- SUPREME COURT OF NEW JERSEY, It is ORDERED that effective November 19, 2024, retired, Appellate Division Judge Richard S. Hoffman, , serving on recall pursuant to N.J.S.A. 43:6A-13 by the Court's Orders dated February 28, 2023 and January 25, 2024, in addition to the assignments set forth in the January 25, 2024 order, is hereby appointed as a member of the Committee on Opinions pursuant to Court Rule 1:36-2(b). Document Date: Oct. 22, 2024 Publish Date: Oct. 23, 2024 Download Notice
- SUPREME COURT OF NEW JERSEY, It is ORDERED that, Appellate Division Judge Paulette Sapp-Peterson, , retired and serving on continued recall pursuant to N.J.S.A. 43:6A-13 by the Court's Order dated July 6, 2023, is designated as Supervising Judge of the Civil Appeals Settlement Program (CASP), effective November 19, 2024 and until further order. Document Date: Oct. 22, 2024 Publish Date: Oct. 23, 2024 Download Notice
- This notice promulgates revisions to the Civil Case Information Statement (“Civil CIS”), which is included in the Rules of Court as Appendix XII-B1. The attached version of the Civil CIS reflecting those revisions are effective immediately. The revisions, on Pages 3 and 4 of the Civil CIS, are as follows: Revisions to Page 3 The addition of a new case type 804 for Election Law. The addition of new case type 805 for Civil Commitment Expungement. The addition of these two case types is effective immediately. Revisions to Page 4 The addition of case type 806 for Affordable Housing. This case type is to be used exclusively for the filing of actions in connection with legislation (L. 2024, c. 2) amending N.J.S.A. 52:27D-302, the Fair Housing Act (FHA), and establishing the Alternate Dispute Resolution Program. The addition of this case type will be effective November 15, 2024., , Any questions concerning the changes should be directed to the Civil Practice Division at (609)815-2900 ext. 54900. Document Date: Oct. 28, 2024 Publish Date: Oct. 29, 2024 Download Notice
- It is ORDERED that John Connell, Esq. is appointed to the Supreme Court Professional Responsibility Rules Committee (PRRC) for the remaining portion of a three-year term that expires August 31 , 2027. Document Date: Oct. 15, 2024 Publish Date: Oct. 30, 2024 Download Notice
- It is ORDERED that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 43:6A-13, Superior Court Judge Philip E. Haines, retired on pension and having given consent, is hereby continued on recall by the Supreme Court for temporary service within the judicial system other than the Supreme Court for two years, effective December 31 , 2024 through December 30, 2026, or until further Order; and It is FURTHER ORDERED that during this two-year recall continuation, Judge Haines will remain temporarily assigned to the Criminal and Family Divisions of Superior Court in Burlington County (Vicinage 3). Document Date: Oct. 29, 2024 Publish Date: Oct. 30, 2024 Download Notice
- It is ORDERED that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 43:6A-13,, Superior Court Judge James F. Hyland, , retired on pension and having given consent, is hereby continued on recall by the Supreme Court for temporary service within the judicial system other than the Supreme Court for two years, effective February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2027, or until further Order; and It is FURTHER ORDERED that during this two-year recall continuation, Judge Hyland will remain temporarily assigned to the Civil and Family Divisions of Superior Court in Middlesex County (Vicinage 8). Document Date: Oct. 29, 2024 Publish Date: Oct. 30, 2024 Download Notice
- SUPREME COURT OF NEW JERSEY , Pursuant to Rule 1:22-1(a), it is ORDERED that the following individuals are reappointed as members of the Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law for a three-year term starting January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027: , Tracy A. Armstrong, Esq.;, Stephen V. Falanga, Esq.;, William Hurlin;, Bhaveen R. Jani, Esq.;, Jeffrey S. Mandel, Esq.;, Seth Ptasiwicz, Esq.;, John Paul Velez, Esq.;, and It is FURTHER ORDERED that, Nancy Giacumbo, Esq., and, Stephen V. Falanga, Esq., are designated to continue to serve as Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, of the Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law for the term January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. Document Date: Oct. 15, 2024 Publish Date: Oct. 30, 2024 Download Notice
- SUPREME COURT OF NEW JERSEY , Pursuant to Rule 1:19A-1(a), it is ORDERED that the following members of the Committee on Attorney Advertising are each reappointed for a new three-year term starting January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027: , Ellen O’Connell, Esq.,, Virginia G. Stetter; and , It is FURTHER ORDERED that, Jeffrey S. Apell, Esq.,, and, Bonnie Frost, Esq.,, are designated to continue to serve as Committee on Attorney Advertising Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, for the term January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. Document Date: Oct. 15, 2024 Publish Date: Oct. 30, 2024 Download Notice
- The Supreme Court has approved the attached, Judiciary Policy on Judges’ Use of Social Media, . The policy applies to all judges (state judges and municipal court judges) and is effective immediately. Social media serves as a powerful platform for communication, enabling individuals to share information, connect with others, and engage in global discussions. Social media continues to evolve with new features and ever-changing technology. Judges should not be prohibited from using social media, so long as they use it in a manner consistent with the Code of Judicial Conduct and other Judiciary policies. This policy sets forth the general parameters for judges’ use of social media and will help judges navigate these complex and constantly evolving communication platforms. In their use of social media, judges must maintain the impartiality, integrity, and independence of the Judiciary and must avoid the appearance of impropriety. , NEW JERSEY JUDICIARY POLICY ON JUDGES’ USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA , As Issued by the Supreme Court October 28, 2024 , Judges are permitted to use social media provided that use is in accordance with New Jersey’s Code of Judicial Conduct. This policy is intended to be read together with the Code of Judicial Conduct. In other words, judges’ use of social media will be evaluated under the same standards as all other conduct by judges. Any statement by a judge, no matter on what platform or in what forum the statement is made, should be respectful, dignified, and should not undermine the public confidence in the impartiality, integrity, or independence of the Judiciary. Accordingly, in using social media, a judge shall not: Engage in ex parte communications concerning a pending or impending judicial proceeding. Comment on any pending or impending proceeding in any court. Make inappropriate remarks about litigants, lawyers, or court personnel. Disclose information acquired in a judicial capacity for any purpose not related to judicial duties. Lend the prestige of the Judiciary or the judge’s office to advance the personal, economic, or charitable interests of the judge or others, or allow others to do so, or convey or permit others to convey the impression that any person or organization is in a position to influence the judge. Engage in conduct that manifests bias or prejudice on any of the bases specified in Canon 3, Rule 3.6(A), or harassment, including but not limited to bias, prejudice or harassment on the bases of gender, race, ethnicity, religion or creed. Engage in any political activity, including, but not limited to, commenting on controversial or political matters. Engage in conduct or use obscenities or derogatory language that might undermine public confidence in the Judiciary. Engage in conduct on social media that is inconsistent with the Code of Judicial Conduct. Document Date: Oct. 28, 2024 Publish Date: Oct. 30, 2024 Download Notice
- When a juvenile is not in custody and law enforcement is seeking to detain the juvenile for a delinquent act, law enforcement must apply for a complaint-warrant. Since the adoption of Rule 5:21-1(c), effective September 1, 2023, law enforcement and court staff have been handling these requests for a complaint-warrant manually. The electronic complaint system (eCDR) has now been updated to process these complaint-warrants consistent with the court rule. Therefore, this Directive sets out the procedures as approved by the Judicial Council to be followed in these situations., Procedures, If a youth is not in custody and law enforcement (LE) intends to detain the youth for a delinquent act, a complaint-warrant application must be submitted to the court. LE shall initiate the complaint in eCDR and submit the draft complaint to the county prosecutor or their designee for review and approval before submitting it to the court. Following this, LE shall contact the vicinage Family Division’s court intake staff to arrange for a judge’s immediate review of the complaint. Family intake staff will confer with the judge and provide the time of the probable cause hearing to the prosecutor. During the hearing, the judge will examine the complaint and affidavit of probable cause to determine whether there is probable cause that an offense occurred, and if a custody warrant should be issued for the youth. Possible outcomes of the probable cause hearing include the following: If probable cause is established but the judge denies issuance of a custody warrant, the complaint can be filed as a Summons. If no probable cause is found, the complaint-warrant will not be issued. If probable cause is found and custody is authorized, Family intake staff will process the complaint as a complaint-warrant. The prosecutor may request that the complaint-warrant be sealed until the youth is in custody. If the court approves the sealing of the complaint-warrant, it will remain sealed for 10 calendar days. The prosecutor can file an application with the court to extend the time of the sealing of the complaint-warrant. Upon serving the complaint-warrant and taking the youth into custody, LE must contact Family intake staff to complete the Risk Screening Tool (RST). If the RST scores for detention, LE will take the youth to the appropriate facility and provide the complaint-warrant and detention admission form upon delivering the youth., Missing Juveniles, If the youth’s whereabouts are unknown or the youth is presumed to be outside the state of New Jersey, LE must enter relevant data into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. If no action has been taken on the complaint after the judge has approved the complaint-warrant, the case will automatically be inactivated in the Family Automated Case Tracking System (FACTS) after 48 hours and will remain inactive until the youth is in custody. Questions regarding this Directive should be addressed to the AOC Family Practice Division at 609-815-2900 ext. 55350 . Document Date: Oct. 29, 2024 Publish Date: Nov. 1, 2024 Download Notice
- It is ORDERED that effective upon taking the judicial oath of office, and until further Order,, Superior Court Judge Heidi Weintraub, is hereby assigned to the Superior Court, Family Division, Union County (Vicinage 12). Document Date: Nov. 1, 2024 Publish Date: Nov. 4, 2024 Download Notice
- It is ORDERED that effective upon taking the judicial oath of office, and until further Order,, Superior Court Judge Jeyanthi C. Rajaraman, is hereby assigned to the Superior Court, Family Division, Union County (Vicinage 12). Document Date: Nov. 1, 2024 Publish Date: Nov. 4, 2024 Download Notice
- It is ORDERED that effective upon taking the judicial oath of office, and until further Order,, Superior Court Judge James B. Johnston, is hereby assigned to the Superior Court, Family Division, Union County (Vicinage 12). Document Date: Nov. 1, 2024 Publish Date: Nov. 4, 2024 Download Notice
- Attorney Resignations without Prejudice Order Pursuant to Rule 1:20-22 It is ORDERED that the resignations without prejudice of each attorney whose name appears on the attached Resignation without Prejudice list, tendered in accordance with the provisions of Rule 1:20-22, be and hereby are accepted, effective immediately; and it is further ORDERED that any subsequent application for membership in the bar of this State by any attorney whose name is included on the attached Resignation without Prejudice list be made in accordance with the provisions of Rule 1:27-1. Document Date: Oct. 31, 2024 Publish Date: Nov. 4, 2024 Download Notice
- It is ORDERED that Friday, November 29, 2024 shall be a court recess day with only emergent matters to be handled in the state courts; and It is FURTHER ORDERED that, in the computation of time periods under the Rules of Court and under any statute of limitations, the day on which the Clerks' Offices are closed pursuant to this Order shall be deemed the same as a legal holiday. Document Date: Nov. 4, 2024 Publish Date: Nov. 4, 2024 Download Notice
- It is ORDERED that effective upon taking the judicial oath of office, and until further Order,, Superior Court Judge M. Eduardo Rivas, is hereby assigned to the Superior Court, Family Division, Camden County (Vicinage 4). Document Date: Nov. 1, 2024 Publish Date: Nov. 4, 2024 Download Notice
- It is ORDERED that effective upon taking the judicial oath of office, and until further Order,, Superior Court Judge Paul J. Halasz, is hereby assigned to the Superior Court, Family Division, Somerset County (Vicinage 13). Document Date: Nov. 1, 2024 Publish Date: Nov. 4, 2024 Download Notice
- File Notice - Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection - Attorneys Reinstated from the 2024 Ineligible List
- File Notice - Family - Comments Sought on Proposed Rule Amendments to (1) Align with Revisions to Job Specifications for Family AS4 Positions; and (2) To Conform to Legislation Eliminating Uses for Juvenile Referees – Comments Requested by November 15, 2024
- File Notice and Order - Approval of MCL Designation of Bard Implanted Port Catheter Products Litigation