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  • 4:72-4-Hearing; Judgment; Filing 4:72-4 Except as otherwise provided in Rule 4:72-1(b) and (c) regarding consent to a name change for a minor, on the date fixed for hearing the court, if satisfied from the filed papers, with or without oral testimony, that there is no reasonable objection to the assumption of another name by plaintiff, shall by its judgment authorize plaintiff to assume such other name effective immediately. At the hearing, plaintiff must present adequate proof of plaintiff’s current name. Within 45 days after entry of judgment, a certified copy of the judgment shall be filed with the appropriate office within the Department of Treasury. If plaintiff has been convicted of a crime or if criminal charges are pending, the clerk shall mail a copy of the judgment to the State Bureau of Identification. Note: Source – R.R. 4:91-4; amended July 24, 1978 to be effective September 11, 1978; amended July 11, 1979 to be effective September 10, 1979; amended July 22, 1983 to be effective September 12, 1983; amended July 14, 1992 to be effective September 1, 1992; amended July 13, 1994 to be effective September 1, 1994; amended June 20, 2003 to be effective immediately; amended August 1, 2016 to be effective September 1, 2016; amended July 27, 2018 to be effective September 1, 2018; caption and text amended November 17, 2020 to be effective immediately; amended July 30, 2021 to be effective September 1, 2021. Part 4
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  • State v. Paul J. Caneiro (091055) The Court imposed an expedited, peremptory briefing schedule in this matter.  Any motion for leave to appear as amicus curiae shall be served and filed through eCourts Supreme, with the proposed amicus brief, on or before 9/24/25.  For information about submitting an amicus filing, please call the Clerk’s Office at (609)815-2955.  No further submissions will be accepted unless requested by the Court. A-1-25 Supreme Sept. 3, 2025
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  • 7:2-2-Issuance of Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or Summons 7:2-2,  Probable Cause.,  ,  , Finding of Probable Cause.,  A finding of probable cause by a judicial officer that an offense was committed and that the defendant committed it must be made before issuance of a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or a summons except as provided in paragraphs (a)(3) and (a)(4). The Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or summons may be issued only if it appears to the judicial officer from the complaint, affidavit, certification or testimony that there is probable cause to believe that an offense was committed and the defendant committed it. The judicial officer’s finding of probable cause shall be noted on the face of the Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or summons and shall be confirmed by the judicial officer’s signature issuing the Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or summons.  ,  Finding of No Probable Cause.,  If the municipal court administrator or deputy court administrator finds that no probable cause exists to issue a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or summons, or that the applicable statutory time limitation to issue the Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or summons has expired, that finding shall be reviewed by the judge. A judge finding no probable cause to believe that an offense occurred or that the statutory time limitation to issue a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or a summons has expired shall not issue the Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or summons.    , Complaint by Law Enforcement Officer or Other Statutorily Authorized Person. , A summons on a complaint made by a law enforcement officer charging any offense may be issued by a law enforcement officer or by any person authorized to do so by statute without a finding by a judicial officer of probable cause for issuance. A law enforcement officer may personally serve the summons on the defendant without making a custodial arrest.  ,  Complaint by Code Enforcement Officer. , A summons on a complaint made by a Code Enforcement Officer charging any offense within the scope of the Code Enforcement Officer’s authority and territorial jurisdiction may be issued without a finding by a judicial officer of probable cause for issuance. A Code Enforcement Officer may personally serve the summons on the defendant. Otherwise, service shall be in accordance with these rules. For purposes of this rule, a “Code Enforcement Officer” is a public employee who is responsible for enforcing the provisions of any state, county or municipal law, ordinance or regulation which the public employee is empowered to enforce.  ,  Authorization for Process of Citizen Complaints.,  ,  Issuance of a Citizen Complaint Charging Disorderly Persons Offense, Petty Disorderly Persons Offense, or Any Other Matter Within the Jurisdiction of the Municipal Court.,  A Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or a summons charging a disorderly persons offense, petty disorderly persons offense or any other matter within the jurisdiction of the municipal court, as set forth in N.J.S.A. 2B:12-17 and R. 7:1, made by a private citizen may be issued only by a judge or, if authorized by the judge, by a municipal court administrator or deputy court administrator of a court with jurisdiction in the municipality where the offense is alleged to have been committed within the statutory time limitation.  ,  County Prosecutor Review of Citizen Complaints Charging Disorderly Persons Offenses.,  Prior to a finding of probable cause and issuance of a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or a summons charging a disorderly persons offense made by a private citizen against a candidate or nominee for public office or a person holding public office as defined in N.J.S.A. 19:1-1, the Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or summons shall be reviewed by a county prosecutor for approval or denial. Prior to approval, the prosecutor has the authority to modify the charge. If the prosecutor approves the citizen complaint charging a disorderly persons offense, the prosecutor shall indicate this decision on the complaint and submit it to a judicial officer who will determine if probable cause exists and whether to issue a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or summons in the Judiciary’s computerized system used to generate complaints. If the prosecutor denies the citizen complaint charging a disorderly persons offense, the prosecutor shall report the denial and the basis therefor to the Assignment Judge on the record or in writing and shall notify the citizen complainant and the defendant. The absence of approval or denial within the timeframe set forth in R. 7:2-2(b)(6) shall be deemed as not objecting to the citizen complaint. The citizen complaint charging a disorderly persons offense shall be reviewed by the judicial officer for a probable cause finding.  ,  Issuance of a Citizen Complaint Charging Indictable Offenses.,  A Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or a Complaint-Summons (CDR-1) charging any indictable offense made by a private citizen may be issued only by a judge.    , County Prosecutor Review of Citizen Complaints Charging Indictable Offenses. , Prior to a finding of probable cause and issuance of a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or a Complaint-Summons (CDR-1) charging any indictable offense made by a private citizen against any individual, the Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or Complaint-Summons (CDR-1) shall be reviewed by a county prosecutor for approval or denial. Prior to approval, the prosecutor has the authority to modify the charge. If the prosecutor approves the citizen complaint charging an indictable offense, the prosecutor shall indicate this decision on the complaint and submit it to a judge who will determine if probable cause exists and whether to issue a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or a Complaint-Summons (CDR-1) in the Judiciary’s computerized system used to generate complaints. If the prosecutor denies the citizen complaint charging an indictable offense, the prosecutor shall report the denial and the basis therefor to the Assignment Judge on the record or in writing and shall notify the citizen complainant and the defendant. The absence of approval or denial within the timeframe set forth in R. 7:2-2(b)(6) shall be deemed as not objecting to the citizen complaint. The citizen complaint charging an indictable offense shall be reviewed by the judge for a probable cause finding.  ,  Probable Cause Findings - Citizen Complaints.,  The Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or summons charging: (i) a disorderly persons offense, petty disorderly persons offense or any other matter within the jurisdiction of the municipal court, as set forth in N.J.S.A.2B:12-17 and R. 7:1, made by a private citizen may be issued by a judicial officer pursuant to (b)(1) of this rule, or (ii) any indictable offense made by a private citizen may be issued by a judge pursuant to (b)(3) of this rule, only if it appears from the complaint, affidavit, certification or testimony that there is probable cause to believe that an offense was committed and the defendant committed it. The judicial officer’s finding of probable cause shall be noted on the face of the Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or summons and shall be confirmed by the judicial officer’s signature issuing the Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or summons.    , Period of Time for County Prosecutor Review of Citizen Complaints Charging Disorderly Persons and Indictable Offenses. , The county prosecutor shall review citizen complaints pursuant to R. 7:2-2(b)(2), 7:2-2(b)(4), and R. 3:2-1(a)(2) within a period of no more than forty-five calendar days following receipt of the citizen complaint in the Judiciary’s computerized system used to generate complaints. The prosecutor may apply to the court to extend the period of review upon a showing of good cause for additional periods of time no greater than ten calendar days each.  , Issuance of a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or Summons.,  ,  Issuance of a Summons.,  A summons may be issued on a complaint only if:   a judge, authorized municipal court administrator or authorized deputy municipal court administrator (judicial officer) finds from the complaint or an accompanying affidavit or deposition, that there is probable cause to believe that an offense was committed and that the defendant committed it and notes that finding on the summons; or   the law enforcement officer or code enforcement officer who made the complaint, issues the summons.  ,  Issuance of a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2). , A Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) may be issued only if:   a judicial officer finds from the complaint or an accompanying affidavit or deposition, that there is probable cause to believe that an offense was committed and that the defendant committed it and notes that finding on the Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2); and   a judicial officer finds that subsection (f) of this rule allows a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) rather than a summons to be issued.  ,  Indictable Offenses.,  Complaints involving indictable offenses are governed by the Part III Rules, which address mandatory and presumed warrants for certain indictable offenses in Rule 3:3-1(e), (f).  ,  Offenses Where Issuance of a Summons is Presumed.,  A summons rather than a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) shall be issued unless issuance of a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) is authorized pursuant to paragraph (f) of this rule.    , Grounds for Overcoming the Presumption of Issuance of Summons. , Regarding a defendant charged on matters in which a summons is presumed, when a law enforcement officer does not issue a summons, but requests, in accordance with guidelines issued by the Attorney General pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:162-16, the issuance of a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2), the judicial officer may issue a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) when the judicial officer finds that there is probable cause to believe that the defendant committed the offense, and the judicial officer has reason to believe, based on one or more of the following factors, that a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) is needed to reasonably assure a defendant’s appearance in court when required, to protect the safety of any other person or the community, or to assure that the defendant will not obstruct or attempt to obstruct the criminal justice process:  the defendant has been served with a summons for any prior indictable offense and has failed to appear;    there is reason to believe that the defendant is dangerous to self or will pose a danger to the safety of any other person or the community if released on a summons;    there is one or more outstanding warrants for the defendant;    the defendant’s identity or address is not known and a warrant is necessary to subject the defendant to the jurisdiction of the court;    there is reason to believe that the defendant will obstruct or attempt to obstruct the criminal justice process if released on a summons;    there is reason to believe that the defendant will not appear in response to a summons;    there is reason to believe that the monitoring of pretrial release conditions by the pretrial services program established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:162-25 is necessary to protect any victim, witness, other specified person, or the community.   The judicial officer shall consider the results of any available preliminary public safety assessment using a risk assessment instrument approved by the Administrative Director of the Courts pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:162-25, and shall also consider, when such information is available, whether within the preceding ten years the defendant as a juvenile was adjudicated delinquent for a crime involving a firearm, or a crime that if committed by an adult would be subject to the No Early Release Act (N.J.S.A. 2C:43- 7.2), or an attempt to commit any of the foregoing offenses. The judicial officer shall also consider any additional relevant information provided by the law enforcement officer or prosecutor applying for a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2)., Offenses Where Issuance of a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) is Presumed., Unless issuance of a Complaint-Summons (CDR-1) rather than a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) is authorized pursuant to paragraph (h) of this rule, a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) shall be issued when a judicial officer finds pursuant to paragraph (c)(2) that there is probable cause to believe that the defendant committed contempt (N.J.S.A. 2C:29-9(a)) involving a violation of a condition of pretrial release to avoid contact with an alleged victim or a violation of a condition of home detention with or without the use of an approved electronic monitoring device ordered pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:162-17.  , Grounds for Overcoming the Presumption of Issuance of a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2)., Notwithstanding the presumption that a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) shall be issued when a defendant is charged with an offense set forth in paragraph (g) of this rule: (1) a judicial officer may authorize issuance of a Complaint-Summons (CDR-1) rather than Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) if the judicial officer finds that were the defendant to be released without imposing or monitoring any conditions authorized under N.J.S.A. 2A:162-17, there are reasonable assurances that the defendant will appear in court when required, the safety of any other person or the community will be protected, and the defendant will not obstruct or attempt to obstruct the criminal justice process. The judicial officer shall not make such finding without considering the results of a preliminary public safety assessment using a risk assessment instrument approved by the Administrative Director of the Courts pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:162-25, and without also considering whether within the preceding ten years the defendant as a juvenile was adjudicated delinquent for escape, a crime involving a firearm, or a crime that if committed by an adult would be subject to the No Early Release Act (N.J.S.A. 2C:43-7.2), or an attempt to commit any of the foregoing offenses. The judicial officer shall also consider any additional information provided by a law enforcement officer or the prosecutor relevant to the pretrial release decision; or (2) a law enforcement officer may issue a Complaint-Summons (CDR-1) in accordance with guidelines issued by the Attorney General pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:162-16.  , Charges Against Corporations, Partnerships, Unincorporated Associations. , A summons rather than a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) shall issue if the defendant is a corporation, partnership, or unincorporated association.  , Failure to Appear After Summons. , If a defendant who has been served with a summons fails to appear on the return date, a bench warrant may issue pursuant to law and Rule 7:8-9 (Procedures on Failure to Appear). If a corporation, partnership or unincorporated association has been served with a summons and has failed to appear on the return date, the court shall proceed as if the entity had appeared and entered a plea of not guilty  , Additional Complaint-Warrants (CDR-2) or Summonses.,  More than one Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or summons may issue on the same complaint.  , Identification Procedures.,  If a summons has been issued or a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) executed on a complaint charging either the offense of shoplifting or prostitution or on a complaint charging any non-indictable offense where the identity of the person charged is in question, the defendant shall submit to the identification procedures prescribed by N.J.S.A. 53:1-15. Upon the defendant’s refusal to submit to any required identification procedures, the court may issue a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2)., Note:, Source - R. (1969) 7:2, 7:3-1, 3:3-1. Adopted October 6, 1997 to be effective February 1, 1998; paragraphs (b) and (c) amended July 10, 1998 to be effective September 1, 1998; paragraph (a)(1) amended July 5, 2000 to be effective September 5, 2000; paragraph (a)(1) amended, new paragraph (b)(5) added, and former paragraph (b)(5) redesignated as paragraph (b)(6) July 12, 2002 to be effective September 3, 2002; paragraph (a)(1) amended, and paragraph (a)(2) caption and text amended July 28, 2004 to be effective September 1, 2004; paragraph (a)(1) amended and new paragraph (a)(3) adopted July 16, 2009 to be effective September 1, 2009; caption amended, paragraph (a)(1) amended, former paragraph (b) deleted, new paragraphs (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) adopted, former paragraph (c) amended and redesignated as paragraph (g), former paragraph (d) caption and text amended and redesignated as paragraph (h), and former paragraph (e) amended and redesignated as paragraph (i) August 30, 2016 to be effective January 1, 2017; new paragraph (a) caption adopted, new subparagraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) adopted, former paragraph (a) redesignated as paragraph (b) and caption amended, former subparagraph (a)(1) redesignated as subparagraph (b)(1) and caption and text amended, former subparagraphs (a)(2) and (a)(3) redesignated as subparagraphs (a)(3) and (a)(4), new subparagraphs (b)(2), (b)(3), (b)(4), (b)(5), and (b)(6) adopted, former paragraph (b) redesignated as paragraph (c) and amended, former paragraph (c) redesignated as paragraph (d), former paragraphs (d) and (e) redesignated as paragraphs (e) and (f) and amended, former paragraphs (f) and (g) redesignated as paragraphs (g) and (h), former paragraph (h) redesignated as paragraph (i) and caption amended, former paragraph (i) redesignated as paragraph (j) August 2, 2019 to be effective October 1, 2019, effective date extended to January 1, 2020 pursuant to Court order dated September 25, 2019; new paragraphs (g) and (h) adopted, former paragraphs (g), (h), (i), (j) redesignated as paragraphs (i), (j), (k) and (l) July 31, 2025 to be effective September 1, 2025. Part 7
  • 7:8-9-Non-Monetary Procedures on Failure to Appear 7:8-9, Warrant or Notice.,  , Non-Parking Cases. ,  , Except as set forth in subparagraph (ii), if a defendant in any non- parking case before the court fails to appear or answer a complaint, the court shall issue a notice advising the defendant of the rescheduled appearance and that a failure to appear at that rescheduled appearance may result in the issuance of a bench warrant on a form approved by the Administrative Director of the Courts. If the defendant fails to appear for that rescheduled appearance, a bench warrant may be issued in accordance with R. 7:7-2(j). When issuing a bench warrant, the court shall simultaneously schedule the defendant to appear at a future court event.   In the most serious matters involving public safety, including but not limited to driving while intoxicated, domestic violence, defendants being monitored by pre-trial services, or other matters where upon conviction there is a reasonable likelihood of a jail sentence or loss or suspension of license, if a defendant in any non-parking case before the court fails to appear or answer a complaint, the court may issue a bench warrant for the defendant's arrest in accordance with R. 7:2-2(j), while simultaneously scheduling the defendant to appear at a future court event.  , Parking Cases.,  If a defendant in any parking case before the court fails to appear or answer a complaint, the court shall mail a failure to appear notice to the defendant on a form approved by the Administrative Director of the Courts. Where a defendant has not appeared or otherwise responded to failure to appear notices associated with two or more pending parking tickets within the court's jurisdiction, the court may issue a bench warrant in accordance with R. 7:7-2(j), while simultaneously scheduling the defendant to appear at a future court event. Such a bench warrant shall not issue when the pending tickets have been issued on the same day or otherwise within the same 24-hour period.  , Driving Privileges; Report to Motor Vehicle Commission.,  , Non-Parking Motor Vehicle Cases.,  If the court has not issued a bench warrant upon the failure of the defendant to comply with the court's failure to appear notice, the court shall report the failure to appear or answer to the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission on a form approved by the Administrative Director of the Courts within 30 days of the defendant's failure to appear or answer. The court shall then mark the case as closed on its records, subject to being reopened pursuant to subparagraph (e) of this rule. If the court elects, however, to issue a bench warrant, it may simultaneously report the failure to appear or answer to the Motor Vehicle Commission on a form approved by the Administrative Director of the Courts. If the court does not simultaneously notify the Motor Vehicle Commission and the warrant has not been executed within 30 days, the court shall report the failure to appear or answer to the Motor Vehicle Commission on a form approved by the Administrative Director of the Courts. Upon the notification to the Motor Vehicle Commission, the court shall then mark the case as closed on its records subject to being reopened pursuant to subparagraph (e) of this rule.  , Parking Cases.,  In all parking cases, whether or not a bench warrant is issued, the court may order the suspension of the defendant's driving privileges or of defendant's nonresident reciprocity privileges or prohibit the person from receiving or obtaining driving privileges until the pending matter is adjudicated or otherwise disposed of. The court shall then mark the case as suspended on its records, subject to being reopened pursuant to paragraph (e) of this rule. The court shall forward the order to suspend to the Motor Vehicle Commission on a form approved by the Administrative Director of the Courts.  , Unexecuted Bench Warrant or Bail Posted after Bench Warrant Executed.,  If a bench warrant is not executed, it shall remain open and active until the court either recalls, withdraws, or discharges it. If bail has been posted after the issuance of the bench warrant and the defendant fails to appear or answer, the court may declare a forfeiture of the bail, report a motor vehicle bail forfeiture to the Motor Vehicle Commission, and mark the case as suspended on its records subject to being reopened pursuant to paragraph (e) of this rule. The court may set aside any bail forfeiture in the interest of justice.  , Parking Cases; Unserved Notice. , In parking cases, no bench warrant may be issued if the initial failure to appear notice is returned to the court by the Postal Service marked to indicate that the defendant cannot be located. The court then may order a suspension of the registration of the motor vehicle or of the defendant's driving privileges or defendant's nonresident reciprocity privileges or prohibit the person from receiving or obtaining driving privileges until the pending matter is adjudicated or otherwise disposed of. The court shall then mark the case as suspended on its records, subject to being reopened pursuant to paragraph (e) of this rule. The court shall forward the order to suspend to the Motor Vehicle Commission on a form approved by the Administrative Director of the Courts.  , Reopening.,  A case marked closed shall be reopened upon the request of the defendant, the prosecuting attorney or on the court's own motion.  , Dismissal of Parking Tickets. , In any parking case, if the municipal court fails, within three years of the date of the violation, to either issue a bench warrant for the defendant's arrest or to order a suspension of the registration of the vehicle or the defendant’s driving privileges or the defendant's non-resident reciprocity privileges or prohibit the person from receiving or obtaining driving privileges, the matter shall be dismissed and shall not be reopened.  , Monetary Sanctions for Failure to Appear. , Monetary sanctions on defendants for failure to appear are addressed in R. 7:8-9A., Note:, Source – Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e): R. (1969) 7:6-3; paragraph (f): new. Adopted October 6, 1997 to be effective February 1, 1998; paragraph (a) text deleted, and new paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) adopted July 28, 2004 to be effective September 1, 2004; paragraph (b) caption amended, paragraphs (b)(1), (c), (d) and (f) amended July 16, 2009 to be effective September 1, 2009; paragraphs (a)(1), (a)(2), (b)(1), (b)(2) amended, paragraph (c) caption and text amended, and paragraphs (d) and (f) amended August 30, 2016 to be effective January 1, 2017; caption amended and new paragraph (g) adopted July 17, 2018 to be effective September 1, 2018; paragraph (a)(1) caption and text amended, paragraph (a)(2) amended, paragraph (b)(2) caption and text amended, paragraph (c) caption and text amended, and paragraph (d) amended July 30, 2021 to be effective September 1, 2021; subparagraphs (a)(1)(i), (a)(1)(ii), and (a)(2) amended July 31, 2025 to be effective September 1, 2025. Part 7
  • 4:73-3-Service of Process 4:73-3, By Whom Served., The order to show cause issuing pursuant to R. 4:67 may be served by any person 18 or more years of age.  , Non-resident or Unknown Parties., If a defendant resides outside this State or if the plaintiff does not know defendant's residence address, notice shall be given to defendant by publication once in a newspaper published or of general circulation in the county or counties in which the land or property to be taken is located and by mailing to defendant's last known address a copy of the notice at least 10 days before the return date of the order to show cause. If the name of a defendant is unknown the published notice shall be addressed to "Unknown Owner" or "Unknown Claimant".  , Service of Declaration of Taking., Service of a declaration of taking shall be made with or after the service of process. Note: Source-R.R. 4:92-3(a) (b) (c). Paragraph (c) adopted July 14, 1972 to be effective September 5, 1972; paragraph (b) amended July 13, 1994 to be effective September 1, 1994; paragraph (b) amended June 28, 1996 to be effective September 1, 1996. Part 4
  • 4:73-2-Parties; Trial of Dispute as to Title 4:73-2, Parties., The record owner, the occupant, if any, such other persons appearing of record to have any interest in the property and such persons claiming an interest therein as are known to the plaintiff shall be made parties.  , Dispute as to Title., If the title to the land or other property to be taken is in dispute, the dispute shall be tried either before or after the determination of damages as the court may direct. Note: Source-R.R. 4:92-2. Amended July 14, 1972 to be effective September 5, 1972. Part 4
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  • REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PETIT JURORS SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2025., OUR FREE PARKING GARAGE IS LOCATED BEHIND 129 HOOPER AVENUE.  PROCEED TO GROUND LEVEL AND UTILIZE THE NEW PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK TO CROSSOVER TO THE 100 HOOPER AVENUE ENTRANCE INTO THE COURTHOUSE. PLEASE BRING YOUR SUMMONS CARD WITH YOU, IF POSSIBLE. , ALL CONFIRMED JURORS HAVE BEEN EMAILED/TEXTED REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2025. PLEASE VIEW YOUR EMAIL FOR THIS INFORMATION OR CALL OUR OFFICE DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS., Jurors currently in selection with Judge Vicari, please report to the Courthouse as instructed. , Thank you for your willingness to serve as a juror and for helping the Judiciary continue to provide this vital function of our justice system. Court officials will never ask for payment to avoid arrest for failure to report for jury duty.  Anyone who has concerns about being approached inappropriately concerning jury duty should contact the county jury manager as well as local law enforcement., Message from Assignment Judge Francis Hodgson Jr., Thank you for serving the Ocean County Court. Jurors are an essential part of our justice system. I hope that you enjoy your time as a juror while you are performing this invaluable service. Thank you for serving., Health and Safety, If you feel sick, do not report to the courthouse.  Instead, contact your local jury management office contact your local jury management office to reschedule your service., Voluntary Demographic Information, The juror questionnaire includes three voluntary demographic questions. This information contact your local jury management office helps the Judiciary understand the diversity and representativeness of jury pools. Your responses to these questions are optional and will not affect your selection. , Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy, Advise the Jury Management Office if you require an accommodation in order to serve. You can reach the Jury Management Office by phone at   or by email at ., Juror Parking Directions, Ocean County Courthouse 100 Hooper Avenue Toms River, New Jersey 08754 732-504-0700 Jurors may park for free at the parking garage located behind 129 Hooper Avenue. If using GPS, please enter 129 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753 Directions 129 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753   There are 3 points of entry into the parking garage: Madison Avenue, Hadley Avenue or Washington Street. Please allow 10 minutes to cross over to Jury Assembly.   You may park on any of the 5 levels.  However, please refrain from parking in the spots identified as “RESERVED"   The skywalk is located on the 3rd floor level of the garage and allows for you to cross Hooper Avenue safely. Once you cross Hooper Avenue via the skywalk, you will see a sign directing you to the street level.  You may use the elevator OR the stairs to bring you down to street level on Hooper Avenue.  Once on the street level proceed through the door facing the courthouse go to the left. Follow the sidewalk heading South toward Washington Street, past the entrance to the Justice Complex and you will see the entrance to 100 A Hooper Avenue on the right. , Dress Code, Jurors reporting for service should wear clothing appropriate for an appearance in court. Shorts, t-shirts, uniforms or clothing containing statements or offensive symbols are not permitted. All hats must be removed when in a courtroom. Comfortable clothing is also advisable., Courtroom Regulations, Cell phones, pagers and electronic devices must be turned off in the courtroom. You are not permitted to read newspapers or other materials in the courtroom. You are not permitted to bring food or beverages into the courtroom., If You Are Selected As A Juror, The trial judge will instruct you regarding the trial schedule, reporting times, any recesses, lunch arrangements, etc. The judge's instructions will take precedence over any general instructions given in the assembly area. You must wear your juror badge at all times, including during lunch., Other Factors Relating To Your Juror Service, The daily fee for petit jurors is $5 for the first 3 days and $40 for each day after 3 days. The daily fee for grand jurors is $5 for each day of service. Checks are processed on Friday. Your juror check will generally be received within 3 weeks. Check with your employer or your union representative, or read your employee handbook if you have questions about whether you will be compensated by your employer while serving as a juror., Employment Protection, Be aware that  N.J.S.A. 2B:20-17 protects jurors from employment related retaliation and provides for the possibility of both criminal and civil sanctions., Term of Service, Petit jurors are required to be available for one week of service. You must call, check the recorded message, or check the website each evening prior to your service to obtain instructions regarding whether you must report. If you are selected, you must remain for the duration of jury selection process, and the trial. Once your service is completed, you will not be eligible to be selected to serve again for 3 years., Smoking Policy, The courthouse is a non-smoking facility. If you leave the courthouse to smoke, you must inform jury staff so that we are aware of your location at all times., Failure to Report, Individuals who fail to respond to a jury summons or fail to report when summoned may be subject to penalties including fines. If you have forgotten to appear as scheduled for jury service, please contact the Jury Management Office immediately at 732-504-0633 .
  • 4:73-9-Payment Into Court; Disputes as to Allocation; Withdrawal; Review 4:73-9, Payment Into Court., A plaintiff authorized by statute to pay the award into court shall do so on order of the court entered without notice unless the statute requires notice.  , Disputes as to Allocation., If allocation of the proceeds of an award or judgment is in dispute, the same shall be tried only after the award has been paid into court or a judgment upon appeal from an award has been entered. The matter may be initiated by any party by a petition in the cause and shall proceed as a summary action under R. 4:67.  , Withdrawal., Any party may apply for withdrawal of money paid into court by motion on notice to all other parties, including the Director of the Division of Taxation if the plaintiff is the Commissioner of Transportation. If any party disputes such withdrawal, the moving party shall proceed under paragraph (b) of this rule.  , Review., All orders for withdrawal shall be processed in accordance with R. 4:57-2. Note: Source-R.R. 4:92-10, 4:92-11. Paragraph (a) amended and (b) (c) and (d) adopted July 14, 1972 to be effective September 5, 1972. Paragraphs (a) and (d) amended November 27, 1974 to be effective April 1, 1975; paragraph (d) amended July 16, 1981 to be effective September 14, 1981. Part 4
  • Somerset County Juror Reporting Message,  This message is for Petit Jurors summoned for service the week beginning, September 2, 2025, , in Somerset County: Thank you for being available to serve as a petit juror in Somerset County the week beginning, September 2, 2025., Your service is no longer required, and you are released for the week. For the remainder of your jury service term, please report to your place of employment or follow your normal routine. This satisfies your jury service requirement for a period of (3) years. The Judges and Jury Management Office would like to thank you for your time and availability. The best way to contact the office is to send an email to somjury.mbx@njcourts.gov. Thank you.     , IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, INFORMATION ON COURT CLOSINGS AND DELAYED OPENINGS CAN BE FOUND AT:  ,     Unscheduled Court Closings, Unscheduled Court Closings | NJ Courts,  (njcourts.gov)., The New Jersey Judiciary does not and has never asked for juror’s banking information or social security numbers over the phone, by email, or in person. Court officials will never ask for payment to avoid arrest for failure to report for jury duty.  Anyone who has concerns about being approached inappropriately concerning jury duty should contact the county jury manager as well as local law enforcement. ,  , GRAND JURORS ONLY:,   Grand Jurors on Panels A and B should follow the schedule provided at the beginning of the stated session.     To contact the Jury Management Office please call 908-332-7700 Ext. 13025 or e-mail somjury.mbx@njcourts.gov. The Somerset County Superior Court Judges and Jury Management staff thank you for your time and availability to serve.   Thank you. Thank you for serving the Somerset County Court. Jurors are an essential part of our justice system. I hope that you enjoy your time as a juror while you are performing this invaluable service. Thank you for serving., Health and Safety, If you feel sick, do not report to the courthouse.  Instead, contact your local jury management office contact your local jury management office to reschedule your service., Voluntary Demographic Information, The juror questionnaire includes three voluntary demographic questions. This information contact your local jury management office helps the Judiciary understand the diversity and representativeness of jury pools. Your responses to these questions are optional and will not affect your selection. , Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy, Advise the Jury Management Office if you require an accommodation in order to serve. You can reach the Jury Management Office by phone at 908-332-7700 ext. 13025 or by email at  Somjury.mbx@njcourts.gov ., Juror Parking Directions, Somerset County Courthouse 20 North Bridge Street Somerville, New Jersey 08876 908-332-7700 Bernie Field Parking Garage Bernie Field Parking Garage Free parking is provided to Jurors in the Bernie Field Parking Garage, located on East High Street near the corner of Grove Street.  There is access to the Administration Building directly from the parking deck on the GREEN level. To access the Courthouse, walk through the Administration Building to the Grove St. exit, and the Courthouse is located directly across Grove Street. The entrance to both the main Courthouse and the Historic Courthouse is on North Bridge Street (proceed LEFT around the Historic Courthouse). We recommend that you arrive early for jury service to allow ample time to park, and to ensure availability of parking spots. *** Street parking is also available in the area. Along Main St., on either side of Davenport St. and along the streets immediately surrounding the Courthouse, street parking is metered. Most city-run parking lots in the area also have metered spaces., Dress Code, Jurors reporting for service should wear clothing appropriate for an appearance in court. Shorts, t-shirts, uniforms or clothing containing statements or offensive symbols are not permitted. All hats must be removed when in a courtroom. Comfortable clothing is also advisable., Courtroom Regulations, Cell phones, pagers and electronic devices must be turned off in the courtroom. You are not permitted to read newspapers or other materials in the courtroom. You are not permitted to bring food or beverages into the courtroom., If You Are Selected As A Juror, The trial judge will instruct you regarding the trial schedule, reporting times, any recesses, lunch arrangements, etc. The judge's instructions will take precedence over any general instructions given in the assembly area. You must wear your juror badge at all times, including during lunch., Other Factors Relating To Your Juror Service, The daily fee for petit jurors is $5 for the first 3 days and $40 for each day after 3 days. The daily fee for grand jurors is $5 for each day of service. Checks are processed on Friday. Your juror check will generally be received within 3 weeks. Check with your employer or your union representative, or read your employee handbook if you have questions about whether you will be compensated by your employer while serving as a juror., Employment Protection, Be aware that  N.J.S.A. 2B:20-17 protects jurors from employment related retaliation and provides for the possibility of both criminal and civil sanctions., Term of Service, Petit Jurors are on-call for four days or one trial. You must check the juror reporting message by calling or check the message above on Friday evening after 5:00 P.M. for Monday’s reporting instructions. These instructions will include a reporting time for jurors who are required to appear for jury service. You must also check the message on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of your reporting week after 5:00 P.M. for the next day’s reporting instructions. If your number is within the range to report, you must report the next day. If you are chosen for the selection process of a trial you must remain until the selection is completed. You are required to serve no more than once every three years. , Smoking Policy, The courthouse is a non-smoking facility. If you leave the courthouse to smoke, you must inform jury staff so that we are aware of your location at all times., Failure to Report, Individuals who fail to respond to a jury summons or fail to report when summoned may be subject to penalties including fines. If you have forgotten to appear as scheduled for jury service, please contact the Jury Management Office immediately at 908-332-7700 ext. 13025 .
  • CUMBERLAND COUNTY JURY REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 02, 2025., Any juror who has not reported this week, and, Jurors who have received Failure to Appears for Tuesday September 2nd and Wednesday, September 3rd  , is required to report to the Superior Courthouse Jury Management Office on the 2 nd Floor, Room A242 on, Thursday, September 4, 2025 @10AM., Jurors who are currently in trial please continue to follow the reporting instructions of the trial judge and/or our texts and emails. There is a free parking garage located at 115 Vine St. Only clear drinking containers are permitted in the courthouse. There is a microwave and refrigerator in the jury assembly room if you would like to bring lunch/snacks. In the event of emergency closing or inclement weather please listen to KYW 1060 AM or call, 856-878-5070, ,, option 1, . At this time no excusals will be granted by our office. You will have the opportunity to speak with the Judge during the selection process., The New Jersey Judiciary does not and has never asked for juror’s banking information or social security numbers over the phone, by email, or in person. Court officials will never ask for payment to avoid arrest for failure to report for jury duty.  Anyone who has concerns about being approached inappropriately concerning jury duty should contact the county jury manager as well as local law enforcement., Please contact the jury management office with any questions at 856-878-5050, ext. 15160 or by email at: cumjury.mailbox@njcourts.gov  Thank You. Jury Management, Message from Assignment Judge Benjamin C. Telsey, Welcome to jury duty. Jury Service is both an honor and a duty of citizenship. As a juror, you will have the opportunity to observe, participate in, and increase your knowledge about the operation of our court system and the judicial branch of government. Those who serve find it to be a rewarding experience and we anticipate that you will also. Thank you for serving., Health and Safety, If you feel sick, do not report to the courthouse.  Instead, contact your local jury management office contact your local jury management office to reschedule your service., Voluntary Demographic Information, The juror questionnaire includes three voluntary demographic questions. This information contact your local jury management office helps the Judiciary understand the diversity and representativeness of jury pools. Your responses to these questions are optional and will not affect your selection. , Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy, Advise the Jury Management Office if you require an accommodation in order to serve. You can reach the Jury Management Office by phone at   856-878-5050 ext. 18150  or by email at  Cumjury.Mailbox@njcourts.gov, Juror Parking Directions, Cumberland County Courthouse 60 West Broad Street Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302 856-878-5050 Parking for jurors and court users is available in the county parking garage (parking is garage is available from 8:00am-6:00pm only) located on Vine Street behind the prosecutor's office building (west of Fayette Street and Vine Street intersection). Some local street parking is also available. A parking garage is located on Vine Street for juror parking. Additional parking at 99 West Broad Street (county office building)., Dress Code, Jurors reporting for service should wear clothing appropriate for an appearance in court. Shorts, t-shirts, uniforms or clothing containing statements or offensive symbols are not permitted. All hats must be removed when in a courtroom. Comfortable clothing is also advisable., Courtroom Regulations, Cell phones, pagers and electronic devices must be turned off in the courtroom. You are not permitted to read newspapers or other materials in the courtroom. You are not permitted to bring food or beverages into the courtroom., If You Are Selected As A Juror, The trial judge will instruct you regarding the trial schedule, reporting times, any recesses, lunch arrangements, etc. The judge's instructions will take precedence over any general instructions given in the assembly area. You must wear your juror badge at all times, including during lunch., Other Factors Relating To Your Juror Service, The daily fee for petit jurors is $5 for the first 3 days and $40 for each day after 3 days. The daily fee for grand jurors is $5 for each day of service. Checks are processed on Friday. Your juror check will generally be received within 3 weeks. Check with your employer or your union representative, or read your employee handbook if you have questions about whether you will be compensated by your employer while serving as a juror., Employment Protection, Be aware that  N.J.S.A. 2B:20-17 protects jurors from employment related retaliation and provides for the possibility of both criminal and civil sanctions., Term of Service, Petit jurors term of service is one week unless selected for a trial which will require your service for the duration of that trial. If not assigned to a trial or jury selection, you must call or check the website each evening prior to your service to see if you must report. A typical court day is from 9 AM to 4 PM. Once your service is completed, you will not be eligible to be selected again for 3 years., Smoking Policy, The courthouse is a non-smoking facility. If you leave the courthouse to smoke, you must inform jury staff so that we are aware of your location at all times., Failure to Report, Individuals who fail to respond to a jury summons or fail to report when summoned may be subject to penalties including fines. If you have forgotten to appear as scheduled for jury service, please contact the Jury Management Office immediately at 856-878-5050 ext. 18150 .
  • 4:73-6-Appeal From Report of Commissioners 4:73-6, Notice of Appeal; Service, Contents; Docket Number., An appeal from the report of the commissioners shall be taken by an appellant by filing a notice of appeal with the deputy clerk of the Superior Court in the county of venue within 20 days after the date of service upon him or her, by mail or otherwise, of a copy of the report; but the court for good cause shown may extend the time for a period not exceeding 30 days. The notice of appeal shall be served only on persons in possession and parties appearing before the commissioners who have an interest in the property. The appellant in the notice of appeal may demand trial by jury, or any other party may make such a demand within 10 days after service of the notice of appeal. The notice of appeal shall also include notice of an application for an order fixing the date of trial. Unless the court otherwise orders, if the original action involves a taking or takings from a tract of land under single ownership, the appeal shall be docketed under the number assigned to the original action and shall continue in that action.  , Severance., Except as provided in paragraph (a), the appeal concerning takings from each separate tract shall be severed from the action for purpose of trial and shall be docketed as a separate action cross-indexed to the original action. All appeals relating to the same tract shall be docketed under the number assigned to the original notice of appeal as to that tract. Note: Source-R.R. 4:92-6(a) (b) (c); paragraph (a) caption and text amended and paragraph (b) amended June 29, 1990 to be effective September 4, 1990; paragraph (a) amended July 13, 1994 to be effective September 1, 1994. Part 4
  • 4:73-10-Appeals From Assessments for Improvements and Awards of Damages 4:73-10 Appeals from an assessment for improvements and an award for damages incidental to improvements and appeals from an award of damages for taking property useful or necessary for the making of an improvement, shall be taken by filing a notice of appeal in the Superior Court. The matter shall be brought on by instituting a summary action and all such appeals as to the same improvements shall be consolidated. The action shall be tried with a jury if demanded as provided by R. 4:73-7. Applications under any statute for confirmation of an assessment or award not appealed from shall be brought on by instituting a summary action. Note: Source-R.R. 4:92-12. Part 4
  • 4:73-4-Report of Commissioners; Service 4:73-4 Upon the appointment of the commissioners, the presiding commissioner shall fix a hearing date and shall cause the commissioner's report to be filed within 4 months next following their appointment, unless the court shall extend the time. If the report is not filed within the time so limited and no proper reason appears, the court may discharge the commissioners or any of them and appoint a substitute commissioner or commissioners. The commissioners upon filing their report shall serve a copy upon the plaintiff, upon each person in possession of the property and upon each party having an interest therein who appeared before them. Note: Source-R.R. 4:92-4. Amended July 14, 1972 to be effective September 5, 1972. Part 4
  • 4:73-7-Jury; View of Property 4:73-7 If a jury is demanded, the appeal shall be tried by a jury drawn from the general panel. The court may permit the jury to view the land and property to be taken depending on the circumstances of the case. Note: Source — R.R. 4:92-7. Amended July 7, 1971 effective September 13, 1971; amended July 19, 2012 to be effective September 4, 2012. Part 4
  • 4:73-8-Costs on Appeal 4:73-8 Costs of the appeal shall be taxed against the plaintiff-condemnor in all cases except those in which the appeal is brought by the defendant-condemnee and the judgment is for the same or a lesser sum than that awarded by the commissioners. Note: Source-R.R. 4:92-8. Part 4
  • 4:73-5-Fees and Costs 4:73-5 On the motion of any party, including the commissioners, the court may, in its discretion, on proper showing, allow such fees, expenses and costs of the commissioners as it deems adequate, to be paid by plaintiff. Note: Source-R.R. 4:92-5. Part 4
  • MESSAGE FOR PETIT JURORS, Good day, this is the Hudson County Jury Management Office. GRAND JURORS CONFIRMED FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH, PLEASE FOLLOW THE EMAILED INSTRUCTIONS AS DIRECTED. PLEASE HAVE YOUR GREEN SUMMONS OR PAPER QUESTIONNAIRE AND PHOTO I.D. AVAILABLE UPON CHECKING IN. JURORS ON TRIAL OR IN THE MIDST OF JURY SELECTION WITH A JUDGE(S) MUST FOLLOW THE JUDGE’S INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING WHEN THEY ARE TO RETURN TO THE COURTHOUSE. Please check your emails, including junk and spam folders periodically for updates.  In the event of inclement weather or an emergency court closing, please visit the website: http://www.njcourts.gov or call 201-748-4410 @ 7:15 A.M., Please note:, Jurors may enter the building through the main entrance on Newark Avenue or the side entrance on Central Avenue.  The building is in a restricted parking zone. If you do not have a Zone 2 Permit, please read all the signs to avoid parking tickets and park in a legitimate space on the streets in the area. The permit does not cover parking meters. After checking in, request a Zone 2 permit.   Zone 2 parking permits will not prevent you from receiving a ticket or having your vehicle being booted for violating parking regulations, such as street cleaning.  You will be given instructions and time to place the permit in your car. Please note that parking lots are privately owned and will require that you pay a daily fee.  The courts do not reimburse for incurred fees. Jurors must wear clothing appropriate for a court appearance. Uniforms, or clothing displaying statements or offensive symbols are not permitted. For security reasons, jurors may not bring sharp objects, video, and camera equipment, etc. into the courthouse. For your convenience, Wireless Internet is available for personal laptops. Jurors who did not complete or submit their questionnaire 4 days prior to their service date, will not receive reporting information and therefore must contact the jury management office to reschedule. Answers to frequently asked questions about jury service in New Jersey can be found at https://www.njcourts.gov/jurors/faq The New Jersey Judiciary does not and has never asked for jurors’ banking information or social security numbers over the phone, by email, or in person. Court officials will never ask for payment to avoid arrest for failure to report for jury duty.  Anyone who has concerns about being approached inappropriately concerning jury duty should contact the county jury manager as well as local law enforcement. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8:30AM-4:30PM VIA EMAIL AT: HUDJURY.MAILBOX@NJCOURTS.GOV OR CALL 201-748-4400 EXT 60560. Thank you for your cooperation., Message from Assignment Judge David B. Katz, Welcome to jury duty and thank you in advance for your deeply appreciated and necessary participation in the operation of both the civil and criminal courts here in Hudson County . The Jury Manager and her staff will do all that they can to make your term of jury service instructive, rewarding and enjoyable. Again, sincere thanks for your attendance and cooperation. Thank you for serving., Health and Safety, If you feel sick, do not report to the courthouse.  Instead, contact your local jury management office contact your local jury management office to reschedule your service., Voluntary Demographic Information, The juror questionnaire includes three voluntary demographic questions. This information contact your local jury management office helps the Judiciary understand the diversity and representativeness of jury pools. Your responses to these questions are optional and will not affect your selection. , Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy, Advise the Jury Management Office if you require an accommodation in order to serve. You can reach the Jury Management Office by phone at   201-748-4400 ext. 60560  or by email at  Hudjury.Mailbox@njcourts.gov ., Juror Parking Directions, Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 201-748-4400, Please note: , Jurors may enter the building through the main entrance on Newark Avenue or the side entrance on Central Avenue. In the event of inclement weather, jurors should call 201-748-4410 201-748-4410 or access Unscheduled Court Closings court closings  to check for closings and cancellations at Hudson County facilities. The building is in a restricted parking zone. If you do not have a Zone 2 Permit, please read all the signs to avoid parking tickets and park in a legitimate space on the streets in the area. After checking in, request a Zone 2 permit. The permit does not cover parking meters nor does it cover the area of Hoboken Avenue between Baldwin and Central Avenues. Zone 2 parking permits will not prevent you from receiving a ticket or having your vehicle being booted for violating parking regulations, such as street cleaning. You will be given instructions and time to place the permit in your car. Parking is limited in the Courthouse area. The nearest paid parking lots are at the corners of Newark and Oakland Aves. (across from the Admin Bldg.), Hoboken Aves. (approximately 2 blocks away), and Summit and Pavonia Aves. There are also several lots in the vicinity of Journal Square. Please note that parking lots are privately owned and will require that you pay a daily fee. The courts do not reimburse for incurred fees. Jurors must wear clothing appropriate for a court appearance. Uniforms or clothing displaying statements or offensive symbols are not permitted. For security reasons, jurors may not bring sharp objects, video and camera equipment, etc. into the courthouse. For your convenience, Wireless Internet is available for personal laptops. If you have any questions regarding your jury service, please call our office Monday through Friday at between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm., Dress Code, Jurors reporting for service should wear clothing appropriate for an appearance in court. Shorts, t-shirts, uniforms or clothing containing statements or offensive symbols are not permitted. All hats must be removed when in a courtroom. Comfortable clothing is also advisable., Courtroom Regulations, Cell phones, pagers and electronic devices must be turned off in the courtroom. You are not permitted to read newspapers or other materials in the courtroom. You are not permitted to bring food or beverages into the courtroom., If You Are Selected As A Juror, The trial judge will instruct you regarding the trial schedule, reporting times, any recesses, lunch arrangements, etc. The judge's instructions will take precedence over any general instructions given in the assembly area. You must wear your juror badge at all times, including during lunch., Other Factors Relating To Your Juror Service, The daily fee for petit jurors is $5 for the first 3 days and $40 for each day after 3 days. The daily fee for grand jurors is $5 for each day of service. Checks are processed on Friday. Your juror check will generally be received within 3 weeks. Check with your employer or your union representative, or read your employee handbook if you have questions about whether you will be compensated by your employer while serving as a juror., Employment Protection, Be aware that  N.J.S.A. 2B:20-17 protects jurors from employment related retaliation and provides for the possibility of both criminal and civil sanctions., Term of Service, Petit jurors are summoned for a minimum of one day or one full trial. As, such, jurors who are not selected to serve on a trial by the end of the day, will have completed their jury service. If you are sent to a courtroom and the jury selection process continues beyond your one day, you will have to return until the judge excuses you from serving as a juror on that trial. Those who are selected for trials finish their service at the conclusion of the trial. Trials vary in length. Some trials proceed for just one day and others last longer. The trial judge will provide an estimate regarding the length of the trial at the beginning of jury selection. Once your service is completed, you will not be eligible to be selected again for 3 years., Smoking Policy, The courthouse is a non-smoking facility. If you leave the courthouse to smoke, you must inform jury staff so that we are aware of your location at all times., Failure to Report, Individuals who fail to respond to a jury summons or fail to report when summoned may be subject to penalties including fines. If you have forgotten to appear as scheduled for jury service, please contact the Jury Management Office immediately at 201-748-4400 ext. 60560 .