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  • Human Resources Division Manager Conference Contact List, Chair: Nancy Carey (Somerset), Vice Chair: April Perrone (Atlantic), Name Address Contact Atlantic/Cape May Perrone, April Human Resources Division Manager Atlantic/Cape May Atlantic County Civil Courts Building 1201 Bacharach Blvd. Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47042 Bergen Villareal, Lynda Human Resources Division Manager Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 Burlington Bethea, Lawrence Human Resources Division Manager Burlington Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38102 Camden VACANT Human Resources Division Manager Camden Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43120 Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Batiz, Amanda Human Resources Division Manager Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Cumberland County Courthouse 60 West Broad Street Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15161 Essex Rivera, Maritza Human Resources Division Manager Essex Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9019 ext. 69019 Hudson Fenton-Louis, Myrna Human Resources Division Manager Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60570 Mercer Gilbert, Michelle Human Resources Division Manager Mercer Mercer County Civil Courthouse 175 South Broad Street Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74008 Middlesex Morman, Tracey Human Resources Division Manager Middlesex Middlesex County Courthouse 56 Paterson Street New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903-0964 Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88824 Monmouth Bittar-Hancock, Doris Human Resources Division Manager Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Floor 1 Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87057 Morris/Sussex Hairston, Malissa Human Resources Division Manager Morris/Sussex Morris County Courthouse PO Box 910 Morristown, New Jersey Phone: 862-397-5700 Ocean Caravella, Krystyna Human Resources Division Manager Ocean Ocean County Justice Complex 120 Hooper Avenue Toms River, New Jersey 08753 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64030 Passaic Rivera, Stephanie Human Resources Division Manager Passaic Passaic County Courthouse 77 Hamilton Street Floor 2 Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2910 ext. 24056 Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Wright, Susan Human Resources Division Manager Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Somerset County Courthouse 20 North Bridge Street Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13260 Union Aloe, Elisa Human Resources Division Manager Union Union County Courthouse 2 Broad Street Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 Phone: 908-787-1650 ext. 22550 Showing 1 to 15 of 15 items
  • Essex Court Offices/Divisions, On This Page, Body, Trial Court Administration, Edward D. Wingren III, Trial Court Administrator 973-776-9300 ext. 55700, Office, Telephone, EEO/AA Officer, 973-776-9300 ext. 55727, Ombudsman, 973-776-9300 ext. 56886, Civil Division , Most civil cases that are heard in the Superior Court involve disputes in which a plaintiff claims that they have been hurt by the actions of the defendant and seeks monetary compensation. Examples of such cases are those involving automobile accidents, medical malpractice, breaches of contracts and landlord/tenant disputes. Civil cases in which the amount in controversy is more than $20,000 are heard in the Civil Division of Superior Court. Cases in which the amount in controversy is over $5,000 up to $20,000 are heard in the Special Civil Part of the Civil Division. Those in which the amount in controversy is $5,000 or less are also heard in the Special Civil Part and are known as small claims cases. In all, about 460,000 cases are heard in the Civil Division and Special Civil Part. Civil cases in which monetary damages are not being sought are heard in the General Equity Division of Superior Court. General Equity judges handle non-jury cases such as those involving trade secrets, labor matters, foreclosures and other disputes in which court relief, often in the form of restraining orders, is sought on an emergency basis., Civil Court Mailing Address  , Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Suite/Room 131 Newark, New Jersey 07102, Cases Related to Inquiries and Forms:, ESXCivCuServ.mbx@njcourts.gov  , Civil, 973-776-9300 ext. 56800   Matthew Halma, Civil Division Manager 201-221-0700 ext. 69030, Office, Telephone, General Equity,  (Chancery) 973-776-9300 ext. 56900, Special Civil, 973-776-9300 ext. 56894, Landlord Tenant, 973-776-9300 ext. 56897, Mediation/Arbitration, 973-776-9300 ext. 56905, Small Claims, 973-776-9300 ext. 56895, Criminal Division, The Criminal Division is responsible for processing and managing all indictable criminal cases involving adult offenders. In rare instances, juveniles may be waived to adult court based on the severity of the offense. The office handles all pre-adjudicatory functions of the Superior Court, Criminal Division, as well as Post Conviction Motions. Disorderly persons, petty disorderly person’s offenses and motor vehicle violations are normally heard in the Municipal Courts. Typical clients of the Criminal Division would be those: Arrested and charged with a criminal offense; Applying for pretrial intervention (PTI); Convicted of a criminal offense and needing a pre-sentence investigation completed; Having a question under pretrial monitoring; Seeking legal representation by the Office of the Public Defender; Inquiring about a criminal public record; Having questions concerning public access terminals; Appealing a Municipal Court sentence ( How to Appeal a Decision of a Municipal Court pro se kit available ); Applying for an expungement of a criminal record ( How to Expunge Your Criminal and/or Juvenile Record pro se kit available ); and Applying for recovery court  , Criminal, 973-776-9300 ext. 55932   Abigail Jacobson, Criminal Division Manager 973-776-9300 ext. 69029, Office, Telephone, Central Judicial Processing Court (CJP), 973-776-9300 ext. 56950, Special Remand Court, 973-776-9300 ext. 55997, Recovery Court, 973-776-9461 ext. 56953, Family Division, Family Court is responsible to hear all actions in which the principal claim is unique to and arises out of a family or family type relationship. Family Court has jurisdiction over matters involving divorce, child support, paternity, custody, parenting time, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, family crisis, foster care placement, kinship legal guardianship, abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights and adoption., Family, 973-776-9300 ext. 57048   Kesha Manning, Family Division Manager 973-776-9300 ext. 69031, Office, Telephone, Matrimonial, 973-776-9300 ext. 57040, Domestic Violence,  - Plantiff 973-776-9300 ext. 56840, Domestic Violence,  - Defendant 973-776-9300 ext. 57049, Non-Dissolution Unit, 973-776-9300 ext. 57048, Juvenile Unit, 973-776-9300 ext. 56775, Children in Court, 973-776-9300 ext. 56610, Finance Division, The Division of Finance manages all aspects of the Court's financial operations including the collection of fines, restitution, child support, bail and fees which are due to government agencies and individuals., Yimi Mateo, Finance Division Manager 973-776-9500 ext. 69026, Office, Telephone, Bail Unit, 973-776-9300 ext. 56892, Human Resources Division, The , Division of Human Resources,  is responsible for a variety of programs and services for employees and applicants. The division administers all Human Resources related functions for the New Jersey Superior Court in each vicinage. The division is responsible for personnel management, labor and employee relations, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action, training, payroll, health benefits, administration and volunteer programs. The Superior Court employs individuals in a wide variety of types of positions. We have career opportunities for individuals in direct court services functions (i.e., Probation Officers, Criminal, Family and Civil case management, support staff, etc.) and in support services functions (i.e., Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, Purchasing, etc.). Careers in the NJ Courts See employment opportunities ., Human Resources, 973-776-9300 ext. 55740   Maritza Rivera, Human Resources Division Manager 973-776-9019 ext. 69019, IT Division, Michael Grosso, IT Division Manager 973-776-9300 ext. 69027  , Jury Division, Call the jury management office if you have questions about your jury service. Rachel Brooks, Jury Manager 973-776-9300 ext. 56887, Municipal Division, Municipal courts have jurisdiction over various matters, including motor vehicle and traffic violations, ordinance violations, disorderly and petty disorderly persons offenses and certain penalty enforcement actions, such as fish and game violations. The municipal courts also play a vital role in the indictable charges that ultimately end up in Superior Court. These charges are filed first in the municipal court, where a determination of probable cause is made, conditions of pretrial release are set, and preliminary arraignments are held. The complaints are then forwarded to the county prosecutor’s office for possible grand jury action. Many indictable charges are downgraded to disorderly persons offenses and are heard in the municipal court. Municipal courts have very limited juvenile jurisdiction such as jurisdiction to handle motor vehicle complaints involving minors and curfew violations. In addition to assessing fines and revoking various privileges, municipal court judges may imprison defendants for up to six months. There are no jury trials in municipal court. Questions or comments concerning court operations in any of the municipal courts may be directed to the attention of the Municipal Division Manager or visit the Municipal Court Services Municipal Court within the Superior Court of New Jersey  page. , Municipal, 973-776-9300 ext. 56889   Anu Abraham, Municipal Division Manager 973-776-9300 ext. 69028, Operations Division, Operations Division Main Office, 973-776-9300 ext. 55700   Megan Gritsman, Operations Division Manager 973-776-9300 ext. 56793, Office, Telephone, Transcript Unit, 973-776-9300, ext. 56885, Jury Management, 973-776-9300 ext. 56887, Probation Division, The Probation Division, as part of the Judiciary, plays a vital role in accomplishing the mission of the Court. The role of Probation Division is to promote the welfare and safety of children, families and communities in New Jersey by enforcing court orders, supervising offenders, monitoring behavior, and intervening to produce positive outcomes., Probation, 973-776-9300 ext. 53021   Ana Rivera, Probation Division Manager 973-776-9300 ext. 69032
  • 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
  • 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
  • Appellate Division, On This Page, Body, Overview, For information on how to represent yourself in an appeal, visit our Guide to Completing Appeals Forms Self-Help page .  Court appeals in New Jersey go through the Appellate Division of the Superior Court. This is an intermediate appellate court. The state Supreme Court is the highest appellate court.   Appeals come from trial courts, tax court, and administrative agencies. Review the New Jersey Standards for Appellate Review Standards for Appellate Review to learn how the two- or three-judge appellate panels reach a decision in each case. The division is composed of 32 judges divided into 8 parts. The division decides around 6,500 appeals and 10,000 motions each year.  Appellate Division Parts List Appellate Division Court Term Parts List Published Appellate Court Opinions Appellate Court opinions are posted at 10 a.m. each business day. Expected Opinions Expected opinions for the following business day also are posted at 10 a.m.  Alternative resolution programs can streamline the appeals process for some types of cases.  These include:, Civil Appeals Settlement Program (CASP), . The clerk’s office identifies cases that might be settled with the help of a retired judge.  Alternatively, appeals with complex issues could go to a pre-argument conference. The conference helps clarify those issues prior to briefing., Sentencing Calendars, . Appeals of criminal sentences   are argued without full briefing due to their narrow scope. This shortened process helps resolve those cases more quickly., Forms and Filing Information, Attorneys must use eCourts Appellate to file all non-emergent appellate matters. For emergent matters, contact the Appellate Division emergent clerks between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 609-815-2950 and when prompted, press 1.  The current self-representing appeals forms can be found under Forms and Instructions Forms and Instructions . Use the Build-a-Brief Creator Build-a-Brief Creator , the Build-a-Brief Sample (Letter Brief Sample) Letter Brief Sample , and the Appellate Formal Brief Sample Formal Brief Sample for guidance on preparing appellate briefs.  See the Appellate pretrial detention Pretrial Detention page  for guidance filing an appeal on an order granting a motion for pretrial detention.  Here are examples to help you complete your forms: Examples, Tables of Judgments, Orders and Rulings Examples, Tables of Judgments, Orders and Rulings . This document provides you with sample information that should be included with your appeal. Point Heading Examples Point heading examples . These illustrate how to format your headings in an appeal.  You will need a transcript of the lower court hearing. Requesting a Superior Court or Tax Court Transcript for Your Appeal Order transcripts . , Resources for Transcribers, The Judiciary maintains a list of Certified Transcribers List certified transcribers . Also see the contact information for Transcript Processing Offices transcript offices in each Superior Court .  Transcribers can consult the Judiciary Transcriber Manual Judiciary Transcriber Manual and the Transcript Format for Judicial Proceedings Transcript Format for Judicial Proceedings . Use the Judiciary Payment Voucher payment voucher and follow the Instructions for Payment Voucher payment voucher instructions to receive payment. , Calendars and Locations, The following are the upcoming calendars for appellate cases. Choose a date below to review the scheduled appeals. Appellate court calendars are subject to change due to uncontrollable circumstances. Call  609-815-2950 ext. 52627  to confirm calendar information for an appeal.  As provided in the Notice – New Jersey Judiciary Expands Livestreaming of Oral Arguments to the Appellate Division and Announces the Availability of Publicly Filed Briefs Before the Supreme Court and Appellate Division Sept. 3, 2024, Notice to the Bar , the Judiciary is livestreaming oral arguments before the Appellate Division. Exceptions are specified in the Notice – Public Access in the Appellate Division: (1) Oral Arguments of Non-Public Cases Excepted from Livestreaming and Brief Posting; (2) New Form to Request Audio Recordings of Oral Arguments; and (3) Requesting Access to Non-Public Arguments/Records March 10, 2025 Notice to the Bar . Per this Notice to the Bar, audio recordings of remote arguments held after Sept. 3, 2024 are available upon request. Submit the Request for Audio Records of Appellate Division Oral Argumen Request for Audio Records of Appellate Division Oral Arguments and send to  Appeal-Trans.mailbox@njcourts.gov . For help with case information, call the , Transcript Unit, at  609-376-3040 . See appeals scheduled for the Week of Nov. 17, 2025 See appeals scheduled for the Week 1 Appellate Calendar Week of Dec. 1, 2025 The week of November 24, 2025 is a recess week due to Judicial College. Appellate Division chambers are located throughout the state. Arguments are heard in courtrooms in Morristown, New Brunswick, Newark, and Trenton. Arguments are also heard in other courts from time to time. , Appellate Division Clerk’s Office, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 006 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970 609-815-2950, Notices to the Bar, The following are notices to bar regarding the appellate court and Ecourts Appellate eCourts Appellate . Notice – Public Access in the Appellate Division: (1) Oral Arguments of Non-Public Cases Excepted from Livestreaming and Brief Posting; (2) Promulgation of New Form to Request Audio Recordings of Oral Arguments; and (3) Process for Requesting Access to Non-Public Arguments/Records Notice and Order – Public Access in the Supreme Court and Appellate Division – Relaxation of Court Rules; Requirement for a Filing Party to Certify to the Absence of Confidential Information in Publicly Filed Documents
  • Transcript Processing Offices, Name Address Contact Transcript Unit Administrative Office of the Courts Appellate Division Clerk's Office PO Box 968 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Phone: 609-376-3040 Fax: 609-826-7026 Email: Appeal-Trans.mailbox @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Atlantic Family/Civil/Criminal Atlantic County Civil Courts Building 1201 Bacharach Blvd. Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47036 Email: Atl-Trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Suite/Room 116 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25050 Fax: 201-221-0552 Email: Ber-Trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Burlington Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Floor 5 Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38023 Email: BurTranscripts.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Camden Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Suite/Room 510F Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43050 Fax: 856-379-2153 Email: CamTranscripts.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Cape May Cape May County Courthouse 9 North Main Street Cape May Courthouse, New Jersey 08210 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47950 Fax: 609-463-6365 Email: Cap-trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Cumberland Gloucester County Justice Complex 70 Hunter Street Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15190 Email: Vic15Trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Essex Family & General Equity Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Suite/Room 131 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9300 ext. 56885 Email: Esx-Fam-Trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Essex Criminal & Civil Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Suite/Room 131 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9300, ext. 56885 Email: Esx-Trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Gloucester Gloucester County Justice Complex 70 Hunter Street Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15190 Email: Vic15Trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Suite/Room 500, Floor 5 Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 66630 Email: hudtrnscript.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Hunterdon Ops Division Hunterdon County Justice Center 65 Park Avenue Flemington, New Jersey 08822 Phone: 908-824-9750 ext. 13040 Email: V13HCtrans.mailbox @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Mercer Mercer County Transcript Office Mercer County Civil Courthouse 175 South Broad Street Floor 2 Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74365 Fax: 609-376-0841 Email: Mertranscript.mailbox @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Middlesex PO Box 964 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903-0964 Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88640 Fax: 732-645-4277 Email: Mid-Trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Floor 1 Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87090 Email: Mon-Trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Morris Morris - Transcript Office PO Box 910 Morristown, New Jersey 07963 Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75050 Fax: 862-397-5675 Email: Mrstranscripts.mailbox @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Ocean 118 Washington Street 118 Washington Street Suite/Room 103 Toms River, New Jersey 08754 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64020 Fax: 732-435-8402 Email: Ocn-Trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Passaic 71 Hamilton Street 71 Hamilton Street Suite/Room 146 Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2910 ext. 24480 Fax: 973-424-6880 Email: Pas-Trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Salem Gloucester County Justice Complex 70 Hunter Street Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15190 Email: Vic15Trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Somerset Somerset County Courthouse 20 North Bridge Street Floor 2 Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13035 Fax: 908-332-7681 Email: Som-Trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 20 of 23 items
  • Special Civil Part Supervising Judges Roster, Name Address Contact Atlantic Marcolongo, Dean Judge Superior Court Atlantic Atlantic County Civil Courthouse 1201 Bacharach Boulevard Floor 1 Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 Bergen Monaghan, Joseph G. Judge Superior Court Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Suite/Room 427 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25462 Burlington Fikry, Eric G. Judge Superior Court Burlington Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-228-9500 ext. 38809 Camden VACANT Judge Superior Court Camden Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Floor 4 Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43870 Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Ragonese, Jr., Samuel J. Judge Superior Court Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Gloucester County Old Courthouse 1 North Broad Street Floor 3 Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15278 Essex Spencer, Louise Grace Judge Superior Court Essex Essex County Historic Courthouse 470 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Floor 2 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9516 ext. 57233 Hudson Eglentowicz, Keri Ann Judge Superior Court Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Floor 1 Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60435 Mercer Anklowitz, William Judge Superior Court Mercer Mercer County Civil Courthouse 175 South Broad Street Floor 1 Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74838 Middlesex Corman, J Randall Judge Superior Court Middlesex Middlesex County Courthouse PO Box 964 New Brunswick, New Jersey Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88218 Monmouth Marshall, Andrea I. Judge Superior Court Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Floor 2 Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87140 Morris/Sussex McAndrew Vuotto, Jennifer Judge Superior Court Morris/Sussex Morris County Courthouse PO Box 910 Morristown, New Jersey Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75504 Ocean Ducey, John G., III Judge Superior Court Ocean Ocean County Courthouse 100 Hooper Avenue Suite/Room Courtroom #6, Floor 1 Toms River, New Jersey 08753 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64762 Passaic Mizzone Testa, Elissa Judge Superior Court Passaic Passaic County Courthouse 77 Hamilton Street Floor 2 Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2910 ext. 24521 Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Kalik, Lance Judge Superior Court Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Somerset County Courthouse 20 North Bridge Street Floor 1 Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13620 Union Roberts, Daniel Judge Superior Court Union Union County Courthouse 2 Broad Street Suite/Room Old Annex, Floor 3 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 Phone: 908-787-1650 ext. 21700 Showing 1 to 15 of 15 items
  • Certificates and Forms, This page contains forms and instructions for attorneys to resign or retire, to request a certificate of good standing, and to request a certificate of ethical conduct. , On This Page, Body, Resignation Without Prejudice, An attorney cannot resign (Review Court Rule R 1:20-22 R.1:20-22 ): If any disciplinary or criminal proceedings are pending in any jurisdiction; OR If you are NOT in good standing. If an attorney meets the requirements set forth within Resignation without Prejudice from the Bar of the State of New Jersey Resignation Without Prejudice Please print and mail the completed original to:, Office of Attorney Ethics, Attn: Resignation Without Prejudice P.O. Box 963 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0963 Please allow up to six weeks for processing. Please note: All attorneys, must, be in good standing status at the time your resignation paperwork is processed.  Final notification of approval will be received from the , Supreme Court Clerk's Office, Resignation will terminate your membership to the NJ Bar. To be readmitted, you will have to retake the NJ Bar Examination, unless , you meet the requirements of Court Rule R.1:24-4 R.1:24-4  to be readmitted by motion., Request Certificate of Ethical Conduct, For a Certificate of Ethical Conduct, send your request in writing to:, Office of Attorney Ethics, Attn: Certificate of Ethical Conduct P.O. Box 963 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0963 Please include your name, date of birth, NJ Bar ID number, date of admission to the NJ State Bar, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Please allow two to three weeks for processing., Retirement, You may request the retired exemption online.  You are entitled to the retired exemption only if, since January 31 of the current year, Your employment is not related to the practice of law; You do not draft or review legal documents; You do not render legal assistance or advice on the law; You do not serve in the judiciary in any capacity, in any jurisdiction; and You do not teach law. You may not claim this exemption by virtue of being out-of-state or exempt from pro bono assignment.  Once you have certified to the retirement exemption, you will remain in retired status until you inform the Judiciary otherwise.  If you are currently in retired status, please respond to the other parts of the annual registration.  For lawyers granted the retirement exemption, the Supreme Court Clerk’s Office will only issue letters indicating your status and not certificates of good standing. An attorney in retired status is not permitted to practice New Jersey law; provided however, that a retired attorney who certifies to the Supreme Court that the only aspect of the attorney’s participation in legal practice is by providing qualifying pro bono service as defined by R. 1:21-11 (a) for Legal Services of New Jersey and the associated legal regional programs; for a certified organization under R. 1:21-11 (b), or for an organization otherwise approved by the Supreme Court, may do so pursuant to those rules. Certification of Retirement Certification of Retirement
  • NJ Supreme Court History, On This Page, Body, Overview of the Supreme Court, Welcome to the New Jersey Supreme Court Virtual Museum. Here you will find detailed biographical information about the chief justices and associate justices who have served on the court since the adoption of the 1947 New Jersey Constitution, notable cases, speeches, correspondence, videos and photographs of the court and court-related people and institutions. Equally important, and interesting, you will find the life stories of some of the most dynamic people in New Jersey’s history. The website is a work in progress and will be updated often. New Jersey has had a Court bearing the title “Supreme Court” since before we became a state on Dec. 18, 1787. However, the Supreme Court did not become the state’s highest appellate court until 1948. New Jersey’s first constitution in 1776 included a Court of Appeals, which was then the state’s court of last resort. The state constitution of 1844 established the Court of Errors and Appeals, which derived its name from its function of hearing appeals and correcting errors of lower courts. That Court was abolished when the 1947 state constitution established today’s New Jersey Supreme Court, which held its first session in its courtroom in the Statehouse Annex in Trenton on Sept. 15, 1948. Biographical profiles of the first six Chief Justices to serve under the 1947 Constitution are contained below. Each of them were high-energy people who understood the importance of their role as a leader of the “Third Branch” of New Jersey Government. The New Jersey Supreme Court is composed of a chief justice and six associate justices. As the highest appellate court, the Supreme Court reviews cases from the lower courts. Most litigants must request that the court hear their appeal by filing conflicting Appellate Division decisions. In very limited circumstances, such as where a judge in the Appellate Division files a dissenting opinion, a party can appeal as of right to the Supreme Court. In deciding the cases that come before it, the court interprets the New Jersey and the U.S Constitution, New Jersey statutes, administrative regulations of the state’s governmental agencies and the body of common law. Chief Justice Stuart Rabner also serves as the administrative head for the court system and oversees the management of the state's courts., State of New Jersey Constitutional Convention of 1947 Committee on The Judiciary, N.J. Constitutional Convention: Vol. 4, Page v N.J. Constitutional Convention: Vol. 4, Page 5 N.J. Constitutional Convention: Vol. 4, Page vi N.J. Constitutional Convention: Vol. 4, Page 6 N.J. Constitutional Convention: Vol. 4, Page vii N.J. Constitutional Convention: Vol. 4, Page 7 N.J. Constitutional Convention: Vol. 4, Page viii N.J. Constitutional Convention: Vol. 4, Page 8 N.J. Constitutional Convention: Vol. 4, Page ix N.J. Constitutional Convention: Vol. 4, Page 9, Governor Alfred E. Driscoll's Role in the Court's Formation, Carousel Image Preview Governor Alfred E. Driscoll Carousel Image Preview Alfred Driscoll Carousel Image Preview Governor Alfred E. Driscoll Carousel Image Preview Governor Alfred E. Driscoll Previous Next, Court System Before the 1947 Constitutional Convention, As discussed in the biographical sketches of the Chief Justices contained in this website, Arthur Vanderbilt was the indispensable bridge between a court system that worked only for political insiders to one that became a role model in the United States. The basic framework of New Jersey’s court system prior to 1947 was created during the colonial era and prevailed for nearly two centuries. On July 2, 1776, the day that New Jersey’s provincial congress ratified the Declaration of Independence, it also approved our first constitution. Working in the shadow of war, the committee hastily crafted a document transferring all the powers of the royal governor to the legislature, making the new governor a mere figurehead, and creating s court system akin to Great Britain, but dominated by the legislature. Despite the 13 years between adoption of the Revolution-era constitution, and the new U.S. Constitution in 1789, no thought was given to taking a second look at the original charter. The state’s constitution was so poorly drawn that it drew the attention of James Madison who cited New Jersey’s constitution as inferior in Federalist Papers #47, warning: “The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, self-appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.” The result was a court system dominated by politicians with no regard for the rule of law. Calls for revision of the constitution in 1790, 1797, 1819, 1827, and 1840, all failed. Finally, in 1844, a constitutional convention proposed a new constitution which was approved by the voters. Yet even then, little changed, particularly the courts which grew more chaotic and corrupt. Following the turn of the 20th Century, and as other courts across America were being reformed to keep pace with the modern world, “Jersey justice” was the label attached to the rickety, corrupt conglomeration of courts that legal scholars and historians alike cited as the most archaic judicial system in America. As shown by the pre-1947 chart, our court system was so antiquated and incoherent that only the well-heeled, armed with politically connected lawyers, were confident of fair treatment. For anyone else, beware. After more than two decades of battling, Arthur Vanderbilt and others had built a strong coalition of supporters from the legal, political and social communities, resulting in the approval of a June 1947 referendum providing for a constitutional convention convened at Rutgers University. The result was a modern unitary court system insuring accountability, coherence and respect for litigants. See more information on the Dept. of State websitel See more information on the Dept. of State website ., Supreme Court Historical Advisory Board, Chief Justice Stuart Rabner formed the New Jersey Supreme Court Historical Advisory Board to preserve and promote and to educate the public on the rich history of the state’s highest appellate court., Chair, Judge Nelson C. Johnson (ret.) Judge Stewart G. Pollock (ret.) - Advisory Board Past Chair, Members, Hon. Nelson C. Johnson (ret.), Chair Hon. Stewart G. Pollock (ret.) Advisory Board Past Chair Heather Joy Baker Hon. Avion Benjamin Hon. John W. Bissell (ret.) Michael J. Blee, J.A.D. Steven D. Bonville Hon. Peter A. Buchsbaum (ret.) Hon. Maritza Berdote Byrne Hon. Phillip S. Carchman (ret.) Hon. Amy Piro Chambers (ret.) Dean Ronald K. Chen Thomas Curtin Hon. Virginia A. Long (ret.) Hon. Paulette Sapp-Peterson (ret.) Hon. Edwin H. Stern (ret.) Hon. Menelaos Toskos (ret.) Professor John B. Wefing Professor Robert F. Williams For more information about the board, its work or to donate photographs, documents and artifacts related to the New Jersey Supreme  Court, contact Mike Mathis  , Communications and Community Relations, at Mike.Mathis@njcourts.gov 609-815-2900 ext. 52352
  • eCDR – Electronic Court Disposition Reporting, On This Page, Body Law Enforcement Login Judge and Attorney Login Log in using your Judiciary eCourts credentials   Login credentials are assigned by your TAC officer., Training and Resources, eCDR for Judges, Videos, Documentation, Help System / Release Notes (RN), How to Login to eCDR for Judges - Full Video How to Login to eCDR for Judges - Full Video First Time Log into Judiciary Systems User ID and Log in for Judges   How to login to eCDR from a Judiciary Computer How to Login to eCDR from a Judiciary Computer Online Tools for Judges 2025 Online Tools for Judges 2025   How to Login from Home - Judge - Judicial Official How to Login from Home - Judge - Judicial Official     How to Generate and Submit eCDR to Prosecutor - Sr Officer to Review How to Generate and Submit eCDR to Prosecutor - Sr Officer to Review     How to Generate and Review an eCDR Commitment Form How to Generate and Review an eCDR Commitment Form     Temporary Sealing of Complaint – Warrant (full video) Temporary Sealing of Complaint – Warrant (full video)     Temporary Sealing of Complaint – Warrant (Superior Court Judge) Temporary Sealing of Complaint – Warrant (Superior Court Judge)    , eCDR for Prosecutors, Videos, Documentation, Help System / Release Notes (RN), How to Login to eCDR - Prosecutor and Public Defender How to Login to eCDR - Prosecutor and Public Defender eCDR Manual eCDR Manual eCDR for Prosecutors-RN RN 12.06.24   How to Generate and Submit eCDR to Prosecutor How to Generate and Submit eCDR to Prosecutor   eCDR for Prosecutors - Full Volume Release Notes - Full Volume How to Review an eCDR Complaint Prosecutor - Sr Officer How to Review an eCDR Complaint Prosecutor - Sr Officer     Temporary Sealing of Complaint – Warrant (full video) Temporary Sealing of Complaint – Warrant (full video)     Temporary Sealing of Complaint – Warrant (County Prosecutor) Temporary Sealing of Complaint – Warrant (County Prosecutor)    , eCDR for Public Defenders, Videos, Documentation, Help System / Release Notes (RN), How to Login to eCDR - Prosecutor and Public Defender How to Login to eCDR - Prosecutor and Public Defender eCDR Manual eCDR Manual eCDR for Public Defenders - Release Notes RN.12.06.24, eCDR for Law Enforcement, Videos, Documentation, Help System / Release Notes (RN), How to File a Juvenile Custody Warrant Complaint Juvenile Custody Warrant Powerpoint Juvenile Custody Warrant Powerpoint   eCDR for Law Enforcement Release Notes RN 12.12.25 How to Login to eCDR (Law Enforcement) How to Login to eCDR (Law Enforcement) Livescan Linking for Wanted Persons Arrest and Unprinted Defendants on Summons eCDR Livescan and PSA eCDR for Law Enforcement Release Notes - Full Volume Release Notes - Full Volume How to Generate and Submit eCDR to Prosecutor/Sr Officer for Review How to Generate and Submit eCDR to Prosecutor/Sr Officer for Review eCDR Powerpoint - includes Reset Password instructions eCDR Powerpoint    How to Review an eCDR Complaint Prosecutor-Sr Officer How to Review an eCDR Complaint Prosecutor-Sr Officer Pretrial Home Detention - Electronic Monitoring Dashboard Pretrial Home Detention - Electronic Monitoring Dashboard   How to Generate and Review an eCDR Commitment Form How to Generate and Review an eCDR Commitment Form eCDR Manual eCDR Manual   Temporary Sealing of Complaint – Warrant (full video) Temporary Sealing of Complaint – Warrant (full video)     Temporary Sealing of Complaint – Warrant (Law Enforcement) Temporary Sealing of Complaint – Warrant (Law Enforcement)    
  • Jury Reforms and Attorney-Conducted Voir Dire Pilot Program, As authorized by the New Jersey Supreme Court, the Judiciary is reforming jury processes. Through these reforms, the Court seeks to broaden participation in jury service and reduce the effects of discrimination and bias in jury selection. Many of the jury reforms apply to all civil and criminal jury trials as of Sept. 1, 2022. Certain additional reforms for now apply only to criminal matters in three counties -- Bergen, Camden, and Middlesex -- that will be testing a new approach to jury selection known as Attorney-Conducted Voir Dire (ACVD)., On This Page, Body, Statewide Jury Reforms, This document highlights statewide jury process reforms statewide jury process reforms effective Sept. 1, 2022. Those reforms include strategies to support jurors in recognizing and interrupting the effects of potential biases and amendments to Court Rules applicable in all jury trials Strategies to Interrupt Implicit Bias The court will show a Juror Impartiality Video Juror Impartiality Video to jurors to raise awareness and improve understanding of implicit bias. The video educates jurors about how to avoid the effects of bias when making decisions. Judges in all trials will use enhanced instructions that include additional guidance to jurors about their responsibility to decide the case based on the facts and evidence, rather than any preconceived ideas about the parties. See the Notice – Jury Reforms – Updates to Model Civil and Criminal Jury Charges to Provide Additional Information and Guidance Regarding Implicit Bias. Aug. 25, 2022 notice for the full text of the updated jury charges. Judges will ask jurors the following two new voir dire questions about implicit bias: Question 1: In the juror orientation video and my introductory remarks, the concept of implicit bias was defined and discussed. In light of that information, do you think you will be able to decide the case fairly and impartially? Please explain. Question 2: Some of the witnesses, parties, lawyers, jurors, or other people involved with this case may have personal characteristics (such as their race, ethnicity, or religion) or backgrounds different from yours, or they may be similar to yours. Would those differences or similarities make it difficult for you to decide this case impartially based solely on the evidence and the law? Please explain. Amendments to the Rules of Court Three Court Rules are amended effective Sept. 1, 2022. As amended: Rule 1:8-3 provides for a clear and liberal standard for challenges for cause. Rule 1:8-5 provides for sharing more information about prospective jurors with attorneys. Rule 1:38-5 clarifies the confidentiality of certain types of juror records. For further information, see the Court’s Order Amending Rules 1:8:3 July 12, 2022 Order. The Court has also adopted new Rule 1:8-3A (“Reduction of Bias in the Exercise of Peremptory Challenges”), which is effective for cases in the ACVD pilot program as of September 2022 and effective statewide as of January 1, 2023. This document sets out the content of Rule 1:8-3A new Rule 1:8-3A with additional background information and key takeaways for judges and attorneys., Attorney-Conducted Voir Dire (ACVD), The Supreme Court has authorized a pilot program to explore attorney-conducted -- rather than judge-led -- voir dire. The program is available for criminal cases in Bergen, Camden, and Middlesex counties starting Sept. 1, 2022. See the Court’s Attorney-Conducted Voir Dire ACVD July 12, 2022 Order . For an introduction to ACVD and an overview of the pilot program, see this document that includes video illustrations of the key phases of the ACVD process video illustrations of the key phases of the ACVD process . The ACVD model proposed for New Jersey will involve the use of case-specific written questionnaires. Jurors will complete those questionnaires electronically, with their responses compiled and provided for review by counsel and the court before the start of oral questioning. This document explains the Electronic questionnaire process electronic questionnaire process , with videos showing how questionnaires will be customized and how attorneys will receive and review juror responses. This Word version of the Supreme Court-approved consent and waiver form consent and waiver form will be entered for each case that opts into the pilot program. To support cases in the ACVD pilot program, the Judiciary has developed template notices and forms, which we are continuing to review and improve with input from stakeholders in the pilot counties. These optional forms are available in customizable Word format for attorneys in ACVD cases:. This template  Notice of Hearing on Participation :ACVD Pilot Program and Case Conference notice of hearing  includes a copy of an  AVCD - Updated Template updated short-form questionnaire and guidance  for attorneys to develop and modify case-specific questions. This model trial order on ACVD process trial order on ACVD process would be customized and entered after the case conference., Additional Information on Jury Reforms, The statewide jury reforms follow through on State v. Andujar , 247 N.J. 275, 318 (2021) in which the Supreme Court called for a Judicial Conference to examine New Jersey’s jury selection processes and recommend improvements designed to broaden participation and representativeness and reduce the effects of purposeful discrimination and all types of bias. Information on that November 2021 Conference is available on this Judicial Conference on Jury Selection webpage . See this Notice – Jury Reforms – Supreme Court Action: (1) Administrative Determinations on the Report and Recommendations of the Committee of the Judicial Conference on Jury Selection; (2) Amendments to the Rules of Court; and (3) Authorization of a Pilot July 12, 2022 notice for the Court’s Administrative Determinations on the 25 recommendations of the Judicial Conference Committee. The Judiciary is in the process of implementing other parts of the Court’s action, including through the collection of voluntary juror demographic information. See this Notice - Collection of Voluntary Juror Demographic Information - Initial Implementation in Bergen, Camden, and Middlesex Counties July 14, 2022 notice about the first phase of that data collection. Nearly all COVID-19 related adjustments to jury operations have concluded as of Sept. 1, 2022. See the Court’s Notice and Order - Conclusion of Mandatory Social Distancing and Masking in Jury Proceedings; Adjustments to Virtual Phase of Jury Selection - Effective September 1, 2022 Aug. 24, 2022 Order . The Supreme Court has authorized expanded availability of aggregate juror demographic information. See the March 28, 2023 notice .
  • Criminal Division Manager Conference Contact List, Kristy Smith (Monmouth) – Chair, Agustina Lane (Ocean) – Vice Chair, Name Address Contact Atlantic/Cape May Wertzberger, Jason Criminal Division Manager Atlantic/Cape May Atlantic County Criminal Courts Complex 4997 Unami Blvd. Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47286 Fax: 609-909-8190 Bergen Darcy, Leslie Criminal Division Manager Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Suite/Room 124 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25020 Fax: 201-371-1108 Burlington DeNise, Shannon Criminal Division Manager Burlington Courts Facility 49 Rancocas Road Floor 3 Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38081 Fax: 609-288-9469 Fax: 609-288-9469 Camden Sandoval, Jeanine Criminal Division Manager Camden Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43580 Fax: 856-379-2257 Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Harris, Crystal Criminal Division Manager, Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Gloucester County Justice Complex 70 Hunter Street Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15363 Essex Jacobson, Abigail Criminal Division Manager Essex Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Floor 8 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9300 ext. 69029 Hudson Spate, Jessica Criminal Division Manager Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60212 Fax: 201-748-4418 Mercer Mejia, Efrain Criminal Division Manager Mercer Mercer County Criminal Courthouse 400 South Warren Street Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74104 Fax: 609-571-4150 Middlesex Grimaldi, Lori Criminal Division Manager Middlesex Middlesex County Courthouse PO Box 964 New Brunswick, New Jersey Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88095 Fax: 732-645-4311 Monmouth Smith, Kristy Criminal Division Manager Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse PO Box 1271 Freehold, New Jersey Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87418 Fax: 732-677-4578 Morris/Sussex Montanez, Antonio Criminal Division Manager Morris/Sussex Morris County Courthouse PO Box 910 Morristown, New Jersey Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75032 Fax: 862-397-5670 Ocean Lane, Agustina Criminal Division Manager Ocean Ocean County Justice Complex 120 Hooper Avenue Suite/Room 240 Toms River, New Jersey 08753 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64320 Passaic Harrison, John J Criminal Division Manager Passaic Criminal Division Passaic County Courthouse 77 Hamilton Street Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2910 ext. 24295 Fax: 973-247-8900 Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Lipovetskiy, Meghann Criminal Division Manager Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Somerset County Courthouse PO Box 3000 Somerville, New Jersey Phone: 908-750-8100 ext. 13720 Union Jan, Michael Criminal Division Manager Union Union County Courthouse 2 Broad Street Floor 7 - Tower Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 Phone: 908-787-1650 ext. 21038 Showing 1 to 15 of 15 items
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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?
  • Civil Practice Division, The Civil Practice Division develops and implements policies and best practices to advance the goals and mission of the Judiciary in the civil part, special civil part, general equity and probate part matters. The office supports the local civil divisions in each Superior Court and coordinates the implementation of civil court rules. , On This Page, Body Visit our Self-Help Center Self-Help Center if you are representing yourself in court., Contact Information, Taironda E Phoenix, Assistant Director, Civil Practice Division 609-815-2900 ext. 54900 The following statewide directories are available: Civil Division Manager Conference Contact List Civil Division Managers Civil Division Offices Vicinage Civil Division Main Numbers Special Civil Offices Vicinage Special Civil Part Main Numbers Civil Division Presiding Judges Civil Presiding Judges Special Civil Part Supervising Judges Special Civil Part Supervising Judges General Equity Presiding Judges General Equity Presiding Judges Committee of Complex Business Litigation Judges Committee of Complex Business Litigation Judges Designated Mt. Laurel Judges Designated Mt. Laurel Judges Designated Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Judges Designated Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Judges Probate Part Judges Committee Probate Part Judges Committee County Surrogates County Surrogates, Programs and Services, Visit the Multi-county Litigation Center Multicounty Litigation Center for information about the centralized management of certain product liability cases.  Learn more about the  CDR Program Complementary Dispute Resolution (CDR) Program , including Civil Arbitration arbitration , Civil Mediation mediation , and other programs to expedite and assist in the resolution of civil cases without a trial. The Complex Business Litigation Program Complex Business Litigation Program helps streamline the resolution of certain complex business cases and has produced a Business Opinions body of law to help guide future litigation.  Find Adult Guardianship resources for guardians of incapacitated adults and information on the Judiciary's Guardianship Monitoring Program.  Refer to the Post Judgment and Pre-Judgment Interest Rates post-judgment and prejudgment interest rates . , Involuntary Civil Commitments, Review the latest Involuntary Civil Commitments Resource Binder Involuntary Civil Commitment Resource Binder and Civil Appendix Appendix for information on involuntary commitments., Online Tools, The civil division offers several online tools. These were developed to help attorneys and the public access important information. Key online tools include: eCourts eCourts can be used by attorneys in civil, special civil, and landlord tenant matters. https://proddrupal.njcourts.gov/self-help/jeds Judiciary Electronic Document Service (JEDS) can be used for chancery, judgment processing, and small claims. The mediator search tool mediator search tool lets users search for a mediator by name, location, area of expertise, and hourly rate. Most mediators provide the first two hours at no charge. Use the  Motion calendar search tool motion calendar search tool  to find scheduled motions. The  Discovery end date search discovery end date search  can be helpful in planning litigation. The discovery end date is when the discovery period ends in a case. Use the  Model Civil Jury Charges System Automated Model Civil Jury Charges System (MCJCAS)  to build jury charges for a particular case. The Civil and Foreclosure Public Access civil case public access portal allows inquiry-only access to docket information. 
  • 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.
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