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- Briefs from Argued Cases, Search Start End Apply Filters A-2308-21 IN THE MATTER OF NICOLE-KIRSTIE LLC VS. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION) Briefs A-2308-21 Briefs A-2308-21 Briefs Close Argued: Oct. 30, 2025 A-2603-23 STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. DARYL M. WILLIAMS A/K/A DARYL WILLIAMS Briefs A-2603-23 Briefs A-2603-23 Briefs Close Argued: Oct. 30, 2025 A-0203-24 MOERAE MATRIX, INC. VS. MCCARTER & ENGLISH, LLP, BEVERLY W. LUBIT, ESQ. Briefs A-0203-24 Briefs A-0203-24 Briefs Close Argued: Oct. 30, 2025 A-2009-23 529 WATERFRONT PROPERTIES, LP VS. MICHAEL GARGIULO, ET AL. Briefs A-2009-23 Briefs A-2009-23 Briefs Close Argued: Oct. 30, 2025 A-2700-23 MICHAEL BATTISTA; ET AL. VS. MICHAEL GARGIULO AND PATRICIA GARGIULO Briefs A-2700-23 Briefs A-2700-23 Briefs Close Argued: Oct. 30, 2025 A-0147-24 BETH HAAS VS. BRETT HAAS PAUL Briefs A-0147-24 Briefs A-0147-24 Briefs Close Argued: Oct. 29, 2025 A-0424-24 IN THE MATTER OF THE NEW JERSEY SOLAR TRANSITION PURSUANT TO P.L. 2018, C. 17 - APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION OF SOLAR FACILITY AS ELIGABLE FOR TRECS PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (T) OF THE SOLAR ACT OF 2012 - KOBER SOLAR AUTO PARTS, INC. Briefs A-0424-24 Briefs A-0424-24 Briefs Close Argued: Oct. 29, 2025 A-3975-23 IN THE MATTER OF THE SOLAR TRANSITION PURSUANT TO L. 2018, C. 17 - APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION OF SOLAR FACILITY AS ELIGIBLE FOR TRECS PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (T) OF THE SOLAR ACT OF 2012 - REEDER PROPERTY SOLAR FARM, LLC, BLOCK 7, LOT 11 Briefs A-3975-23 Briefs A-3975-23 Briefs Close Argued: Oct. 29, 2025 A-1476-23 IN RE CHALLENGE OF CLAYTON SAND COMPANY TO DECEMBER 4, 2023 AMENDMENTS TO N.J.A.C. 7:50-1.1 ET SEQ. Briefs A-1476-23 Briefs A-1476-23 Briefs Close Argued: Oct. 29, 2025 A-3581-23 JOHN SLOAN VS. CAPE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC., ET AL. Briefs A-3581-23 Briefs A-3581-23 Briefs Close Argued: Oct. 29, 2025 A-3881-23 JEFFREY BOVA, ET AL. VS. THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON PLANNING BOARD, ET AL. Briefs A-3881-23 Briefs A-3881-23 Briefs Close Argued: Oct. 29, 2025 A-0291-24 AAKASH DALAL VS. JOHN L. MOLINELLI Briefs A-0291-24 Briefs A-0291-24 Briefs Close Argued: Oct. 29, 2025 A-1081-24 NAGEL RICE, LLP VS. STARKEY, KELLY, KENNEALLY, CUNNINGHHAM & TURNBACH Briefs A-1081-24 Briefs A-1081-24 Briefs Close Argued: Oct. 28, 2025 A-1763-24 PAL PARK BOYS, LLC VS. CITY OF HOBOKEN, RAVINDER SINGH BHALLA Briefs A-1763-24 Briefs A-1763-24 Briefs Close Argued: Oct. 28, 2025 A-0722-24 NATURE'S TOUCH MED NJ, LLC D/B/A NATURE'S TOUCH VS. CITY OF HOBOKEN, ET AL. Briefs A-0722-24 Briefs A-0722-24 Briefs Close Argued: Oct. 28, 2025 A-2854-24 TREVOR MILTON VS. CNBC, INC., NATHAN ANDERSON, AND HINDENBURG RESEARCH, LLC Briefs A-2854-24 Briefs A-2854-24 Briefs Close Argued: Oct. 28, 2025 A-2791-24 TREVOR MILTON VS. CNBC, INC., NATHAN ANDERSON, AND HINDENBURG RESEARCH, LLC Briefs A-2791-24 Briefs A-2791-24 Briefs Close Argued: Oct. 28, 2025 A-1414-24 VILLAS AT MANVILLE LLC VS. BROOKS TOWNHOUSES LLC Briefs A-1414-24 Briefs A-1414-24 Briefs Close Argued: Oct. 28, 2025 A-1176-22 STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. FERREIE JOHNSON Briefs A-1176-22 Briefs A-1176-22 Briefs Close Argued: Oct. 28, 2025 A-0179-25 ML, INC. VS. EDISON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION ET AL. Briefs A-0179-25 Briefs A-0179-25 Briefs Close Argued: Oct. 27, 2025 Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to page 3 3 Go to last page 37 Last page Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 20 of 734 items
- Recent Arguments Before the Supreme Court, We welcome your questions or feedback about the Supreme Court Webcasts. Please email us at Webcast.Mailbox@njcourts.gov . If you require a caption file of a below webcast, please email us at WebMaster.Mailbox@njcourts.gov . Webcasts also are available, along with appeal summaries and other case-related information, on the Supreme Court Appeals page. Watch the Court’s remarks commemorating the final oral argument sessions for Justice Jaynee LaVecchia , Justice Faustino J. Fernandez-Vina , Justice Barry T. Albin , and Justice Lee A. Solomon . Watch the Memorial remarks for Justice Coleman and Justice Handler Memorial Justice James H. Coleman Jr. and Justice Coleman and Justice Handler Memorial Justice Alan B. Handler ., Oral Argument Videos Forthcoming, Nov. 3, 2025 A-1-25 State v. Paul J. Caneiro (091055) Under the circumstances presented, where defendant’s house was on fire, was the warrantless seizure of evidence from the garage justified under the exigent circumstances exception to the warrant requirement?, Note:, The Court imposed an expedited, peremptory briefing schedule in this matter. Any motion for leave to appear as amicus curiae shall be served and filed through eCourts Supreme, with the proposed amicus brief, on or before 9/24/25. For information about submitting an amicus filing, please call the Clerkâs Office at 609-815-2955 609-815-2955 . No further submissions will be accepted unless requested by the Court. Leave to Appeal Granted Posted Argued Nov. 3, 2025 A-67-24 Cassandra Gigi Smith v. Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. (089809) Under the New Jersey Charitable Immunity Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:53A-7 to -11, is defendant Newark Community Health Centers, Inc., organized exclusively for educational purposes, organized for charitable purposes such that a source-of-funds assessment was required, or organized exclusively for hospital purposes such that it is liable for up to $250,000 under N.J.S.A. 2A:53A-8? Certification Granted Posted Argued Briefs: A-67-24 Petition For Certification A-67-24 Respondent Brief A-67-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Nov. 3, 2025 A-32-24 State v. Tyrell S. Lansing (090121) Under Rule 1:2-1(b), should defendant’s expert be permitted to testify remotely at an evidentiary hearing and at trial? Leave to Appeal Granted Posted Argued Briefs: A-32-24 Brief In Support Of Motion A-32-24 Answering Brief Letter A-32-24 Appellate Division Brief A-32-24 Supplemental Appellant Brief A-32-24 Supplemental Respondent Brief A-32-24 Pashman Stein et al. Amicus Curiae Brief A-32-24 Lowenstein Sandler Amicus Curiae Brief A-32-24 Attorney General Amicus Curiae Brief, Webcast Archive, Oct. 21, 2025, A-68-24 In the Matter of the Verified Petition for the Proposed Creation of a PK-12 All-Purpose Regional School District (090182) A-68-24 A-68-24 Audio for A-68-24 Close Briefs: A-68-24 Petition for Certification A-68-24 Respondent Brief A-68-24 Respondent Brief Letter A-47-24 State v. Gerald W. Butler (090237) A-47-24 A-68-24 Part 1 Audio for A-68-24 Part 1 A-68-24 Part 2 Audio for A-68-24 Part 2 Close Briefs: A-47-24 Petition for Certification Letter A-47-24 Respondent Brief Letter A-47-24 Appellate Division Brief A-47-24 Supplemental Appellant Brief A-47-24 Supplemental Respondent Brief A-47-24 American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey Amicus Brief Letter A-47-24 Pashman Stein et al. Amicus Curiae Brief A-35-24 In the Matter of P.T. Jibsail Family Limited Partnership Tidelands License Number 1515-06-0012.1 TDI 190001 (089547) A-35-24 A-35-24 Audio for A-35-24 Close Briefs: A-35-24 Petition for Certification A-35-24 Respondent Brief Letter A-35-24 Respondent Brief A-35-24 Reply Brief A-35-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Letter A-35-24 Supplemental Appellant Brief A-35-24 Supplemental Respondent Brief A-35-24 Attorney General Supplemental Brief, Oct. 20, 2025, A-43-24 State v. Jeremy Arrington (090216) A-43-24 A-43-24 Audio for A-43-24 Close Briefs: A-43-24 Petition for Certification A-43-24 Appellate Division Brief A-43-24 Appellate Division Pro Se Supplemental Brief A-43-24 Appellate Division Reply Brief A-43-24 Respondent Brief Letter A-43-24 Appellate Division Brief A-43-24 Supplemental Appellant Brief A-43-24 Supplemental Respondent Brief A-43-24 Gibbons PC Amicus Curiae Brief A-43-24 ACLU of New Jersey Amicus Curiae Brief A-43-24 Attorney General Amicus Curiae Brief A-59-24 State v. Kader S. Mustafa (090329) A-59-24 A-59-24 Part 1 Audio for A-59-24 Part 1 A-59-24 Part 2 Audio for A-59-24 Part 2 Close Briefs: A-59-24 Petition for Certification A-59-24 Respondent Brief Letter A-59-24 Appellate Division Brief A-59-24 Supplemental Appellant Brief A-59-24 American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey Amicus Curiae Brief Letter A-59-24 Attorney General Amicus Curiae Brief A-59-24 Gibbons PC Amicus Curiae Brief A-59-24 Appellant Response to Amicus Curiae Brief Letter A-46-24 In the Matter of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, and AFSCME Local 888 (090230) A-46-24 A-46-24 Audio for A-46-24 Close Briefs: A-46-24 Petition for Certification A-46-24 Respondent Brief A-46-24 Beckett Paris LLC Respondent Brief A-46-24 Reply Brief A-46-24 Zazzali PC Amicus Curiae Brief A-46-24 Weissman & Mintz LLC Amicus Curiae Brief A-46-24 Attorney General Amicus Curiae Brief A-46-24 Sills Cummis & Gross Response to NJEA Amicus Curiae Brief A-46-24 Sills Cummis & Gross Response to Attorney General Amicus Curiae Brief A-46-24 Sills Cummis Response to American Federation of Teachers et al. Amicus Curiae Brief, Oct. 9, 2025, A-34-24 Mist Pharmaceuticals, LLC v. Berkley Insurance Company (089689) A-34-24 A-34-24 Audio for A-34-24 Close Briefs: A-34-24 Petition For Certification A-34-24 Respondent Brief A-34-24 Reply Brief A-34-24 Supplemental Appellant Brief A-34-24 Supplemental Respondent Brief A-44-24 State v. Jule Hannah (089819) A-44-24 A-44-24 Part 1 Audio for A-44-24 Part 1 A-44-24 Part 2 Audio for A-44-24 Part 2 Close Briefs: A-44-24 Petition For Certification A-44-24 Respondent Brief Letter A-44-24 Appellate Division Brief A-44-24 Supplemental Appellant Brief A-44-24 Supplemental Respondent Brief A-44-24 Aclu Amicus Curiae Letter A-44-24 Gibbons PC Amicus Curiae Brief A-44-24 Pashman Stein et al. Amicus Curiae Brief A-44-24 Appellant Response To Amicus Curiae Brief A-45-24 Andris Arias v. County of Bergen (089642) A-45-24 A-45-24 Audio for A-45-24 Close Briefs: A-45-24 Petition For Certification A-45-24 Respondent Brief A-45-24 Reply Brief A-45-24 Britcher Leone Sergio Amicus Curiae Brief A-45-24 Genova Burns Amicus Curiae Brief, Oct. 6, 2025, A-27-24 Sergio Lopez v. Marmic LLC (089632) A-27-24 A-27-24 Part 1 Audio for A-27-24 Part 1 A-27-24 Part 2 Audio for A-27-24 Part 2 Close Briefs: A-27-24 Petition For Certification A-27-24 Respondent Brief A-27-24 Reply Brief A-27-24 Amicus Curiae Brief A-27-24 Respondent Response To Amicus Curiae Brief A-27-24 Seton Hall Center For Social Justice Amicus Curiae Brief A-27-24 Rutgers Law And Upenn Carey School Of Law Amcius Curiae Brief A-27-24 Attorney General Amicus Curiae Brief A-27-24 Costello Mains et al. Amicus Curiae Brief A-27-24 Respondent Response To Amicus Curiae Brief A-42-24 Despina Alice Christakos v. Anthony A. Boyadjis, Esq. (090214) A-42-24 A-42-24 Audio for A-42-24 Close Briefs: A-42-24 Brief In Support Of Motion A-42-24 New Jersey State Bar Association Amicus Curiae Brief A-42-24 Appellant Response To Amicus Curiae Brief, Sept. 26, 2025, A-36-24 Russell Forde Hornor v. Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education (089973) A-36-24 A-36-24 Part 1 Audio for A-36-24 Part 1 A-36-24 Part 2 Audio for A-36-24 Part 2 Close Briefs: A-36-24 Brief in Support of Motion A-36-24 Answering Brief A-36-24 Reply Brief A-36-24 Supplemental Appellant Brief A-36-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Renaud Collicchio LLC A-36-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Scarinici Hollenbeck A-36-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Levy Konigsberg LLP A-36-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Howarth and Associates LLC A-36-24 Supplemental Respondent Brief A-36-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Attorney General A-36-24 Appellant Response to Amicus Brief Attorney General A-36-24 Appellant Response to Amicus Curiae Other A-36-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Hach Rose et al. A-36-24 Respondent Reply Amicus Brief A-37/38/39-24 Ormond Simpkins, Jr. v. South Orange-Maplewood School District (089974) A-37/38/39-24 A-37/38/39-24 Part 1 Audio for A-37/38/39-24 Part 1 A-37/38/39-24 Part 2 Audio for A-37/38/39-24 Part 2 Close, Sept. 25, 2025, A-62/63-24 State v. Jamel Carlton (090241) A-62/63-24 A-62/63-24 Audio for A-62/63-24 Close A-24-24 Horace Cowan v. New Jersey State Parole Board (089243) A-24-24 A-24-24 Part 1 Audio for A-24-24 Part 1 A-24-24 Part 2 Audio for A-24-24 Part 2 Close Briefs: A-24-24 Petition for Certification A-24-24 Respondent Brief Letter A-24-24 Supplemental Appellant Brief A-24-24 Supplemental Respondent Brief A-24-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Pashman Stein et al. A-24-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Seton Hall Law School Center for Social Justice A-24-24 Amicus Curiae Brief ACLU of New Jersey A-31-24 Giuseppe Amato v. Township of Ocean School District (090133) A-31-24 A-31-24 Audio for A-31-24 Close Briefs: A-31-24 Brief in Support of Motion Letter A-31-24 Answering Brief Letter A-31-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Levinson Axelrod PA A-31-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Pellettieri Rabstein Altman A-31-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Zazzali Law A-31-24 Appellant Response to Amicus Brief Letter D-109-24 IMO Scott Eric Diamond (090728) D-109-24 D-109-24 Audio for D-109-24 Close D-110-24 IMO Jesse M. Cohen (090729) D-110-24 D-110-24 Audio for D-110-24 Close, Sept. 9, 2025, A-26-24 In the Matter of the Certificates of Nicholas Cilento, State Board of Examiners, New Jersey Department of Education (089658) A-26-24 A-26-24 Audio for A-26-24 Close Briefs: A-26-24 Petition for Certification A-26-24 Respondent Brief Letter A-26-24 Reply Brief A-26-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Schwartz Law Group LLC A-26-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Zazzali PC A-26-24 Supplemental Appellant Brief Letter A-26-24 Supplemental Respondent Brief A-28-24 Extech Building Materials, Inc. v. E&N Construction, Inc. (089720) A-28-24 A-28-24 Audio for A-28-24 Close Briefs: A-28-24 Petition for Certification A-28-24 Respondent Brief A-28-24 Reply Brief, Sept. 8, 2025, A-48/49-24 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend N.J.A.C. 10A:71-3.11, N.J.A.C. 10A:71-2.2, and N.J.A.C. 10A:71-3.20 (089529) A-48/49-24 A-48/49-24 Audio for A-48/49-24 Close Briefs: A-48/49-24 Petition for Certification A-48/49-24 Respondent Brief Letter A-48/49-24 Reply Brief A-48/49-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Seton Hall Law School A-29-24 C.A.L. v. State of New Jersey (089655) A-29-24 A-29-24 Audio for A-29-24 Close D-104-24 IMO Mendel Zilberberg (090690) D-104-24 D-104-24 Audio for D-104-24 Close D-65-24 IMO Jon Mitchell De Masi (090308) D-65-24 D-65-24 Audio for D-65-24 Close, July 1, 2025, D-89-24 IMO Stacey Dawn Wilson (090583) D-89-24 D-89-24 Audio for D-89-24 Close D-88-24 IMO Brittany L. Parisi (090564) D-88-24 D-88-24 Audio for D-88-24 Close D-79-24 IMO Rodrigo Sanchez (090469) D-79-24 D-79-24 Audio for D-79-24 Close, April 29, 2025, A-25-24 States Newsroom Inc. v. City of Jersey City (089943) A-25-24 A-25-24 Audio for A-25-24 Close A-40-24 Donald Whiteman v. Township Council of Berkeley Township (089641) A-40-24 A-40-24 Audio for A-40-24 Close Briefs: A-40-24 Petition for Certification A-40-24 Respondent Brief A-40-24 Reply Brief A-20-24 State v. Delshon J. Taylor Jr. (089386) A-20-24 A-20-24 Audio for A-20-24 Close Briefs: A-20-24 Petition for Certification A-20-24 Respondent Brief Letter A-20-24 Appellate Division Brief A-20-24 Supplemental Appellant Brief A-20-24 Supplemental Respondent Brief A-20-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Attorney General A-20-24 Response to Amicus Curiae Brief Letter A-20-24 Amicus Curiae Brief Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey A-20-24 Amicus Curiae Brief American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey
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- Civil Mediation, Parties in civil cases can use mediation to reach a solution to their dispute instead of having the court decide the case. , On This Page, Body, Litigant Resources, What is Civil Mediation? , A mediator helps the plaintiff and defendant reach an agreement on some or all of their issues. Mediators do not issue a decision on a case. Their job is to help both parties find common ground for a settlement. Statewide Mediation (Non-Foreclosure) Program - brochure Read the brochure and Statewide Civil Mediation Program - Frequently Asked Questions visit our FAQ to discover more about mediation. The Civil Mediation Program Resource Manual Civil Mediation Program Resource Manual contains detailed information about the program. During mediation, the parties get to: Express their feelings and diffuse anger. Clear up misunderstandings. Discover underlying interests or concerns. Find what they agree on. Use common ground to reach a solution. Use the Civil Mediators Search Civil Mediators Search to find a mediator for your case. , Surveys , Mediation surveys help improve the program. Please complete the survey after your mediation. Survey Online Form Title Attorney Survey Monkey Statewide Attorney Questionnaire (Sample Form) 10524 Litigant Survey Monkey Statewide Litigant Questionnaire (Sample Form) 10525 Mediator Survey Monkey Statewide Mediation Case Information Form (Sample Form) 10526 , Mediator Resources, CLE Opportunity for Mediators:, New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators (NJAPM) is hosting a 40-Hour Civil Mediation Training in February 2026. The fee for the 40-hour mediation training is $1,525. Registration is required. Learn more about the course Learn more about the course and register in advance register in advance . For more information about the 40-Hour Mediation Training requirement please, see 1:40-12(b) Court Rule 1:40-12(b)(5) . Mediators can satisfy their 2025 CLE requirement with one of two remote trainings on Nov. 6 and Dec. 11. The courses will be conducted by Eric Max of Max Mediation. The fee for the 4-hour Zoom session is $250. Registration is required. Learn more about the course https://maxmediation.com/cle here . For more information about mandatory CLE for mediators, see Court Rule 1:40-12(b)(2). All mediators should use the Mediator’s Tool Box Mediator’s Tool Box . Mediators need to know the 1:40-Complementary Dispute Resolution Programs CDR (Rule 1:40) and rules on compensation. Before mediation, you and the parties need to sign a disclosure. After the mediation session, you need to submit a completion form. CN Title 11183 Disclosure Concerning Continuation of Mediation and Mediation Preparation Time Disclosure Concerning Continuation of Mediation and Mediation Preparation Time 10827 Completion of Mediation Form Completion of Mediation Form, How to Become a Mediator , Potential mediators need to apply. Use the application form: CN TITLE 10523 Application for Admission to the Roster of Mediators Application for Admission to the Roster of Mediators If approved, you will be added to the Roster of Mediators. All mediators should know the Standards of Conduct. , STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR MEDIATORS IN COURT-CONNECTED PROGRAMS , [, As Adopted by the Supreme Court January 4, 2000, ] Preamble, Scope and Purpose These standards of conduct are intended to instill and promote public confidence in the mediation process and to be a guide to mediators in discharging their professional responsibilities. Public understanding and confidence are vital to a strong mediation program. Persons serving as mediators are responsible for conducting themselves in a manner that will merit the confidence of parties, members of the bar, and judges. These standards apply to all mediators when acting in state court-connected programs. Definition of Mediation Mediation is a process in which an impartial third party neutral (mediator) facilitates communication between disputing parties for the purpose of assisting them in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement. Mediators promote understanding, focus the parties on their interests, and assist the parties in developing options to make informed decisions that will promote settlement of the dispute. Mediators do not have authority to make decisions for the parties, or to impose a settlement. Principle Of Self-Determination A mediator shall proceed with the understanding that mediation is based on the fundamental principle of self-determination by the parties. Self-determination requires that the mediation process rely upon the ability of the parties to reach a voluntary agreement without coercion. A mediator shall inform the parties that mediation is consensual in nature, that the mediator is an impartial facilitator, that any party may withdraw from mediation at any time as specified in Complementary Dispute Resolution Programs R.1:40-4(a) through (h) , and that the mediator may not impose or force any settlement on the parties. The primary role of a mediator is to facilitate a voluntary resolution of the dispute, allowing the parties the opportunity to consider all options for settlement. Because a mediator cannot personally ensure that each party has made a fully informed choice to reach a particular agreement, a mediator should make the parties aware of the importance of consulting other professionals, where appropriate, to help them make informed decisions. Impartiality A mediator shall always conduct mediation sessions in an impartial manner. The concept of mediator impartiality is central to the mediation process. A mediator shall only mediate a dispute in which there is reason to believe that impartiality can be maintained. When a mediator is unable to conduct the mediation in an impartial manner, the mediator must withdraw from the process. When disputing parties have confidence in the impartiality of the mediator, the quality of the mediation process is enhanced. A mediator shall therefore avoid any conduct that gives the appearance of either favoring or disfavoring any party. A mediator shall guard against prejudice or lack of impartiality because of any party's personal characteristics, background, or behavior during the mediation. A mediator shall advise all parties of any circumstances bearing on possible bias, prejudice, or lack of impartiality. Conflicts Of Interest A mediator must disclose all actual and potential conflicts of interest reasonably known to the mediator. After disclosure, the mediator may proceed with the mediation only if all parties consent to mediate. Nonetheless, if the mediator believes that the conflict of interest casts doubt on the integrity of the mediation process, the mediator shall decline to proceed. A mediator shall always avoid conflicts of interest when recommending the services of other professionals. If requested, a mediator may provide parties with information on professional referral services or associations that maintain rosters of qualified professionals. Related Matters: A mediator who has served as a third party neutral, or any professional member of that mediator's firm/office, shall not subsequently represent or provide professional services for any party to the mediation proceeding in the same matter or in any related matter. Unrelated Matters: A mediator who has served as a third party neutral, or any professional member of that mediator's firm/office, shall not subsequently represent or provide professional services for any party to the mediation proceeding in any unrelated matter for a period of six months, unless all parties consent after full disclosure. Competence A mediator shall only mediate when the mediator possesses the necessary and required qualifications to satisfy the reasonable expectations of the parties. A mediator appointed by the court shall have training and education in the mediation process, and shall have familiarity with the general principles of the subject matter involved in the case being mediated. A mediator shall have information available for the parties regarding the mediator's relevant training, education, and experience. A mediator has an obligation to continuously strive to improve upon his or her professional skills, abilities, and knowledge of the mediation process. Confidentiality To protect the integrity of the mediation, a mediator shall not disclose any information obtained during the mediation unless the parties expressly consent to such disclosure, or unless disclosure is required by applicable rules or law. A mediator shall not otherwise communicate any information to the court about the mediation, except: (1) whether the case has been resolved in whole or in part; or (2) whether the parties or attorneys appeared at a scheduled mediation. Consistent with Mediation – General Rules Rule 1:40-4 , a mediator shall: Preserve and maintain the confidentiality of all mediation proceedings and advise the parties of the Rule's provisions; Prior to the commencement of mediation, reach agreement with the parties concerning the limits and bounds of confidentiality and non-disclosure; Conduct the mediation so as to provide the parties with the greatest protection of confidentiality afforded by court rule and mutually agreed to by the parties; Maintain confidentiality in the storage and disposal of all records and remove all identifying information when such information is used for research, training, or statistical compilations, except minimum identifiers necessary to link research documents; and Not use confidential information obtained in a mediation outside the mediation process. Quality Of The Process : A mediator shall conduct the mediation fairly, diligently, and in a manner consistent with the principle of self-determination by the parties. To further these goals, a mediator shall: Work to ensure a quality process and to encourage mutual respect among the parties, including a commitment by the mediator to diligence and to procedural fairness; Assess the case and determine that it is appropriate and suitable for continuing the mediation; Provide adequate opportunity for each party in the mediation to participate fully in the discussions, and allow the parties to decide when and under what conditions they will reach an agreement or terminate the mediation; Not unnecessarily or inappropriately prolong a mediation session if it becomes apparent to the mediator that the case is unsuitable for mediation, or if one or more parties is unwilling or unable to participate in the mediation process in a meaningful manner; Only accept cases when the mediator can satisfy the reasonable expectations of the parties concerning the timetable for the process, and not allow a mediation to be unduly delayed by the parties or their representatives; and Where appropriate, recommend that parties seek outside professional advice or consider resolving their dispute through arbitration, counseling, neutral evaluation, or other processes. Fees For Service: A mediator shall fully disclose and explain any applicable fees and charges to the parties. Payment for mediation services shall be in accordance with Mediation – General Rules Rule 1:40-4 of the Rules of Court. Fees charged by the mediator shall be reasonable, taking into account, among other things, the subject area and the complexity of the matter, the expertise of the mediator, the time required, and the rates customary in the community. A mediator shall provide parties with sufficient information about fees in writing at the outset of a mediation. A mediator shall not enter into a fee agreement in which the amount of the fee is contingent upon the result of the mediation or the financial amount of the settlement. Source : Standards adopted by Supreme Court January 4, 2000. Contact your Arbitration and CDR Point Persons point person from the Committee for more information New mediators also need to complete the Mentoring program mentoring program. Mediator Mentors have specific guidelines to follow: Following the successful completion of a qualified mediation course of at least forty (40) hours, each applicant for admission to the Roster of Mediators for Civil, General Equity and Probate Cases should attend and observe at least two (2) Superior Court Law Division– Civil Part or Chancery Division–General Equity or Probate Part Mediation – General Rules R. 1:40-4 and Mediation of Civil, Probate, and General Equity Matters -6 mediations of at least five (5) hours total duration. In the event that the two (2) mediation sessions were less than five (5) hours in duration, the applicant, in order to fulfill this requirement, would be required to attend additional sessions until the time requirement is met. The mediator mentor shall be an approved mediator on the Roster of Mediators for Civil, General Equity and Probate Cases who shall certify that they have completed at least fifteen (15) mediations under Mediation – General Rules R. 1:40-4 and Mediation of Civil, Probate, and General Equity Matters -6 or comparable mediation program. The approved mediator mentors list shall be published on the Judiciary’s website. The mediator mentor, in addition to permitting the applicant to fully observe all aspects of the process, shall meet with the applicant to describe the process and approach in advance of the session and to brief the applicant after the session, intending that this process be part of the education. The mediator mentor shall make available the submissions of the parties and include the applicant on the telephonic conference call. The mediator mentor shall, no later than the telephonic conference call, obtain the parties’ consent to the applicant’s attendance during the mediation process. The applicant shall be firmly bound by the standards of mediator conduct, including without limitation, the confidentiality of the process, the conflict-of-interest provisions, as well the reasonable expectation of the parties. There shall be no charge to the applicant, nor a fee collected by the applicant, for the sessions. Following completion of the required mentoring sessions, the applicant shall certify his/her compliance to the Civil Practice Division of the Administrative Office of the Courts by providing the name(s) of mentor(s), dates of each session, number of hours of each session, and the case names/docket numbers You can change or update your roster status if anything changes: CN Title 10826 Civil Mediator Roster Change / Update Form Civil Mediator Roster Change / Update Form Mediator Mentors For Civil Roster Applicants Mediator Mentors Civil Roster, Frequently Asked Questions, What is mediation? Mediation is a dispute resolution process in which an impartial third party - the mediator - facilitates negotiations between the parties to help them reach a mutually acceptable settlement. The major distinction of mediation is that a mediator does not make a decision about the outcome of the case. The parties, with the assistance of their attorneys, work toward a solution with which they are comfortable. What are the roles of counsel and litigants in mediation? The goal of mediation is to reach an amicable resolution. Attorneys and parties are required to make a good faith effort to cooperate with the mediator and engage in constructive dialogue toward this end. Attorneys should prepare their clients prior to mediation by explaining what will happen, and particularly what the roles of both attorneys and clients are. They should also agree on who will be the principal spokesperson in presenting the party's view early in the mediation session. Throughout the process, attorneys act as advocates for their clients' interests. For example, attorneys may make brief opening summaries of the issues as they see them, but clients should also be given an opportunity to speak. In mediation, understanding is often promoted when the parties explain their positions directly to each other. When it comes to discussing terms of settlement, the litigants must play an active part, for it is their case and their settlement. During this process, attorneys should provide counsel on the advisability of settlement options, suggest options and be available for any further consultation with their clients. What if the case is not resolved in mediation? Sometimes the parties are unable to reach agreement or only agree on certain aspects of the dispute. If certain aspects of the dispute remain unresolved, the parties can submit that portion to an expert for an opinion (binding or non-binding) or use some other creative means. The case also can be returned to court and continue on track towards trial. Even in these cases, the mediation process may have helped the parties clarify their positions and also move toward settlement. How is a mediator selected for a case? A roster of mediators is maintained by the court system and is posted on the Judiciary’s website at Civil Mediation njcourts.gov in a searchable format. When a case is referred to mediation, the parties have 14 days to select a mediator whom they feel is suitable, whether on the roster or not. If the parties do not select a mediator in a timely manner, the court-appointed mediator named in the Order of Referral will serve as the mediator. Court-appointed mediators have been approved for inclusion on a roster after careful screening to ensure that they meet educational, training and mentoring requirements set forth in Mediators and Arbitrators in Court Annexed Program Court Rule 1:40-12 . How does a case get into mediation? Appropriate cases for referral to mediation can be identified by judges, court staff, or the parties themselves, at any point in the life of a case. A form of order for referral is prepared and signed by the judge. Parties desiring their case to be referred to mediation should contact the Civil Division Manager in the county in which the case is pending. How much does mediation cost? Under Mediation – General Rules Court Rule 1:40-4(b) , any mediator who is on the roster will provide the first two hours on a case, including an initial one hour session, without charge before a party may opt out of mediation. Thereafter, mediators will generally be paid their market rate fee which is to be shared by the parties. Fees will be waived in any case covered by Proceedings by Indigents Court Rule 1:13-2(a) . Any mediator selected by the parties who is not on the roster may negotiate a fee with the parties from the outset and need not provide the free time. What are some of the advantages of mediation? Some advantages of mediation include: confidentiality; the result may benefit both or all sides and thus present a win/win solution; the outcome can be tailored to meet the unique needs of the case and the particular parties; specially trained mediators assist the parties in fashioning more creative solutions not customarily occurring with other CDR techniques; and mediation can be a more cost-efficient, less formal and more meaningful alternative to the traditional trial process. What happens in mediation? There are certain ground rules the mediator will ask participants to follow. The first, and most important, is that with a few exceptions covered in Mediation – General Rules Court Rules 1:40-4(c) and (d) , what goes on in mediation is confidential. That is, what is said in mediation cannot be discussed outside of the mediation process unless the parties consent. Prior to mediation, the mediator will usually ask the attorneys to prepare a brief summary of the issues in dispute. Then, at the mediation session, the mediator will ask attorneys and their clients to make brief presentations about the issues from their own perspectives. After that, the mediator will help the parties to explore areas of possible compromise and to develop a solution that meets everyone’s interests. Sometimes, the mediator may meet with the parties separately for a private discussion that might help move the parties toward a resolution. If an agreement is reached, a document will be prepared detailing the terms of the agreement. Thereafter, the mediator will notify the court that the case can be dismissed. If the case is not resolved, the mediator will advise the court, and the case will remain on the docket. What kinds of cases could benefit from mediation? Mediation has been used successfully in a broad range of cases which exhibit characteristics such as: the parties have an ongoing business or personal relationship or have had a significant past relationship; communication problems exist between the parties; the principal barriers to settlement are personal or emotional; parties want to tailor a solution to meet specific needs or interests; cases involve complex technical or scientific data requiring particular expertise; the parties have an incentive to settle because of time, cost of litigation, or drain on productivity; the parties wish to retain control over the outcome of the case; or the parties seek a more private forum for the resolution of their dispute. While there is not any case type that could not potentially benefit, commercial, construction, environmental, Law Against Discrimination (LAD) cases, and certain General Equity and Probate cases are particularly suited to mediation because they tend to exhibit some of the characteristics described above. What about pretrial discovery? Generally, pretrial discovery is not stayed while a case is in mediation. The case will be placed on the trial calendar at the end of the discovery period. If, however, the court determines that a stay of discovery is necessary, the court shall only provide for a stay of discovery by court order. Even if formal discovery is stayed, the mediator is authorized to facilitate the informal exchange of information materials needed to enhance the effectiveness of the mediation process. At what time in the court process should a case be referred to mediation? The earlier that a case can be referred to mediation, the greater the likelihood that parties can resolve their dispute at a cost savings to themselves and the court. Parties should feel they have enough information to discuss the dispute, which may mean that some information exchange should be completed. Mediators also can help the parties determine how much informal discovery is needed. Even if discovery has been completed, settlement negotiations have been unsuccessful, or the parties are close to a trial date, the mediation process may still help the parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement.
- How to File, If your motion involves child support, check ( Court Rule 5:6A Child Support Guidelines N.J. Court Rule 5 :6A) . to see the guidelines that are used to determine child support amounts., 12 Steps for Filing a Motion:, Fill out the Notice of Motion (Form A) This form tells the court and other party what you wish to change. It also lists the date the motion will be heard. Get a court date for your motion – Court Calendars, Schedules, and Agendas Court Calendar Use the link to go to the court calendar. Under “Miscellaneous,” select “Motion Day Schedule.” Pick a Friday that allows enough time to meet all requirements. Fill in that date on your Notice of Motion Form. Complete the Confidential Litigant Information Sheet eForm or download the document and complete it on your device. Fill out the Certification in Support of Motion (Form B) Type or print the reasons the court should agree to your request. Reasons must be based on facts. Include a copy of all pervious orders. Include any supporting documents, such as pay stubs or tax returns. Sign and date the form. Fill out the Proposed Order (Form C) Include everything you are asking the court. The original and two copies of your Proposed Order must be included. Do not use this form to establish a new child support claim. Do not use this form to increase or decrease your child support obligation. Fill out the Certification of Filing and Service (Form D) Tells the court the day you mailed or delivered your motion. Lists the method of delivery. Fill out the Notice to Litigants (From E) Use this form to inform the other party of your request., Failing to include the Notice to Litigants could get your case dismissed., Fill out the Statement for the Probation Division (Form F), Only use this form if child support is through the Probation Division., Fill out the Family Part Case Information Statement Case Information Statement (CIS) Use this form if you previously filed a CIS in the case. You must include a copy of the most recent CIS if you’re seeking monetary relief. Fill out the Letter to the Clerk (Form G) Complete the Letter to the Clerk of the Superior Court. This letter must be the first page of the documents you send to court. You must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Check your completed forms and make copies Check your forms. Make sure they are complete. Remove all instruction sheets. Make sure you signed where required. Make 3 copies of the entire packet. Make 2 extra copies of the proposed order. Keep one packet of copies for your records. Submit your forms Forms can be submitted electronically, by mail, or by delivery. You can upload your forms on Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) . To mail your forms or deliver them in person, find your Directory of Superior Court Family Division Offices county courthouse. You can properly serve the packet the other party or their attorney by: Certified or regular mail through the USPS Process server or Courier Service An adult neutral third party Delivery by you You must be able to prove in court you delivered the packet to the other party The How to Ask the Court to Change or Enforce an Order in Your Case (Family Multipurpose Post-Judgment Motions) Family Multi-Purpose Post Judgment Motion Packet has more detailed instructions for filling out the required forms.
- Filing a Non-Dissolution Case, Follow these steps to file your case in family court. If you want to change an existing court order, see How to file a request to modify a Non-Dissolution "FD" Court Order previously issued by the court How to File a Post-Judgment Family Motion . , 8 Steps for Filing a Non-Dissolution case in Superior Court, Fill out the following form. You are the "Plaintiff." Non-dissolution "FD" Case - How to file a non-divorce application for custody, child/spousal support or parenting time (visitation) Verified Complaint or Counterclaim Include the current address of the other party. This is very important. The other party will receive a Notice to Appear in court and a copy of your court papers. If the other party cannot be reached, your case might be dismissed or delayed. What to do if you cannot find the other party If you are asking for child support, your county welfare office can help you locate the other parent. They receive federal funding to perform this service for child support recipients. If you are not asking for child support, you can complete the Certification of Diligent Search Kit Diligent Search Kit to show that you tried to find the other party. Your case cannot proceed until the other party is found. Complete the Confidential Litigant Information Sheet eForm or download the document and complete it on your device. Complete other forms as needed. For child support, establishment of paternity, spousal support, and/or health insurance coverage, fill out these forms: Certification in Support of Establishing Paternity Certification in Support of Establishing Paternity Financial Statement for Summary Support Actions Summary Form for Financial Information Family Part Case Information Statement (CIS) Family Case Information Statement Also complete the NJ Child Support Application Form child support application form at njchildsupport.gov For custody, parenting time or visitation, also complete the Certification of Non-Military Service Certification of Non-Military Service Double check the forms. Do not leave any blank spaces. Write N/A if something does not apply to you. Make sure you sign them where it is required. Make a copy of the forms and keep them in a safe place. There are 3 ways to deliver the forms. Option 1: You can upload your forms on Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) . If you are asking for child support, include the child support application form. You can pay the $6 fee with a credit card. Option 2: You can deliver your forms to the Directory of Superior Court Family Division Offices county courthouse. If you are asking for child support, bring the child support application form and a $6 check or a money order payable to Treasurer, State of NJ. Option 3: You can mail your forms to the Directory of Superior Court Family Division Offices county courthouse . If you are asking for child support, include the child support application and a $6 check or money order payable to Treasurer, State of NJ.
- Change a Court Order, Follow these steps to change a parenting time, custody, or visitation order. , Change a Non-Dissolution Court Order, Fill out the How to file a request to modify a Non-Dissolution "FD" Court Order previously issued by the court Application for Modification of Court Order or Cross-Application for Modification of a Court Order. Include the current address of the other party. This is very important. The other party will receive a Notice to Appear in court and a copy of your court papers. If the other party cannot be reached, your case might be dismissed or delayed. What to do if you cannot find the other party: If you are asking for child support, your county welfare office can help you locate the other parent. They receive federal funding to perform this service for child support recipients. If you are not asking for child support, you can complete the Certification of Diligent Search Kit Diligent Search Kit to show that you tried to find the other party. Your case cannot proceed until the other party is found. Complete the Confidential Litigant Information Sheet eForm or download the document and complete it on your device. If you are asking for child support or a change to your child support order, fill out the Financial Statement for Summary Support Actions Summary Form for Financial Information . If you are married and are asking for spousal support or a change to your child support order, fill out the Family Part Case Information Statement Family Case Information Statement. Double check the forms. Do not leave any blank spaces. Write N/A if something does not apply to you. Make sure you sign them where it is required. Make a copy of the forms and keep them in a safe place. There are 3 ways to deliver the forms. Option 1: You can upload your forms on Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) here. You can pay the $25 filing fee with a credit card. Fee Waivers Do you qualify for a fee waiver ? Option 2: You can deliver your forms to the Directory of Superior Court Family Division Offices county courthouse . Bring a $25 check or money order payable to Treasurer, State of NJ Option 3: You can mail your forms to the Directory of Superior Court Family Division Offices county courthouse . Include a $25 check or money order payable to Treasurer, State of NJ.
- Responding to a Complaint, Learn about your options when you receive a non-dissolution complaint. , Responding to a Non-Dissolution Complaint Filed Against You, If you received a complaint, you have a choice: You have the right to file a response. You can also file a counterclaim asking the court to make other changes besides those that were requested. You are not required to respond. The court case will proceed anyway. To file a response to a non-dissolution complaint, follow the steps listed under "File a Case."" You are the "Defendant." Non-dissolution "FD" Case - How to file a non-divorce application for custody, child/spousal support or parenting time (visitation) Verified Complaint or Counterclaim Complete the Confidential Litigant Information Sheet eForm or download the document and complete it on your device. If you are asking for child support, establishment of paternity, spousal support, or health insurance coverage, complete these forms too: Certification in Support of Establishing Paternity Certification in Support of Establishing Paternity Financial Statement for Summary Support Actions Summary Form for Financial Information Family Part Case Information Statement (CIS) Family Case Information Statement Also complete the Njchildsupport.gov Child Support Application form. For custody, parenting time or visitation, also complete the Certification of Non-Military Service Certification of Non-Military Service
- General Jury Information, On This Page, Body, ADA Accommodation Requests and Information, If an ADA accommodation or ASL interpreter is needed for your summons date and you would like additional information on the types of accommodations offered or how to request an accommodation, click ADA Title II Get Help Request an ADA Accommodation for assistance., Courthouse Closings/Inclement Weather, For court closings and inclement weather, all jurors should check the Court Closing Info State Court Closing Information page before reporting to the courthouse. , Employed by State/Government Agencies, If you are employed full time by a State of New Jersey agency, you will not get paid for your jury service as outlined with N.J.S.A. 2B:20-16. Your state agency employer will continue to pay your regular wages during your service. If you are unsure if you work for a state or government agency, contact your Jury Office Contact Info local jury management office . Participants who are employed by a state agency should provide this information when completing the paper or New Jersey Jury Service Qualification Questionnaire online questionnaire as well as notifying the jury management office when reporting for service. If a check is issued to you in error, you will be required to return it to the Jury Management Office directly., Employers Are Not Required to Pay Staff During Jury Service, In New Jersey there is no statutory requirement that a private employer pay your salary during juror service. It is in your best interest to speak with your employer before your summons date to determine whether your employer offers juror pay and for the number of days provided for jury service. , Employers Cannot Penalize You for Jury Service, 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. , Juror Qualification, 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 On January 11, 2026, the Office of the Governor issued an Executive Order No. 411 to restore the right to serve on a jury for certain individuals who were disqualified solely because of a conviction for a New Jersey indictable offense. Individuals with indictable (felony) convictions may be eligible to serve if all of the following criteria apply: The conviction occurred on or before January 10, 2026; The person has completed all non-monetary parts of their sentence (such as incarceration, probation, or parole); The conviction was under the jurisdiction of New Jersey Superior Court; and The conviction was not for impeachment or treason. Examples of persons who would be disqualified are anyone who was convicted of, or pled guilty to, a crime in Federal Court or another state 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, or anyone who meets the criteria set forth in the Executive Order No. 411 as outlined above. 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., Juror Scams, The Judiciary will, never, ask for, personal information, or, payments, over the phone or by email. Contact your Jury Management Office Contact List local jury management office if you have any concerns. The Judiciary will, never, request personal identifiers (such as social security numbers) or payment (credit card, checking, savings account information, etc.) for a fine for not going to jury duty over the phone or by e-mail. If you receive suspicious communication concerning jury duty, hang up and call or e-mail your Jury Management Office Contact List local jury management office . If you believe you have been the victim of a jury duty scam, contact your local jury management office and law enforcement in your county., Phone Use in the Courtroom, Cellphone use in the courtroom is not permitted. You, must not, take any photographs or digital images, including ZOOM displays, or make any audio or video recordings of any kind. This includes broadcasting or posting any proceedings during your time in the courthouse. If you are found to have violated this directive by creating a photograph, digital image, audio, video, or other recording, you may be subject to punishment under New Jersey law. Phones must be concealed at all times. Exposed phones will be confiscated. , Types of Jury Service & Payments, Petit Jury Service, Questionnaires are required to be completed, four days, before the date of service. Petit jury is for civil and criminal trials. Petit jurors listen to evidence presented by both parties during a trial and return a verdict. The role of a juror is to listen to all the evidence presented and render a verdict at the end of the trial. 12 jurors are typically selected for a civil or criminal trial. Jurors are paid, $5, for the first three days of attendance and, $40, for each day after. Juror Service Video Watch a video about jury service., Grand Jury Service, Questionnaires are required to be completed, four days, before the date of service. Grand jury examines allegations against a person or persons charged with a crime. Grand jury does not determine guilt or innocence, but whether there is probable cause to believe that a crime was committed. The role of a grand juror is to determine whether there is enough evidence to charge someone with a crime. 23 jurors are selected to be on a panel. Depending upon the county, the term of service for a panel can be from eight weeks to 20 weeks long. Jurors are paid , $5 , for each day they attend., State Grand Jury Service, Questionnaires are required to be completed, 35 days, before the date of service. State Grand Jury is a statewide program with jurors summoned from every county in New Jersey. If you are one of the 23 jurors selected, you will serve one day per week for, 16 to 20 weeks., State Grand Jury is managed by the Mercer County Jury Management Office. Jury selection will be held virtually, and a Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before your summons date. If you are selected as a juror, you will be required to appear at:, Richard Hughes Justice Complex, Administrative Office of the Courts 25 Market Street 4th Floor Trenton, NJ 08625 Jurors are paid, $5, for each day they attend., Items Not Permitted in the Courthouse, To ensure everyone’s safety, all persons visiting the courthouse, including jurors, litigants, attorneys, employees, vendors, and other visitors, are subject to security screening when entering. Please allow sufficient time to pass through the court’s security system, as you will be required to walk through metal detection equipment. Illegal items will be confiscated and may subject you to prosecution., Prohibited Items, : Weapons of any kind Firearms Knives of any size Sharp objects, scissors, or cutting tools of any type Pepper spray Aerosol sprays or containers E-cigarettes or similar items Audio/visual equipment, including cameras, unless you have prior written permission from the court.
- Guardianship Self-Help, On This Page, Body, Adult Guardianship in New Jersey, Court-appointed guardians oversee adults who are not able to make decisions or care for themselves. They need to have legal authority to make decisions for the person under guardianship (also called “incapacitated person”). Only the courts can grant that power. Adult guardianship cases are filed with the county Surrogate’s Office and heard in Superior Court. Reasons why someone may need a guardian include: Mental illness Intellectual disability. Physical illness or disability. Chronic drug use. Chronic alcoholism. There are three types of guardianship:, Guardianship of the person and estate., The guardian takes care of the well-being and finances of the person under guardianship., Guardianship of the person only., The guardian only takes care of the well-being of the person under guardianship., Guardianship of the estate only., The guardian only manages the financial affairs of the person under guardianship. The court decides if the person needs general or limited guardianship., General Guardianship, . The guardian can exercise all rights and powers on behalf of the person under guardianship., Limited Guardianship, . The guardian’s role is less intrusive and more individualized, so that the person under guardianship can make some decisions for themselves. Guardians have important responsibilities. They must follow all court rules and file periodic reports. Learn more with the Guardianship of the Person Guardianship of the Person , Guardianship of the Estate Guardianship of the Estate , and Guardianship Reporting Forms brochures. You can also watch a Tutorial on court-appointed guardianship tutorial on court-appointed guardianship . Volunteers in the Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP ) help the court by reviewing reports and documents contained in guardianship files. The GMP is part of the court’s role in ensuring the affairs of incapacitated adults are being handled properly and in their best interest. Watch the https://vimeo.com/1108086895/b85e4f6cd9 GMP volunteer video ., Do I need a lawyer?, The court system can be confusing, and 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 of New Jersey regional legal services offices or may be reached at Regional Legal Services Office Telephone Number 732-572-9100 . The NJ State Bar Association also maintains a list of 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., How to Become a Guardian, A person applying to the court for guardianship needs to prove the person is incapacitated. They are an alleged incapacitated person (AIP) until the court reaches a decision in the case. File your case with New Jersey Surrogates county surrogate in the county where the AIP Lives. Do you need a guardianship of the estate? Does the AIP have: Income from earnings or pension, Real property, or Stocks, bonds, etc. In many cases, guardianship of the estate is, not required if, : The AIP has no assets or real property. The AIP is only collecting Social Security Benefits. Some AIPs are eligible for Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) benefits. There are If the AIP is Eligible for DDD Benefits special filing instructions for these cases. For standard guardianship cases, you will need:, Certification of Physician or Psychologist , (2). A doctor must certify as to the AIP’s condition. A second doctor or psychologist also needs to certify as to their condition. They must conduct personal examinations of the AIP within 30 days of filing the application for guardianship. You will complete the top section of the form. The health professional(s) will complete the rest of the form., Adult Guardianship Case Information Statement (CIS)., This form outlines the details of the case. Instructions are provided with the form., Verified Complaint Form., This document describes why the AIP cannot make decisions or care for themselves and asks the court to find them incapacitated and appoint a guardian for them., Certification of Assets., This form lists all property and income of the AIP. It is required even if you are not seeking guardianship of the estate., Certification of Criminal and Civil Judgment History, . This form describes the proposed guardian’s criminal and civil judgment history, if any. Having a criminal or civil judgment history does not automatically prevent someone from serving as guardian. The court can use this information and other factors to help decide who should serve as guardian., Order Fixing Guardianship Hearing Date., The court needs to set a court date and assign an attorney for the AIP. You will complete the top section identifying yourself as plaintiff. Leave the docket number blank. The court will assign a docket number. The judge will set the date, assign counsel for the AIP, and return the completed form to you., Judgement of Incapacity and Appointment of Guardian(s) of the Person and Estate OR Judgment of Incapacity and Appointment of Guardian(s) of the Person, . Choose the appropriate form if you are seeking to be guardian of the estate or not. You will complete the top section. The judge will complete the rest of the judgment if approved. The attorney representing the AIP typically works pro bono. If the attorney is to be paid, you can use the AIP’s assets to pay the fees. If their assets are insufficient, you will have to pay the fees., If the AIP is Eligible for DDD Benefits, Choose which packet applies: How to Apply for Guardianship of the Person and Estate (Property) of an Individual Eligible for Services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) How to Apply for the Guardianship of the Person and Estate. Adult Guardianship - How to Apply for Guardianship of the Person of an Individual Eligible for Services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) How to Apply for the Guardianship of a Person Only. Complete the forms in the appropriate packet. Detailed instructions are provided. A doctor or psychologist must examine the AIP. They need to sign an affidavit certifying as to the AIP’s condition. They need to personally examine the AIP within six months of filing. A second document is needed to support the case. It can be: An affidavit from the DDD program administrator. An affidavit from a designee of the DDD. An affidavit of a second doctor or psychologist. A copy of the person’s Individualized Education Program. It must include any medical or other reports. It cannot be older than two years prior to filing. An affidavit from a licensed care professional., File Your Case, Attach the required certifications to the forms. Make at least 2 copies of all forms. Keep a set of copies for your records. Include the originals and one copy of each when you file. Include a fee of $200. Send the fee, completed forms and copies to the NJ County Surrogates county surrogate . You can deliver them in person or by mail., After You File, The court will appoint an attorney to represent the AIP. The judge sets a court date. The attorney will interview the AIP and others involved in the AIP’s care. They then write a report for the court. If the AIP contests the guardianship, the attorney may file an answer to the complaint instead of a report. During the hearing, you will present your case. You need to prove that the AIP is incapacitated and needs a guardian. If you succeed, the judge will complete the written judgment naming the guardian. Keep the written judgment in your records., Obtaining Letters of Guardianship, You cannot act as guardian until you qualify with the NJ County Surrogates county surrogate . You must qualify within 30 days of the judgment. To qualify: Sign papers from the county surrogate, including an Acceptance of Guardianship. Acknowledge receipt of guardianship training guide(s). Acknowledge completion of guardian background screening, if it applies to you. Post a surety bond**, if ordered by the judge., Letters of Guardianship, are issued after you qualify. These letters give you the power to act as guardian. Keep the letters in your records. Do not give them out. You can use short certificates to prove you are a legal guardian. Examples include providing short certificates to doctors or banks. You can purchase short certificates from the county surrogate. ** Surety bonds protect the ward’s assets. If a guardian steals or misuses the assets, the bond covers their loss. Guardians will still be legally liable for any improper use of funds., Payment for Guardians, Guardians of the estate are entitled to compensation for their efforts. The commission structure is based on the total value of the estate. In addition, guardians can receive a percentage of any income. Guardians can also apply to court to cover: Out-of-pocket costs related to guardianship. Court fees and other required fees. Attorney fees for reasonable actions. Paying for professional services (doctors, housecleaners, etc.) Guardians: Cannot receive fees or other payments from the person under guardianship unless specifically ordered by the court. Cannot receive gifts from the person under guardianship without prior court approval. Guardians can also ask the court for permission to make gifts on behalf of the person under guardianship. It is very important to keep detailed financial records. You will need to include this information in your periodic reports to the court. You might need to show proof of expenses. The court can request more information on spending. Friends and family members of the person under guardianship can ask the court to look into your spending. Keep all receipts, invoices, etc. for your records., Concerns About a Guardianship, The friends and family of the person under guardianship have the right to check up on the guardianship. They can check to see if the person is being treated fairly. They can ask the court to review financial records. The guardian has a responsibility to show they are doing the right thing. Use the Adult Guardianship - How to File a Motion in a Guardianship Case Motion Kit to file with the court once guardianship goes into effect. Any party-in-interest can file a motion. This includes the guardian themselves, the ward, or friends and family. You can file a guardianship motion if you want to: Modify guardianship protection (such as reducing the amount of a surety bond).. Modify reporting requirements. Review a guardian’s conduct. Review a guardianship., Guardianship Reporting Requirements, Most guardians are required to periodically file reports with the court. The written judgment states your reporting requirements, including when you need to report and which forms to use. Begin with the Adult Guardianship - Reporting Forms - Introductory Instructions Introductory Instructions . You should also learn the Adult Guardianship - Terms and Procedures Guardianship Terms and Procedures . These documents will help you learn the ins and outs of reporting. All periodic guardian reports must include the Report of Guardian Adult Guardianship - Report of the Guardian Cover Page Cover Page . Save this form. The Adult Guardianship - Report of Well-Being Report of Well-Being states the overall care of the person under guardianship. You need to answer the questions about the person under guardianship to the best of your ability. The report needs to include the Adult Guardianship - Certification of Examining Professional Certification of Examining Professional ., Guardianship of the Estate Reporting, Guardians of the estate need to file more involved reports. Typically, you must file the Adult Guardianship - Guardian Inventory Guardian Inventory within 90 days of the written judgment. This document lists all assets and income of the person under guardianship. In most cases, the Guardian Inventory only needs to be filed once. You will need to complete one of two forms: Adult Guardianship - EZ-Accounting Form EZ Accounting Form. Adult Guardianship - Comprehensive Accounting Form Comprehensive Accounting Form ., Copy of Social Security Representative Payee Report, . The judgment will say which form to use, how often to file the report, and when the report is due. Reports typically require a fee of $5 per page made payable to the county Surrogate. Contact the county Surrogate’s Office for payment details. For questions about how to complete periodic guardian reporting forms, contact the , Civil Practice Division, at 609-815-2900 ext. 54900 or NJGuardianship.Mailbox@NJCourts.gov . For questions regarding how to file guardian reporting forms, contact the appropriate New Jersey Surrogates County Surrogate's Office.
- Adult Guardianship, The Judiciary provides instructions and resources for people who want to seek guardianship for an incapacitated person., On This Page, Body, Guardianship Overview, The Superior Court can assign a Guardian guardian to care for an adult who cannot care for themselves. First, the court must determine whether a person is Incapacitated incapacitated . Until the court decides, the person is an Alleged incapacitated person (AIP) alleged incapacitated person (AIP) . After the court determines incapacitation, they become a protected person or ward. Examples of Incapacitation incapacitation include: Mental illness or deficiency. Physical illness or disability. Chronic drug use. Chronic alcoholism. Developmental disability. There are three types of guardianship:, Guardianship of the person and estate., The guardian is responsible for the individual’s healthcare and financial management. This applies when the ward also has assets that qualify as an estate. Guardianship of the person Guardianship of the person only . This applies when the ward needs to be looked after but does not have assets to manage. Guardianship of the estate Guardianship of the estate only . The guardian only manages the ward’s financial affairs. The court determines if the individual needs general or limited guardianship. General Guardianship. General Guardianship . The guardian can exercise all rights and powers of the incapacitated person. Limited Guardianship Limited Guardianship . The guardian’s role is less intrusive and more individualized., Forms and the Guardianship Process, If you are seeking to represent yourself in a guardianship case, please visit our Guardianship Self-Help self-help resources page. The Civil Division, Superior Court works with county surrogates in guardianship cases. The initial guardianship request is filed with the County surrogate’s office county surrogate’s office . A Superior Court judge Superior Court judge then hears and decides on the case. If incapacitation is determined, the court-appointed guardian must qualify with the county surrogate. Potential guardians can file for a standard guardianship. If the AIP is eligible for benefits from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) , there are special filing instructions. The alleged incapacitation person needs to be examined by a doctor. A second doctor or psychologist must also Certify certify the condition. The following forms are required in standard guardianships: Adult Guardianship - Certification of Physician or Psychologist Certification of Physician or Psychologist (2). A doctor must certify the AIP’s condition. A second doctor or psychologist needs certify the condition. The personal examinations must be within 30 days of filing. You will complete the top section. The health professional(s) will complete the rest of the form Adult Guardianship - Case Information Statement (CIS) Case Information Sheet (CIS) . This form outlines the details of the case. Instructions are provided with the form. Adult Guardianship - Certification of Assets Certification of Assets . This form lists all property and income of the AIP. Adult Guardianship - Certification of Criminal and Civil Judgment History Certification of Criminal and Civil Judgment History . This form lists the criminal and civil history of the potential guardian. Adult Guardianship - Order Fixing Hearing Date and Appointing Attorney for Alleged Incapacitated Person Order Fixing Guardianship Hearing Date . The court needs to set a court date and assign an attorney for the AIP. Adult Guardianship - Judgment of Incapacity and Appointment of Guardian(s) of the Person and Estate Judgment of Incapacity and Appointment of Guardian(s) of the Person and Estate , or Adult Guardianship - Judgment of Incapacity and Appointment of Guardian(s) of the Person Judgment of Incapacity and Appointment of Guardian(s) of the Person . For DDD eligible AIPs, the guardian will complete either of these two packets: How to Apply for Guardianship of the Person and Estate (Property) of an Individual Eligible for Services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) How to Apply for the Guardianship of the Person and Estate Adult Guardianship - How to Apply for Guardianship of the Person of an Individual Eligible for Services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) How to Apply for the Guardianship of a Person Only All guardianship cases require a fee of $200. After filing, the court will appoint an attorney to represent the AIP and set a court date. Attorneys will need to follow the Guidelines for Court-Appointed Attorneys in Guardianship Matters Guidelines for Court-Appointed Attorneys in Guardianship Matters and complete the Adult Guardianship - Report of Court-Appointed Counsel for the Alleged Incapacitated Person Report of Court-Appointed Counsel for the Alleged Incapacitated Person. During the hearing the potential guardian must prove incapacitation. If successful, the judge completes the Judgment judgment of incapacity and appoints the guardian(s). Court-appointed guardians must then Qualify qualify with the county surrogate. The guardian needs to affirm their willingness and ability to act as guardian. Once they qualify, they receive Letters of Guardianship. These are the official documents authorizing the person(s) to act as guardian. Guardians will also purchase Short certificates short certificates. These are shortened versions of the Letters of Guardianship that can be given as proof of guardianship. Guardians of the estate receive compensation. The amount guardians are paid is based on the total value of the estate. Guardians can also receive a percentage of any income earned by the estate. All guardians should be familiar with the Guardian Monitoring Program Brochure Guardianship of the Person , Guardianship of the Estate Guardian of the Estate - Summary of Responsibilities Guardianship of the Estate, and Guardianship Reporting Forms brochures, and should view the tutorial on court-appointed guardianship ., Guardianship Monitoring Program and Oversight , The Guardian Monitoring Program Brochure Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) provides an ongoing relationship between the guardians and the courts. Guardians are typically loving family members or friends. At times, an attorney can act as guardian. Most guardians care for and protect their ward. However, the authority entrusted to guardians can create opportunities for abuse. The court system is devoted to eliminating those opportunities. Qualified volunteers in the GMP GMP track and report guardian actions. Volunteers enter information into eCourts Guardianship, a Judiciary computer application. Volunteers review guardian reports and other documents contained in guardianship files. This helps identify errors and discrepancies that could signal abuse. In these instances, GMP volunteers record their findings in eCourts Guardianship. The findings could be referred to court staff or Probate Part judges for possible follow-up action. Guardians are required to treat their wards with dignity and integrity. They must follow all court rules and file periodic reports. These reports include: Adult Guardianship - Report of the Guardian Cover Page Report of Guardian Cover Page . This form is required with all guardian reports. It provides summary information about the guardianship. This includes any changes or updates to the ward’s condition or estate. Adult Guardianship - Report of Well-Being Report of Well-Being . A report to keep the court informed of protected person’s overall care. Adult Guardianship - Certification of Examining Professional Certificate of Examining Professional . This form is completed and filed in the initial guardianship request. Updated certifications are required. These helps alert the court of any changes in the protected person’s health conditions. Adult Guardianship - EZ-Accounting Form EZ Accounting Form and Additional Accounting Form Pages additional pages . This form is for simple accounting, typically when there is no estate or a very small estate. Adult Guardianship - Comprehensive Accounting Form Comprehensive Accounting Form . This report is for more complex estates. Guardians are required to complete Certification of Assets when filing for guardianship. After guardianship is established, they must complete the Adult Guardianship - Guardian Inventory Guardian Inventory . Volunteers can then compare the accounting forms to these initial forms to identify any issues regarding the estate. Due to the complex nature of guardianship monitoring, volunteers need specialized skill sets. Volunteers must be comfortable using computers and should have some experience and/or interest in learning how to read and understand basic legal and financial documents. Qualified volunteers will also be interviewed to determine their ability to serve in this function. https://www.njcourts.gov/public/overview-volunteer-services/gmp Learn more about volunteering for the GMP Volunteer Application Apply to become a GMP Volunteer https://vimeo.com/1108086895/b85e4f6cd9 GMP volunteer video, Additional Oversight, The court considers itself legally responsible to care for protected persons. From the very start of the process, the court’s goal is what’s in the best interest of the AIP/protected person. This starts with appointing counsel to represent the AIP. The assigned attorney must be a “zealous advocate” for their client. Guardians of the Estate may also be required to post a surety bond surety bond . This helps protect the ward’s assets. The surety bond can be paid from the estate. If the guardian violates the terms of the guardianship, the bond company can sue them for the bond amount. The ward’s friends and family have the right see if the person is being treated fairly. They can ask the court to review financial records. Interested parties can use the Adult Guardianship - How to File a Motion in a Guardianship Case Motion Kit to file with the court. Examples of guardianship motions: Modify guardianship protection. Modify reporting requirements. Review a guardian’s conduct. Review a guardianship., Guardianship Terms, Alleged Incapacitated Person (AIP) : The alleged incapacitated person (or AIP) is the individual over whom the plaintiff(s) is/are seeking guardianship. Certification : A certification is a statement that certain facts are true to the best of the knowledge of the person making the statement. It is like an affidavit, but it is not sworn before a notary or other authorized person. County of Settlement : The county of settlement is the county responsible for a share of the charge incurred for services provided to persons unable to pay. Typically, this is the AIP’s county of residence at the time of application for DDD services. However, it is possible that the county of residence and county of settlement may be different depending on the residential history of the AIP. County Surrogate : The county surrogate is an elected Constitutional Officer who serves as judge of the Surrogate’s Court for uncontested probate and estate matters. A Surrogate also serves as Deputy Clerk to the Superior Court for the Probate Part, including guardianships of incapacitated adults, as well as adoptions in the Family Part. Docket Number : A docket number is the number the court assigns to your case so that it may be identified and located easily. Once you have a docket number, you must include it on all your communications with the court. File : To file means to give the correct forms and fee to the court to begin the court’s consideration of your request. General Guardianship : General guardianship is a “complete in every respect” type of guardianship in which the guardian is able to exercise all rights and powers of the incapacitated person in terms of the area of responsibility he or she is granted. Also known as full or plenary guardianship. Guardian : A guardian is an individual appointed by the court with authority over the person and/or the estate of an adjudicated incapacitated person. A guardian may have general or limited authority. Guardian of the Estate : An individual appointed by the court to handle the financial affairs of another person who has been adjudicated incapacitated. Unlike a guardian of the person, a guardian of the estate is not responsible for decisions regarding the personal well-being of the protected person. Rather, the guardian of the estate handles assets, income, expenses and liabilities. Guardian of the Person : An individual appointed by the court to handle the personal affairs of another person who has been adjudicated incapacitated. Unlike a guardian of the estate, a guardian of the person does not manage the financial affairs of the incapacitated person, except that a guardian of the person may serve as representative payee for Social Security benefits. Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) : The New Jersey Judiciary Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) is a comprehensive statewide program that monitors guardians appointed to handle the affairs of incapacitated adults. Trained GMP volunteers review reports and other documents contained in guardianship files to ensure guardians comply with court-ordered requirements and manage the affairs of incapacitated adults properly and in their best interest. Incapacitated Person : An individual adjudicated by the court as unable to govern himself or herself and/or unable to manage his or her affairs. Also known as a protected person or ward. Formerly referred to as an incompetent. Incapacity : Inability to govern oneself and/or to manage one’s affairs. Incapacity may be general (as to all areas) or limited (as to specific areas only). Interested Parties : A person or agency that has an involvement with the incapacitated person who is the subject of the guardianship. Interested parties (or parties in interest) are typically the same individuals entitled to notice of the initial application for guardianship – i.e., the incapacitated person’s spouse, parent, adult child, county of settlement, DDD. Judgment : The official decision of a court in a case. For purposes of guardianship, Judgment refers to the Judgment of Incapacity and Guardian Appointment, also known as the Judgment of Incapacity and Order Appointing Guardian. Letters of Guardianship : Letters of Guardianship are documents issued by the County Surrogate upon an individual’s qualification as guardian, after the entry of a Judgment by the Superior Court. Limited Guardianship : A less intrusive, more individualized, type of guardianship in which a guardian is appointed with authority as to some – but not all – areas. A limited guardianship is established based upon a court’s finding that the person alleged to be incapacitated lacks the capacity to do some, but not all, of the tasks necessary to care for himself or herself. Proof of Service : Proof of Service is documentation showing that parties actually received the papers that you sent to them. Service is established for all parties other than the alleged incapacitated person by a certification that the documents were sent by regular mail and certified mail, and the regular mail was not returned to you. If the signed return receipt (green cards) are received, these may be attached to the certification of service. As to the alleged incapacitated person, you must file a certification stating that he or she was personally served. Qualification : A process conducted before the County Surrogate, or Surrogate’s staff, following entry of a Judgment of Incapacity and Guardian Appointment. As part of qualification , the person appointed as guardian affirms his or her willingness to fulfill the duties of a guardian. If a bond is required, the bond must be posted in order for the guardian to qualify and obtain Letters of Guardianship. Restricted Assets : Assets over which a guardian of the estate does not exercise full control. The most common restricted asset is real property. The restriction can be found in the Judgment and sometimes the Letters of Guardianship. It typically provides that the guardian of the estate “cannot sell, transfer, mortgage, or otherwise encumber the real property of the incapacitated person absent court approval.” Service : Delivery of papers in a legally appropriate way. For example, notice of an application for appointment of a guardian is served upon the alleged incapacitated person by personal service, meaning that copies of the papers are personally delivered. Short Certificates : Short forms of the Letters of Guardianship, stating that by judgment of a particular date, the guardian was appointed with authority of the person and/or estate of the named incapacitated person. A short certificate will state that as of the date it was issued, the guardianship remains in effect. Additional short certificates may be purchased by a guardian, from the Surrogate, for $5.00 each as long as the guardianship remains in effect. Unlike the original Letters of Guardianship, short certificates should be provided to doctors, care facilities, and other institutions that require proof of a guardian’s authority. Superior Court Judge : For purposes of guardianships, the judge of the Superior Court, Probate Part, who decides if the alleged incapacitated person is in fact incapacitated and in need of a guardian. The Superior Court judge makes the substantive decisions about the guardianship, including the determination of capacity and the choice of guardian. The Superior Court judge conducts any hearing(s) and signs the Judgment of Incapacity and Guardian Appointment. Surety Bond : A contract between at least three parties: the obligee (the party who is the recipient of an obligation), the principal (the primary party who will perform the contractual obligation) and the surety (who assures the obligee that the principal can perform the task). A bond functions much like an insurance policy so that if the guardian of the estate steals or misuses the money, or makes some other mistake, the incapacitated person will be protected. The price of that insurance policy (the bond premium) can be paid from the guardianship estate. Surrogate’s Court : A county office headed by the County Surrogate that may be in the same location as the Superior Court or may be in a different location. The Surrogate’s Court is the filing court for Probate Part actions, including actions to appoint a guardian. It is also where the guardian goes to qualify after entry of the Judgment. Verified Complaint : A verified complaint is a sworn document in which the plaintiff tells the court the facts of the case and states what relief is sought.
- Multicounty Litigation, Multicounty litigation involves a large number of personal injury cases that are all associated with a single product. The cases share common factual and legal issues. Also, the value of each claim is dependent on the value of all of the other claims., On This Page, Select a Case Abilify Allergan Biocell Textured Breast Implants Asbestos Bard Implanted Port Catheter Products DePuy ASR Hip Implant Elmiron Fosamax GLP-1 Medications - Gastrointestinal Injuries GLP-1 Medications - Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION) Vision Loss Pelvic Mesh - Bard Pelvic Mesh - Gynecare Physiomesh Pinnacle Metal-on-Metal (MoM) Hip Implants Proceed Surgical Mesh/Proceed Ventral Patch Prolene Hernia System Mesh Proton-Pump Inhibitors Roundup Products Sexual Abuse in Juvenile Detention Facilities Operated by the State of New Jersey Singulair Strattice-Hernia-Mesh Stryker Hip/ABG II Stryker LFIT CoCr V40 Femoral Heads Talc-Powder Tasigna Taxotere/Docetaxel Zostavax, Litigation Applications and Terminations, Applications and terminations currently before the court: Dec. 2025 - Atlas Data Privacy Corporation Daniel's Law Matters MCL Application , Guidelines and Resources, Directive #02-19 Directive #02-19 - Multicounty Litigation Guidelines and Criteria for Designation sets forth the procedures for the centralized management of MCL cases. 4:38A-Centralized Management of Multicounty Litigation Court Rule 4:38 established the Multicounty Litigation Program. Self-represented litigants can use the Civil Case Information Statement (CIS) - Appendix XII-B1 Civil Case Information Statement when filing in an MCL matter. Find contacts for multidistrict litigation (MDL) in other states. , MCL By County, Atlantic County Bergen County Middlesex County Abilify Allergan Biocell Textured Breast Implants Asbestos Physiomesh Bard Implanted Port Catheter Products Fosamax Proceed Surgical Mesh/Proceed Ventral Patch DePuy ASR Hip Implant Sexual Abuse in Juvenile Detention Facilities Operated by the State of New Jersey Prolene Hernia System Mesh Elmiron Taxotere/Docetaxel Proton-Pump Inhibitors GLP-1 Medications - Gastrointestinal Injuries Zostavax Singulair GLP-1 Medications - Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION) Vision Loss Strattice-Hernia-Mesh Pelvic Mesh - Bard Talc-Powder Pelvic Mesh - Gynecare Pinnacle Metal-on-Metal (MoM) Hip Implants Roundup Products Stryker Hip/ABG II Stryker LFIT CoCr V40 Femoral Heads Tasigna, Archived MCLs, Multicounty Litigation cases are archived by court order. See all archived MCLs. Accutane (Archived) AlloDerm (Archived) Benicar (Archived) Bristol Myers Squibb Environmental (Archived) Firefighter Hearing (Archived) HealthPlus Surgery Center (Archived) Levaquin (Archived) Mirena (Archived) Pompton Lakes Environmental Contamination (Archived) Propecia (Archived) Reglan (Archived) Risperdal/Seroquel/Zyprexa (Archived) Stryker Trident Hip Implants (Archived) Yaz/Yasmin/Ocella (Archived), Notices to the Bar, See all Notices to the Bar - Multi County Litigation Tag Notices to the Bar related to multicounty litigation., Out of State Attorneys, Attorneys from other jurisdictions must first comply with pro hac vice admission requirements and pay all required fees before representing clients in the New Jersey courts. Review New Jersey’s pro hac vice requirements in 1:21-2-Appearances Pro Hac Vice Court Rule 1:21-2 . With an initial mass tort pleading and, every year thereafter, as long as the case in which you are involved is pending, a certification must be filed with the court indicating: that you are an attorney-at-law holding a plenary license to practice in the State of New Jersey; the address of your bona fide out-of-state office; that pursuant to Rules 1:20-1(b), 1:28-2 and 1:28B-1(e), Pro Hac Vice all annual fees have been paid to the New Jersey Lawyer’s Fund for Client Protection and all required registration statements have been filed; that in accordance with Rule 1:21-1(a), a power of attorney has been filed designating the Supreme Court of New Jersey Clerk of the Supreme Court as agent upon whom service of process may be made for all actions, including disciplinary actions; and that there are no disciplinary proceedings affecting your standing as a member of the bar in New Jersey or in any other jurisdiction. The Pro Hac Vice admission order should include: [Admitted attorney] shall abide by the New Jersey Court Rules including all disciplinary rules, R. 1:20-1 and R. 1:28-2; Admitted attorney] shall consent to the appointment of the Clerk of the Supreme Court as an agent upon whom service of process may be made for all actions against his firm that may arise out of his participation in this matter; [Admitted attorney] shall notify the Court immediately of any matter affecting his standing at the bar of any other Court; [Admitted attorney] shall have all pleadings, briefs and other papers filed with the Court signed by an attorney of record authorized to practice in this State, who shall be held responsible for them, the conduct of the cause and the admitted attorney herein; [Admitted attorney] cannot be designated as trial counsel; No delay in discovery, motions, trial, or any other proceeding shall occur or be requested by reason of the inability of [Admitted attorney] to be in attendance; [Admitted attorney] must, within 10 days, pay the fees required by R. 1:20-1(b) and R. 1:28-2 and submit affidavits of compliance; Automatic termination of Pro Hac Vice admission will occur for failure to make the required annual payment to the Ethics Financial Committee and the New Jersey Lawyer’s Fund for Client Protection. Proof of such payment, after filing proof of the initial payment shall be made no later than February of each year. Noncompliance with any of these requirements shall constitute grounds for removal; A copy of this order shall be served on all parties within seven (7) days. For questions regarding Pro Hac Vice admission, call the , Statewide Call Center, at 609-421-6100, Understanding the MCL Process, Each multicounty litigation is handled in one of three counties: Bergen, Middlesex, or Atlantic. The Supreme Court’s Order that designates a multicounty litigation also assigns it to one of those counties. All future cases be filed in that designated county as well. The judge assigned to oversee the MCL will prepare an initial case management order. The order will include: the date of the first case management conference; direction to counsel regarding issues they should discuss prior to this initial case management conference; instructions regarding notices on the Judiciary web page for multicounty litigation; instructions regarding contact with the court; obligations regarding preservation of records and e-discovery; and a process for the appointment of lead and liaison counsel. The court will work with federal courts that are handling corresponding litigation. This is called multidistrict litigation (MDL) at the federal level. MCL judges also must coordinate discovery efforts with related litigation in other state courts as well. The MCL judge is not bound by any decision from any other jurisdictions. MCLs usually have scheduled case management conferences every four to six weeks. Normally, the court requires that counsel confer prior to the conferences and submit a proposed joint agenda for each conference. At each conference, the court will ask about ongoing discovery issues; set a schedule for motion practice regarding any disputes; and set a schedule to complete written discovery, depositions, service of general expert reports, and depositions. The goal is to select a pool of cases to then be made ready for trial. From this pool of trial-ready cases, the court selects representative plaintiffs for bellwether trials. The bellwether trials assist in the settlement or dismissal of all the cases in the MCL litigation. Those trials establish trends or common rulings that can predict a potential outcome for some or all of the remaining cases. No two MCLs are the same. Each involves different products, and each has its own unique variables. There is no way to predict the length of time any MCL litigation will last. Typically, the judge that is assigned the MCL will be the judge overseeing the trial of the cases. Some MCL courts have allowed multiple plaintiffs to present their cases in one trial. First, the court must determine that a multi-plaintiff trial can be accomplished without undue prejudice to the defendants. Send comments and suggestions to CivilWebSites.Mailbox@njcourts.gov
- Elder Justice, Older adults could face increased risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. They might also face issues with housing, domestic violence, or consumer fraud. Elderly persons deserve equal justice. Get valuable resources for ensuring justice for the elderly., On This Page, Body, Report Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation, The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) of the New Jersey Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) of the New Jersey Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor responds to issues of fraud, abuse or neglect involving Medicaid recipients. Call their hotline at Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) of the New Jersey Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor-Hotline tel no 1-877-55-FRAUD (1-877-553-7283) or Elder Justice Questions and Issues tel number 1-609-292-1272 for elder justice questions and issues, including to report abuse. The New Jersey Adult Protective Services Adult Protective Services run programs in every county to investigate issues of abuse of individuals living on their own in the community. Use this service to report abuse. The New Jersey New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman Long-Term Care Ombudsman provides valuable resources for the elderly living in nursing homes or other care facilities and their loved ones. You can also file a complaint through their office. Older individuals are also vulnerable to insurance fraud. Report insurance fraud-Department of Law and Safety Report insurance fraud concerns to the Attorney General’s Office., Learn About Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse, Domestic Violence refers to any violence that occurs inside the home. This includes elder abuse from a family member or other resident in a shared home. Domestic Violence-Self Help Visit our Domestic Violence Self-Help center for resources to report and stop domestic elder abuse. Access the stop Elder Abuse brochure. Stop Elder Abuse brochure . It provides information and resources on identifying, reporting and stopping abuse. This Abuse in Later Life Wheel Abuse in Later Life Wheel discusses types of abuse and tactics abusers use. It helps you to recognize the signs and patterns of abuse so you can intervene. Access this Brochure on the Signs of Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Brochure on the Signs of Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation. Have additional questions? Visit the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) FAQ. National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) FAQ., Guardianship of Incapacitated Adults and Supported Decision-Making, Some older adults have disabilities that make them unable to make decisions for themselves. They may need a court-appointed guardian to handle their affairs. Others may simply need support from people they trust to help them make their own decisions, instead of a court-appointed guardian making decisions for them. Visit our Resource Center for Guardianship Self-Help resource center for Adult Guardianship . Get information on obtaining a guardianship and reporting suspected abuse. Or you can contact your New Jersey Surrogates County Surrogate for more information. Some individuals in need of guardianship may be eligible for the New Jersey Office of the Public Guardian for the Elderly. Visit the Division of Aging Services office website for more information on their role and services. Financial abuse is another form of vulnerability for the elderly. Resources are available to help financial caregivers manage someone else’s money. Access guides on overseeing someone else’s finances. Access guides on overseeing someone else’s finances. The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) National Center for State Courts (NCSC) provides guidance on finding the right fit in elder care. You can also get information on the role of the decision-maker or advocate. The National Center on Law & Elder Rights provides a Resource for supporting an elderly person resource for supporting an elderly person . The American Bar Association also provides Resources-American Bar Association Website resources for decision-making support, including Guide to Support Decision making works How Supported Decision Making Works for Older Adults guide . The ACLU provides National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making a resource library for supported decision-making. Visit the National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making for more information and resources., Housing Issues, Some elderly persons might face issues of foreclosure or eviction. The following information could help in these cases. Visit our Foreclosure Self-Help center Foreclosure Self-Help center for options in foreclosure cases. If facing an eviction, visit our Landlord/Tenant Self-Help center Landlord-Tenant Self-Help center. The NJ Department of Community Affairs also provides Housing and community affairs resources housing and community affairs resources ., Consumer Fraud, The Division of Consumer Affairs provides a Handbook for the Senior Fraud Education and Protection Program handbook for the Senior Fraud Education and Protection Program . The division also provides an Anti-fraud toolkit-Nj Division of Consumer Affairs anti-fraud toolkit . Both resources can help you combat consumer fraud against the elderly., Get Legal Help for Older Adults, NJ Courts provides several resources to assist you with legal issues. You can Landlord/Tenant-Self-help center visit our Self-Help center for help with a variety of legal issues. You can contact the Directory of Superior Court Deputy Clerk’s Offices/ County Lawyer Referral and Legal Services Offices Legal Services Office in your county. You can also Ombudsman Directory contact your local ombudsman for court support and services. New Jersey is also dedicated ADA Title II Get Help to providing ADA accommodations in court . Legal Services of New Jersey Legal Services of New Jersey provides a wide range of options for legal help. On a federal level, the Department of Justice provides an Elder Justice Initiative--U.S. Department of Justice Elder Justice Initiative . The Department of Health and Human Services also provides Resources for Elder Justice-US Department of Health and Human Services resources for Elder Justice ., Resources for Elder Care and Support, Part of providing elder justice and preventing abuse is providing quality care. The following resources can help with ensuring elder care. NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Aging-Department of Human Services Division of Aging . The division provides a list of services to support the elderly. Find a program that works for you. NJ Department of Human Services Division of Aging- Aging and Disability Resource Connection Aging and Disability Resource Connection provides answers to common searches for elder care providers and programs such as home-delivered meals, transportation, and prescription drug assistance. The Division of Aging Services-County Offices on Aging Aging & Disability Resource Connection/Area Agency on Aging (ADRC/AAA) . This program from the Department of Human services provides support by county. Learn more about the program and how it can help. NJ Department of Health – Your Health NJ Department of Health – Your Health . Access a list of health and care resources for seniors. NJ Department of Health – Facilities NJ Department of Health – Facilities . Get information on nursing homes and other care facilities. Alzheimer's New Jersey Alzheimer’s New Jersey . This helpline is available for assistance with Alzheimer and dementia patients. New Jersey Regional Crisis Hotlines Regional Crisis Hotline . The New Jersey Technical Institute provides a list of emergency hotlines by area through the state. Mental Health and Addiction Services Mental Health and Addiction Services . Resources for support from the Department of Human Services.
- Civil Division Manager Conference Contact List, Chair: Corson, Theresa (Burlington), Vice Chair: Ackerman, Jillian (Ocean), Name Address Contact Atlantic Williams, Natalie A. Civil Division Manager Atlantic Atlantic County Civil Courts Building 1201 Bacharach Blvd. Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47591 Fax: 609-343-2345 Bergen Gibson, Kelly Civil Division Manager Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Suite/Room 415 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25802 Burlington Corson, Theresa S Civil Division Manager Burlington Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Floor 3 Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38330 Fax: 609-826-7073 Camden Snyder, Nicole M. Civil Division Manager Camden Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Suite/Room 150 Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43160 Fax: 856-379-2253 Cape May Williams, Natalie A. Civil Division Manager Cape May Atlantic County Civil Courts Building 1201 Bacharach Blvd. Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47591 Fax: 609-343-2345 Cumberland Gardner Duncan, Karen Civil Division Manager Cumberland Gloucester County Old Courthouse 1 North Broad Street Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15839 Essex Halma, Matthew Civil Division Manager Essex Essex County Historic Courthouse 470 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Floor 2 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9300 ext. 69030 Gloucester Gardner Duncan, Karen Civil Division Manager Gloucester Gloucester County Old Courthouse 1 North Broad Street Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15839 Fax: 856-853-3429 Hudson Talerico, Jillian Civil Division Manager Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60263 Hunterdon Colaneri, Robert Civil Division Manager Hunterdon 40 North Bridge Street 40 North Bridge Street Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13102 Mercer Forcella, John Civil Division Manager Mercer Mercer County Civil Courthouse 175 South Broad Street Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74296 Middlesex Ratzlaff, Ian Civil Division Manager Middlesex Middlesex County Courthouse 56 Paterson Street New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903-0964 Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88172 Fax: 732-645-4306 Monmouth Walton, Rachel Conference Chair Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87542 Fax: 732-677-4369 Morris Mckinney, Renita Civil Division Manager Morris Morris County Courthouse PO Box 910 Morristown, New Jersey Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75345 Fax: 973-656-4104 Ocean Ackermann, Jillian Civil Division Manager Ocean Ocean County Justice Complex 120 Hooper Avenue Toms River, New Jersey 08753 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64340 Fax: 732-288-7606 Passaic Brogan, Jaimie Civil Division Manager Passaic Passaic County Courthouse 77 Hamilton Street Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2910 ext. 24261 Salem Gardner Duncan, Karen Civil Division Manager Salem Gloucester County Old Courthouse 1 North Broad Street Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15839 Somerset Colaneri, Robert Civil Division Manager Somerset 40 North Bridge Street 40 North Bridge Street Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13102 Sussex Mckinney, Renita Civil Division Manager Sussex Morris County Courthouse PO Box 910 Morristown, New Jersey Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75345 Fax: 973-656-4104 Union Gerber, Sandra Thaler Civil Division Manager Union Union County Courthouse 2 Broad Street Floor 3 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 Phone: 908-787-1650 ext. 21490 Fax: 908-659-4816 Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 20 of 21 items
- Directories, The following directories provide contact information for New Jersey Courts. Find the correct directory below. Court Services Contact Information Local Title I ADA Coordinators ADA Title I Coordinators Title II ADA Coordinator Directory ADA Title II Coordinators Administrative Office of the Courts Directory Administrative Office of the Courts Directory of Superior Court Civil Division Offices County Civil Division Offices Directory of Criminal Division Offices County Criminal Division Offices County Deputy Clerk's Offices/Lawyer Referral and Legal Services Offices County Deputy Clerk's Offices/Lawyer Referral and Legal Services Offices County Family Division Offices County Family Division Offices County Special Civil Part Officers County Special Civil Part Officers County Special Civil Part Offices County Special Civil Part Offices New Jersey Surrogates list County Surrogates Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Staff Listing EEO/AA Officer Jury Management Office Contact List Jury Managers Municipal Court Address listing Municipal Courts Addresses New Jersey TASC Programs or TASC Evaluators New Jersey TASC Programs or TASC Evaluators Ombudsman Directory Ombudsman, Division Manager Contact Information, Civil Division Manager Conference Contact Lis Civil Division Managers Criminal Division Manager Conference Contact List Criminal Division Managers Family Division Manager Conference Contact List Family Division Managers Finance Division Manager Conference Contact List Finance Division Managers Human Resources Division Manager Conference Contact List Human Resources Division Managers Municipal Division Manager Conference Contact List Municipal Division Managers Operations Division Managers Contact List Operations Division Managers Probation Division Manager Contact List Probation Division Managers, Judges Rosters and Contact Information, Assignment Judges and Trial Court Administrators Assignment Judges and Trial Court Administrators Civil Presiding Judges Civil Division Presiding Judges Complex Business Litigation Judges Complex Business Litigation Judges Criminal Division Presiding Judges Criminal Division Presiding Judges Designated Environmental Litigation Judges Environmental Litigation Judges Family Division Presiding Judges Family Division Presiding Judges Conference of General Equity Presiding Judges General Equity Judges Judicial Biographical Information of Judges Judges' Biographies Judges' Chambers Listing Judges' Chambers Designated Mt. Laurel Judges Mt. Laurel Judges Municipal Presiding Judges Municipal Presiding Judges Designated OPRA Judges OPRA Judges Probate Part Judges Committee Probate Part Judges Recovery Court Judges and Coordinators Contact List Recovery Court Judges and Coordinators Special Civil Part Supervising Judges Roster Special Civil Part Supervising Judges Tax Court Judges Directory Tax Court Judges
- Court Services: Contact Information, The following directories provide contact information for Court Services at New Jersey Courts. Find the correct directory below. , List of Court Services: Contact Information, ADA Title I Coordinators Directory ADA Title I Coordinators Title II ADA Coordinator Directory ADA Title II Coordinators Administrative Office of the Courts Diirectory Administrative Office of the Courts Directory of Superior Court Civil Division Offices County Civil Division Offices Directory of Criminal Division Offices County Criminal Division Offices County Deputy Clerk's Offices/Lawyer Referral and Legal Services Offices County Deputy Clerk's Offices/Lawyer Referral and Legal Services Offices Directory of Superior Court Family Division Offices County Family Division Offices County Special Civil Part Officers County Special Civil Part Officers Directory of Superior Court Special Civil Part Offices County Special Civil Part Offices New Jersey Surrogates list County Surrogates Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Staff Listing EEO/AA Officer Jury Management Office Contact List Jury Managers Municipal Court Address list Municipal Courts Addresses New Jersey TASC Programs or TASC Evaluators New Jersey TASC Programs or TASC Evaluators Ombudsman Directory Ombudsman Statewide Pro Bono Coordinator Contact List Statewide Pro Bono Coordinators
- Family Courts: Child Abuse, Kinship, and Adoption, Information on adoption, children-in-court matters, and kinship/legal guardianship. , On This Page, Body, Child Abuse and Neglect, The Division of Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P) must investigate all reports of child abuse and neglect. If CP&P determines that a child has been or is currently in danger of being harmed, CP&P will file a complaint against the parent(s) or caregiver(s) with the family court. Family cases involving CP&P are also known as Children in Court (CIC) cases. Children in Court Parent's Handbook Learn more about Children in Court (CIC) Cases ., You have a right to be represented by an attorney in this case type., If you cannot afford an attorney, you might qualify for a public defender. You can provide financial information about yourself to determine if you are eligible for a public defender. Court staff will contact you to tell you if a public defender will be assigned to represent you. If you have questions about the process, contact your Ombudsman Directory local court ombudsman ., Kinship Legal Guardianship, A Relative or Other Person Becoming Long-Term Legal Guardian for a Child., A kinship legal guardian is a relative, close family friend, or other adult who is appointed by the court to raise a child when the parents are unable to do so. Kinship legal guardianship (KLG) does not terminate parents’ rights. This means that parents can still seek visitation, and they are still financially responsible for the child. If you are interested in becoming a kinship legal guardian to a child in your care, a Kinship Navigator Program Kinship Navigator Program can assist you. , KLG Through CP&P Involvement., If CP&P has been involved with a family, CP&P can file for KLG on behalf of a caregiver. , Termination of Parental Rights, If CP&P determines that a child cannot be safely returned to a parent, CP&P can file a complaint to terminate parental rights. You have a right to be represented by an attorney in this case type. If you cannot afford an attorney, you might qualify for a public defender. You can provide financial information about yourself to determine if you are eligible for a public defender. Court staff will contact you to tell you if a public defender will be assigned to represent you. If you have questions about the process, contact your Ombudsman Directory local court ombudsman . Children in Court Parent's Handbook and Planner Learn more about Children in Court (CIC) Cases ., You can appeal a termination of parental rights. , If the court terminates your parental rights, you have 21 days to file an appeal. To appeal, you must submit the following to the Appellate Division Appellate Division of Superior Court: A completed Notice of Appeal notice of appeal with the court. A Requesting a Superior Court or Tax Court Transcript for Your Appeal transcript request . A copy of the family court order being appealed. All paperwork should be mailed to:, Appellate, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 006 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970 See the Appellate Division Appellate Division web page for more information., Adoption, To adopt a child, contact your county NJ Surrogates Office Surrogate's Office for information., Contesting an adoption, ., , If you receive a notice of an adoption that will affect your parental rights to a child, the notice will include information on your rights and next steps. If an adoption agency placed the child for adoption, you would receive an Notice of Rights in Adoption Proceeding - Agency Placement agency placement form to complete and return to the county surrogate's office. If a private person placed the child for adoption, you would receive a Notice of Rights in Adoption Proceeding - Non-Agency Placement non-agency placement form to complete and return to the county surrogate's office. These forms contain information on what to do if you want to contest an adoption. They also have information on how to find an attorney to represent you. If you have questions about the forms or the process, contact your Ombudsman Directory local court ombudsman ., Locating Adoption Records Are you looking for adoption records?