- Morris County Volunteer Information, Volunteer Information - Morris County, Guidelines:, Read about the general guidelines for the Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers, Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers, Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers volunteer program , that should be considered before submitting a volunteer application., Program Descriptions:, Click any of the program titles below to view the program description or view a Volunteer Programs - brochure statewide list of the court volunteer programs. Please note that the availability of programs varies by county based on the needs of the local court and the particular community. Child Placement Review Board (CPR) Actively Recruiting Court Appointed Special Advocate(CASA) Actively Recruiting Courthouse Services Assistance (CSA) Actively Recruiting Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) Actively Recruiting Municipal Court Mediation(MCM) Juvenile Conference Committees (JCC) Actively Recruiting Municipal Customer Service Representative Program(MCSRP) Special Civil Settlement (SCS) Actively Recruiting, How to Apply:, Print and complete the Volunteer Application volunteer application , which can be forwarded to the address shown below. Volunteer applications also may be sent electronically to the email address listed below in the Contact Us section. Administration and Records Building 10 Court Street Morristown, New Jersey 07963 ATTN: Volunteer Services Liaison, Driving Directions:, Get directions to Morris County courthouse driving directions Morris County courthouse ., Contact Us:, Should you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to email or call the local volunteer services liaison using the contact information below. MrsVolunteer.Mailbox@njcourts.gov 862-397-5700 , ext. 75050, Regional Opportunities for Intensive Supervision Program (ISP) Screening Boards, Volunteers can be selected to help screen inmates for the Intensive Supervision Program. The program allows certain carefully selected state prison inmates the opportunity to work their way back into the community under close community supervision by specially trained probation officers. We are actively recruiting for all regions (Northern, Central, and Southern) with a special recruitment focus on the Southern Region. The majority of screening board panels meet virtually. However, in-person visits may also be required to some institutions. Southern Region volunteers will be required to visit South Woods State Prison located in Bridgeton, New Jersey to conduct screening board interviews. For more information about ISP Volunteer opportunities, please visit the link below: Intensive Supervision Program - Screening board Learn more about this volunteer opportunity.
- Ocean County Volunteer Information, Volunteer Information - Ocean County, Guidelines:, Read about the general guidelines for the Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers, Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers, Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers volunteer program , that should be considered before submitting a volunteer application., Program Descriptions:, Click any of the program titles below to view the program description or view a Volunteer Programs - brochure statewide list of the court volunteer programs. Please note that the availability of programs varies by county based on the needs of the local court and the particular community. Child Placement Review Board (CPR) Actively Recruiting Court Appointed Special Advocate(CASA) Courthouse Services Assistance (CSA) Actively Recruiting Courthouse Visitors Assistance (CVA) Actively Recruiting Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) Actively Recruiting Municipal Court Mediation(MCM) Actively Recruiting Small Claims Settlement (SMCS) Actively Recruiting Special Civil Settlement (SCS) Actively Recruiting Juvenile Conference Committees (JCC) Landlord/Tenant Settlement (LTS) Actively Recruiting, How to Apply:, Print and complete the Volunteer Application volunteer application , which can be forwarded to the address shown below. Volunteer applications also may be sent electronically to the email address listed below in the Contact Us section. Ocean County - Volunteer Information 120 Hooper Avenue P.O. Box 2191 Room 240 Toms River, New Jersey 08753 ATTN: Volunteer Services Liaison, Driving Directions:, Get directions to Ocean County courthouse driving directions Ocean County courthouse ., Contact Us:, Should you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to email or call the local volunteer services liaison using the contact information below. OCNVolunteer.mailbox@njcourts.gov 732-504-0700 , ext. 64490, Regional Opportunities for Intensive Supervision Program (ISP) Screening Boards, Volunteers can be selected to help screen inmates for the Intensive Supervision Program. The program allows certain carefully selected state prison inmates the opportunity to work their way back into the community under close community supervision by specially trained probation officers. We are actively recruiting for all regions (Northern, Central, and Southern) with a special recruitment focus on the Southern Region. The majority of screening board panels meet virtually. However, in-person visits may also be required to some institutions. Southern Region volunteers will be required to visit South Woods State Prison located in Bridgeton, New Jersey to conduct screening board interviews. For more information about ISP Volunteer opportunities, please visit the link below: Intensive Supervision Program - Screening board Learn more about this volunteer opportunity.
- Passaic County Volunteer Information, Volunteer Information - Passiac County, Guidelines:, Read about the general guidelines for the Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers, Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers, Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers volunteer program , that should be considered before submitting a volunteer application., Program Descriptions:, Click any of the program titles below to view the program description or view a Volunteer Programs - brochure statewide list of the court volunteer programs. Please note that the availability of programs varies by county based on the needs of the local court and the particular community. Child Placement Review Board (CPR) Actively Recruiting Court Appointed Special Advocate(CASA) Actively Recruiting Courthouse Services Assistance (CSA) Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) Actively Recruiting Municipal Court Mediation(MCM) Actively Recruiting Juvenile Conference Committees (JCC) Actively Recruiting, How to Apply:, Print and complete the Volunteer Application volunteer application , which can be forwarded to the address shown below. Volunteer applications also may be sent electronically to the email address listed below in the Contact Us section. Passaic County Courthouse 77 Hamilton Street Paterson, New Jersey 07505 ATTN: Volunteer Services Liaison, Driving Directions:, Get directions to Passaic County courthouse driving directions Passaic County courthouse ., Contact Us:, Should you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to email or call the local volunteer services liaison using the contact information below. PasVolunteer.Mailbox@njcourts.gov 973-653-2910 , ext. 24063, Regional Opportunities for Intensive Supervision Program (ISP) Screening Boards, Volunteers can be selected to help screen inmates for the Intensive Supervision Program. The program allows certain carefully selected state prison inmates the opportunity to work their way back into the community under close community supervision by specially trained probation officers. We are actively recruiting for all regions (Northern, Central, and Southern) with a special recruitment focus on the Southern Region. The majority of screening board panels meet virtually. However, in-person visits may also be required to some institutions. Southern Region volunteers will be required to visit South Woods State Prison located in Bridgeton, New Jersey to conduct screening board interviews. For more information about ISP Volunteer opportunities, please visit the link below: Intensive Supervision Program - Screening board Learn more about this volunteer opportunity.
- Salem County Volunteer Information, Volunteer Information - Salem County, Guidelines:, Read about the general guidelines for the Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers, Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers, Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers volunteer program , that should be considered before submitting a volunteer application., Program Descriptions:, Click any of the program titles below to view the program description or view a Volunteer Programs - brochure statewide list of the court volunteer programs. Please note that the availability of programs varies by county based on the needs of the local court and the particular community. Child Placement Review Board (CPR) Actively Recruiting Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) Actively Recruiting Municipal Court Mediation(MCM) Juvenile Conference Committees (JCC) Actively Recruiting Special Civil Settlement (SCS) Actively Recruiting, How to Apply:, Print and complete the Volunteer Application volunteer application , which can be forwarded to the address shown below. Volunteer applications also may be sent electronically to the email address listed below in the Contact Us section. Gloucester County Justice Complex 70 Hunter Street Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 ATTN: Volunteer Services Liaison, Driving Directions:, Get directions to Salem County courthouse driving directions Salem County courthouse ., Contact Us:, Should you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to email or call the local volunteer services liaison using the contact information below. Vic15volunteer.Mbx@njcourts.gov 856-878-5050 , ext. 15158, Regional Opportunities for Intensive Supervision Program (ISP) Screening Boards, Volunteers can be selected to help screen inmates for the Intensive Supervision Program. The program allows certain carefully selected state prison inmates the opportunity to work their way back into the community under close community supervision by specially trained probation officers. We are actively recruiting for all regions (Northern, Central, and Southern) with a special recruitment focus on the Southern Region. The majority of screening board panels meet virtually. However, in-person visits may also be required to some institutions. Southern Region volunteers will be required to visit South Woods State Prison located in Bridgeton, New Jersey to conduct screening board interviews. For more information about ISP Volunteer opportunities, please visit the link below: Intensive Supervision Program - Screening board Learn more about this volunteer opportunity.
- Somerset County Volunteer Information, Volunteer Information - Somerset County, Guidelines:, Read about the general guidelines for the Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers, Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers, Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers volunteer program , that should be considered before submitting a volunteer application., Program Descriptions:, Click any of the program titles below to view the program description or view a Volunteer Programs - brochure statewide list of the court volunteer programs. Please note that the availability of programs varies by county based on the needs of the local court and the particular community. Child Placement Review Board (CPR) Actively Recruiting Court Appointed Special Advocate(CASA) Courthouse Services Assistance (CSA) Actively Recruiting Courthouse Visitors Assistance (CVA) Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) Municipal Court Mediation(MCM) Actively Recruiting Small Claims Settlement (SMCS) Special Civil Settlement (SCS) Actively Recruiting Juvenile Conference Committees (JCC) Landlord/Tenant Settlement (LTS), How to Apply:, Print and complete the Volunteer Application volunteer application , which can be forwarded to the address shown below. Volunteer applications also may be sent electronically to the email address listed below in the Contact Us section. Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren – Trial Court Administration 40 North Bridge Street Somerville, New Jersey 08876 ATTN: Volunteer Services Liaison, Driving Directions:, Get directions to Somerset County courthouse driving directions Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren - Trial Court Administration building., Contact Us:, Should you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to email or call the local volunteer services liaison using the contact information below. V13Volunteer.Mailbox@njcourts.gov 908-332-7700 , ext. 13095, Regional Opportunities for Intensive Supervision Program (ISP) Screening Boards, Volunteers can be selected to help screen inmates for the Intensive Supervision Program. The program allows certain carefully selected state prison inmates the opportunity to work their way back into the community under close community supervision by specially trained probation officers. We are actively recruiting for all regions (Northern, Central, and Southern) with a special recruitment focus on the Southern Region. The majority of screening board panels meet virtually. However, in-person visits may also be required to some institutions. Southern Region volunteers will be required to visit South Woods State Prison located in Bridgeton, New Jersey to conduct screening board interviews. For more information about ISP Volunteer opportunities, please visit the link below: Intensive Supervision Program - Screening board Learn more about this volunteer opportunity.
- Sussex County Volunteer Information, Volunteer Information - Sussex County, Guidelines:, Read about the general guidelines for the Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers, Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers, Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers volunteer program , that should be considered before submitting a volunteer application., Program Descriptions:, Click any of the program titles below to view the program description or view a Volunteer Programs - brochure statewide list of the court volunteer programs. Please note that the availability of programs varies by county based on the needs of the local court and the particular community. Child Placement Review Board (CPR) Actively Recruiting Court Appointed Special Advocate(CASA) Actively Recruiting Courthouse Services Assistance (CSA) Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) Actively Recruiting Juvenile Conference Committees (JCC) Actively Recruiting Municipal Court Mediation(MCM) Municipal Customer Service Representative Program(MCSRP) Special Civil Settlement (SCS) Actively Recruiting, How to Apply:, Print and complete the Volunteer Application volunteer application , which can be forwarded to the address shown below. Volunteer applications also may be sent electronically to the email address listed below in the Contact Us section. Administration and Records Building 10 Court Street Morristown, New Jersey 07963 ATTN: Volunteer Services Liaison, Driving Directions:, Get directions to Sussex County courthouse driving directions Sussex County courthouse ., Contact Us:, Should you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to email or call the local volunteer services liaison using the contact information below. SsxVolunteer.Mailbox@njcourts.gov 862-397-5700 , ext. 75050, Regional Opportunities for Intensive Supervision Program (ISP) Screening Boards, Volunteers can be selected to help screen inmates for the Intensive Supervision Program. The program allows certain carefully selected state prison inmates the opportunity to work their way back into the community under close community supervision by specially trained probation officers. We are actively recruiting for all regions (Northern, Central, and Southern) with a special recruitment focus on the Southern Region. The majority of screening board panels meet virtually. However, in-person visits may also be required to some institutions. Southern Region volunteers will be required to visit South Woods State Prison located in Bridgeton, New Jersey to conduct screening board interviews. For more information about ISP Volunteer opportunities, please visit the link below: Intensive Supervision Program - Screening board Learn more about this volunteer opportunity.
- Union County Volunteer Information, Volunteer Information - Union County, Guidelines:, Read about the general guidelines for the Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers, Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers, Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers volunteer program , that should be considered before submitting a volunteer application., Program Descriptions:, Click any of the program titles below to view the program description or view a Volunteer Programs - brochure statewide list of the court volunteer programs. Please note that the availability of programs varies by county based on the needs of the local court and the particular community. Child Placement Review Board (CPR) Actively Recruiting Court Appointed Special Advocate(CASA) Courthouse Services Assistance (CSA) Courthouse Visitors Assistance (CVA) Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) Juvenile Conference Committees (JCC) Actively Recruiting Juvenile Intensive Supervision (JISP) Municipal Court Mediation(MCM) Actively Recruiting Supervised Visitation Program (SVP) Actively Recruiting, How to Apply:, Print and complete the Volunteer Application volunteer application , which can be forwarded to the address shown below. Volunteer applications also may be sent electronically to the email address listed below in the Contact Us section. Union County Courthouse 2 Broad Street Floor 3 Rotunda, Room 303 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 ATTN: Volunteer Services Liaison, Driving Directions:, Get directions to Union County courthouse driving directions Union County courthouse ., Contact Us:, Should you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to email or call the local volunteer services liaison using the contact information below. UnnVolunteer.Mailbox@njcourts.gov 908-787-1650 , ext. 21892, Regional Opportunities for Intensive Supervision Program (ISP) Screening Boards, Volunteers can be selected to help screen inmates for the Intensive Supervision Program. The program allows certain carefully selected state prison inmates the opportunity to work their way back into the community under close community supervision by specially trained probation officers. We are actively recruiting for all regions (Northern, Central, and Southern) with a special recruitment focus on the Southern Region. The majority of screening board panels meet virtually. However, in-person visits may also be required to some institutions. Southern Region volunteers will be required to visit South Woods State Prison located in Bridgeton, New Jersey to conduct screening board interviews. For more information about ISP Volunteer opportunities, please visit the link below: Intensive Supervision Program - Screening board Learn more about this volunteer opportunity.
- Warren County Volunteer Information, Volunteer Information - Warren County, Guidelines:, Read about the general guidelines for the Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers, Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers, Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers volunteer program , that should be considered before submitting a volunteer application., Program Descriptions:, Click any of the program titles below to view the program description or view a Volunteer Programs - brochure statewide list of the court volunteer programs. Please note that the availability of programs varies by county based on the needs of the local court and the particular community. Child Placement Review Board (CPR) Actively Recruiting Court Appointed Special Advocate(CASA) Courthouse Services Assistance (CSA) Actively Recruiting Courthouse Visitors Assistance (CVA) Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) Juvenile Conference Committees (JCC) Landlord/Tenant Settlement (LTS) Municipal Court Mediation(MCM) Actively Recruiting Special Civil Settlement (SCS) Small Claims Settlement (SMCS), How to Apply:, Print and complete the Volunteer Application volunteer application , which can be forwarded to the address shown below. Volunteer applications also may be sent electronically to the email address listed below in the Contact Us section. Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren – Trial Court Administration 40 North Bridge Street Somerville, New Jersey 08876 ATTN: Volunteer Services Liaison, Driving Directions:, Get directions to Warren County courthouse driving directions Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren – Trial Court Administration building., Contact Us:, Should you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to email or call the local volunteer services liaison using the contact information below. V13Volunteer.Mailbox@njcourts.gov 908-332-7700 , ext. 13095, Regional Opportunities for Intensive Supervision Program (ISP) Screening Boards, Volunteers can be selected to help screen inmates for the Intensive Supervision Program. The program allows certain carefully selected state prison inmates the opportunity to work their way back into the community under close community supervision by specially trained probation officers. We are actively recruiting for all regions (Northern, Central, and Southern) with a special recruitment focus on the Southern Region. The majority of screening board panels meet virtually. However, in-person visits may also be required to some institutions. Southern Region volunteers will be required to visit South Woods State Prison located in Bridgeton, New Jersey to conduct screening board interviews. For more information about ISP Volunteer opportunities, please visit the link below: Intensive Supervision Program - Screening board Learn more about this volunteer opportunity.
- Intensive Supervision Program - Screening board, What is the Intensive Supervision Program? The Intensive Supervision Program, or ISP, is a reentry program. Certain inmates who are serving state prison sentences are allowed to finish their terms in the community under strict supervision. ISP balances the rehabilitation of its participants with community safety through close supervision., How Can I Get Involved?, The New Jersey Judiciary needs volunteers for its screening board. As a screening board member, you will review ISP applications, meet with ISP candidates, and make recommendations to accept or deny them. Recommended candidates are sent to the ISP Judicial Panel, which is composed of judges appointed by the chief justice., Why Should I Become an ISP Screening Board Volunteer?, Have a positive impact on someone’s life. Help decide who gets a second chance. Gain insight on how the criminal justice system works. Contribute to the community in a unique way., How Can I Volunteer?, Complete the Volunteer Application Volunteer Application and send it to: , ISP, Attn: ISP Unit P.O. Box 974 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970 For more information about the, ISP, Screening Board and how to apply, contact the , Probation Ombudsman, 's Office at ProbationHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov or call 609-815-3810 ext. 16314
- Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers, The primary goal of the court's volunteer program is to strengthen the court-community partnership and to enhance the public's confidence in the court system through direct participation of community members. The following guidelines help to facilitate this effort., Court volunteers are:, systematically screened to safeguard the integrity of the court; appointed by a Judge for a term of one to three years; trained through court orientation and program-specific instruction; supported by a designated program coordinator in the local court; and offered diverse, relevant continuing education opportunities to support their ongoing volunteer experience and personal growth., Volunteer applicants should consider the following criteria:, Commitment:, Should have commitment to: 1) complete orientation and program-specific training; 2) volunteer for at least one year; and 3) comply with all applicable Judiciary policies including the Code of Conduct and Litigation Reporting Policy for Judiciary Volunteers Code of Conduct and Litigation Reporting Policy for Judiciary Volunteers., Background Check:, Adult applicants must agree to a criminal background check that will include fingerprinting. Youth volunteer applicants are not subject to a criminal background check. Parental consent is required for the Judiciary's consideration of a juvenile for a volunteer position and allows for the review of juvenile records maintained by the New Jersey Judiciary. All data reviewed will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the applicant of what action will be taken as a result of this information. NOTE: A criminal history record does not necessarily disqualify one from becoming a court volunteer. The nature and gravity of any offense will be carefully reviewed., Age:, Must be at least 18 years old (with the exception of authorized youth participation on a Juvenile Conference Committee) and reside or work in the county in which you plan to volunteer., Citizenship:, U.S. citizenship is not required. Candidates must be authorized to work according to U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations., Skills:, Should possess good communication and interpersonal skills; must be able to speak, read, and write English; bilingual skills may be helpful.
- Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS), JEDS allows you to electronically submit your documents and record requests to the courts. Documents can be submitted through JEDS 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They will be processed during normal business hours: weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Court Holidays and Recesses 2025-2026 court holidays and recesses., On This Page, Body, Registration and Login, If you are a self-represented litigant and have not previously registered with the New Jersey Courts, you must complete the registration process before eFiling: Register Now. Register now. If you have a user ID and password to access eCourts, Evidence Submission, Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) or Municipal Case Resolution you must use those credentials. Attorneys must use their assigned attorney bar ID credentials: Log in Now Log in now., What you’ll need:, Use a computer or laptop. JEDS does not work with mobile devices. Electronic copies of all documents and forms. Filing fees can be paid by credit card, debit card, or ACH transfer from U.S. banks only., How to Prepare, Forms are available in the Self-Help Self-Help Center. All documents must be in .pdf, .docx, or .jpg format. The file size limit is 35MB. Larger files must be broken up into smaller files for uploading. You cannot upload evidence or discovery documents. If you have questions about what to file, you can Ombudsman Directory email or call your local court ombudsman for help., Filing Fees. , Some filings Court Fees require a filing fee. The system will tell you how much the fee is when you select your filing type. You can use a credit or debit card. You can also use an ACH transfer from a U.S. bank. You will need the account number and routing number to do a bank transfer., Emergent Matters., JEDS can be used to submit emergent matters 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Emergent matters filed while the courts are closed will be processed on the next business day. Representing Yourself in an Emergent Matter Learn more about emergent matters, Uploading Multiple Documents., You must attach all related documents at the time of filing for one submission. You will not be able to add additional documents to your filing after it is submitted. The maximum file size for each document is 35 MB., Court Stamped Documents., Documents are affixed with the date and time once they are accepted by the court. If the documents you submitted are not listed under "Court Stamped Documents," please Vicinages contact the court you submitted your filing to., Submitted Documents., Documents submitted by 11:59 p.m. will receive a filed date for the same day., Confirm the Status of Your Filing. , You can view your submitted filings by selecting the tile "Filings You Have Submitted" on the "Home" screen. Filings that are not successfully submitted will be listed in the “Filings You Have Not Submitted” tile. These filings will be removed from the system after 72 hours. Once the filings have been removed, you will need to restart the filing process. You can also delete these filings by selecting the three dots (ellipsis) at the end of the row. You can view your submitted documents by going to "Filings You Have Submitted" and selecting "Open" next to your filing. You can also request access to see your case information in eCourts. , Self-Represented Litigants, Watch the JEDS instructional video Watch the JEDS instructional video to learn how to use the system. , Use JEDS for These Case Types, Civil Cases Criminal Child Support/Custody Divorce Domestic Violence Contempt Domestic Violence/Victim’s Assistance and Survivor Protection Act Chancery Foreclosure Special Civil Landlord/Tenant Small Claims Judgment Processing Records Requests Municipal complaints and Traffic tickets Note: JEDS cannot be used for civil commitments, guardianship, estate cases, or any Tax Court filings. Record Requests for Tax Court documents should be sent to the txctrecords.mailbox@njcourts.gov ., Information for Attorneys, Attorneys should use their bar ID to log into JEDS. Watch this information video specifically for attorneys Watch this information video specifically for attorneys . You cannot upload evidence or discovery documents in JEDS., Attorneys should use JEDS for, Child Support/Custody Judgment Processing Divorce Municipal complaints and Traffic tickets DV Contempt Small Claims DV/VASPA NOTE: JEDS cannot be used for civil commitments, guardianship, or estate cases, Filing Fees., Attorneys can use their existing JACS account to Court Fees pay filing fees. Credit cards, debit cards, and ACH transfers are also accepted. Filing fees are not processed by your JACS account automatically., JEDS Quick Reference Guides, Submit a Superior Court filing with a case number Submit a Superior Court filing with a case number Submit a Superior Court filing without a case number Submit a Superior Court filing without a case number Submit a Deficiency correction for Superior court Submit a Deficiency correction for Superior court Submit a Municipal Court filing Submit a Municipal Court filing Submit a Deficiency correction for Municipal court Submit a Deficiency correction for Municipal court Submit a filing fee payment Submit a filing fee payment View Filings I Have Not Submitted View Filings I Have Not Submitted View Filings I Have Submitted View Filings I Have Submitted, Frequently Asked Questions, I am unable to upload a file in JEDS. The document cannot be encrypted and/or password protected. The file name and document description cannot be longer than 56 characters, including spaces and cannot contain any special characters. (e.g.: ~ ` ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ - + = { [ } ] | \ : ; “ ‘ < , > . ? /) The file size cannot exceed 35 MB. The file must be in one of the following formats - .pdf, .docx and .jpg I have questions about what I should submit, where I should submit it, or a question about a previous submission. Contact your Ombudsman Directory local ombudsman or local county court for assistance. I have received a message that payment could not be processed and status is "payment required". You can select ‘Continue’ next to the filing under “Filings You Have Not Submitted” and submit the payment again. If you do not have a ‘Continue’ button, you will need to submit a new filing. A filing with a fee will not be successfully submitted to the court until you receive a confirmation message that the filing was successful. I have followed these suggestions and am still unable to resolve my JEDS technical issue. For technical issues with JEDS, call the , Superior Court Clerk's Office, help desk at 609-421-6100 You can also send an e-mail including the technical issues you are experiencing to JEDSSupport.Mailbox@njcourts.gov I registered with NJ Courts but did not receive an activation email. Please check your email after a few minutes and be sure to check your junk/spam folder for the activation email. You can also Request a New Activation Email request a new activation email . I submitted a complaint to the wrong court. How can I get my filing fee refunded? Court staff have the technical ability to change the court of the submitted document if it was submitted incorrectly. For more information regarding specific refund questions, please contact the Superior Court Clerk's Office Superior Court Clerk's Office . ‘Create Filing’ and ‘Filings You Have Not Submitted’ are not displaying on the home screen. ‘Create Filing’ and ‘Filings You Have Not Submitted’ are not available when accessing from a device with a mobile operating system. The application is only compatible with a computer or laptop at this time. I get an "unauthorized" message after logging in. If you are receiving this message, please clear the cache (browsing history and cookies) in your browser. Then close your browser and reopen it to try again. You may also try using a different browser when you get this message. NJ Courts applications are compatible with Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Safari. How can I remove a filing from JEDS? JEDS does not allow users to delete documents. I get a blue "PEGA" screen asking me to log in again. 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- Representing Yourself in an Emergent Matter, On This Page, Body, Child Custody and Visitation, You can file your family case as an emergent matter if immediate and permanent harm will occur if your case isn't heard right away. You can ask for things like emergency custody, termination of visitation, or temporary prevention of relocation of a child outside of New Jersey. Use the Emergent Hearing Order to Show Cause (FD, FM, FV), Emergent Application Order to Show Cause, and the Order to Show Cause - Model Form for Dissolution, Non–Dissolution and Domestic Violence (FM, FD & FV) dockets, Model Form for Dissolution, Non-dissolution, and Domestic Violence , You can upload the completed documents to Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS), Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS)., Illegal Lockouts, You can file a special civil case as an emergent matter if you are a tenant and 1) you have been locked out by your landlord without a court order; 2) you have had your utilities turned off or otherwise not able to live in your rental home; or 3) you need access to your personal property and/or have had your personal property taken by your landlord. Use the How to Apply for the Return of Your Personal Property or to Return to Your Rental Premises (Illegal Lockout Kit), Illegal Lockout, packet and email it to the emergent filing mailbox for your county listed below. You can upload the completed documents to Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS), Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS)., Temporary Guardianship, You can ask the court to appoint a temporary (pendente lite) guardian for an adult with a physical or mental disability that you believe is incapable of making their own decisions. This can only be requested if there is an application for general guardianship pending with the courts, and if there is a critical need to protect the person from substantial harm to their physical or mental health, their safety or well-being, or their property or business affairs. See 4:86-Action For Guardianship of an Incapacitated Person or For The Appointment of a Conservator Court Rule 4:86 for more information. This type of case is usually filed with the county Surrogate's Office., Removal of Guardian and Appointment of Substitute Guardian, You can ask the court to substitute a different guardian for an incapacitated adult if the guardian's actions pose a risk of substantial harm to the incapacitated person's physical or mental health, safety or well-being, or to their property or business affairs. See Court Rule 4:86 Action for Guardianship of an Incapacitated Person or for the Appointment of a Conservator Court Rule 4:86 for more information. This type of case is usually filed with the county Surrogate's Office. ?h, Other Immediate Health and Safety Hazards, You can file an emergent matter related to immediate health and safety hazards, such as environmental hazards. You must show that immediate and permanent harm will occur if it is not addressed right away. Use the Order to Show Cause with Temporary Restraints Pursuant to Rule 4:52, Order to Show Cause with Temporary Restraints , and upload the completed documents to Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS), Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS)., Emergent Matters That Can Be Filed Only by Attorneys on Behalf of Institutions, There are additional emergency cases that can be initiated only by an institution, including quarantine applications, filed by state or local health departments, to enforce a quarantine or isolation order or otherwise restrict a person's movements in certain public health situations, such as the COVID-19 pandemic ; special medical guardianships, filed by the administrator of a healthcare facility, seeking to give consent for lifesaving medical treatment for a patient who is unable to give consent themselves; and protective arrangements, initiated by a county Adult Protective Services agency asking the court to authorize protective services for a vulnerable adult subject to abuse, neglect or exploitation. Your Judiciary Ombudsman Program local court ombudsman, , is available to answer questions about these and other case types.
- Supreme Court Committee on Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement (DI&CE), The Diversity, Inclusion & Community Engagement Committee (DI&CE) helps the courts improve equality and outreach. The goal of the DI&CE is to eliminate bias in the courts. The committee proposes policies and programs to the Supreme Court that will help the court system achieve this goal. They also research and report on the court system’s treatment of all groups. The original Supreme Court Committee on Minority Concerns was formed in 1992. The name of the committee was changed in 2019 to better reflect its current mission. The committee seeks to protect the rights of: People of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. People of every religion and cultural group. People of all economic backgrounds. People of every gender identity and sexual orientation., The Committee, Assesses the availability of court services and resources. Ensures self-represented litigants have access to services and resources. Works with practice divisions and non-Judiciary partners to improve court protocols. Facilitates community outreach in areas such as court access and job recruitment, as well as criminal justice and municipal court reforms. Works closely with the 15 vicinage advisory committees. Remains involved in the National Consortium on Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Courts. Issues reports to the New Jersey Supreme Court every two years., Committee Membership, Committee members are appointed by the Chief Justice. They serve for two years. The committee includes: Superior court judges. Attorneys. Members of the community. The committee has representatives from: The attorney general. The public defender. The New Jersey State Bar Association The Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association. The Association of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey. The Hispanic Bar Association. The Garden State Bar Association. The New Jersey Muslim Lawyers Association. The New Jersey Association for Justice. The South Asian Bar Association. Legal Services of New Jersey., Committee Contacts, Lisa Burke, , Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement Program Officer, 609-815-2900 ext. 52364 Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement Program Coordinator and Committee Staff, Diversity Inclusion And Community Engagement, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street P.O. Box 037 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Phone: 609-815-2900 ext. 52364 Fax: 609-394-0182 diversity.mailbox@njcourts.gov, Committee Reports:, Committee on Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement 2021-2023 SCC DI&CE Biennial Report 2021-2023 SCC DI&CE Biennial Report 2019-2021 SCC DI&CE Biennial Report 2019-2021 SCCMC Biennial Report 2017-2019 SCCMC Biennial Report 2017-2019 SCCMC Biennial Report 2015-2017 SCCMC Biennial Report 2015-2017 SCCMC Biennial Report 2013-2015 SCCMC Biennial Report 2013-2015 SCCMC Biennial Report 2009-2011 SCCMC Biennial Report 2009-2011 SCCMC Biennial Report 2007-2009 SCCMC Biennial Report 2007-2009 SCCMC Biennial Report 2004-2007 SCCMC Biennial Report 2004-2007 SCCMC Biennial Report 2002-2004 SCCMC Biennial Report 2002-2004 SCCMC Biennial Report 2000-2002 SCCMC Biennial Report 2000-2002 SCCMC Biennial Report 1996-1998 SCCMC Biennial Report 1996-1998 New Jersey Supreme Court Statement and Action Plan on Minority Concerns (1993) Final Report of the Supreme Court Task Force on Minority Concerns (1992) New Jersey Supreme Court Statement and Action Plan on Minority Concerns (1993) New Jersey Supreme Court Statement and Action Plan on Minority Concerns (1993)
- Judiciary Ombudsman Program, Our Ombudsmen are Here to Help Each Superior Court vicinage has an ombudsman. Their staff can answer questions, address concerns from the public, and help ensure good customer service. Ombudsman Directory Ombudsman staff can help you find information and offices. They can explain court processes and guide you through the court process. The ombudsman cannot give you legal advice. Our staff cannot take sides in cases filed with the court. Ombudsman Program Brochure Read more ., Share Information, Ombudsmen can give you: Answers to questions about court procedures and deadlines. Information about what the requirements are to have your case considered by the court. Some information from your case file. Brochures and flyers about court programs and services. Information, brochures, forms, and self-help kits if you choose to represent yourself in court., Help with Issues, Ombudsmen can help you with customer service issues or complaints. They can look into any conflicts you are having with judges or court staff and try to resolve any concerns or misunderstandings. The Ombudsman , cannot:, Give you legal advice or recommend a lawyer. Tell you whether you should bring your case to court. Give you an opinion about what will happen if you do bring your case to court. Talk to the judge for you about what will happen in your case, or let you talk to the judge outside of court. Change an order issued by a judge., Work with Communities, Ombudsmen deliver programs that teach the public about the court system. Their goal is to promote public trust and confidence in the court., Ask your ombudsman about:, Upcoming Events Court Seminars and Public Events Court tours Education programs for students and schools, We value your feedback, Please take our Tell Us How We Are Doing customer satisfaction survey and let us know how we are doing. To access the survey, select the county on the page where you had the court experience. The survey can be completed online or emailed to the appropriate Ombudsman Directory ombudsman office .
- Legal Service Plan, Legal service plans are governed by Rule of Professional Conduct 7.3(e)(4). That Rule permits a “bona fide organization” to “recommend[], furnish[,] or pay[]” for legal services to its “members or beneficiaries” under certain conditions. If the organization is for profit, the legal services cannot be rendered by lawyers “employed, directed, supervised or selected by it . . . .” RPC 7.3(e)(4)(i). The participating lawyers must be separate and apart from the bona fide organization and cannot be affiliated or associated with it. RPC 7.3(e)(4)(ii) and (iii). The member or beneficiary must be recognized as the client of the lawyer, not of the organization. RPC 7.3(e)(4)(iv). The member or beneficiary must be entitled to select counsel other than that furnished, selected, or approved by the organization for the matter (though the switch in counsel may be at the member’s or beneficiary’s own expense). RPC 7.3(e)(4)(v). Participating lawyers must not have any cause to know that the organization is in violation of applicable laws, rules, or legal requirements. RPC 7.4(e)(4)(vi). Lastly, the organization must register its plan with the Supreme Court (Administrative Office of the Courts, Professional Services), and renew its registration on an annual basis. RPC 7.4(e)(4)(vii). Forms Legal Resources Legal Services Plan - Non-Union Legal Service Plan - Non-Union Legal Service Plan - Union Legal Service Plan - Union Legal Services Table Plan Legal Services Plans Table
- Find an ACJC Case, Use the search tool below to the find and research ACJC cases. Court Supreme Court Superior Court Municipal Court Category Abuse of Authority Abuse of Office Admonition Appearance of Bias Appearance of Impropriety Bias Censure Competence Conflict Conflict of Interest Contempt Court Staff Decorum in Courtroom Demeanor Dismissal Disqualification Drug / Alcohol Impairment DUI / DWI EEO / AA policy Ex parte Ex parte communications Extrajudicial Activities Fiduciary Fundraising Impartiality Impropriety Independence Insubordination Integrity Intemperate Conduct Juror / Jury Lack of Candor / Veracity Lack of Integrity Legal Error Letterhead Lying Manufactured Defense Mistreatment Personal Relationship Physical Contact Politics / Political Activity Practice of Law Prejudice Professional Relationship Recusal Removal Reprimand Suspension Judge Adames, Marvin C. Amana, Caryl Appleby, Melanie D. Baker, Max A. 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- Glossary of Terms - Divorce, Affidavit : An affidavit is a notarized written statement made to the court swearing that the information contained in the filed papers is true. Alimony : Alimony , or spousal support, is money paid by one spouse to another after a divorce to help with living expenses outside of child support. Answer : An Answer is a written response that explains why the defendant thinks they do not owe the money to the plaintiff in a court case. Appeal : An appeal is a written request asking a higher court to look at the decision of the judge and change that judge’s decision. Arrears : The word arrears means unpaid or overdue child support, alimony or spousal support payments. Caption : The caption is how the parties’ names were written in the original papers filed for your divorce. If you were the plaintiff or defendant, you are still the plaintiff or defendant for all subsequent filings. Cause of Action: : The cause of action is the grounds for the divorce such as irreconcilable differences, separation, or extreme cruelty. Certification : A certification is a written statement made to the court when you file papers, swearing that the information contained in the filed papers is true. Child Support : Child support is money paid by the non-custodial parent to the custodial parent to help support their children. Complaint : A complaint is a document filed with the court by the plaintiff that is the start of a court case. Cross-motion : A cross-motion is filed by a defendant to add a new claim against the plaintiff in a court case. Default Judgment : The plaintiff can request a default judgment in their favor if the defendant receives the complaint and fails to respond in the time allowed. Defendant : The defendant is the person or business against whom a case is filed. Discovery : After a case is filed, but before it is heard in court, all of the parties must share with each other the documents and information they plan to introduce in court. This is called discovery . Dissolution : Dissolution refers to the legal ending of a marriage, civil union or domestic partnership. Exhibits : Exhibits are papers and information you provide to support what is in your motion. File : To file means to give the correct forms and fee to the court to begin the court’s consideration of your request. Irreconcilable differences : This is the term used in New Jersey for a no-fault divorce. It applies to divorcing couples who have lived in New Jersey for at least 12 months before the divorce is filed. The basis of the divorce is that the couple is certain there is no way for them to reconcile. Motion : A motion is a written request in which you ask the court to issue an order, change an order it has already issued, enforce an order it has already issued,, or ask the court to take some other action related to your case., Order : An order is a signed paper from the judge telling someone they must do something. Party : A party is a person, business or governmental agency involved in a court action. Personal Identifier : A personal identifier is any personal information that is unique to an individual, including Social Security number, military status, driver’s license number, license plate number, insurance policy number, active bank account and credit card numbers. This information could be used to steal someone’s identity or their money. All documents filed with the court are available for public inspection. , Therefore no personal identifiers should be included on documents filed with the court, Plaintiff : The plaintiff is the party who starts the lawsuit. Pro Se : The term pro se means that you are representing yourself in court without a lawyer. Redact : To redact is to remove or to hide parts of a written document. Relief : To ask for relief is to ask the court for something.
- Legal Reference Materials, Find information and legal resources for your case. , Try to get an attorney, The court system can be complex. It is a good idea to get an attorney if you can. The NJ State Bar Association has a list of County Bar Associations lawyer referral organizations ., Know Your Rights, The Division on Civil Rights within the NJ Dept. of Law and Public Safety has Public Fact Sheets published fact sheets on rights that are protected by the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. This includes racial and gender discrimination, housing, equal pay and more. The fact sheets are available in many languages., New Jersey Courts Overview, The Judiciary has New Jersey Courts - A Guide to the Judicial Process - brochure published a guide to the judicial process that includes information about the courts’ structure and organization. The guide also covers basic court processes and a glossary of legal terms., Legal Services of New Jersey, Legal Services of New Jersey Legal Services of New Jersey provides free legal assistance to low-income people in New Jersey. They also have a Find Free NJ Legal Info helpful website with legal forms, manuals, and articles to help answer your legal questions., New Jersey Rules of Court, The Rules of Court New Jersey Rules of Court guide the practice of law in the New Jersey courts. The rules govern everything from court procedures to attorney bar admissions., Rules of Professional Conduct, Part of the Rules of Court, the Rules of Professional Conduct Rules of Professional Conduct govern the qualifications, behavior, and responsibility of all attorneys licensed to practice law in the state., New Jersey Rules of Evidence, The New Jersey Rules of Evidence New Jersey Rules of Evidence explain what evidence can be used in Superior and Municipal Court., Manual on NJ Sentencing Law, Manual on NJ Sentencing Law This manual gives an overview of criminal sentences and juvenile dispositions. It includes relevant court rules, case law, and statutes., Violations Bureau Schedule, Many traffic and parking tickets can be paid without coming to court. This list gives the Statewide Violations Bureau Schedule payable amount for traffic and parking tickets that can be paid without a court appearance, Notices to the Bar, Any updates to the practice of law in New Jersey’s state courts are Notices to the Bar published as Notices to the Bar . Use the search box to find relevant notices from 2011 through today., Forms Catalog, Use our Forms Catalog forms catalog to access legal forms, self-help kits, brochures, and directories., Manual on Style for Legal Citation, The Manual on Style manual on style for judicial opinions explains the structure and organization of legal opinions. It also explains how to cite cases in a legal document., Guidelines for Captioning Cases, The Guidelines for Captioning Cases guidelines are used by Appellate Division staff when preparing memos and opinions. They give a good overview of how court cases should be named and how they should appear in court documents., Civil Motion Calendar, Use the Civil Motion Calendar civil motion calendar to find information about upcoming court dates., Model Civil Jury Charges, The Model Civil Jury Charges model civil jury charges are used by judges and litigants to prepare jury instructions. Jury instructions help jurors in civil cases understand the laws that they should apply in the case they are hearing. The model charges are prepared and updated by the Supreme Court Committee on Model Civil Jury Charges., Model Criminal Jury Charges, The Model Criminal Jury Charges model criminal jury charges are used by judges and litigants to prepare jury instructions. Jury instructions help jurors in criminal cases understand the laws that they should apply in the case they are hearing. The model charges are prepared and updated by the Supreme Court Committee on Model Criminal Jury Charges., Notice on the Use of Artificial Intelligence, Read the Supreme Court’s notice about using artificial intelligence in court cases.
- Your Day In Court, Your Rights as a Defendant in the Municipal Courts of the State of New Jersey You are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. You have the right to be informed of the charges against you. You have the right to remain silent concerning the charges against you, and anything you say may be held against you. You have the right to retain an attorney . You have the right to be assigned an attorney if the judge determines that you cannot afford an attorney, and there is a likelihood that if you are convicted, you will either go to jail, receive a substantial fine or your driver’s license will be suspended. You have the right to request a reasonable postponement so that you may have an opportunity to consult with your attorney and prepare a proper defense. You have the right to testify or not to testify on your own behalf. You have the right to call or subpoena witnesses to testify on your behalf. You have the right to appeal within 20 days of any conviction. If you think you need the services of an interpreter, please notify the municipal court administrator prior to your appearance in court. If you think you need the services of an interpreter, please notify the municipal court administrator prior to your appearance in court., Municipal Court FAQs, Can I use the Internet to find more information or to plead guilty and pay a fine? Yes. For certain offenses, where a court appearance is not required, you can find out the total amount that you must pay if you plead guilty and pay through NJMCdirect.com NJMCdirect.com . You can obtain more information about the municipal courts and the New Jersey Judiciary at Official State of New Jersey njcourts.gov . What should I expect when I go to municipal court? Prior to entering the courtroom, please turn off or silence your phone or pager. When you get to court, check in with court staff Listen to instructions from court staff and from the judge. The proceedings are sound recorded, so please remain quiet until it is your time to speak. The judge will give an opening statement explaining court procedures, defendants’ rights and penalties. Cases are usually called in the following order: Requests for postponements Uncontested motions First arraignments Guilty pleas Contested motions Pleas of not guilty with an attorney Pleas of not guilty without an attorney A case may be postponed to give you time to obtain representation by a private attorney or by a public defender if you qualify and prepare your defense. If you need a postponement, ask the court staff for assistance. If your case involves a dispute between you and another person, you may be required to participate in a discussion with a mediator to attempt to settle the dispute without going in front of the judge. What happens if I am found guilty in municipal court? You will be required to pay all monetary penalties, as ordered by the judge. Under certain circumstances, the court can permit you to pay over a period of time. You will be given instructions on how to comply with any other parts of your sentence. What is a plea agreement? A plea agreement is a way to settle a case. Plea agreements in municipal court are negotiated with the prosecutor, an attorney who represents the state. You will be given the opportunity to speak to the prosecutor to try to settle your case. You are not required to speak to the prosecutor. All plea agreements must be approved by the judge. How can I appeal a decision of the court? If you disagree with the judge’s decision, you may appeal, but if you appeal, you must file the appeal within 20 calendar days of your conviction. You will be required to pay a deposit that will be applied against the cost of preparing a transcript of the trial. You also will be required to pay a $100 filing fee. Ask the court staff to provide you with a copy of the appeal packet, “ How to Appeal a Decision of a Municipal Court How to Appeal a Decision of a Municipal Court .” Information on representing yourself in an appeal is also available at Appeals njcourts.gov . What happens if I plead guilty in court? If you plead guilty in court, the judge will ask questions regarding the offense charged to make sure there are facts to support the guilty plea and to determine that your plea is voluntary. The judge will then make a finding and impose a sentence. If you plead guilty or are found guilty of traffic offenses in court, the penalties listed on the Violations Bureau Schedule Violations Bureau Schedule do not apply. What happens when the court’s orders are not obeyed? People who do not come to court when summoned or subpoenaed, make payments as required, or comply with other requirements of their sentences, face additional punishments including fines, drivers’ license suspensions, arrest and jail. For more information regarding your case, contact the municipal court at the phone number found on the ticket or court notice. If you do not have the ticket, you can look up the contact information in the Municipal Court Address statewide listing . For general information regarding municipal courts, contact one of the following regional offices:, Municipal Division Offices, (Regional Offices) Atlantic/Cape May 609-402-0100 ext. 47290 Bergen 201-221-0700 ext. 25080 Burlington 609-288-9500 ext. 38045 Camden 856-650-9100 ext. 43130 Cape May 609-402-0100 ext. 47290 Cumberland 856-878-5050 ext. 15290 Essex 973-776-9300 ext. 56889 Gloucester 856-878-5050 ext. 15290 Hudson 201-748-4400 ext. 60550 Hunterdon 908-332-7700 ext. 13230 Mercer 609-571-4200 ext. 74010 Middlesex 732-645-4300 ext. 88837 Monmouth 732-358-8700 ext. 87245 Morris 862-397-5700 ext. 75110 Ocean 732-504-0700 ext. 64040 Passaic 973-653-2910 ext. 24070 Salem 856-878-5050 ext. 15290 Somerset 908-332-7700 ext. 13230 Sussex 862-397-5700 ext. 75110 Union 908-787-1650 ext. 22600 Warren 908-332-7700 ext. 13230, Municipal Division, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 986 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0986 609-815-2900 ext. 54850 Fax: 609-815-2941 Do I need to appear in municipal court if I choose to plead guilty and pay the fine? If the “Court Appearance Required” box has not been checked on the complaint and if the charge is listed on either the Statewide Violations Bureau Schedule or the Local Violations Bureau Schedule, you may pay the fine without appearing in court. The Statewide Violations Bureau Schedule is a list of state offenses that may be paid without going to court. The Local Violations Schedule is a list of municipal ordinances that may be paid without going to court. You can pay your fine at the court’s payment window, by mail or by going to NJMCdirect.com NJMCdirect.com . If you pay without going to court, you will be pleading guilty and giving up your right to a lawyer and your right to a trial. Court appearances are always required in criminal matters. What if I plead not guilty in municipal court? If you plead not guilty, the judge will preside over a trial to determine whether you are guilty or not guilty. The trial may be held that day, but in certain circumstances it may be rescheduled. In a trial, the prosecutor first will call the state’s witnesses, the witnesses against you. They will answer the prosecutor’s questions and present any other evidence they have. When the prosecutor is finished with each witness, you, or your attorney, will be permitted to ask them questions about their testimony. When the prosecutor’s case is complete, it will be your turn to call witnesses and present evidence on your behalf. You can testify, although you are not required to do so. If you testify, the prosecutor can ask you questions or cross-examine you. After all witnesses and evidence have been presented, the judge will decide whether you are guilty or not guilty. If you are found guilty, the judge will impose a sentence. If I can plead guilty to a parking or traffic ticket without going to court, how much will I have to pay? The amount of the fine is in the Statewide or Local Violations Bureau Schedules. These schedules are available for review at the Municipal Court office. The Statewide Violations Bureau Schedule is also posted at Statewide Violations Bureau Schedule njcourts.gov .
- Find Attorney Discipline Cases, The Office of Attorney Ethics (OAE) acts as the investigative and prosecutorial arm of the Supreme Court of New Jersey in discharging the Court's constitutional responsibility to supervise and discipline New Jersey attorneys. The OAE assists and manages 18 district ethics committees and 17 district fee arbitration committees throughout the state. Additionally, the OAE itself handles serious, emergent and complex disciplinary prosecutions. The OAE also administers the Random Audit Compliance Program, which monitors the recordkeeping responsibilities of private practice law firms., DRB database of disciplined attorneys, The DRB maintains a database of all attorneys disciplined since 1988. It is important to remember that some attorneys might share the same name. The DRB is not responsible for any coincidence in names of disciplined attorneys and other attorneys as a result of individuals having the same or similar names. Disciplined Attorneys. View DRB database ., OAE Discipline Reports, Each quarter, the OAE publishes a list of attorneys who have been disciplined by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. In addition, the OAE annual report contains the disciplinary history of each attorney who has been disciplined that year. It is important to remember that some attorneys might share the same name. The OAE is not responsible for any coincidence in names of disciplined attorneys and other attorneys as a result of individuals having the same or similar names., Quarterly Discipline Reports, 2nd Quarter 2025 1st Quarte 2025 r Attorney Discipline Report 1st Quarter 2025 4th Quarter 2024 Attorney Discipline Report 4th Quarter 2024 3rd Quarter 2024 3rd Quarter 2024 2nd Quarter 2024 - Revised 2nd Quarter 2024 Attorney Discipline Report 2nd Quarter 2024 1st Quarter 2024 1st Quarter 2024 4rth Quarter 2023 4rth Quarter 2023 2023 3rd Quarter Disciplinary Report 3rd Quarter 2023 2023 2nd Quarter Disciplinary Report 2nd Quarter 2023 1st Quarter 2023 Attorney Discipline Report 1st Quarter 2023 Calendar Years 1984 - 2023 Calendar Years 1984 - 2023, OAE Annual Reports, OAE Annual Report 2024 OAE Annual Report 2024 OAE Annual Report 2023 OAE Annual Report 2023 OAE Annual Report 2022 OAE Annual Report 2022 OAE Annual Report 2021 OAE Annual Report 2021 OAE Annual Report 2020 OAE Annual Report 2020, Find an OAE Disciplinary Hearing, Once a formal complaint of misconduct is filed against an attorney, the matter is scheduled for a formal public hearing. An updated public hearing list is published each month. The docket numbers begin with the number of the istrict Ethics and Fee Committees district that is handling the case. The OAE is district XIV. The last page of the report shows motions for discipline related to criminal charges filed against the attorneys. Public hearing list OAE View the most recent public hearing list, Find a DRB Review Hearing, The DRB holds a public hearing for all cases in which the OAE recommends a sanction greater than admonition. The hearing is public. DRB Hearing Schedule View the latest public hearing schedule, How to Review an OAE Complaint File, Complaint files are available to the public. To make arrangements to view a complaint filed by a district ethics committee (Docket numbers starting with I through XIII), call the District Ethics and Fee Committee district secretary To make arrangements to view a complaint filed by the, OAE, (Docket numbers starting with XIV), call 609-403-7800 Copy fees for public records: Letter-size pages $0.05 Legal-size pages $0.07 Payment with a check or money order must be made in advance. Copies will be made available within seven business days after receipt of payment.