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  • Instructions for Participants in Remote Court Events, This page provides important instructions for participating in remote court events. Remote court is held either over the phone or via a video conferencing program. The court will provide phone users with dial-in instructions. The court will also provide the link for video conferences. Here are instructions and tips to help you prepare for your day in virtual courts.  How to Join and Participate in a Zoom Virtual Courtroom How to Join and Participate in a Zoom Virtual Courtroom Judiciary Hardware & Software Requirements for Zoom Zoom - Technology Software Requirements How to view a sign language interpreter in Zoom How to view a Sign Language Interpreter in Zoom Procedure for Sign Language Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) in Zoom Procedure for Sign Language Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) in Zoom How to Join a Teams Meeting through the Teams Client How to Join a Teams Meeting Through the Teams Client, How to Prepare for and Participate in a Virtual Court Proceeding (Video), Solemnity of Court Proceedings (NJ Courts) Instructional video - English Instructional video - Spanish Instructional video -Spanish, Sign Language in Remote Video Court, If using Zoom, please refer to the Sign Language in Zoom resource listed above.  These Tips for Court Interpreters tips for interpreters will help you deliver quality service for deaf or hard of hearing individuals. Download the Sign Language VRI Interpreter Checklist interpreter checklist  to ensure you have every piece in place. , Technology Rooms Available, Some courthouses provide technology spaces all virtual court proceedings and court events. If a technology space is not available, Judiciary staff will assist you so that you can participate in your case either as scheduled or at a future time. Click on your respective county to view available technology spaces and get contact info to reserve a technology space. , Atlantic/Cape May, Ten technology spaces are available: Five in Atlantic City Civil Courthouse Three in Mays Landing Criminal Courts Complex Three in Cape May County Courthouse To reserve a technology space for a scheduled court event: 609-402-0100 ext. 47220 or Atl.CapeHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov To request a technology space for an emergent or unscheduled court matter: 609-402-0100 ext. 47043 or dominique.brooks@njcourts.gov For other assistance, including interpreting or an ADA accommodation:   609-402-0100 ext. 47043 or dominique.brooks@njcourts.gov Bergen Three technology spaces are available. To reserve a technology space for a scheduled or unscheduled court event: 201-221-0700 ext. 25102   For other assistance, including interpreting services or an ADA accommodation: 201-221-0700 Burlington Two dedicated (DV) and three multi-purpose technology spaces are available. To reserve a technology space for a scheduled or unscheduled court event: Civil -  609-288-9500 ext. 38091   Criminal -  609-288-9500 ext. 38081 Family -  609-288-9500 ext. 38831 If you are at the courthouse, please proceed to the kiosk immediately after the security screening and speak to a court representative. For other assistance, including interpreting services or an ADA accommodation:  609-288-9500 ext. 38021 Camden Two technology spaces are available. To reserve a technology space for a scheduled or unscheduled court event, contact the number on your court notice For interpreting services:   856-650-9100 ext. 43080   For ADA accommodations:   856-650-9100 ext. 43020   Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Twenty-nine technology spaces are available: Seven technology spaces are available in Cumberland County Courthouse Ten technology spaces are available in the Gloucester Justice Complex Two technology spaces are available in the Old Courthouse in Gloucester Five technology spaces are available at 5pts in Gloucester Five technology spaces are available in the Salem County Courthouse To reserve a technology space for a scheduled or unscheduled court event: 856-878-5050 ext. 15826 or Robert.Shorts@NJCourts.gov For other assistance, including interpreting services or an ADA accommodation: Missing content item. Missing content item. or Missing content item. Missing content item. Essex Eleven technology spaces are available: Five in the Hall of Records Two in the Veterans Courthouse Two in the Wilentz Justice Complex Three in the Dr. Martin Luther King Complex To reserve a technology space for a scheduled or unscheduled court event: 973-776-9300 ext. 57007 or EsxTechRooms.Mailbox@NJCourts.gov For other assistance, including interpreting services or an ADA accommodation:   973-776-9017 ext. 57197 or megan.gritsman@njcourts.gov . Hudson Four technology spaces are available. To reserve a technology space for a scheduled or unscheduled court event, or for other assistance such as interpreting services or an ADA accommodation: 201-748-4400 ext. 60759 or michele.mora@njcourts.gov . Hunterdon/Somerset/Warren Eight technology spaces are available: Three at the Somerset Courthouse Three at the Hunterdon Courthouse Two at the Warren Courthouse To reserve a technology space for either a scheduled or unscheduled court event or for an emergent application, contact the relevant trial court division. The main number and extensions are as follows:  , Somerset, Hunterdon, Warren, Criminal Division 908-332-7700 ext. 13720 908-824-9750 ext. 13110 908-750-8100 ext. 13130 Civil Division 908-332-7700 ext. 13710 908-824-9750 ext. 13810 908-750-8100 ext. 13910 Family Division 908-332-7700 ext. 13730 908-824-9750 ext. 13830 908-750-8100 ext. 13930 For other assistance, including interpreting services or an ADA accommodation: Somerset - 908-332-7700 ext. 13750   Hunterdon - 908-332-7700 ext. 13030 Warren - 908-750-8100 ext. 13010   Other concerns: 908-332-7700 ext. 13240 (Ombudsman) 908-332-7700 ext. 13000 (Court Administration) Mercer Three technology spaces are available: One space is available for civil matters on the 1st floor at the Mercer Civil Courthouse located at 175 S. Broad St. in Trenton. One space is available for family matters on the 2nd floor at the Mercer Civil Courthouse located at 175 S. Broad St. in Trenton One space is available for criminal matters on the 1st floor at the Mercer Criminal Courthouse located at 400 S. Warren St. in Trenton. To reserve a technology space for a scheduled or unscheduled court event: Family -   609-571-4200 ext. 74380 Civil -   609-571-4200 ext. 76019 Criminal -   609-571-4200 ext. 74074 For other assistance, including interpreting services or an ADA accommodation:   609-571-4200 ext. 74030 Middlesex Four technology spaces are available: Two in the Main Courthouse Two in the Family Courthouse To reserve a technology space for a scheduled or unscheduled court event, or an emergency application or unscheduled matter: Civil and General Equity -  732-645-4300 ext. 88832 or Christina.Reichardt@njcourts.gov Criminal -  732-645-4300 ext. 88144 or Shylo.Rollins@njcourts.gov Family - 732-645-4300 ext. 88712 or Deborah.Sisolack@njcourts.gov Probation Supervision and Child Support -  732-645-4300 ext. 88482 or Gloria.Marconi@njcourts.gov Miscellaneous -  732-645-4300 ext. 88019 or Meghan.CarneyVilela@njcourts.gov For other assistance, including interpreting services or an ADA accommodation: 732-645-4300 ext. 88010 or John.Pushko@njcourts.gov Monmouth Four technology spaces are available: Two at the courthouse One at Ocean Probation One at the Hall of Records To reserve a technology space for a scheduled or unscheduled court event: Family -  732-358-8700 ext. 87160 Criminal -  732-358-8700 ext. 87421 Civil -  732-358-8700 ext. 87590 For other assistance, including interpreting services or an ADA accommodation:  732-358-8700 ext. 87068  or  Sharen.Ramirez@njcourts.gov Morris/Sussex Four technology spaces are available: Two spaces in Morris County Courthouse Two spaces in Sussex County Judicial Center To reserve a technology space for a scheduled court event: Morris -  862-397-5700 ext. 75160 or MRS-SSXHelp.mailbox@njcourts.gov Sussex - 862-397-5700 ext. 75080  or Thomas.Jindracek@njcourts.gov To request use of a technology space for an emergent application or unscheduled court matter for Morris/Sussex Vicinage: 862-397-5700 ext. 75160 or MRS-SSXHelp.mailbox@njcourts.gov   For other assistance, including interpreting services or an ADA accommodation: Morris -  862-397-5700 ext. 75070 or Thomas.Jindracek@njcourts.gov Sussex -  862-397-5700 ext. 75070 or Thomas.Jindracek@njcourts.gov Ocean Three technology spaces are available. To reserve a technology space for a scheduled or unscheduled court event: 732-504-0700 ext. 64355 or James.Castaneda@njcourts.gov For other assistance, including interpreting or an ADA accommodation: 732-504-0700 ext. 64025 or lisa.joyce@njcourts.gov Passaic One technology space is available in the Passaic Vicinage at 71 Hamilton St. Historic Courthouse. To reserve a technology space for a scheduled or unscheduled court event, or for other assistance such as interpreting services or an ADA accommodation: 973-653-2910 ext. 24011 Union Two technology spaces are available: One room in the Cherry St Annex One room in the New Annex Building To reserve a technology space for a scheduled or unscheduled court event, or for other assistance such as interpreting services or an ADA accommodation: 908-787-1650  ext. 22200or UNN.Facilities@njcourts.gov
  • Firearm Removal (ERPO), You can ask the court to remove firearms from someone deemed an immediate threat. This is called an "extreme risk protection order" (EPRO) or firearm removal order., On This Page, Body, How to File a Petition, While firearm removals do not involve criminal charges, the criminal division of Superior Court handles those requests.  Firearm removals and procedures are defined in the Directive #19-19 – Guidelines for Extreme Risk Protective Orders Extreme Risk Protective Order Act of 2018 . The procedure is modeled after Requesting a Restraining Order domestic violence restraining orders , which include firearm removal. Consider a full restraining order if you are a victim of domestic violence. A firearm removal request begins with an ERPO petition. The petition needs to state why the person is a threat to others or at risk for self-harm. It includes questions related to 15 risk factors. The petition needs to tell the court what guns are owned and where they are located. The person filing becomes the “petitioner” and the alleged threat is the “respondent.”  File the petition in the county where the respondent lives. If you file outside of the county where the respondent resides, it will be sent to the correct court. Submit the petition to: The Criminal Division Manager Conference Contact List criminal division of Superior Court  Mon-Fri, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. Any state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency at any time. Under the ERPO Act, law enforcement agents can provide information to complete the petition. Actions they can take include: Providing information on what risk factors the court considers. Joining the petition. Referring the petition to additional law enforcement agencies. Filing their own petition. There are special procedures for petitions against law enforcement officers. The petition must be filed where the individual works. This triggers an internal affairs (IA) investigation. The county prosecutor must review the report and decide whether it should be submitted to the court. There are no filing fees for a firearm removal petition, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:58-23(c)., Who Can File a Petition, Family members can file firearm removal petitions directly with the court. Under N.J.S.A 2C:58-23(a) family members include: A spouse, domestic partner, or partner in a civil union couple. A former spouse, domestic partner, or partner in a civil union couple. A present or previous household member. Any co-parent or guardian of a child in common. Anyone who is expecting a child with the alleged individual. A current or former dating partner.  Law enforcement agents are also able to file a petition directly with the court.  Anyone not listed above needs to go a law enforcement agency and ask them to file the petition. The agency decides whether to honor the request and file the petition. Law enforcement and prosecutors need to follow specific guidelines for these requests.   , Preparing for Court, When you file with the Superior Court, court staff will interview you. Your responses are filed in the protective restraining order system (PROS). The first hearing will be scheduled as soon as possible. During regular court hours, a Superior Court judge will hear the petition. During off hours, a municipal court judge will hear the petition.  to provide “good cause” for removing firearms. If successful, the court will issue a temporary firearm removal order.  If a municipal judge denies the petition, you can request an immediate appeal hearing with an on-call Superior Court judge. If a Superior Court judge denies the request, you can Appealing a Superior Court, Tax Court, or State Agency Decision appeal with the Appellate Division of Superior Court . The final hearing is scheduled within 10 days of the petition. It can take longer if the respondent needs to be served with the petition. During the final hearing both the petitioner and respondent can make their case.  While attorneys are not required, both parties have a right to representation. However, these cases do not qualify for a public defender or other court assistance. Either party seeking representation needs to hire a private attorney. , Defending Yourself in Final Hearings, Respondents have a right to defend themselves in court. You will receive a copy of the petition and have time to prepare your defense for the final hearing. You can request an expedited final hearing. This shortens the time the temporary order is in effect.  During the final hearing, you can: Testify in your defense. Present witnesses for your defense. Submit any relevant documents. Cross-examine any witnesses for the petitioner. Present any additional information relevant to your case., Final Firearm Removal Order, The final order is issued if the court finds a “preponderance of evidence” confirming the extreme risk. Upon the order, the respondent must: Surrender all firearms and ammunition to law enforcement. Surrender any license to purchase, own or carry firearms. The respondent cannot own, receive, purchase, or use firearms under the final order. The court can issue a search warrant if there is probable cause that the respondent still possesses firearms. The search warrant can only be issued for the property listed in the petition., Requesting a Termination of a Final Order, The final order stays in effect forever or until another court order. The petitioner or respondent can request termination of the final order. The petition must include why the respondent is no longer a risk. Additional documentation might be required.
  • Appeals, An appeal is a request that a higher court revers or modify some part of a lower court decision. The appellant needs to show the higher court that the lower court made a mistake in applying the law. Generally, new evidence cannot be introduced in an appeal.    Do I need a lawyer to file my appeal? Appeals require in-depth knowledge of laws and legal processes. It is a good idea to get a lawyer if you can. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you can contact the legal services program in your county to see if you qualify for free legal services. Legal Services of New Jersey maintains a directory of Legal Services Offices regional legal services offices . The NJ State Bar Association also maintains a list of https://njsba.com/resources/county-bar-associations/ county referral services that might be helpful., Things to think about before you represent yourself in court, While you have the right to represent yourself in court, you should not expect any special treatment, help, or attention from the court. You must still comply with the Rules of the Court, even if you are not familiar with them. The following is a list of some things the court staff can and cannot do for you. Please read it carefully before asking the court staff for help.  We  can  explain and answer questions about how the court works. We  can  tell you what the requirements are to have your case considered by the court. We  can  give you some information from your case file. We  can  provide you with samples of court forms that are available. We  can  provide you with guidance on how to fill out forms. We  can  usually answer questions about court deadlines. We  cannot  give you legal advice. Only your lawyer can give you legal advice. We  cannot  tell you whether or not you should bring your case to court. We  cannot  give you an opinion about what will happen if you bring your case to court. We  cannot  recommend a lawyer, but we can provide you with the telephone number of a local lawyer referral service. We  cannot  talk to the judge for you about what will happen in your case. We  cannot  let you talk to the judge outside of court. We  cannot  change an order issued by a judge.
  • Probation Division Manager Contact List, Name Address Contact Atlantic/Cape May Simmons, Keenon Probation Division Manager Atlantic/Cape May Atlantic County Criminal Courts Complex 4997 Unami Blvd. Floor 3 Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47160 Bergen Marcino, Amanda Probation Division Manager Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25454 Burlington Duarte, John Probation Division Manager Burlington Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38144 Camden Velasquez, Gil Probation Division Manager Camden Camden Probation 6 Executive Campus Route 70 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43280 Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Rigsbee, Audrey Probation Division Manager Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem - Sewell 1893 Hurffville Road Sewell, New Jersey 08080 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15682 Essex Rivera, Ana Probation Division Manager Essex Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Floor 8 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9300 ext. 69032 Hudson Mack, Kimberly Probation Division Manager Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Suite/Room 107 Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60397 Mercer Peterson, Leroy Probation Division Manager Mercer Mercer County Civil Courthouse 175 South Broad Street Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 76042 Middlesex Leverett-Agboola, Tiffany Probation Division Manager Middlesex Middlesex - New Street PO Box 789 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88482 Monmouth Carter, Myra Probation Division Manager Monmouth Monmouth -66 2407 Route 66 Ocean, New Jersey 07712 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87344 Morris/Sussex DiBiase, Cory Probation Division Manager Morris/Sussex Morris County Courthouse PO Box 910 Morristown, New Jersey 07963 Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75587 Ocean Knapp, Kimberly Probation Division Manager Ocean Superior Court Probation Division 15 Hooper Avenue Toms River, New Jersey 08754 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64510 Passaic Núñez, Indira A Probation Division Manager Passaic Passaic County Probation 55 Dale Ave Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2910 ext. 24102 Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Rother, Brian Probation Division Manager Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Somerset County Courthouse PO Box 3000 Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13760 Union Edwards, Jennifer Probation Division Manager Union Albender Building 1143 East Jersey St Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 Phone: 908-787-1650 ext. 21580 Showing 1 to 15 of 15 items
  • Fines, Restitution and Community Service, On This Page, Body Overview: If you are sentenced to probation, you might have to pay fines or restitution,  , or perform community service, .,  Your probation officer will oversee your completion of these requirements. If you fail to make any payment or fail to comply with community service requirements, you might be referred to the  Comprehensive Enforcement Program (CEP) Comprehensive Enforcement Program (CEP)  for court action., Payments, How to pay, Probation Client Portal Online Payment Cash Check Money order Checks and money orders should be made payable to ", Treasurer, State of New Jersey, ." Include your full name and client identification number to ensure proper credit is made to your account. Personal checks returned unpaid will result in the removal of the option to pay by personal check., Fees, For adult cases, a transaction fee will be deducted from your total payment amount every time you make a payment. For payments between $3 and $9.99, the transaction fee is $1. For any payments $10.00 or more, the transaction fee is $2. There is no transaction fee for juvenile cases., Where to pay, You can pay court-ordered fines and fees through the Probation Client Portal Probation Client Portal . Payments can be made at all main probation offices and the county courthouse you were sentenced at Probation Payment Windows Locations *Satellite probation offices cannot accept cash.   Probation Payment Windows Locations, County, ATLANTIC, Atlantic County Civil Courthouse 1201 Bacharach Boulevard Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401   Atlantic County Criminal Courts Complex 4997 Unami Blvd. Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330, BERGEN, Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Hackensack, New Jersey 07601, BURLINGTON, Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060, CAMDEN, Camden Probation 6 Executive Campus Route 70 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 Camden Child Support 6 Executive Campus Route 70 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Camden, New Jersey 08103, CAPE MAY, Cape May County Courthouse 9 North Main Street Cape May Courthouse, New Jersey 08210, CUMBERLAND, Cumberland County Courthouse 60 West Broad Street Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302, ESSEX, Essex Probation Services Division 60 Evergreen Place East Orange, New Jersey 07018 Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Newark, New Jersey 07102, GLOUCESTER, Gloucester County Justice Complex 70 Hunter Street Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Gloucester County Five Points Plaza 1893 Hurfville Road, Rt 41 Deptford, New Jersey 08096, HUDSON, Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey 07306, HUNTERDON, Hunterdon County Justice Center 65 Park Avenue Flemington, New Jersey 08822, MERCER, Mercer County Civil Courthouse 175 South Broad Street Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068, MIDDLESEX, Middlesex County Courthouse 56 Paterson Street New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903-0964  (Civil and Criminal Cases) Middlesex County Family Courthouse 120 New Street New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 Middlesex - New Street 189 New Street New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 Middlesex - Superior Court Probation Department Satellite office, 262 State Street Perth Amboy, New Jersey 08861  (Checks or Money Orders Only), MONMOUTH, Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Monmouth -66 2407 Route 66 Ocean, New Jersey 07712, MORRIS, Morristown-Finance Division Office Courthouse Annex 4th Floor, Ann & Court Streets, Morristown, New Jersey 07960, OCEAN, Ocean County Justice Complex 120 Hooper Avenue Toms River, New Jersey 08753, PASSAIC, Passaic County Courthouse 77 Hamilton Street Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Passaic-Probation Division 55 Dale Avenue Paterson, New Jersey 07505  (Only for CEP Hearing and Late Night Reporting), SALEM, Salem-Fenwick Building 85 Market Street Salem, New Jersey 08079, SOMERSET, Somerset County Courthouse 20 North Bridge Street Somerville, New Jersey 08876, SUSSEX, Morristown-Finance Division Office Courthouse Annex 4th Floor, Ann & Court Streets, Morristown, New Jersey 07960, UNION, Union - Division of Finance 2 Broad Street, 3rd Floor Elizabeth, New Jersey 07021 Union - Probation Division Plainfield Satellite Office, 315 E. Front Street Plainfield, New Jersey 07060, WARREN, Warren County Courthouse 413 Second Street Belvidere, New Jersey 07823 Where do payments go? Payments are distributed according to state law: The Victims of Crime Compensation Office (VCCO) provides funds to cover claims made by crime victims. Restitution is a repayment of funds to the victims of your offense. The Law Enforcement Officers Training and Equipment Fund (LEOTEF) supports the work of law enforcement. The Safe Neighborhood Services Fund (SNSF) provides funds for community law enforcement programs. The Forensic Lab Fee provides funds for county and state crime laboratories. The Drug Enforcement and Demand Reduction Penalty (DEDR) supports local rehabilitation programs and educational services. Fines are paid to the state, county or municipality. The Domestic Violence Victim Fund (DVVF) provides funds to the Department of Human Services, Division of Youth and Family Services to fund programming for domestic violence victims and to educate the public about this issue. The Sex Offender Monthly Penalty provides funds to the Department of Treasury to fund sex offender monitoring The Probation Supervision fee provides funds to the New Jersey State Treasurer for use by the state. The transaction fee provides funds for the court computerization., When should I contact probation?, You should  Vicinage Chief Probation Officers Contact List contact probation  with any change of circumstances that might affect your ability to pay or perform community service. You also must contact probation with any changes to your address., Helpful Employment Resources:, NJ Re-entry Program NJ Re-entry Program Career One Stop Career One Stop NJ Career Connections NJ Career Connections, Restitution, Overview:, A victim or the family of a victim of a crime committed in New Jersey can be repaid for losses and expenses that resulted from the crime. This repayment is called restitution. All convicted persons might have to pay restitution to the victim or the victim's family. Restitution: Information for Victims - brochure Read more about restitution, Restitution payments, Restitution checks are paid at least once a month as long as the client is making timely payments to Probation Services., How to tell if your check is for restitution, If you have received a check from the State of New Jersey Judiciary and are unsure of its purpose, the client’s name and reference number (i.e. Client ID), and the Court's phone number will be printed on the top of the payment statement for any questions you may have., If restitution checks stop coming, Restitution checks are sent based on the payments received from the person placed on probation. As long as enough funds are received, restitution checks will be generated. The court must have your current address in order to send your payment. Contact your Vicinage Chief Probation Officers Contact List local probation office  if your address changes., Community Service, A community service sentence requires a client to perform work without compensation at a private non-profit organization or government agency for a period of time that is decided by the court. Probation will make sure all clients are referred to a suitable community service worksite and will monitor the client’s progress until completion of the court-ordered hours. If community service is the only condition of your sentence, the case is assigned to a community service probation officer. If community service is ordered as only a part of your probation, your supervising probation officer will monitor your community service progress. Failure to comply might result in a summons to appear at a Comprehensive Enforcement Program (CEP) hearing or your case being returned to the county court you were sentenced at., Whom can I talk to about my community service?, Contact the probation officer assigned to your case., What if I am unable to complete my community service?, You must provide documented evidence of any reason that prohibits you from completing your court-ordered community service for consideration. In this case, you must contact Vicinage Chief Probation Officers Contact List local probation office ., When should I contact probation?, You should  Vicinage Chief Probation Officers Contact List contact probation  with any change of circumstances that might affect your ability to pay or perform community service. You also must contact probation with any changes to your address., Comprehensive Enforcement Program (CEP), Overview:, The Comprehensive Enforcement Program (CEP) gives people who fail to meet their court-ordered payments or community service requirements a chance to set up a reasonable plan to meet these conditions., Whom can I talk to about my case?, If you are on probation, you can talk to your probation officer. If you are not on probation, but still owe money, you can speak to the contact on your payment notices or contact your local probation office, ., If I owe money on more than one case, which one gets paid first?, When there is more than one case, all fines, fees and restitution with the oldest case are paid completely before any money is applied on the next oldest case., CEP Summons, If you receive a CEP summons, you have fallen behind in meeting your existing court-ordered obligations. Those obligations could include the payment of fines or fees or the performance of community service. At the hearing you will be able to explain any change of circumstances that might affect your ability to pay or to perform community service. The hearing will be conducted by a hearing officer., What should I bring to a CEP Hearing?, Bring any documentation that will help the hearing officer review why you are behind with court-ordered obligations. What to Expect at a Comprehensive Enforcement Program Hearing What to expect at your CEP hearing, What happens if I do not show up for a CEP hearing?, A bench warrant might be issued for your arrest. Also, a default order might be issued for further sanctions, such as suspension of your driver’s license; a civil judgment filed against you; a lien against your personal assets; income withholding, wage withholding, or wage garnishment; or a tax offset that sends your state tax return directly to the court., Do I need an attorney to represent me in my collection or community service case?, You can choose to be represented by an attorney, but it is not required. If you wish to have an attorney, you can consult an attorney of your own choosing. If you need help finding an attorney, try asking your local county bar association for a legal referral service phone number or check the  NJ State Bar Association NJ State Bar Association  website for information on lawyer referral services., What if I receive a summons for CEP, but I am not behind on my payments?, If you get a summons and believe you are up to date with your payments, contact the probation officer listed on your court notice , immediately, . If your appearance is not excused by Probation Services before your scheduled hearing, you must appear in court., Glossary of Common CEP Terms, Arrears  : Past due, unpaid fines, fees and/or restitution owed by the person ordered to pay by a court.  Bench Warrant : An order from the court giving legal authority to law enforcement to arrest a person for failure to appear for a court hearing or failure to comply with a court order. Civil Judgment : A civil judgment is a statewide lien against all real property owned by the judgment debtor. This means that the property cannot be sold until the lien is satisfied. It could be issued against all real property, bank accounts and/or personal property in order to satisfy financial obligations owed.  Client ID Number : This is an identifying number assigned to a probation case. Collection Notice Types : Past Due  – This notice means that your account is overdue and the payments on the account must be brought up to date. Delinquency  – This notice means court action can be avoided if you pay your overdue amount in full. The next letter you receive will be a court summons. Summons  – This notice says that you need to appear at a CEP hearing. You will have a chance to explain any change of circumstances that might affect your ability to pay your court-ordered fines and fees. Community Service Notice Types : Notice of Failure to Comply with Community Service  – You will receive this notice if you failed to comply with a condition of your community service. Summons - This notice says that you need to appear at a CEP hearing. You will have a chance to explain any change of circumstances that might affect your ability to pay your court-ordered fines and fees. Court Order : The written decision issued by a court of law. A collection or community service court order says how much is owed or the number of community service hours that must be completed. Disposition : The final settlement of a case, with reference to decisions made by a court. Docket Number : The identifying number assigned to every case filed in the court. Income Withholding/Wage Withholding/Garnishment : A process in which automatic deductions are made from wages or other income to pay a child support obligation. Income withholding has been mandatory since the enactment of the Family Support Act of 1988. Lien : Official claim against funds for payment, for example, a claim against future court settlement(s). Modification of a court order : Any change or adjustment to a previous court order. Non-compliance : Failure to obey a court-ordered obligation. Obligation : Anything that an individual is required to do by law, ordered by a judge. Sanctions : Penalties imposed by the court for violation of a court-ordered obligation. Tax Offset (SOIL) : The amount of money taken from state income tax refund to pay overdue fines, fees or restitution.
  • Supreme Court Appeals, The New Jersey Supreme Court hears appeals from the Appellate Division of Superior Court. Only certain cases are automatically appealed. You can file an Appeal as of Right if: The Appellate judges disagreed in their ruling on the case, or The case involves a substantial constitutional question that has not been settled by prior cases. The Supreme Court must agree that the case is an unsettled constitutional issue.   Petition for Certifications are requests to the Supreme Court to review a case. The Court receives more than a thousand petitions each year, and only accepts about one hundred of them. To be accepted, the petition must convince the Court that the appellate judges made a legal error in deciding the case.  Interlocutory motions are motions filed before a lower court case is decided.  Read the A Guide to Filing for Litigants without Lawyers (Supreme Court Pro Se Kit) Guide to Filing for Litigants Without Lawyers  before you get started. , Where to File, File by mail    , Supreme Court Clerk's Office, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 970 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970 File in person, Supreme Court Clerk's Office, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Call   609-815-2955  for more information.  , Filing Deadlines , Notice of Appeal for Appeals as of Right 45 days from the date of the Appellate Division decision Notice of Petition for Certification 20 days from the date of the Appellate Division decision Petition for Certification 30 days from the date of the Appellate Division decision Respondent Brief 15 days after the petitioner filed their brief Reply Brief 10 days after the respondent filed their brief Refer to the Guide for more details regarding deadlines and the process for preparing your case., Fees, Notice of petition for certification $ 250 Notice of appeal $ 250 Motion that opens a case $  50 Respondent’s first motion, if filed $  50 Motion for reconsideration  $  50 Deposit required for civil cases $ 300, Do you qualify for a fee waiver?, If you received a fee waiver in a lower court, you might also qualify for a fee waiver in the Supreme Court. Send a copy of the fee waiver order and a signed statement that says your financial situation has not changed to the Supreme Court Clerk’s Office.  If you did not receive a fee waiver in a lower court, you can file a motion seeking “leave to proceed as indigent.” You must meet certain income guidelines to qualify. You must provide a signed statement that includes all of your income and expenses in detail. Fee Waivers Learn more about fee waivers.  , Emergent Motions, Sometimes emergencies arise that require the Court to hear a motion right away. Review the Guide to see if your issue qualifies as an emergent matter.  If so, call the Supreme Court at  609-815-2955 . Court staff will ask you to complete the Supreme Court Emergent Matter Intake Form Supreme Court Emergent Matter Intake Form and give you instructions how to submit it.  , Legal Representation, Supreme Court appeals require in-depth knowledge of laws and legal processes. It is a good idea to get a lawyer if you can. If you are appealing your criminal case, you might qualify for a lawyer at public expense.
  • Intensive Supervision Program Directory - Administrative and Regional Offices, Name Address Contact ISP-Central Office Kurtz, Cara Program Director, ISP Administrative Office of the Courts 171 Jersey Street PO Box 974 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Phone: 609-815-3810 ISP-Central Office Campbell, Ajisa Assistant Program Director, ISP Administrative Office of the Courts 171 Jersey Street PO Box 974 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Phone: 609-815-3810 ISP-Central Region Office Wilson, Brian ISP Central Chief, Intensive Supervision Program Ocean ISP-Ocean 1510 Hooper Ave Toms River, New Jersey 08754 Phone: 732-864-8708 ISP-Central Region Office Butler, Rebecca ISP Central Assistant Chief, Intensive Supervision Program Middlesex ISP-Middlesex 928 Livingston Avenue North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902 Phone: 732-509-8022 ISP-Northern Regional Office Gandulla, Carlos ISP Central Chief, Intensive Supervision Program Passaic ISP-Passaic 22 Mill Street Floor 1 Paterson, New Jersey 07501 Phone: 973-873-9090 ISP-Northern Regional Office Beyah, Sabrina ISP Northern Assistant Chief, Intensive Supervision Program Passaic ISP-Passaic 22 Mill Street Floor 1 Paterson, New Jersey 07501 Phone: 973-873-9090 ISP-Southern Region Office VACANT ISP-Southern Region Office Camden ISP-Camden 4 Executive Campus, 771 Cuthbert Boulevard Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 ISP-Southern Region Office Quinn, Gregory ISP Southern Assistant Chief, Intensive Supervision Program Camden ISP-Camden 4 Executive Campus, 771 Cuthbert Boulevard Floor 2 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 Phone: 856-756-3440 Showing 1 to 8 of 8 items
  • Complete Your Questionnaire, Body, Log in to My Jury Service Portal, Log in to My Jury Service Porta LOG IN, Instructions for logging into the My Jury Service Portal, Enter your, 10-digit Participant ID, (including, all zeros, ), located under the barcode on your summons. Enter your, 5-digit zip code, as it appears on your summons. Enter your, last name, as it appears on your Summons Postcard., *Note:, If you update your name with your jury management office, you will then use your corrected last name when logging in. Sample Login for Jurors If you require an ADA accommodation or ASL interpreter, please click ADA Title II Get Help Request an ADA Accommodation for more information or to make a request., Video Instructions Using the My Jury Service Portal (MJS), Create a Juror Service Request How to create a Juror Service Request View Attendance and Payment Information How to view Attendance and Payment Information Update Personal Profile Information How to update Personal Profile Information (Address, Phone #, etc.), Quick Reference Guide, -, Quick Reference Guide – My Jury Service Portal (MJS) My Jury Service Portal (MJS), Where to find login information:, Postcard Summons, Finding Password, : You can find the password on the front of the postcard.  Use your, zip code, as your password.  Jury Card Front  , Finding User ID, : You can find the User ID on the back side of the postcard.  The User ID is the, Participant ID., Jury card back   Letter Summons If you did not respond to the postcard summons you can find the login information on the follow-up letter summons. , Finding Password :, You can find the password on the left side of the questionnaire.  Use your, zip code, as your password.  , Finding User ID :, You can find the User ID on the right side of the questionnaire.  The User ID is the, Participant ID, . Jury Letter Summons, Recommended Internet Browsers, Use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, or Firefox for the best experience on the My Jury Service Portal., Check Juror Reporting Message, After completing the questionnaire, check the jury reporting message after 5:30 p.m. the night before your summons date(s) at  Check Jury Reporting Check Jury Reporting ., Contact Information, For issues logging into the MJS Portal, email   JurorTechHelp.mbx@njcourts.gov . You can also call your Jury Management Office county jury manager for more information about the portal or about your jury service. The statewide call center at   609-421-6100 can also assist with login issues. Access the My Jury Service Portal to complete your questionnaire, view attendance, update personal info, and get jury reporting details. 
  • Atlantic County Volunteer Information, Volunteer Information - Atlantic 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 Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) Actively Recruiting Juvenile Conference Committees (JCC) Actively Recruiting Municipal Court Mediation(MCM) 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. Atlantic County Civil Courts Building 1201 Bacharach Blvd. Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 ATTN: Volunteer Services Liaison Get directions to  Atlantic County courthouse driving directions Atlantic 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. AtlVolunteer.mailbox@njcourts.gov 609-402-0100 , ext. 47070, 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.
  • Hunterdon County Volunteer Information, Volunteer Information - Hunterdon 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 Courthouse Services Assistance (CSA) Actively Recruiting Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) Municipal Court Mediation(MCM) Actively Recruiting Juvenile Conference Committees (JCC) Landlord/Tenant Settlement (LTS) Small Claims Settlement (SMCS) Special Civil Settlement (SCS), 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 P.O. Box 3000 Somerville, New Jersey 08876 ATTN: Volunteer Services Liaison, Driving Directions:,  Get directions to Hunterdon 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.
  • Information for CLE Providers, Learn the requirements for becoming an approved CLE provider in New Jersey., Request Course Accreditation, The Board on Continuing Legal Education requires that all providers seeking course accreditation in New Jersey and approved service provider status in New Jersey submit their applications though its on-line computer tracking system. Through this system, providers can submit course approval requests, obtain New Jersey Certificates of Attendance, and request or renew approved service provider status. The provider CLE accreditation system has been updated to reflect the recent amendment to the ethics requirement to include diversity, inclusion and the elimination of bias (DIEB) credits. Providers are now required to provide the minutes specifically for DIEB instruction. Therefore, ethics minutes are now divided into two columns, one specifically for DIEB minutes of instruction and the other for total ethics minutes including DIEB minutes. For example, a course that is 200 minutes of total instruction, 50 minutes specifically for DIEB instruction and another 50 minutes in other ethics instruction, the provider would input in the respective columns: 200 total minutes, 50 DIEB minutes, and 100 total ethics minutes. First, register to submit courses for approval. Then, use your login credentials to enter new courses for accreditation. Register as a Provider  Register as a Provider            Existing Provider Login Existing Provider Login, Forms, Providers must submit both parts of the reporting form by Jan. 15 and July 15 each year: Bi-Annual Reporting Form Part 1 Biannual Reporting Form Part 1 Bi-Annual Reporting Form Part 2 (PDF format) Biannual Reporting Form Part 2 (PDF version) Bi-Annual Reporting Form Part 2 (Excel Format) Biannual Reporting Form Part 2 (Excel version) Use these established Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Law Codes law codes on the reporting forms. Provider Fees Per Course Approval $100 Late Fee (courses submitted later than 30 days after the course was presented) $150 Approved Service Providers (valid for a two-year period) Government Agencies Exempt Public Service Organization  (only for CLE courses to train volunteers to  provide pro bono service) Exempt upon request State Bar Association $400 Local and Specialty Bar Associations $300 Inns of Court $350 Others (including law firms and law school) If offering over a two-year period: 10 or fewer courses $   400 11-20 courses $   700 21-49 courses $ 1,250 50-99 courses $2,000 100+ courses $3,500
  • eCourts Frequently Asked Questions, Frequently Asked Questions - eCourts Do I need to have a Judiciary charge account (a.k.a., “JACS Account”) to use eCourts? Attorneys who intend to e-file any documents that require a fee are required to have a Judiciary charge account or “JACS Account”. eCourts will automatically charge applicable filing fee(s) against a JACS account in accordance with the Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) Participation Agreement Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) Participation Agreement . To establish a Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) JACS account . If you are an attorney representing a New Jersey municipality in a Tax Appeal case but you do not have a JACS account, you may require authorization from the respective government agency to utilize their existing JACS account. Questions about JACS should be sent via email to:  jacssupport.mbx@njcourts.gov . The e-filing of Criminal Division motions and motion-related documents does not require a JACS account since eCourts only accepts those filings that do not require a filing fee. Who should I contact if I encounter technical difficulties or need assistance in using eCourts? eCourts includes online help which can be accessed through a “Help” hyperlink which is displayed at the top of every screen in eCourts. If you need additional assistance in using eCourts, you should contact the Judiciary Problem Reporting Desk at  609-421-6100 Can I refile a Tax Appeal via eCourts using a closed case? Yes, the Refile option in eCourts can be used in conjunction with a previously filed open or closed case. Why can’t I view an electronic Case Jacket? The electronic Case Jacket can be viewed by all New Jersey attorneys in good standing. If you are experiencing technical difficulties in viewing a case jacket, contact the Judiciary Problem Reporting Desk at  609-421-6100 Which documents should NOT be e-filed via eCourts? The following documents should not be e-filed via eCourts: Criminal Cases not tracked in PROMIS/Gavel (e.g., Megan’s Law, Gun Permits, Municipal Appeals); and Filings that are not treated as part of court’s official case jacket.  Civil and Tax Sealed or impounded complaints When will I be able to use eCourts? New Jersey attorneys will be granted access to eCourts on a staggered basisin conjunction with a rollout schedule for the legal practice areas including Criminal, Tax Court, Civil and Family. eCourts is currently in use by the Criminal Division, Tax Court, Special Civil Part and General Equity Foreclosure. The Administrative Office of the Courts will notify attorneys in each practice area, at the appropriate time, when e-filing participation is available. What if I create a new case using the refile option and enter the wrong refile docket number on eCourts? Upload a withdrawal letter to the incorrect case. Refile the complaint using the correct docket number or enter it as a new complaint. Note: The date you create the Refile/new filing in eCourts will be the filed date of the new case. Which type of Tax Appeal can be e-filed? At this time, only local property tax appeals can be filed using eCourts. All other tax appeals should be filed through the traditional paper submission process., NOTE, : If you file documents electronically through eCourts, you do, NOT , have to submit a hard copy to chambers or the management office. Can multiple documents (e.g., a motion and a brief) be combined into one e-filing? No. Each individual document (e.g., Notice of Motion; Proof of Service) must be uploaded as a separate attachment, and each attachment cannot exceed a file size of 7 megabytes (MB). What steps are entailed in the e-filing process? eCourts users must complete a two-step initial registration process in eCourts priorto efiling: reading the Terms and Conditions of eCourts Participation; and certifying one’s agreement with those Terms and Condition and the acceptance of electronic service. Below are the general steps to complete an e-filing. − Logon to eCourts and certification of e-Filing Contact Information − Search for an existing case or create a new case − Enter filing details (e.g., filing type; filing description) − Upload eCourts Frequently Asked Question document attachment{s} − Review and submit the filing - Receive eCourts e-Filing Notification email. Who should I contact about non e-filing (i.e., paper filing) or case management policy issues? For general assistance regarding related issues, contact the , Tax Court, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Mailing Address:  , Tax Court, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 975 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0972 609-815-2922 ext. 54650 Hours: 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday; Except State Holidays Is e-filing for Tax Court cases mandatory? Yes, e-filing of Tax Court documents is mandatory. What are eCourts' electronic notifications? After an e-filing is successfully submitted via eCourts, the system will automatically send an e-Filing Notification via email to contacts designated by the filer. An eCourts filer may designate up to three email addresses, for this purpose, in his or her e-Filing Contact Information maintained in eCourts. Additionally, the automated e-Filing Notification will be sent via email to those attorney(s) who are also eCourts users and designated as representing active case parties. For Criminal cases, an electronic notification will also be sent when court staff update eCourts by scheduling a matter or entering deficiency notices, motion results, and orders. What about e-filing confidential and sealed documents? eCourts Criminal allows documents to be uploaded using one of several access restrictions:, Access Restriction, Viewable by, Public All Confidential All case attorneys and court Restricted Filer, adversary attorney, and court Protected Filer and court only Sealed documents must be filed through the traditional paper submission process. These documents may not be submitted via eCourts at this time. What is technically required to e-file? eCourts is a secure web-based application that can be accessed by authorized users. Therefore, a connection to the Internet using a browser is required. Internet Explorer version 10 or higher is recommended. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format (.pdf) or Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)format. How do I e-file a Motion to Consolidate? Upload the Motion to the earliest/lowest docket number, which will become the “lead” case/docket number. The Notice of Motion and supporting documents should include all applicable docket numbers. If the consolidation is granted, any subsequent motions should be uploaded only in the lead docket number. What if I do not have a Judiciary charge account or “JACS Account” when eFiling? Attorneys who intend to e-file Tax Appeal case information through eCourts are required to have a Judiciary charge account or “JACSAccount”. To establish a Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) JACS account . If you are an attorney representing a New Jersey municipality in a Tax Appeal case but you do not have a JACS account, you may require authorization from the respective government agency to utilize their existing JACS account. Questions about JACS should be sent via email to:  jacssupport.mbx@njcourts.gov What happens if I e-file incorrect information? Once a filing is submitted through eCourts, it is immediately and officially received by the court. Corrections will require the filing of amended documents or a motion to remove incorrect contents from the electronic case jacket. Prior to submitting an e-filing, eCourts reminds the user to closely review all information entered and uploaded for accuracy. What should I do if my attorney/firm/office contact information is incorrect in eCourts? If you are unable to certify that your e-filing Contact Information, as displayed in eCourts, is true and accurate, do not proceed with the e-filing process. You must update your attorney contact, firm or office information through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center . You can receive assistance by contacting 855-533-3863  After your attorney registration is updated, you may immediately logon to eCourts and proceed with the electronic filing process. What if I upload a document to the wrong case when eFiling? Using the “Enter the docket number to file against an existing case” function, upload a letter to the incorrect case stating the document was misfiled and to disregard it. Upload the original document to correct case. How can I, as an attorney, receive eCourts electronic notifications? In order to receive e-Filing Notifications via email, attorneys must either be: an eCourts user who is representing an active case party; or designated by an e-filing attorney (in his or her e-Filing Contact Information maintained ineCourts). Complete instructions and information about requesting access to eCourts eCourts are posted. Which file format(s) must be used to e-file through eCourts? All documents, must be uploaded in PDF format (.pdf) or Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format. Each document must be uploaded as a separate attachment (e.g., Notice of Motion, Proof of Service), and each attachment cannot exceed a file size of 7megabytes. Do I need to register for or request access to eCourts? If so, how? No. All licensed New Jersey attorneys in good standing automatically have access to eCourts. County Board of Taxation, Municipal Assessors and Municipal Clerks are required to submit a eCourts County and Municipal Access Request Form (on eCourts page) Tax Court case jacket access request form . Prior to accessing eCourts, attorneys should do the following: Activate their Attorney ID through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center. Verify the accuracy of their attorney contact information through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center. NOTE: Attorneys filing any documents that require a fee are required to have a Judiciary charge account or “JACS Account”. For more information about a JACS Account, review the answer to eCourts Frequently Asked Questions Do I need to have a Judiciary charge account (a.k.a., “JACS Account”) to use eCourts? How do I e-file a non-fee motion document on consolidated cases (such as adjournment request)? Upload any non-fee motion documents to each individual docket number. Do I have to upload a Case Information Statement (CIS) when e-filing a new Tax Appeal? No. When using eCourts to enter a New Tax Court Appeal case, eCourts will automatically generate the Case Information Statement (CIS); therefore, you will not need to upload a CIS. Note: eCourts does require that a Complaint document be uploaded for both a New and a Refile case. How do I know if my e-filing was successfully submitted to the court? eCourts will display an on-screen Confirmation including the assigned Transaction ID number immediately after an e-filing is successfully submitted, as shown below. This confirms the court’s receipt of the filing. Additionally, an e-Filing Notification email is sent to the email address(es) on file. What cases are currently eligible for e-filing through eCourts? Presently, filings for Superior Court Criminal cases with an assigned PROMIS/Gavel system number, Tax cases, DC cases in Special Civil Part and Foreclosure cases in General Equity. Plans are underway to expand eCourts to accept e-filings for other legal practice areas including Civil and Family Can non-attorneys access eCourts? Yes, for Tax Court only, County Board of Taxation, Municipal Assessors and Municipal Clerks can access eCourts case jackets once a eCourts County and Municipal Access Request Form (on eCourts page) Tax Court case jacket access request form is fully processed. They will have access to view all electronic Tax Court case jackets and will also receive eCourts notifications pertaining to cases in which they are associated. Registered County and Municipal users will not have access to e-file. What if I need to amend a complaint or correct the content of a document on eCourts? Upload the amended complaint/document using the “Enter the docket number to file against an existing case” function. Use the docket number of the original filing. Do not file an amended complaint/document as a new case. Why am I unable to receive e-Filing Notifications? If you are an attorney, who is an eCourts user, and submits e-filings or represents an active case party, your email address on file in eCourts must be valid to receive e-Filing Notifications. Likewise, if you are designated by an e-filing attorney to receive corresponding e-Filing Notifications, your email address must be correctly entered in the attorneys e-Filing Contact Information maintained ineCourts Is a handwritten signature required for e-filing? No. New Jersey Rules of Court include provisions for the use of electronic signatures in an approved electronic court system such as eCourts. For additional detail, see Rule 1:32-2A. Reports By Courts and Personnel; Records; Forms and Process Prescribed By Administrative Director Rule 1:32-2A. Electronic Court Systems, Electronic Records, Electronic Signatures, Metadata. Do I need to verify or update my attorney registration? If yes, how? Yes, this is an important step for all attorneys as your contact, firm or office information included in your registration record will automatically be used to configure your eCourts user profile. Please ensure your email address is available and up to date. NOTE: Attorneys who intend to e-file Tax Court case information on behalf of a New Jersey municipality must be properly registered as representing a public entity through the annual attorney registration process. An attorney’s registration can be accessed and updated through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center . You can also receive additional assistance by contacting  855-533-3863 How do I e-file a motion for multiple docket numbers that have not been consolidated? Upload the motion to each individual docket number. Is a new Case Information Statement (CIS) required when refiling a Tax Appeal against an existing case using eCourts? No. When using eCourts to refile a Tax Court Appeal case, eCourts will automatically generate the Case Information Statement (CIS); therefore, you will not need to upload a CIS. Note: eCourts does require that a Complaint document be uploaded for both a New and a Refile case. What is the electronic Case Jacket? The electronic Case Jacket displays case summary information and will contain court documents and notices e-filed through eCourts. The Case Jacket may include items such as complaints, motions, briefs, signed orders, and notifications. Documents filed via the traditional paper submission process, previously or in the future, may be added to eCourts by court staff for case management purposes. Should you need access to filed documents which do not appear in the electronic case jacket, the customary records request procedures should be followed. For Criminal cases, the electronic case jacket does not yet include the following materials: discovery documentation; documents submitted by non-eCourts users; other case-related documents such as Complaints, and Presentence Investigation Reports; and paper case filings submitted prior to the implementation of eCourts (unless uploaded by court staff). For Special Civil Part and Foreclosure, the case jacket includes all documents previously submitted via the Judiciary Electronic Filing and Imaging System (JEFIS). Which documents can be e-filed via eCourts? Criminal – Motions, motion related filings, and other Criminal documents that do not require a filing fee. All Civil documents All Tax documents All Foreclosure Documents *Review answer to eCourts Frequently Asked Questions Which documents should NOT be e-filed via eCourts for exceptions Who can e-file using eCourts? Licensed New Jersey attorneys, who are in good standing, can electronically file court documents using eCourts. The Attorney ID used for an electronic filing should be that of the attorney whose name is directly associated with the particular filing, just as it would be indicated on the paper filing. What if I created a case and entered the wrong municipality (even if the uploaded documents are correctly captioned) on eCourts? Upload a withdrawal letter to the incorrect case. Then, create a new filing in eCourts with the correct information and attach/upload your documents. Note: The date you create the new filing in eCourts will be the filed date of the new case. During what time frame can I e-file Tax Appeals? With the exception of scheduled system maintenance periods, attorneys can take advantage of e-filing Tax appeals at their convenience—both during and after court business hours—as listed below. Monday to Saturday 2:00 AM to 11:59 PM Sunday 2:00 AM to 5:59 AM 11:00 AM to 11:59 PM How do I e-file the same document for multiple cases or docket numbers? eCourts Criminal includes the ability to submit filings for the same defendant on multiple cases. When submitting a filing for a defendant on a case, the system displays all other cases that exist for the selected defendant. Users can then select the additional case(s) they want to submit the filing on. eCourts Tax, Special Civil Part, and General Equity Foreclosure includes the ability to file the same document on multiple cases. From the Enter a New Case/Search Existing Case screen – enter the docket #, Select “Yes” next to submit filing to other cases, click search, on add additional cases screen click the plus sign, enter next docket # and click search until all cases are selected.
  • Pretrial Detention, Overview of the process to appeal pretrial detention.   Defendants in criminal court have a right to appeal a pretrial detention order. The appeal process is laid out in Rule 2:9-13 Appeals from Orders Granting Pretrial Detention Court Rule 2:9-13 ., Attorneys, Attorneys must use eCourts Appellate eCourts Appellate  to appeal an order granting a motion for pretrial detention. Follow the Instructions for eFiling an Appeal of an Order Granting a Motion for Pretrial Detention Instructions for eFiling an Appeal of a Pretrial Detention Order   to start the appeal process. You must file a Pretrial Detention Appeal (PDA) – Expedited Information Form Pretrial Detention Appeal Expedited Information Form with your Notice of Appeal. Instructions to Upload PDA Expedited Information form template Follow these instructions for submitting the form.  Prosecutors should use the Pretrial Detention Appeal (PDA) – State’s Response State Response form  when responding to the appeal. , Self-Represented Litigants, Complete the Notice of Appeal Notice of Appeal Form . The Pretrial Detention Appeal (PDA) – Expedited Information Form Pretrial Detention Appeal Expedited Information Form must be filed with your Notice of Appeal.  If you are ordering a transcript, complete the Transcript Order Form. You must Requesting a Superior Court or Tax Court Transcript for Your Appeal order the transcript on an expedited delivery rate. You must submit a letter brief and appendix within 10 days of receiving the transcript(S).   
  • Electronic Access to Court Records, The NJ Electronic Access Program (EAP) gives subscribers remote access to certain Judiciary case systems. Users can view data related to matters filed with the trial court and use it for commercial purposes., On This Page, Body, Overview, Log in The cost for EAP usage is $4 per minute. The funds are used to develop and maintain the Judicial case management systems. Free public access portals on the Judiciary website also can be used for individual case searches. The EAP makes case and judgment information available on the following case systems:, PROMIS/Gavel.,  Contains information on indictable criminal cases, from arrest through appellate review., Automated Case Management System (ACMS).,  The caseload management and recordkeeping system for civil cases in Superior Court. Included: (a) Law Division – Civil and Special Civil Parts (b) Chancery Division – General Equity and Foreclosure (c) Archival Management Information System (AMIS) for cases no longer active with ACMS., Civil Judgment and Order Docket.,  Contains statewide lien judgments from 1984 to the present., Family Automated Case Tracking System (FACTS).,  The caseload management and recordkeeping system to support the Superior Court Family Part. Electronic access is available for divorce cases only., Automated Traffic System (ATS).,  The statewide traffic and parking ticket system used by all New Jersey municipal courts. ATS does not contain driver history information . The EAP lets users read one screen of data at a time. Users cannot download data to their remote computer. The EAP also does not support “screen-scraping.” Subscribers can search cases by docket number, judgment number, or party name. Available case information includes: A list of documents filed in the case Orders entered Proceedings scheduled Motioned dispositions Names and status of each litigant, such as active, defaulted, or settled Attorneys involved in the case Case information excludes actual text or images of filed documents. The information is ”real-time” only. Users can view a new case or document as soon as it is entered into the system., Enrollment, If you do not have a  Judiciary Account Charge System Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) account , you must create an account before enrolling in EAP. To enroll in EAP, complete the  EAP - Subscriber Agreement subscriber agreement  and  EAP - Enrollment Form subscriber enrollment forms . Mail the completed forms to:" Electronic Access Program, EAP, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 971 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Once enrolled, the subscriber will receive their EAP system logon ID and password via e-mail. Use the customer update form or the customer cancellation form to change your subscription information.  Email the form to   PublicAccess.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Begin the email subject line with “EAP"., Payment, The EAP charges $4 per minute. Charges start when you connect to the Judiciary system. The charges stop when you disconnect. The Judiciary automatically withdraws user fees from subscribers’ JACS account each time the system is used. No prior notice is given. Subscribers must always have a minimum balance of $500 in their JACS account. The system automatically checks their JACS account before granting them access. If their balance is less than $500, the system will deny access and show the following error message:, [Error Message DC906426]. ACCOUNT NOT ACTIVE CALL SUPERIOR COURT CLERK’S OFFICE, (ELECTRONIC ACCESS PROGRAM) , 609-421-6100, ., Subscribers also receive a monthly statement of JACS charges. A summary report of charges accrued during the month appears on the monthly “Statement of Account.” The Clerk of the Superior Court reserves the right to change the required deposit amount in the future. The EAP lets users enter client identifiers when accessing the Automated Case Management System (ACMS). The monthly statement summarizes use charges by client identifier. Any charges not identified by client identifier will appear as undistributed usage. See an example of the monthly  JACS Statement Sample Statement of Account .  Refer to the user guides below for more information about these case management systems: ACMS Manual Civil Automated Case Management System (ACMS) Civil Judgment and Order Docket Civil Judgment and Order Docket Family Automated Case Tracking System Manual Family Automated Case Tracking System (FACTS) Automated Traffic System (ATS) Automated Traffic System (ATS) The Superior Court Clerk's Office supports the EAP. For all questions or concerns, call   or email . Begin the email subject line with “EAP” followed by the subject of the email., Technical Requirements, NJ EAP system requires an Intel/AMD based system running Microsoft Windows 7, 8 or 10. All operating systems should have the most current Microsoft critical patches applied. The system requires the web browser Internet Explorer version 11. Industry standard virus protection should be enabled, with the latest updates applied. Internet connection speed varies from different vendors and subscriptions. Connectivity to the EAP has been tested through standard DSL and Cable Internet connections with adequate results., Frequently Asked Questions about Electronic Access Program, Can I get copies of pleadings from the EAP case information system? No, this is an inquiry system containing case processing information such as case type, a listing of documents filed, etc. The system does not contain images of the actual filed documents. You can screen-print the information that is provided, such as the docket sheet. Who should I contact if I have questions or problems regarding my EAP? Contact , EAP, at PublicAccess.Mailbox@njcourts.gov at 609-421-6100  for questions or concerns regarding enrollment, billing, or problems experienced during use. What’s the minimum balance required in my JACS account? You must maintain a balance of $500.00 in your JACS account. Is the information in the Electronic Access System downloadable? No, the information displayed on screen is printed only. How will I know if my JACS account balance is below $500.00? The Electronic Access Program will automatically check the subscriber's account balance prior to granting access to the system. If the account balance is less than $500.00, the message, "DC906426 ACCOUNT NOT ACTIVE CALL SUPERIOR COURT CLERK'S OFFICE, ELECTRONIC ACCESS PROGRAM, 609-421-6100 " will be displayed and access to the Electronic Access Program will be denied. The subscriber is responsible for tracking the account balance to ensure that there is a sufficient amount of funds available and access to EAP is not unexpectedly denied. Will I be able to gather EAP case information data by 'screen-scraping'? The Electronic Access Program was not designed to support 'screen-scraping'. When do EAP usage charges begin to accrue? After logging into the Judiciary computer and reaching the “Teleview Session Manager Screen.” What are the hours of EAP access? The Judiciary provides EAP access around (16) hours per day, from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, (7) days per week. However, uninterrupted access is not guaranteed, and time periods of accessibility may vary. See EAP - Subscriber Agreement "Availability" section of the Subscriber Agreement for more information., NOTE, : The Judiciary is working to expand access so that the system is available 24/7, except for periods of a daily forced logoff (11:45 PM – 12:15 AM) and when the system is unavailable due to routine maintenance. How much does it cost to participate in the Electronic Access Program (EAP)? Usage cost is $4.00 per minute. What information do I get when I subscribe to the EAP? Subscribers have inquiry access to the following: Appellate Division cases Automated Traffic System (ATS) Chancery Division – General Equity and Foreclosure cases Civil Judgment and Order Docket statewide lien judgments Family Part divorce cases Law Division--Civil and Special Civil Part cases What do I do if I forget my EAP logon password? Email Superior Court Clerk's Office Customer Service at PublicAccess.Mailbox@njcourts.gov . Customer Service staff will never ask you for your current password. Ensure that your User ID and password are always protected from unauthorized use. The subscriber accepts responsibility for any unauthorized use of their User ID(s) and password(s). How do I pay for EAP usage? Subscribers pay for usage through a Judiciary Attorney Charge System (JACS) account. See Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) (JACS) Account page for details on opening an account., Personal credit cards are not accepted, .
  • Data Reports for Sale, The public can buy Judiciary access reports containing case data., On This Page, Body, Overview, Some Judicial public access reports are generated daily, while others are produced weekly or monthly. Each public access report includes: General description of it A list and description of each data field Length of each data field, The Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.) does not apply to the NJ Judiciary. Public records requests made to the NJ Judiciary are governed by NJ,   Rule 1:38 Public Access To Court Records and Administrative Records Court  Rule 1:38 . , Attorney Information - Centralized Attorney Management System (CAMS), The Central Attorney Management System (CAMS) contains a list of all active NJ attorneys. The list is updated twice yearly after the Bar Exam results are recorded.  Attorney Information - CAMS - Report Descriptions and Record Layouts Report Description(s) and Record Layout(s) Active NJ Attorneys Sample Active NJ Attorneys - Sample, Bail Reports , The Bail Registry List is a list of persons authorized in NJ to write bail. NJ bail reports are produced from the Centralized Automated Bail System (CABS), which contains all bail written for criminal cases. The Clerk of the Superior Court maintains the bail registry (N.J.S.A. 17:31-13), and a monthly report for bail data statewide is recorded. Bail Reports - Report Description(s) and Record Layout(s) Report Description(s) and Record Layout(s) Sample Monthly Open Lien List Sample Monthly Open Lien List Sample Bail Forfeiture Reports (Section I and IV) Sample Bail Forfeiture Reports (Section I and IV) Sample Bail Forfeiture Bonds (Section I and IV) Sample Bail Forfeiture Bonds (Section I and IV) Sample - Monthly Bond Discharge Report Sample Monthly Bond Discharge Report, Civil Reports (Superior Court), The NJ Superior Court uses the Automated Case Management System (ACMS) to index and docket Law Division - Civil, Special Civil Part cases, Chancery - General Equity, and Foreclosure cases. ACMS archives cases that have been closed for 18 months and keeps the active cases. The limited archived case information is moved to the Archive Management Information System (AMIS).  Civil Reports (Superior Court) - Report Description(s) and Record Layout(s) Report Description(s) and Record Layout(s) Sample - Civil Case by Entry Date/Case Type Sample Civil Case by Entry Date/Case Type Sample Civil Disposed Cases Sample Civil Disposed Cases Sample Case by Case Types Sample Cases by Cases Type Sample ACMS Cases File by Docket Type Sample ACMS Cases File by Docket Type Sample - Foreclosure Cases Filed (Record layout included) Sample Foreclosure Cases Filed (Record layout included), Criminal Reports (Superior Court) , The Promis Gavel (PG) system contains all Superior Court criminal cases dating back to 1980. Criminal - Report Description & Record Layout Report Description(s) and Record Layout(s) Sample Board of Elections - Defendants with Sentences Sample Board of Elections - Defendants with sentences Sample Complaints Disposition Report Sample Complaints Disposition Report Sample Master Defendant List Sample Master Defendant List Sample - Status of Complaints Received Sample Status of Complaints Received Sample Sentence Disposition by Judge Sample Sentence Disposition by Judge Sample - Pleas Guilty, Not Guilty, & Dismissed by Judge Sample Pleas Guilty, Not Guilty, & Dismissed by Judge, Judgment (Statewide Lien) Reports , The Civil Judgment and Order Docket (CJOD) contains a list of NJ statewide lien reports. Judgments are recorded as statewide liens upon request of the judgment creditor. Most Judgments expire after 20 - 21 years. There are two reports that provide judgment information.  Judgment - Report Descriptions & Record Layout Report Description(s) and Record Layout(s) Sample - Judgment Closed Report Sample Judgment Closed Report Sample - Judgment Verification Report for New Judgments Sample Judgment Verification Report for New Judgments, Municipal Court Reports , The municipal courts in NJ are responsible for:  motor vehicle and parking tickets minor criminal - type offenses (e.g., simple assault and bad checks) municipal ordinance offenses (e.g., dog barking or building code violations) other offenses, (e.g., fish and game violations) A municipal court usually has jurisdiction only over cases that occur within the boundaries of its municipality. Serious criminal cases, such as robbery, auto theft, or assault, start out as complaints filed in the municipal court and then may be transferred to the Superior Court., Automated Complaint System (ACS), Municipal Court Reports - ACS - Report Descriptions & Record Layouts Report Description(s) and Record Layout(s) Sample Complaints Issued & Pending - By Venue Group (MC-ACS) Sample Complaints Issued & Pending - By Venue Group Sample Complaints Issued & Pending - State Wide (MC-ACS) Sample Complaints Issued & Pending - State Wide Sample Offense List (MC-ACS) Sample Offense List, Automated Traffic System (ATS), Municipal Court Reports  - ATS - Report Description & Record Layout Report Description(s) and Record Layout(s) Sample Police Disposition (MC-ATS) Sample Police Dispositions, Tax Court Reports, Tax Court judges hear appeals of tax decisions made by county boards of taxation. They also hear appeals on such matters as state income, sales and business taxes, and homestead rebates. The Director of the Division of Taxation then makes decisions. The Tax Court produces a report containing a list of judgments issued. Tax Court Reports - Report Descriptions & Record Layout Report Description(s) and Record Layout(s) Sample Judgments Assigned - TC Sample Judgments Assigned Tax Court - Monthly Judgments Report Tax Court - Monthly Judgments, Customer Service, For information on how to obtain copies of individual court records, please contact Customer Services at   609-421-6100
  • Glossary - Child Support and Custody, Application : An application is a written request asking the court to issue an order or to change an order that has already been issued. Arrears : The word arrears means unpaid or overdue child support, alimony or spousal support payments. Bench Warrant : A bench warrant is a court order that says law enforcement can arrest a person for failure to appear for a court hearing or failure to comply with a court order. 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 Enforcement  : The Child Support Enforcement Unit makes sure that court orders are carried out. This could include court orders for the payment of child support, health care coverage, or spousal support. If support is not being paid on time, the Child Support Enforcement has many state and federal tools available to enforce child support orders. These can include Income withholding Court hearing Bench warrant Tax offset - federal and state Liens attached to property and assets Credit bureau notification Seizure of bank accounts Seizure of proceeds from lawsuits Passport denial License suspension Lottery interception Child Support Number (also referred to as “CS Number” or Member ID) : A child support number is the number assigned to your child, spousal, or alimony support case. Any time you call the court about your child support case, you will be asked for your child support number. Complaint : A formal document filed in court that starts a case. It typically includes the names of the parties, the issues and what you are asking the court to do. Consent Conference : A consent conference is a meeting where parents in court for custody, visitation, paternity, or child support can try to resolve their issues before the judge decides the case for them. Counterclaim : A defendant can file a counterclaim that says why they disagree with a complaint filed against them in with the court. It could also tell the court what relief the defendant is asking for now that the case has been filed.   Court Order : The written decision issued by a court of law. A collection or community service court order says how much is owed or the number of community service hours that must be completed. Custodial Parent : The custodial parent is the parent whose home the child(ren) live in most of the time. This parent has most of the day-to-day responsibility. Custody : Custody gives a parent the right to make decisions for the child. Sole custody means one person and joint custody means both parents share this responsibility. Diligent Search : A diligent search means making a serious effort to find the other party named in your case. This means that you have followed up on any information you have received about where they are and you cannot find any more information. Docket Number : The identifying number assigned to every case filed in the court. Exhibits : Exhibits are papers and information you provide to support what is in your motion. FD : “FD” on a court case means it is a non-dissolution case. This type of case involves parents who are not married or other adults filing for court relief on behalf of minor children. FD cases can also include married people who are separated, but one parent wants custody or financial support. File : To file means to give the correct forms and fee to the court to begin the court’s consideration of your request. Income Withholding/Wage Withholding/Garnishment : A process in which automatic deductions are made from wages or other income to pay a child support obligation. Income withholding has been mandatory since the enactment of the Family Support Act of 1988. New Jersey Child Support Guidelines : Both parents are responsible for the financial and emotional support of their children. New Jersey has developed a standard method for calculating child support based on the income of both parents and other factors. The full set of NJ Child Support Guidelines is contained in Rule 5:6A of the New Jersey Court Rules. NJKiDS (New Jersey Kids Deserve Support) : The New Jersey Child Support Program automated computer system that tracks child support accounts. Non-Custodial Parent : The non-custodial parent is the parent with whom the child(ren) do not live with most of the time. Obligee/Payee : An obligee, also called a payee, is the person, agency, or institution who receives support, also known as the custodial parent (CP). Obligor/Payor :  An obligor, also called a payor, is the person ordered by the court to pay support. This person is also known as the non-custodial parent (NCP). Party : A party is a person, business or governmental agency involved in a court action. Petitioner : Petitioner is another name for the person starting the court case by filing the papers that the court will consider. Relief : To ask for relief is to ask the court for something. Respondent : A respondent, also called a defendant, is the person who is named as the other party in the court action filed by the petitioner. This person can respond to the complaint by filing a cross application or written response with the court. Support Obligation : The support obligation is the amount of support that the court orders the obligor to pay. The court order includes how much and how often support must be paid, such as weekly or monthly.
  • Reporting Information, If you feel sick, do not report to the courthouse.  Instead, Jury Management Office Contac List contact your local jury management office to reschedule your service., Check Jury Reporting, State Grand Jury Atlantic Bergen Burlington Camden Cape May Cumberland Essex Gloucester Hudson Hunterdon Mercer Middlesex Monmouth Morris Ocean Passaic Salem Somerset Sussex Union Warren
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Jury Service, What are the different types of juror service in New Jersey? You may be summoned for one of three types of jury service. You may be summoned to serve as a Petit Juror, a Grand Juror, or a State Grand Juror., Petit Jury, service includes criminal and civil trials. Petit jurors who sit on a criminal trial decide guilt or innocence in a criminal matter. Petit jurors who sit on a civil trial decide liability or damages., Grand Jury, determine whether there is enough evidence to move forward with criminal charges against a defendant., State Grand Jury, and county grand jury operate similarly but the State Grand Jury has statewide jurisdiction and representation and meets in Trenton rather than one of the county seats. Please also be aware that you may be summoned to serve as a federal petit juror or grand juror in U.S. District Court . Such service is independent of N.J. Superior Court jury service.  How do I know if I need to report for jury duty? To determine if you are required to report for jury duty, visit the Jury Reporting Information Juror Reporting Page  after 5:00 p.m. the evening before your summons date. Jurors may also receive email or text messages regarding their service. This service is not available to jurors who opted out of receiving messages. I received a Juror Summons. What should I do? If you received a summons, the first step is to complete the qualification questionnaire. Jurors can complete the qualification questionnaire using the online portal or using the mailed letter version. Jurors who do not have the ability to submit the online qualification questionnaire will automatically be mailed a printed version. The printed qualification questionnaire can be filled out in writing and mailed or emailed back to the county Jury Management office. All jurors must complete the qualification questionnaire even if you are making a request to be excused or rescheduled. After completing the questionnaire, check the Reporting Information Jury Reporting page the night before your summons date for instructions. How do I reschedule my jury service date? Jurors must complete the qualification questionnaire using the online portal or mailed letter version prior to submitting a rescheduling request. Reschedule requests can be submitted using the online portal or by completing the “Other Information” section on the bottom of the mailed questionnaire. How are prospective jurors selected to be summoned? Prospective jurors are randomly selected by computer. If selected, a juror is mailed a green postcard summons. In certain instances, jurors will also be mailed a follow-up notice that includes a printed Juror Questionnaire. I received a Juror Summons for a family member that has passed. What should I do? If you receive a Juror Summons or Juror Questionnaire addressed to a person who is deceased, please contact the summoning Jury Management Offices Jury Management Office . This will allow the Judiciary to make the record ineligible for future selection. By law, the Judiciary annually receives records from the New Jersey Department of Taxation, Motor Vehicle Commission, and Division of Elections for the master jury list. Please make sure to notify those agencies to avoid a record mistakenly coming to the Judiciary in the future. Can I collect unemployment while serving as a juror for New Jersey? You may still collect unemployment benefits while serving as a juror. N.J.S.A. 43:21-4(c)(5) protects a person's unemployment benefits during juror service. That statute states the following: (5) An unemployed individual, who is otherwise eligible, shall not be deemed unavailable for work or ineligible solely by reason of the individual's attendance before a court in response to a summons for service on a jury. If an employment interview is scheduled on a day on which you need to report for juror service, notify the Jury Management Office, in advance if possible, and your service will be rescheduled to a later date. Please be aware that verification may be required. Does recent service as a federal juror affect my scheduled service in the New Jersey Superior Court? Recent service as a federal juror does not automatically relieve you from your petit jury civic obligation but you may provide that information to your summoning Jury Management Offices Jury Management Office .  How will I know if the court is closed due to inclement weather? During inclement weather situations, all jurors, should check the Unscheduled Court Closings State Court Closing Information  page prior to reporting to the courthouse. How do I update my address? Jurors may update their address two ways: Jurors who completed their Juror Questionnaire online can update their address through the juror portal under the personal contact information section. Jurors mailing in the printed version of the Juror Questionnaire can update their address on this form under the “Other Information” section. Check the box for address change and write your new address on the line provided. How much do I get paid for jury service? Petit jurors are paid $5 dollars for each day of service. If a petit juror serves more than three days, the pay rate will increase to $40 per day beginning on the fourth day. Grand jurors are paid $5 dollars for each day of service. Why do I seem to get summoned for jury duty more frequently than others? Each juror record has the same chance of being selected at any time. As a result, some jurors may find they are summoned more frequently than others. If you have been summoned in the same county within the past three years, you may request to be excused from jury service. Please see " How do I request to be excused from jury service? How do I request to be excused from jury service? " for instructions on requesting an excusal. What should I do if I feel sick? 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. Is there a dress code for jurors reporting? 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. Does recent service in another state excuse me from serving as a juror in New Jersey? Recent service in another state does not excuse you from serving in New Jersey. Do I get paid for on-demand orientation? No, jurors participating in the on-demand orientation do not receive compensation for completing that online orientation.  The on-demand orientation is designed to be a convenient alternative for jurors instead of in-person orientation. It allows you to prepare for jury service at your convenience, without the need to physically report to a courthouse.  We appreciate your commitment to civic duty by participating in the on-demand orientation.  You will be compensated for the portions of your jury service that follow the on-line orientation. When will I get paid for jury service in New Jersey? Juror payrolls are processed each Friday, except holidays. Therefore, a juror may receive more than one check if that juror served in different weeks. What should I do if I lost my Juror Questionnaire/Summons? If you misplace your Juror Summons or Juror Questionnaire, you should contact the Jury Management Offices Jury Management Office in your county for a replacement.  Where can I find public transportation information and/or driving directions for Juror Service? Public transportation information can be found on the NJ Transit website. Specific destination and parking information for jurors is available on the Jury Reporting Information jury reporting page for your county. Will I be screened for weapons when entering the Superior Court Courthouse? In order to ensure the safety of those entering NJ courthouses, all persons, including jurors, are screened when entering a NJ Superior Court courthouse. Chemical agents, pepper sprays, or anything resembling a weapon, including scissors, will not be permitted into the Courthouse - for the safety of the public. Also, be aware that all metal objects will activate the metal detector and will need to be placed in the trays before passing through the metal detector. If the metal detector is activated as you pass through, you will be screened by an officer using a handheld metal detector. Purses and other carried items, such as briefcases and backpacks will be x-rayed. Any illegal items will be confiscated. The fewer metal items you are carrying, the faster you will pass through the screening process. What are the qualifications to serve as a juror in New Jersey? N.J.S.A. 2B:20-1 establishes six criteria for a person to qualify for jury service: be a resident of New Jersey; be a citizen of the United States; be physically and mentally able to perform the functions of a juror (noting that the Judiciary will provide accommodations consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act); have no conviction for an indictable offense Examples of persons who would be disqualified are anyone who was convicted of, or pled guilty to, a crime in Federal Court or Superior Court; or anyone currently on PTI (Pre-trial Intervention Program.) Examples of persons who would qualify to serve jury duty are anyone whose only convictions are in Municipal Court (most traffic violations fall into this category, as do most shoplifting charges;) or anyone who has been accused of a crime but has not yet been convicted or has yet to enter a guilty plea. Also, traffic offenses, juvenile and DWI related offenses that occurred in New Jersey are not grounds for disqualification. You are not disqualified with respect to criminal record if you successfully completed a Pre-Trial Intervention program (PTI) for an offense and have not been convicted or pled guilty to another disqualifying offense. be at least 18 years of age; and be able to read and understand the English language Why is it important that I serve as a juror? Jurors are an essential part of our justice system. The right to trial by jury in the United States dates from Colonial times and is rooted in English history. It is guaranteed by the Sixth and Seventh Amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America and Article One of New Jersey’s State Constitution. People have a right to have matters determined by a jury of their peers. Participating in our judicial system is not only an honor, but is also one of our civic duties. Although juror service may be inconvenient, citizens must participate in the jury process in order for it to work. Cases that go to trial need to be resolved by citizens who hear the evidence, determine the facts and render a verdict. It is impossible to get a fair cross-section of the community to participate in the jury system if people do not report for jury service. If you ever found yourself or a loved one involved in a civil or criminal trial, it's likely that you would want a jury of fellow citizens who will be fair and impartial. How do I log into the juror portal? Do, not, set up a new account. An account is already set up for you. Use the 10-digit Participant ID and 5-digit zip code from your summons to log into the Complete Your Questionnaire My Jury Service portal. Your, User ID, is your 10-digit Participant ID (include all zeros. e.g. 0001234567). Your, Password, is your 5-digit zip code. For more information on logging into the MyJuryService Portal visit: Quick Reference Guide-Jury Quick Reference Guide – My Jury Service (MJS) Is my employer required to pay me when I have jury service? In New Jersey there is no statutory requirement that a private employer pay your salary during juror service. Whether or not your employer pays you for jury duty depends on your employment situation, including employers' policies, union contracts, etc. The State of New Jersey will pay you the appropriate juror fee as set forth in the New Jersey statutes. The Jury Management Office is aware that many employers do not pay their employees during jury duty. If service as a juror will create a severe financial hardship, as set forth in N.J.S.A. 2B:20-10, you may request to be excused. But please be aware that nonpayment by your employer, by itself, is not a valid reason to be excused from service. Each situation will be reviewed individually. If you are employed full time by the State of New Jersey, you will receive your usual compensation while you serve as a juror. However, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 2B:20-16 you will not receive juror payment. This law applies to persons employed full time by any agency, independent authority, instrumentality of the State of any political subdivision of the State (such as counties or municipalities). Jurors affected by this policy should notify the Jury Management Office when they report for service. If a check is issued to you in error, you will be required to return it to the Jury Management Office. What should I do if I am summoned but no longer live in the county that summoned me or in New Jersey? If you no longer live in New Jersey or received a Juror Summons from a county you no longer reside in, you must complete the Juror Questionnaire. You will be asked about your residency on question one. Completing the Juror Questionnaire will allow the Jury Management Office to update your jury system record, which will prevent later enforcement efforts if there is no response to the summons (since N.J statutes require a response). The Judiciary is required, for jury selection purposes, to merge lists of registered voters, licensed drivers, New Jersey personal income tax filers. Non-residents can be summoned when changes are delayed during list processing or if record holders have not updated their records. Who can be excused from jury service? N.J.S.A. 2B:20-10 sets forth grounds for which a person can request to be excused from jury service. You may request to be excused from jury service you if fall into one of the categories below., You are 75 years of age or older., You will be required to provide your DOB the Jury Management Office.  , You have served as a juror in the same county within the last three years., You will be required to provide the date you served.  , You believe that you will suffer a severe financial hardship., In order to be excused for financial reasons, you must show that serving as a juror will cause a severe financial hardship that will compromise your ability to support yourself and/or your dependents. You will also be required to submit to the Jury Management Office a Certification in Support of Request to be Excused from Jury Service Due to Severe Financial Hardship certification (sworn statement) listing the sources of your household income; whether you will be paid during jury service; and the impact of the length of service.  Jurors who report for service may speak with the trial judge regarding any financial hardships based on the anticipated length of the trial.  , You have a medical inability to serve as a juror., If you suffer from a medical condition that is unlikely to change within a year, and this condition prevents you from serving on jury duty, you may request to be excused or rescheduled. You and your doctor will be required to complete the Physician certification in Support of Medical Excuse Request Physician certification in Support of Medical Excuse Request certification. The Judiciary will also accept a note from a doctor that states the juror has a medical condition and the duration that this condition prevents them from serving jury duty. The court may request additional, non-confidential information if necessary to determine a request for an excusal.  , You care for a minor child, or a sick, aged, or infirm dependent, and have no alternative care available without suffering severe financial hardship., When requesting to be excused for any of these circumstances, keep in mind that the Jury Management Office will grant you time to arrange for alternative care. The Jury Management Office will also require supplemental documentation for excusal requests as indicated below:, If you are requesting an excuse based upon a personal obligation to care for a sick, aged, or infirm dependent,, you must submit a doctor’s note from a licensed physician stating that you are the sole caregiver and your continued presence is essential to the regular and personal treatment of that person.  , If you are requesting an excuse based upon a personal obligation to care for a minor child or children,, you must submit to the Jury Management Office the Certification in Support of Request for Excuse from Jury Service: Personal Obligation to Provide Care for Minor Child(ren) certification which states you are personally obligated to care for the minor child(ren) . By completing this certification, you acknowledge that the court may require further information and/or financial documentation in support of the request.  , You are a nursing mother or expressing milk for a child one year of age or younger and/or have no alternative care available without suffering severe financial hardship., Please be aware that the Judiciary will accommodate mothers who are breastfeeding and will provide a suitable private location for their use during the day.  However, if you wish to be excused from service for the above reason, you must submit to the Jury Management Office the Certification in Support of Request for Excuse from Jury Service: Personal Obligation to Provide Care for Minor Child(ren) Certification in Support of Request for Excuse from Jury Service: Personal Obligation to Provide Care for Minor Child(ren) .  , You provide highly specialized technical healthcare services for which a replacement cannot reasonably be obtained., The Jury Management Office will require proof of licensing as a healthcare provider and a letter from your employer verifying that no coverage can be reasonably obtained.  , You are a healthcare worker directly involved in the care of a person with a mental or physical disability, and your continued presence is essential to the regular and personal treatment of that person., You will be required to provide a letter from your employer verifying that your continued presence is essential to the regular and personal treatment of the person.  , You are full-time teacher of a grammar/high school during the school year for which a replacement cannot be reasonably obtained., Teachers who cannot find a replacement may ask to reschedule their jury service. You will be required to submit a letter from your school superintendent confirming you are full time instructional staff and indicating either an excuse is necessary due to the volume of teachers called at the time or you are a special education teacher and it is essential for you to be in attendance.   , You are an active member of a volunteer fire department, fire patrol, first aid or rescue squad., The Jury Management Office will require a letter on letterhead from your fire captain/EMT squad captain; or identification showing active volunteer status (must not be expired).  , You are on active duty as a member of the United States military., In order to be excused from jury service, you must be on active duty on the summons date and the military service must be in the United States military, which includes members of the National Guard who are assigned to active duty. You should provide information relating to your current assignment, such as a copy of your orders, a letter from your commanding officer, or a copy of your ID card indicating an active duty assignment. The Judiciary thanks you for your service. How do I request to be excused from jury service? Jurors must complete the qualification questionnaire using the online portal or mailed letter version prior to submitting an excusal request. Excusal requests can be submitted using the online portal or by completing the excusal section on the bottom of the mailed questionnaire. What are the penalties for failing to report for jury service? Failure to respond to the summons will result in further court action. Where does the list of jurors come from? The Judiciary is required by statute to create a single list for juror selection that combines names of registered voters, licensed drivers, filers of N.J. personal income tax returns. Citizens can assist in this process by using their legal name when filing relevant forms and checking to ensure that all information, including address and identifiers, is accurate. How can I obtain proof that I served as a juror? Jurors who completed the Juror Qualification Questionnaire online can print an attendance letter through the juror portal. If you are unable to your print letter from the portal, your Jury Management Offices Jury Management Office can provide you with an attendance letter. Can I be penalized by my employer for serving on jury duty? N.J.S.A. 2B:20.17 prohibits an employer from penalizing you because you serve as a juror. Penalties for a violation of this statute include the possibility of a criminal charge, as a disorderly person’s offense, and a possible civil action for monetary damages and for reinstatement of employment.
  • Criminal Sample Verdict Sheets, (Sept. 2025) Disclaimer: The Supreme Court Committee on Model Criminal Jury Charges has created sample verdict sheets. It should be noted that these verdict sheets are samples only. The court and parties should review and adapt the verdict sheet to the facts of their case., Verdict Sheet, Word Version, Aggravated Assault on Law Enforcement Officer Aggravated Assault on Law Enforcement Officer Aggravated Assault on Law Enforcement Officer - Word word copy Aggravated Assault - Serious Bodily Injury and Lesser Offenses Aggravated Assault-Serious Bodily Injury and Lesser Offenses Aggravated Assault - Serious Bodily Injury and Lesser Offenses - Word word copy Aggravated Assault - Serious Bodily Injury and Lesser Offenses With Separate Attempt Questions Aggravated Assault- Serious Bodily Injury and Lesser Offenses With Separate Attempt Questions Aggravated Assault - Serious Bodily Injury and Lesser Offenses With Separate Attempt Questions - Word word copy Aggravated Assault Significant Bodily Injury and Lesser Offense Aggravated Assault Significant Bodily Injury and Lesser Offense Aggravated Assault Significant Bodily Injury and Lesser Offense - Word word copy Aggravated Assault Significant Bodily Injury and Lesser Offense With Separate Attempt Questions Aggravated Assault Significant Bodily Injury and Lesser Offense With Separate Attempt Questions Aggravated Assault Significant Bodily Injury and Lesser Offense With Separate Attempt Questions - Word word copy Aggravated Sexual Assault and Sexual Assault Aggravated Sexual Assault and Sexual Assault Aggravated Sexual Assault and Sexual Assault - Word word copy Assault By Auto or Vessel Assault By Auto or Vessel Assault By Auto or Vessel - Word word copy Bath Salts Bath Salts Bath Salts - Word word copy Burglary/Criminal Trespass Burglary/Criminal Trespass Burglary/Criminal Trespass - Word word copy Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Assault Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Assault Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Assault - Word word copy Criminal Restraint/False Imprisonment Criminal Restraint/False Imprisonment Criminal Restraint/False Imprisonment - Word word copy Eluding/Resisting Arrest Eluding/Resisting Arrest Eluding/Resisting Arrest - Word word copy Endangering Welfare of a Child Endangering Welfare of a Child Endangering Welfare of a Child - Word word copy Hindering One’s Own Apprehension or Prosecution Hindering One’s Own Apprehension or Prosecution Hindering One’s Own Apprehension or Prosecution - Word word copy Felony Murder/Burglary Felony Murder/Burglary Felony Murder/Burglary - Word word copy Felony Murder/Robbery Felony Murder/Robbery Felony Murder/Robbery - Word word copy Justification/Self-Defense - PDF Justification/Self-Defense Justification/Self-Defense - Word word copy Kidnapping/Criminal Restraint/False Imprisonment Kidnapping/Criminal Restraint/False Imprisonment Kidnapping/Criminal Restraint/False Imprisonment - Word word copy Kidnapping of a Child Under 16 Kidnapping of a Child Under 16 Kidnapping of a Child Under 16 - Word word copy Murder/Affirmative Defense - Duress Murder/Affirmative Defense - Duress Murder/Affirmative Defense - Duress - Word word copy Murder/Insanity Murder/Insanity Murder/Insanity - Word word copy Murder (Own Conduct) and Aggravated/Reckless Manslaughter - PDF Murder (Own Conduct) and Aggravated/Reckless Manslaughter Murder (Own Conduct) and Aggravated/Reckless Manslaughter - Word word copy Murder (Own Conduct), Passion/Provocation and Aggravated/Reckless Manslaughter - PDF Murder (Own Conduct), Passion/Provocation and Aggravated/Reckless Manslaughter Murder (Own Conduct), Passion/Provocation and Aggravated/Reckless Manslaughter - Word word copy Possession of CDS – Cocaine/Distribute - Word Possession of CDS – Cocaine/Distribute Possession of CDS – Cocaine/Distribute - Word word copy Possession of CDS – Heroin/Distribute/School Zone Possession of CDS – Heroin/Distribute/School Zone Possession of CDS – Heroin/Distribute/School Zone - Word word copy Possession of CDS – Marijuana/Distribute - Word Possession of CDS – Marijuana/Distribute Possession of CDS - Marijuana/Distribute - Word word copy Resisting Arrest Resisting Arrest Resisting Arrest - Word word copy Robbery/Theft Robbery/Theft Robbery/Theft - Word word copy Sexual Assault/Criminal Sexual Contact Sexual Assault/Criminal Sexual Contact Sexual Assault/Criminal Sexual Contact - Word word copy Synthetic Cannabinoid Synthetic Cannabinoid Synthetic Cannabinoid - Word word copy Terroristic Threats/Harassment Terroristic Threats/Harassment Terroristic Threats/Harassment - Word word copy Unlawful Use of Body Vest Unlawful Use of Body Vest Unlawful Use of Body Vest - Word word copy
  • Civil CDR Program Information, Civil cases rarely go to trial. This is because of complementary dispute resolution (CDR) programs. CDR programs are an alternative to formal trial.  CDR is also available for Program for Mediation of Economic Aspects of Family Law Cases mediating economic aspects of family law ., On This Page, Body, Finding the right CDR for you, Almost 98 percent of all cases are resolved without a trial.  Most civil cases can be resolved in a CDR program. The nature of your case will determine which CDR program is the best fit. Mediation and arbitration are the most common. There are several other programs to consider as well.  Below you can learn more about CDR programs and find the program that is best for your case. CDR can either be mandated by the court or requested. New Jersey Complementary Dispute Resolution Programs Court Rules 1:40 discuss CDR. Attorneys are required to know about CDR programs and inform their clients of them. CDR programs offer many benefits. You can get your case resolved faster than a traditional trial. CDR programs are often a less expensive way to resolve the dispute and allow for early and direct communication between the parties. Through CDR programs, both parties may better understand the main issues of the dispute. It also helps maintain a productive relationship.  CDR proceedings are confidential, as most take place off the record. CDR also lets you participate more directly in the outcome of your case. It can also reduce the stress and anxiety of going to trial., Mediation, This process involves a trained, neutral third party to help you negotiate your case. They do not make a decision on the case. Instead, they help you and other party reach an agreement on your own.  Consider mediation when: You and the other party have a prior relationship.  There are significant emotions involved.  You want to find common ground. You and the other party want to settle the case to save time and money.  There is a subjective question of the facts of the case.  You want to maintain confidentiality of the issues involved. Mediation is not recommended when: You or other party are not ready to settle.  You and your lawyer cannot negotiate on your own. There are still substantial issues to investigate.  Get full Civil Mediation mediation program details , including forms, contacts, and more. , Arbitration, In arbitration, a neutral third-party reviews the case and renders a decision. Consider arbitration when: You need an independent decision to the settle the case.  A third-party is needed to determine the extent of damages and credibility of witnesses.  You or the other party want to go to litigation.  There is no prior relationship.  You want a quick resolution.  You want to settle the case quickly to save time and money.  The case involves auto negligence, personal injury, or commercial lawsuits.   Arbitration is not recommended when: You want to improve communication. You or the other party want to find common ground. You want to work towards a solution with the other party. In voluntary binding arbitration, the arbitrator’s decision is final. In regular arbitration, you or the other party can appeal the outcome. In VBA, the decision is legally binding and cannot be appealed. VBA is used for lemon law cases. It can also be used for verbal threshold cases in which a car accident victim seeks noneconomic damages. Get full Arbitration arbitration program details , including forms, contacts, and more. , Bar Paneling, Bar paneling is a CDR process where two or more attorneys hear the case. The panel provides a non-binding recommendation for a resolution. This includes a settlement range. Bar paneling proceedings are confidential. They usually take place at court facilities. Attorney panelists serve pro bono (free of charge). Most bar paneling proceedings occur on the trial date. , Summary Jury Trials, A summary jury trial (SJT) gives you an idea of how a jury would decide on your case. Everything is streamlined to ensure a speedy outcome. Usually only the plaintiff and defendant give live testimony. Attorneys use reports and depositions to make their case. Trials take between one half and one full day.  The jury is unaware they are participating in an experimental trial. This makes their verdict more authentic. After the verdict is rendered, the jury is told the verdict is non-binding. They are then asked to participate in an informal discussion with the parties. This helps you gain insight about the merits of your case. The jury’s suggested verdict is often used in settlement negotiations.  Consider SJT when: There is a substantial issue or amount of money at stake.  You and the other party strongly disagree on how a jury will decide.  You or the other party do not want to settle and want your “day in court.” You want an idea of a verdict but prefer to negotiate settlement out of court. SJT is not recommended when: You want a non-binding verdict. A full trial can finish in two days or less.  Other CDR programs can help., Expedited Jury Trials, Expedited jury trials (EJT) is a streamlined process similar to the summary jury trial. The difference is that the jury delivers a verdict. You can still appeal the verdict.  The process allows both you, your attorney(s), and the court to save time and money. Typically, only the plaintiff and defendant give live testimony. This is helpful when witnesses are unavailable. Also, if the amount at stake does not justify the cost of witnesses, EJT can help. Attorneys then make arguments from expert reports and depositions. Opening statements are limited to 15 minutes and summations are limited to 30 minutes. Juries only consist of six members. Each party is only allowed three peremptory challenges during jury selection. Both parties agree to allow a decision by five jury members if one juror is dismissed.  Consider EJT when: There is a substantial amount at stake. You or the other party do not want to settle and want your “day in court.” You want a to reach a verdict by jury. EJT is not recommended when: A full trial can finish in two days or less. Other CDR programs can be used., Special Civil Part Settlement Programs, The three main types of cases heard in the special civil part are civil actions (“DC” Docket), small claims (“SC” Docket), and landlord/tenant actions (“LT” Docket).  Settlement programs are available for contested special civil part cases. These include mediation and other forms of pretrial settlement. In these programs, a neutral third-party works with litigants. They assist in finding a resolution to the case that works for everyone. This avoids having to go before a judge. , Private Options for Dispute Resolution, There are private firms and businesses that provide resolution programs. These include mediation, arbitration, fact-finding, conciliation, negotiation, and private trials. Experienced attorneys, retired judges, or expert professionals often serve as a neutral third-party. Nearly all private dispute resolution services charge fees. , CDR Contacts and Resources, Find your CDR administrator on this Arbitration Administrators and CDR Point-Persons statewide list of arbitration and CDR point persons .   CDR programs allow people to solve civil disputes without going to trial. As trials are often costly and time-consuming, these programs help both the court system and the parties involved. The Law Division, Civil Part - Complementary Dispute Resolution (CDR) Programs - Resolving Civil Cases Without a Trial - brochure “Resolving Cases without a Trial ” publication provides valuable information on the programs for both attorneys and their clients.  Lemon Law cases involve defective cars or other products that do not work as advertised. Under CDR programs, Lemon Law cases quality for mediation, arbitration, or voluntary binding arbitration. The Lemon Law Program Brochure Lemon Law brochure  breaks down how to resolve cases in CDR programs.  The CIVIL MEDIATION PROGRAM Civil Mediation Program Resource Materials  document provides more detail on the program. It covers what types of cases should go to mediation and the procedures to follow.