Facility Rental and Related Services, Judiciary, Purpose and Intent:, The purpose of this RFQ is to solicit and award multiple responsive Bidder(s) for conference facility rental and related services to accommodate Judiciary events. The events shall be conducted throughout the year and may require, but not be limited to: meeting space rental, lodging, meals, and audio-visual services. This RFQ is your opportunity to be included on the preferred vendor list for Judiciary events for the next 3 years, with the possibility of a 2-year extension.  Vendors selected through this process will receive priority consideration for all Judiciary event needs, as they will be the venues and service providers we actively solicit for event requests during the contract term.  , Key Dates:, Optional Pre-Quote Conference – June 16, 2025, at 2 p.m. Questions Due Date – June 24, 2025, at 11 a.m. Bid Submission Date – August 25, 2025, at 11 a.m., Attachments:, RFQ WAIVE-CONF-2628 Bid Amendment 5 Submission Date Extension RFQ WAIVE-CONF-2628 Bid Amendment 5 Submission Date Extension UPDATED RFQ WAIVE-CONF-2628 Amendment 5 UPDATED RFQ WAIVE-CONF-2628 Amendment 5 RFQ WAIVE-CONF-2628 Bid Amendment 4 Additional Terms RFQ WAIVE-CONF-2628 Bid Amendment 4 Additional Terms RFQ WAIVE-CONF-2628 Bid Amendment 3 Bid Extension RFQ WAIVE-CONF-2628 Bid Amendment 3 Bid Extension Waiver and DPA Contract Checklist (Attachment 1) UPDATED Waiver and DPA Contract Checklist Conference Checklist (Attachment 2) UPDATED Conference Checklist Conference Questionnaire (Attachment 3) UPDATED Conference Questionnaire Conference Price Sheet Sample (Attachment 4) Conference Price Sheet Sample Sample Menu (Attachment 5) Sample Menu Pre-Quote Conference Slides RFQ WAIVE-CONF-2628 Bid Amendment 1 Question and Answer RFQ WAIVE-CONF-2628 Bid Amendment 1 Question and Answer RFQ WAIVE CONF-2628 Bid Amendment 2 Updated State Terms and Conditions State of New Jersey Combined Standard Terms and Conditions (Revised June 3, 2025) Amendment 2, JUDAOC-26-02 – Law Clerk Orientation, Purpose and Intent:, The purpose of this RFQ is to solicit and award a sole responsive Bidder for conference facility rental and related services in central New Jersey for the Law Clerk Orientation for up to 200 attendees. The firm event date is August 25, 2025 (SET-UP August 24, 2025)., Key Dates:, Questions Due Date – July 30, 2025, at 11:00 am Bid Submission Date – August 5, 2025, at 11:00 am, Attachments:, RFQ JUDAOC-26-02 Law Clerk Orientation RFQ JUDAOC-26-02 Bid Amendment 1 Question and Answer RFQ JUDAOC-26-02 Bid Amendment 1 Question and Answer Conference Checklist Conference Questionnaire JUDAOC-26-02 Judiciary Price Sheet Sample Menu Draft Agenda, JUDAOC-26-03 – Faculty Development, Part 2 , Purpose and Intent:, The purpose of this RFQ is to solicit and award a sole responsive Bidder for conference facilityrental and related services in New Jersey for the Faculty Development, Part 2 for up to 40 attendees. The firm event date is August 27-28, 2025 (SET-UP August 26, 2025)., Key Dates:, Questions Due Date – July 31, 2025, at 11:00 am Bid Submission Date – August 7, 2025, at 11:00 am, Attachments:, RFQ JUDAOC-26-03 Faculty Development Part 2 Conference Checklist Conference Questionnaire JUDAOC-26-03 Judiciary Price Sheet Sample Menu Draft Agenda, JUDAOC-26-04 – Appellate Division Education Conference, Purpose and Intent:, The purpose of this RFQ is to solicit and award a sole responsive Bidder for conference facility rental and related services in central New Jersey for the Appellate Division Education Conference for up to 50 attendees. The firm event date is September 2-3, 2025 (SET-UP September 2, 2025)., Key Dates:, Questions Due Date – August 4, 2025, at 11:00 am Bid Submission Date – August 11, 2025, at 11:00 am, Attachments:, RFQ JUDAOC-26-04 Appellate Division Education Conference RFQ JUDAOC-26-04 Bid Amendment 1 Question and Answer Conference Checklist Conference Questionnaire JUDAOC-26-04 Judiciary Price Sheet Sample Menu Draft Agenda
  • Passaic Court Offices/Divisions, Body, Trial Court Administration, Melanie M. Nowling, Trial Court Administrator 973-653-2910 ext. 32918 Office Telephone, EEO/AA Officer, 973-653-2910 ext. 24067, Ombudsman, 973-653-2910 ext. 24470, Civil Division, Most civil cases that are heard in the Superior Court involve disputes in which a plaintiff claims that they have been hurt by the actions of the defendant and seeks monetary compensation. Examples of such cases are those involving automobile accidents, medical malpractice, breaches of contracts and landlord/tenant disputes. Civil cases in which the amount in controversy is more than $20,000 are heard in the Civil Division of Superior Court. Cases in which the amount in controversy is over $5,000 up to $20,000 are heard in the Special Civil Part of the Civil Division. Those in which the amount in controversy is $5,000 or less are also heard in the Special Civil Part and are known as small claims cases. In all, about 460,000 cases are heard in the Civil Division and Special Civil Part. Civil cases in which monetary damages are not being sought are heard in the General Equity Division of Superior Court. General Equity judges handle non-jury cases such as those involving trade secrets, labor matters, foreclosures and other disputes in which court relief, often in the form of restraining orders, is sought on an emergency basis. Trial Calendar for Monday Aug. 18, 2025 Passaic Arbitration Calendar Week 1 Arbitration Calendar for Thursday Aug. 21, 2025 Passaic Arbitration Calendar Week 2 Arbitration Calendar for Friday Aug. 22, 2025 Jaimie Brogan, Civil Division Manager 973-653-2910 ext. 24261 Office Telephone, Civil Division - Main Line, 973-653-2910 ext. 24220, Arbitration, 973-653-2910 ext. 24290, General Equity, 973-653-2910 ext. 24250, Landlord Tenant, 973-653-2910 ext. 24280, Law Division , Law Division Telephone Number 973-653-2910 ext. 24230, Small Claims, 973-653-2910 ext. 24240, Special Civil DC, 973-653-2910 ext. 24270, Criminal Division , The Criminal Division is responsible for processing and managing all indictable criminal cases involving adult offenders. In rare instances, juveniles may be waived to adult court based on the severity of the offense. The office handles all pre-adjudicatory functions of the Superior Court, Criminal Division, as well as Post Conviction Motions. Disorderly persons, petty disorderly person’s offenses and motor vehicle violations are normally heard in the Municipal Courts. Typical clients of the Criminal Division would be those: Arrested and charged with a criminal offense; Applying for pretrial intervention (PTI); Convicted of a criminal offense and needing a pre-sentence investigation completed; Having a question under pretrial monitoring; Seeking legal representation by the Office of the Public Defender; Inquiring about a criminal public record; Having questions concerning public access terminals; Appealing a Municipal Court sentence ( How to Appeal a Decision of a Municipal Court pro se kit available ); Applying for an expungement of a criminal record ( How to Expunge Your Criminal and/or Juvenile Record pro se kit available ); and Applying for recovery court, John J Harrison, Criminal Division Manager 973-653-2910 ext. 24295 Office Telephone, CJP, 973-653-2910 ext. 24380, Customer Service, 973-653-2910 ext. 24397 or ext. 24398, Expungements, 973-653-2910 ext. 24330, Pretrial Services, 973-653-2910 ext. 24310, Records Requests, 973-653-2910 ext. 24330, Recovery Court, 973-653-2910 ext. 24320, Family Division, Family Court is responsible to hear all actions in which the principal claim is unique to and arises out of a family or family type relationship. Family Court has jurisdiction over matters involving divorce, child support, paternity, custody, parenting time, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, family crisis, foster care placement, kinship legal guardianship, abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights and adoption., Victoria B. Nicholson, Esq., Family Division Manager, 973-653-2910 Ext. 24586,  , Office Telephone, Family Division - Main Line, 973-653-2910 ext. 24390, Children in Court, 973-653-2910 ext. 24450, Domestic Violence, 973-653-2910 ext. 24420, Juvenile, 973-653-2910 ext. 24430, Matrimonial, 973-653-2910 ext. 24440, Non-Dissolution, 973-653-2910 ext. 24410, Records, 973-653-2910 ext. 24460, Finance Division, The Division of Finance manages all aspects of the Court's financial operations including the collection of fines, restitution, child support, bail and fees which are due to government agencies and individuals., Evelin Espinal, Finance Division Manager 973-653-2910 ext. 24073,  , Office Telephone, Finance Division - Main Line, 973-653-2910 ext. 24040, Payment Inquiries, 973-653-2910 ext. 24050, Human Resources Division, The , Division of Human Resources,  is responsible for a variety of programs and services for employees and applicants. The division administers all Human Resources related functions for the New Jersey Superior Court in each vicinage. The division is responsible for personnel management, labor and employee relations, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action, training, payroll, health benefits, administration and volunteer programs. The Superior Court employs individuals in a wide variety of types of positions. We have career opportunities for individuals in direct court services functions (i.e., Probation Officers, Criminal, Family and Civil case management, support staff, etc.) and in support services functions (i.e., Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, Purchasing, etc.). Careers in the NJ Courts See employment opportunities . Stephanie Rivera, Human Resources Division Manager 973-653-2910 ext. 24056 Office Telephone, Human Resources - Main Line, 973-653-2910 ext. 24060, IT Division, Carlos Rueda, IT Division Manager 973-653-2910 ext. 32911 Office Telephone, IT Division - Main Line, 973-653-2910 ext. 24010, Municipal Division, Municipal courts have jurisdiction over various matters, including motor vehicle and traffic violations, ordinance violations, disorderly and petty disorderly persons offenses and certain penalty enforcement actions, such as fish and game violations. The municipal courts also play a vital role in the indictable charges that ultimately end up in Superior Court. These charges are filed first in the municipal court, where a determination of probable cause is made, conditions of pretrial release are set, and preliminary arraignments are held. The complaints are then forwarded to the county prosecutor’s office for possible grand jury action. Many indictable charges are downgraded to disorderly persons offenses and are heard in the municipal court. Municipal courts have very limited juvenile jurisdiction such as jurisdiction to handle motor vehicle complaints involving minors and curfew violations. In addition to assessing fines and revoking various privileges, municipal court judges may imprison defendants for up to six months. There are no jury trials in municipal court. Questions or comments concerning court operations in any of the municipal courts may be directed to the attention of the Municipal Division Manager or visit the Municipal Court Services Municipal Court within the Superior Court of New Jersey  page. ,  , Nicole Greten, Municipal Division Manager 973-653-2910 ext. 24069 Office Telephone, Municipal Division - Main Line, 973-653-2910 ext. 24070, Operations Division, Kim Casamassina, Operations Division Manager 973-653-2910 ext. 24011 Office Telephone, Interpreter's Unit, 973-653-29 973-653-2910 10  ext. 24020, Jury Management, 973-653-29, 973-653-2980, 80, Resource Center, 973-653-2910 ext. 24470, Transcripts, 973-653-2910 ext. 24480, Probation Division, The Probation Division, as part of the Judiciary, plays a vital role in accomplishing the mission of the Court. The role of Probation Division is to promote the welfare and safety of children, families and communities in New Jersey by enforcing court orders, supervising offenders, monitoring behavior, and intervening to produce positive outcomes.,  TBA, Probation Division Manager, Office Telephone, Child Support Hotline, 1-877-655-4371, Supervision, 973-653-2910 ext. 24102
  • Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection, The Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection can help clients whose money was stolen by their New Jersey attorney, if that attorney has been suspended, or disbarred, or is in disability inactive status, or deceased. Download the Lawyers' Fund For Client Protection - brochure brochure for more information about the Fund., Submit a Claim Online, First-Time User   Returning User Please refer to this Lawyers' Fund Client Protection - Application Registration Guide LFCP Guide to properly register online if a first-time user., Submit a Claim Through Mail, To claim a refund for money your attorney has stolen, complete the Statement of Claims Form Statement of Claim form  ( Statement of Claims Instructions instructions ). Complete the Unearned Retainer Certification Unearned Retainer Certification form only if your attorney has been suspended or disbarred, or is in disability inactive status. This form also should be completed if the attorney has died. Complete the Authorization form so that the Fund can investigate your claim. Please mail the original and two (2) copies of these forms to the Fund at:  P.O. Box 961 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0961 Please also send copies of the forms to the County Prosecutor for the county in which your attorney practiced law and the Office of Attorney Ethics at P.O. Box 963 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0963 For questions, or for if you need help completing the forms, call 855-533-3863 Option 2. You can also read our frequently asked questions below., Claims Limits, The Fund can reimburse clients up to $400,000. If more than one client submits a claim against the same attorney, the maximum the fund can pay to cover all the claims is $1.5 million. The Fund cannot repay money lost because an attorney gave bad advice. It cannot repay money from losing a court case, a bad investment, a business decision, nor settle fee disputes., The Fund can return money paid to an attorney if no services were rendered in return. To do so:, There must be proof that that the client hired the attorney to represent them in a legal matter. There must be proof that the lawyer stole money which the lawyer was given or was holding in escrow., Ineligible and Reinstatement Lists, The following attorneys are administratively ineligible to practice law due to non-payment of required annual fees. Ineligible List as of 06/16/2025 Ineligible List as of 08/18/2025 Pro Hac Vice Ineligible List as of 06/16/20252025 Pro Hac Vice Ineligible List as of 08/18/2025 IHC Ineligible List as of 06/16/2025 IHC Ineligible List as of 08/18/2025 FIC Ineligible List as of 06/16/2025 FIC Ineligible List as of 08/18/2025 MJP Ineligible List as of 06/16/2025 MJP Ineligible List as of 08/18/2025 Reinstatement List as of 06/04/2025 Reinstatement List as of 08/13/2025, Quarterly Reports, Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Awards Over $75,000 in 11 Claims &nbsp5/2/2025 Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Awards Nearly $50,000 in 13 Claims &nbsp1/30/2025 Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Warns of Suspended Attorney Soliciting Clients &nbsp10/21/2024 Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Awards Over $750,000 in 15 Claims &nbsp7/3/2024, Deadline for Claims, Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Announces Second-Quarter Deadlines for Claims &nbsp7/21/2025 Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Announces First-Quarter Deadlines for Claims &nbsp5/30/2025 Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Announces Fourth-Quarter Deadlines for Claims &nbsp2/4/2025 Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Announces Third-Quarter Deadlines for Claims &nbsp10/24/2024, History of the Fund, The New Jersey Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection is a committee of the New Jersey Supreme Court. The Fund also handles the payment and registration process for lawyers admitted to practice. Its operations are governed by Rule 1:28 - New Jersey Lawyers Fund For Client Protection Court Rule 1:28 . The state’s lawyers pay into the Fund each year. The Fund uses this money to reimburse clients who are victims of attorney theft. No tax dollars go to the Fund. The Fund was created in 1961 as a part of the New Jersey State Bar Association. In 1969, the Supreme Court took over operation of the Fund at the Bar’s request. It was called the Clients’ Security Fund until its name changed in 1991. The Fund has served as a national leader in restoring client funds on behalf of the legal profession., Board Resources, Trustee Login, Succession Planning, New Jersey attorneys are encouraged to designate a successor attorney for their law practice in the event of unexpected death or disability. Voluntarily completed notices of Designated Successor Counsel, available here , will be maintained by the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection for future reference as needed. Attorneys designated as successor counsel will also receive a confirming email from the Fund. The Fund offers a succession planning course that provides 1.0 ethics/professionalism credit.  Call the Fund at  609-815-3030 , option 2 for information about course offerings and availability. Succession Planning CLE Course - June 27, 2024, Frequently Asked Questions, How do I petition the Supreme Court? Instructions for petitioning the Supreme Court are available from the Board of Bar Examiners .  What kinds of claims can be filed with the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection? Claimants must show dishonest conduct: that the respondent attorney received money which was stolen in the course of an attorney/client relationship. There are also instances where an attorney takes and keeps a retainer despite knowing that services cannot, or will not, be performed. What are the limits on the payment of claims? At the present time there is a limit of $400,000 per claimant for claims arising after January 1, 2007 and an aggregate maximum for claims against a single attorney of $1,500,000. Lower per claimant maximums apply to claims arising prior to January 1, 2007. If the compensable claims exceed the aggregate maximum, the Trustees may petition the Supreme Court for an increase as to that attorney. It may be necessary to categorize the claimants according to hardship in order to determine payment, or to delay payment until the extent of the aggregate maximum problem can be determined. Who finances the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection? New Jersey's judges and lawyers, as well as  pro hac vice  attorneys, multijurisdictional attorneys, in-house counsel, and foreign legal consultants, pay for the Fund. Each of these has an annual obligation to fulfill. That obligation is to: maintain a current address with the Fund; complete and return the original annual billing form; and, pay the prescribed fee or, if qualified, request an exemption under  Payment to the Fund; Enforcement Rule 1:28-2. A portion of the annual assessment paid to the Lawyers’ Fund by judges and by those New Jersey attorneys who hold plenary licenses is based on the calendar year of admission. For the first and second calendar years of admission, there is no fee. The fee is $25 for the third and fourth years, and $46 for the fifth through forty-ninth years. Lawyers admitted fifty years or more are exempt from the fee. The amount of the fee for  pro hac vice  attorneys, multijurisdictional attorneys, in-house counsel, and foreign legal consultants is the same as the fee for attorneys in the fifth through forty-ninth years. These fees provide the resources necessary to operate the Fund and pay claims. The monies collected are invested in interest-bearing accounts and government backed securities to provide additional revenue. The Fund also seeks to recover money paid on claims, as described below. There is another, larger, component of the annual assessment collected by the Fund which pays for the disciplinary system and a smaller portion that supports the Lawyers Assistance Program and the Board of Bar Examiners. New Jersey attorneys begin paying this component in the second calendar year of admission. There is no delay in payments for pro hac vice attorneys, multijurisdictional attorneys, in-house counsel, and foreign legal consultants. What evidence do I need to submit a claim to the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection? A claimant must prove: receipt by the respondent attorney of money or property belonging to the claimant; conversion of the money by the respondent; and a definite loss resulting from this dishonest conduct. It is necessary to submit specific proof of payment to an attorney, such as copies of front and reverse sides of checks, supporting documents such as escrow agreements, settlement statements or retainer agreements. Although the Fund staff will assist in identifying proofs, the primary burden is on the claimant to demonstrate the compensability of a claim. The Fund has subpoena power for use when necessary. Respondents receive a copy of each claim including documentation provided, with an invitation to reply with proofs of their own. What are collateral sources? Collateral sources are third parties liable by virtue of their relationship to the respondent or the nature of the misappropriation. Examples of collateral sources are fidelity bonds, title insurance, partners of a defalcating attorney and their malpractice carrier, and banks and insurance companies involved in forged endorsement cases. Who administers the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection? The Fund is administered by a volunteer Board of Trustees composed of five lawyers and two non-lawyers appointed by the Supreme Court to serve staggered five year terms without compensation. The Board of Trustees employs full-time staff at the Hughes Justice Complex in Trenton to handle the day-to-day operations. What claims are not accepted by the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection? Claims involving fee disputes, unfortunate or ill-advised investments placed through attorneys, and professional negligence or malpractice are not compensable. The Fund does not pay consequential damages or interest on claims. Are there ways other than financial support in which the Bar contributes to the Fund's success? Yes. Many claimants are assisted in their claim by New Jersey lawyers. Such representation is without charge under  Rule 1:28-3(f) Rule 1:28-3(f) . Also, the good work of prosecutors and those who work in discipline gives the Fund jurisdiction over matters and develops information helpful to a just resolution of claims. How do I file a claim with the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection? Claim forms can be obtained on-line:  Statement of Claim form with Supplemental Statement Statement of Claim form with Supplemental Statement , or by calling us toll-free: 855-533-3863, , Option 2, . Additionally, you may request a form in writing. Please send a written request to; P.O. Box 961 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0961 Staff personnel screen each request. If the claim does not appear to be within the jurisdiction of the Fund, that is explained to the person requesting the form. The completed claim form must be submitted, with an original signature, by the Claimant. The original executed claim form with proofs attached is filed with the Fund, along with two copies. There is no filing fee. The facts disclosed in the claim must be provided to the appropriate county prosecutor and to, Jason Saunders, , Court Executive 3a P.O. Box 963 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0963 How are Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Claims decided? The Fund staff reviews all claims and prepares a substantive Agenda for the Board of Trustees to consider. The Trustees meet monthly to determine policy and decide claims. In some instances, a hearing is held to take testimony from the claimant, the respondent, and any other persons with knowledge of the transaction. Other claims are decided by the Trustees as administrative determinations based on the written proofs submitted. The Board of Trustees, in its sole discretion, decides all claims under Payment of Claims Rule 1:28-3 , including the amount, timing and conditions of payment for those approved. Who is a proper claimant? In order to be a proper claimant, a person must prove a theft of trust money as a result of an attorney/client relationship or fiduciary relationship with the respondent attorney. When can a claim be filed with the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection? Under   New Jersey Lawyers Fund For Client Protection Rule 1:28   the Board of Trustees can only consider claims against an attorney who has been disciplined (suspended, disbarred, or disability inactive), or who is deceased. A claim can be filed with the Fund within one year of the date of first discipline or death. For good cause, the Trustees may, in their discretion, allow a claim to be filed out of time. Does the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection seek to recover payments from disciplined attorneys? Yes. The Fund takes an assignment of the claimants' rights against respondents and others who may be liable. It is the Trustees' policy to obtain judgment against all defalcating attorneys. The Fund vigorously pursues recovery from respondents, and from collateral sources where appropriate. Collateral sources are third parties liable by virtue of their relationship to the respondent or the nature of the misappropriation. Examples of collateral sources are fidelity bonds, title insurance, partners of a defalcating attorney and their malpractice carrier, and banks and insurance companies involved in forged endorsement cases. For more information, please call the Fund at   855-533-3863 Option 2 for claims. 
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