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- 2:9-14-Motion for Leave to Appeal from Disposition of R. 2:9-13 Appeal 2:9-14 Following the disposition of an appeal as of right filed in the Appellate Division pursuant to R. 2:9-13 (Appeals of Orders Granting Pretrial Detention), requests for relief from the Supreme Court shall be by motion for leave to appeal. Such motions shall conform to the Rules of Court governing motions for leave to appeal, including but not limited to R. 2:5-6 (Appeals from Interlocutory Orders, Decisions and Actions) and R. 2:8- 1 (Motions), with the following exceptions: Supporting and answering briefs shall not exceed five (5) pages, exclusive of tables of contents and tables of citations; The record before the Supreme Court shall be limited to the parties' briefs on the motion for leave to appeal, the Appellate Division's disposition of the pretrial detention appeal in the form provided by R. 2:9-13(e), and the documents that comprised the record on the appeal to the Appellate Division, as provided in R. 2:9-13(d). No further submissions shall be filed on the motion for leave to appeal without leave of Court; The filing of a motion for leave to appeal pursuant to this rule shall not divest the trial court of jurisdiction, unless otherwise ordered by the Court; Movant shall have a continuing obligation to notify the Court immediately if there is a change to the defendant's pretrial detention status. Note: Adopted December 6, 2016 to be effective January 1, 2017. Part 2
- 2:10-6-Allegation of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Termination of Parental Rights Cases 2:10-6 In appeals from judgments terminating parental rights pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15 et seq. in which ineffective assistance of counsel has been alleged, the issue shall be raised in the direct appeal of the matter below. The brief submitted by appellate counsel must set forth the factual basis for asserting that trial counsel's performance was deficient and explain why the result would have been different had the lawyer's performance not been deficient. In appropriate cases, counsel shall proffer certifications or other documentary evidence to support the claim. If the appellate court determines that a genuine issue of material disputed fact on the issue of the representation provided by trial defense counsel has been raised, the matter may be remanded to the trial judge and proceed in accordance with R. 2:9-1(c). Note: Adopted July 16, 2009 to be effective September 1, 2009. Part 2
- 2:10-1-Motion for New Trial as Prerequisite for Jury Verdict Review; Standard of Review 2:10-1 In both civil and criminal actions, the issue of whether a jury verdict was against the weight of the evidence shall not be cognizable on appeal unless a motion for a new trial on that ground was made in the trial court. The trial court's ruling on such a motion shall not be reversed unless it clearly appears that there was a miscarriage of justice under the law. Note: Source-R.R. 1:5-1(a) (fourth and fifth sentences), 1:5-3(a). Amended July 7, 1971 to be effective September 13, 1971. Part 2
- 2:10-2-Notice of Trial Errors 2:10-2 Any error or omission shall be disregarded by the appellate court unless it is of such a nature as to have been clearly capable of producing an unjust result, but the appellate court may, in the interests of justice, notice plain error not brought to the attention of the trial or appellate court. Note: Source-R.R. 1:5-1(a) (first three sentences), (b), 1:5-3(b) (c). Part 2
- 2:10-3-Review of Sentence 2:10-3 If a judgment of conviction is reversed for error in or for excessiveness or leniency of the sentence, the appellate court may impose such sentence as should have been imposed or may remand the matter to the trial court for proper sentence. Note: Source-R.R. 1:5-1(c). Caption amended July 7, 1971 to be effective September 13, 1971; text amended November 2, 1987 to be effective January 1, 1988. Part 2
- 2:10-4-Convictions for Contempt 2:10-4 Every summary conviction by a court for contempt shall be reviewable on the law and the facts. The appellate court shall render such judgment and order for enforcement thereof as it deems just under the circumstances. Note: Source-R.R. 1:5-2. Part 2
- 2:10-5-Original Jurisdiction 2:10-5 The appellate court may exercise such original jurisdiction as is necessary to the complete determination of any matter on review. Note: Source-R.R. 1:5-4(a), N.J. Constitution (1949) Art. VI, § V, para. 3. Part 2
- 2:11-1-Appellate Calendar; Oral Argument 2:11-1, Calendar., The clerk of the appellate court shall enter all appeals upon a docket in chronological order and, except for appeals on leave granted or from orders made appealable as of right pursuant to subparagraphs (5), (6), (8), and (9) of R. 2:2-3(b) which shall be entitled to a preference, cases shall be argued or submitted for consideration without argument in the order of perfection, insofar as practicable, unless the court otherwise directs with respect to a category of cases or unless the court enters an order of acceleration as to a particular appeal on its own or a party’s motion. , Oral Argument., , Supreme Court., In the Supreme Court, appeals shall be argued orally unless the court dispenses with argument. , Argument Time Line in the Appellate Division., Appeals shall be submitted for consideration without argument, unless argument is requested by one of the parties or unless the court deems oral argument appropriate. A party’s request for oral argument must be submitted, by way of a separate filing, to the clerk no later than 14 days after service of the respondent’s brief. If one of the parties has filed a timely request for oral argument, the other parties may rely upon that request and need not file their own separate requests for argument. A party may withdraw its request for oral argument only if it has the consent to do so from all other parties participating in the appeal. When oral argument is timely requested or when it is scheduled by the court when the parties have not requested oral argument, the clerk shall notify counsel of the assigned argument date. , Details; Sequence; Time; Number of Attorneys., A party who has neither filed a brief nor joined in another party’s brief shall not be permitted to argue. The appellant shall be entitled to open and conclude argument. An appeal and cross appeal shall be argued together, the party first appealing being entitled to open and conclude, unless the court otherwise orders. Unless the court determines more time is necessary, each party will be allowed 30 minutes for argument in the Supreme Court and 15 minutes in the Appellate Division, but the court may terminate the argument at any time it deems the issues adequately argued. No more than two attorneys will be heard for each party in the Appellate Division, and one attorney will be heard for each party in the Supreme Court, unless the Court otherwise orders. An advocate will not be permitted to read at length from the briefs, appendices, transcripts or decision. Note: Source – R.R. 1:8-1(a) (b), 1:8-2(a), 1:8-3, 1:8-4, 2:8-3. Amended July 7, 1971 to be effective September 13, 1971; paragraph (b) amended June 29, 1973 to be effective September 10, 1973; paragraph (b) amended November 1, 1985 to be effective January 2, 1986; paragraph (b) amended November 5, 1986 to be effective January 1, 1987; paragraph (a) amended November 2, 1987 to be effective January 1, 1988; paragraph (a) amended June 28, 1996 to be effective September 1, 1996; paragraph (a) amended July 5, 2000 to be effective September 5, 2000; paragraph (a) amended July 19, 2012 to be effective September 4, 2012; paragraph (b) amended July 22, 2014 to be effective September 1, 2014; paragraph (b)(3) amended July 27, 2018 to be effective September 1, 2018; paragraph (a) amended, paragraph (b) amended and subparagraph captions added August 5, 2022 to be effective September 1, 2022. Part 2
- 2:11-2-Determination of Appeal on Motion for Leave to Appeal 2:11-2 Where summary disposition is appropriate, the court may elect to consider the merits of the appeal simultaneously with the motion for leave to appeal on the motion papers alone. Otherwise t may grant leave to appeal and determine the appeal on the papers submitted on the motion and any additional papers it may require. Appeals on leave granted shall be expedited. Note: Amended July 16, 1981 to be effective September 14, 1981; amended July 31, 1981 to be effective September 14, 1981. Part 2
- Guide to Court User Rights and Responsibilities CN: 11631
- 2:11-3-Opinion, Judgment; Stay After Judgment 2:11-3, Dissenting or Concurring Opinion., The court shall file a written opinion upon the final determination of every appeal. A judge of the Appellate Division dissenting or concurring as to result only shall file a separate opinion stating the reasons for his action. , Judgment; Order for Bail., The opinion of the appellate court shall include its judgment, and no other form of judgment shall be required. It shall state whether the judgment, order or determination below is affirmed, reversed or modified, or it may provide for final judgment dispositive of the action. The date of the filing of the opinion shall be deemed to be the date of the entry of the judgment. If the appellate court reverses a judgment of conviction of a defendant in custody, it may direct the trial court to admit him to bail. , Notice., Forthwith upon the filing of the opinion, the clerk of the appellate court shall mail true copies thereof to the clerk of the court or agency below and to the parties. , Stay of Judgment., A motion for a stay of an appellate court judgment shall be served ad filed within 20 days of its entry unless the time is enlarged by court order. , Affirmance Without Opinion., , Civil Appeals., When in a civil appeal the Appellate Division determines that any one or more of the following circumstances exists and is dispositive of a matter submitted to the court for decision: that a judgment of a trial court is based on findings of fact which are adequately supported by evidence; that the evidence in support of a jury verdict is not insufficient; that the determination of a trial court on a motion for a new trial does not constitute a manifest denial of justice; that the decision of an administrative agency is supported by sufficient credible evidence on the record as a whole; that some or all of the arguments made are without sufficient merit to warrant discussion in a written opinion; then and in any such case the judgment or order under appeal may be affirmed without opinion and by an order quoting the applicable paragraph of this rule., Criminal, Quasi-Criminal and Juvenile Appeals., When in an appeal in a criminal, quasi-criminal or juvenile matter, the Appellate Division determines that some or all of the arguments made are without sufficient merit to warrant discussion in a written opinion, the court may affirm by specifying such arguments and quoting this rule and paragraph. Note: Source-R.R. 1:9-1(a) (second sentence) (b), 2:4-2, 2:9-1(a); paragraph (e) adopted May 2, 1975, to be effective May 19, 1975; paragraph (e)(2) amended July 21, 1980 to be effective September 8, 1980; paragraph (d) amended November 1, 1985 to be effective January 2, 1986; paragraph (e)(2) amended July 13, 1994 to be effective September 1, 1994; paragraphs (e)(1) and (e)(2) amended July 5, 2000 to be effective September 5, 2000. Part 2
- Municipal Job Information, Job Title: Full-time Violations Clerk/Bilingual Vicinage: Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Municipal Court: Clinton Twp Municipal Court Closing: Sept. 15, 2025 Posted: Aug. 8, 2025
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- 2:11-5-Costs on Appeal 2:11-5 Such costs as are recoverable by law, including the cost of the transcript and the reasonable expense of printing or reproducing briefs, appendices, motions and petitions, shall be taxed by the clerk of the appellate court in the manner ordered by the appellate court or in the absence of such order, in favor of the prevailing party except that where a new trial is ordered taxation of costs on the appeal shall abide the event of the new trial unless the court otherwise orders. Note: Source-R.R. 1:9-2. Amended July 7, 1971 to be effective September 13, 1971. Part 2
- Sae Power Inc. v. Avaya Inc. L-001136/11 Trial Aug. 8, 2025
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- The Supreme Court has approved amendments to a number of Court Rules and Appendices as part of an annual review it conducts, as set forth in the attached 2025 Omnibus Rule Amendment Order dated July 31, 2025. A list of the rules being amended is included as part of the order. This notice highlights some of those amendments, as well as the Court's action on certain non-rule recommendations. All amendments and other actions are effective September 1, 2025. Document Date: Aug. 8, 2025 Publish Date: Aug. 8, 2025 Download Notice
- File Notice and Order - 2025 Omnibus Rule Amendment Order and Supreme Court Action on Non-Rule Recommendations (Civil, Criminal, Family)
- Municipal Job Information, Job Title: Deputy Court Administrator Vicinage: Atlantic/Cape May Municipal Court: Avalon Municipal Court Closing: Aug. 25, 2025 Posted: Aug. 11, 2025