- Court Holidays and Recesses 2025-2026, SUPREME COURT OF NEW JERSEY, It is ORDERED that the schedule of legal holidays and court recesses for the trial division of the Superior Court and for the Tax Court for the court year commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, is as follows: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 First Day of 2025-2026 Court Year Friday, July 4, 2025 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Monday, September 1, 2025 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Monday, October 13, 2025 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, November 24, 25, and 26, 2025 Statewide Judicial College (Emergent Matters Only) Thursday, November 27, 2025 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Thursday, December 25, 2025 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Friday, December 26, 2025 through Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Court Recess (Emergent Matters Only) Thursday, January 1, 2026 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Monday, January 19, 2026 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Monday, February 16, 2026 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Friday, April 3, 2026 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Monday, May 25, 2026 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Friday, June 19, 2026 Legal Holiday (Emergent Matters Only) Wednesday, July 1, 2026 First Day of 2026-2027 Court Year Dated: July 1, 2024
- Motion Day Schedule 2025-2026, SUPREME COURT OF NEW JERSEY, It is ORDERED that for the court year commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, motions in all trial courts (including the Tax Court) shall be heard on Fridays or as otherwise provided by a judge pursuant to 1:6-2- Form of Motion; Hearing Rule 1 :6-2(b), except that motions to be argued in the Law Division of Superior Court shall be heard on the following days: Thursday July 3, 2025 Friday July 18, 2025 Friday August 1, 2025 Friday August 15, 2025 Friday August 29, 2025 Friday September 12, 2025 Friday September 26, 2025 Friday October 10, 2025 Friday October 24, 2025 Friday November 7, 2025 Friday November 21, 2025 Friday December 5, 2025 Friday December 19, 2025 Friday January 9, 2026 Friday January 16, 2026 Friday January 30, 2026 Friday February 13, 2026 Friday February 27, 2026 Friday March 13, 2026 Friday March 27, 2026 Friday April 10, 2026 Friday April 24, 2026 Friday May 8, 2026 Friday May 22, 2026 Friday June 5, 2026 Thursday June 18, 2026 Dated: July 1, 2024
- Random Audit Program, The Random Audit Compliance Program conducts periodic audits of law firms that engage in the private practice of law in the state. The purpose of the program is to ensure that law firms maintain required records of clients' funds and attorneys' fees as described in the Rules of Court and the Rules of Professional Conduct. Body, The Random Audit Program has three goals., Education. The central purpose of the program is to educate New Jersey attorneys on the proper method of compliance with the record-keeping and ethical responsibilities under Court 1:21-6-Recordkeeping; Sharing of Fees; Examination of Records Rule 1:21-6 and RPC 1:15 - Safekeeping Property Rule of Professional Conduct 1.15. Deterrence. Just knowing that there is an active auditing program is an incentive to keep good records and to avoid temptation to misuse trust funds. Detection of misappropriation. The random selection process does occasionally uncover some lawyer theft. Those cases are investigated and prosecuted and, very often, result in automatic disbarment for the knowing misappropriation of clients’ funds., Attorneys must comply with the New Jersey Rules of Court and Rules of Professional Conduct., There is no excuse for attorneys not to know and follow these rules, along with the case law and advisory opinions that interpret them. They also must follow generally accepted accounting practice in managing their trust accounts. The Random Audit Compliance Program provides an Outline of Recordkeeping Requirements under RPC 1.15 and R.1:21-6 Outline of Recordkeeping Requirements under RPC 1.15 and R.1:21-6 for reference., The selection and audit process, The random selection process is done by a computer program. Every law firm, regardless of size, has an equal chance of being selected for an audit. The attorney or law firm will receive at least 10 days’ notice of the date of the audit. Usually, only one auditor is assigned to a matter. Occasionally, two or more auditors are assigned if a large firm or other complicating feature is involved. The attorney should be present for the audit. If the attorney is not available, a responsible person knowledgeable about the books and records must be available. The auditor will conduct an initial interview to obtain detailed information about the firm’s recordkeeping procedures. The auditor also reviews the firms’ trust and business account books and records to determine compliance with the rule requirements. Finally, the auditor will verify that all funds entrusted to the attorney have been safeguarded in the attorney's trust account. The auditor will provide a copy of a completed Records Deficiency Checklist. The checklist includes descriptions of the most common recordkeeping deficiencies. The auditor also will discuss with the attorney or with the responsible person in charge of the attorney’s books the actions required to correct and deficiencies., Shortly after the audit, the attorney will be formally advised by correspondence of the results., If no problems are discovered during the audit, a closing letter is sent to the attorney. If minor deficiencies were discovered, a deficiency letter describing shortcomings that require corrective action is sent to the attorney. The attorney has 45 days to respond with information about the corrective action that has been taken. If the response is acceptable, the matter is closed. If the attorney does not respond, the matter may be referred to the Office of Attorney Ethics for disciplinary action. If major deficiencies, such as misappropriation of clients’ funds, are discovered during the audit process, the matter immediately is referred to the Office of Attorney Ethics for disciplinary action., Summary of RPC 1.15, Rules of Court-Safekeeping Property RPC 1.15 ("Safekeeping Property") imposes upon all New Jersey attorneys the duty to safeguard the funds and property of clients coming into their possession in the practice of law. These assets must be kept separate from the attorney's personal and business assets, and not be used for any purpose whatsoever, other than as directed by the client. The attorney is specifically obligated to notify a client promptly when client funds and property are received; to provide the client with appropriate accountings; and to disburse promptly to the client all funds and property to which the client is entitled. Non-cash property, such as bonds and securities, should be clearly identified as client property and secured in the attorney's safe or safe deposit box. Finally, RPC 1.15 imposes upon the attorney the duty to comply with the recordkeeping provisions of R.1:21-6., Summary of R. 1:21-6, Two bank accounts are required., All attorneys who engage in the private practice of law in New Jersey are required to maintain at least two bank accounts: an attorney trust account and an attorney business account. In addition, Rules of Court-Recordkeeping; Sharing of Fees; Examination of Records R.1:21-6 clearly defines the type of accounting records attorneys are required to keep, and imposes the requirement that these records must be fully reconciled with one another at least monthly., Trust accounts hold client funds., An attorney trust account is a special bank account, usually a checking account, into which must be placed all funds which are entrusted to the attorney's care while the attorney is acting in a legal representative capacity on behalf of a client., Trust accounts cannot be used for other purposes, . An attorney trust account should , not, , be used for funds which an attorney receives while acting in any special fiduciary capacity, such as executor, guardian, receiver or trustee; these funds are to be placed into separate fiduciary accounts., Trust accounts can be used temporarily to hold funds due to the attorney., Funds that are entrusted to the attorney's care that belong partly to a client and partly to an attorney, presently or potentially, must also be deposited into the attorney trust account. The attorney's portion may be withdrawn when due, unless the client disputes the withdrawal after receiving proper notice of the attorney's bill. In that event, the disputed portion must remain in the trust account until the dispute with the client is resolved., All accounts must be in banks approved by the NJ Supreme Court, .. An attorney may have one or more accounts, depending on need. They must be maintained in a financial institution located in New Jersey and approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, which annually publishes a list of such Approved Trust Banks approved institutions . In order to be approved, a financial institution must agree to notify the Office of Attorney Ethics whenever an attorney's trust account check is presented against insufficient funds. A financial institution is defined as being a national or state chartered bank; a savings bank; savings and loan association; or a credit union., Trust accounts must be clearly labeled, . Attorney trust accounts must include the prominent designation, Attorney Trust Account. The checks and deposit slips for the account must be imprinted with that title., Cash withdrawals cannot be made from trust accounts., Withdrawals from an attorney trust account must be made to named payees, and not to cash. Only attorneys admitted to practice in New Jersey are permitted to sign attorney trust account checks., Money used to cover service fees can be deposited in trust accounts, . An attorney may deposit a minimal amount of personal funds into the attorney trust account to pay service charges and other fees incurred in connection with the account. The limit suggested by the Random Audit Program is $250. These funds must be recorded on a ledger and all service charges properly reflected there., Earned legal fees must be withdrawn promptly so as not to commingle funds, . No other personal funds of the attorney may be deposited into the trust account because it would constitute active commingling of personal funds with trust funds. Moreover, earned legal fees must be withdrawn promptly from the trust account when due. Aggregating large sums of earned legal fees for extended periods of time constitutes passive commingling. Both active and passive commingling are unethical practices., Attorneys cannot receive the interest on trust accounts, . Attorney trust accounts may be interest-bearing, but the attorney may , never , be the recipient of interest earned on the portion of funds belonging to clients or other persons being held in the trust account. All interest or other income earned on an attorney trust account belongs to the clients or persons whose money generated the interest, or to the IOLTA Fund., IOLTA Fund., Under Rule 1:28A - Interest On Lawyers Trust Accounts (IOLTA) Fund Court Rule 1:28A , all practicing New Jersey attorneys must register with the Interest on Lawyer Trust Account (IOLTA) Fund and, if the circumstances of that rule apply to them, they must establish an IOLTA attorney trust account. The IOLTA Fund collects the interest on these accounts statewide, and the revenue is used to fund civil legal services and legal programs to improve the administration of justice. Further information may be obtained from: IOLTA Fund of the Bar of New Jersey New Jersey Law Center One Constitution Square New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1500 732-247-8222. 732-247-8222, Attorneys must have a business account, . All legal fees received by an attorney for professional services that have been rendered must be placed into an attorney business account. The business account is also traditionally used to pay the operating expenses of a law office. Attorneys may maintain more than one business account. The checks and deposit slips on these accounts must include the designation of either "Attorney Business Account,” or "Attorney Professional Account,” or Attorney Office Account.” In contrast to a trust account, a non-attorney (for example, a secretary) may be a signatory for a business account., Fee retainers and advanced costs can be held in either type of account, . If an explicit understanding has been reached with a client that a fee retainer for legal services, or advanced costs for court fees and litigation expenses, are to be placed into an attorney trust account until such time as the fee is earned or the cost is incurred, then that is where these funds must be deposited. Otherwise, these funds may be maintained in either a trust account or a business account. An attorney has an ethical obligation to refund unearned legal fees or unspent advanced costs to a client whenever the attorney completes or withdraws from representation, or the attorney is discharged by the client., Basic trust and account records are required., A basic trust accounting system consists of a trust account checkbook, a trust receipts journal, a trust disbursements journal, and a trust ledger book containing the individual ledger accounts for recording each financial transaction affecting that client's funds. Each individual client ledger account should be maintained as a separate page in the attorney's trust ledger book. At a minimum, each ledger account should reflect the date, source, and a description of each item of deposit, as well as the date, payee, and purpose of each withdrawal. While no specific accounting system is required, all financial records must be kept in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice. Manual and computerized systems are both acceptable., Accounts must be maintained daily., All source documents such as duplicate deposit slips, bank statements, canceled checks, and check stubs must be preserved for seven years. An attorney should also preserve copies of records from client files that are necessary for a full understanding of the lawyer's financial transactions with a client., A running balance must be maintained at all times for all ledgers and checkbooks. T, he balances in the trust ledger book must be reconciled, at least monthly, with the balances in the trust receipts and disbursement journals, the trust account checkbook, and the bank statements. Records of these monthly reconciliations must be maintained for seven years., Other records also must be maintained for seven years., This includes: client retainer and fee agreements statements to clients showing disbursements of funds bills rendered to clients records showing payments to other attorneys or non-employees for services rendered. In the event of a dissolution of a law firm, appropriate arrangements must be made for the maintenance of the firm's records, whether by a former partner or the successor law firm., Consequences for non-compliance are serious. , The knowing misuse of trust funds by an attorney will almost invariably result in disbarment. Major recordkeeping deficiencies, or negligent misuse of trust funds resulting from the failure of an attorney to properly maintain trust account books and records, will result in the imposition of discipline.
- Attorney Ethics and Discipline, Landing Information - Attorney Ethics and Discipline The attorney discipline system plays a critical role in maintaining public trust and confidence the legal profession., How do I ..., Find annual disciplinary reports? Volunteer for a committee? File an Ethics Complaint File a Fee Arbitration Request for a Certificate of Ethical Conduct (Statement of Discipline) Public Hearing List File an Ethics Grievance Download the form and instructions for filing a grievance. Certificates and Forms Find forms and instructions for Resignation | Retirement | Certificate of Ethical Conduct | Certificate of Good Standing Random Audit Program The random audit program helps ensure attorneys follow Court Rules regarding client funds and attorney fees. District Ethics and Fee Committees Contact the secretary in your district to file a grievance or a fee arbitration request. Find a Discipline Case Find hearing and case information as well as quarterly and annual discipline reports Disciplinary Review Board The Board provides appellate-level review of all disciplinary cases. File a Fee Dispute Download the form and instructions for filing a fee dispute. Attorney Resources Contact information, FAQs, and other helpful resources for attorneys. Approved Trust Account Banks Find the list of banks approved for holding attorney trust account.
- 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. 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., Order Certificate of Good Standing, Requests for Certificates of Good Standing, or other attorney status documents, should be submitted through the NJ Courts Annual Attorney Registration and Payment System . Use the Good Standing/Other Certificate tile to submit your request. The Quick Reference Guide provides step-by-step instructions for submitting a request. Any questions relating to a , Certificate of Good Standing, form can be answered by the Board of Bar Examiners via email at: bar.mbx@njcourts.gov ., 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
- Notice on Use of Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, commonly known as AI, refers to computer systems or software designed to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. This includes activities such as understanding language, recognizing patterns, and making decisions. If you require legal support, your best option is legal representation. You can find legal resources through the NJ Courts website . If you cannot afford to pay for an attorney, you may be eligible for help from certain resources. Legal Services of New Jersey provides free legal assistance to low-income people in New Jersey. They also have a helpful website with legal forms, manuals, and articles to help answer your legal questions. In addition, the NJ State Bar Association has a list of lawyer referral organizations . For certain criminal and other cases, legal representation may be available through the Office of the Public Defender . Court Ombudsman staff can help you find information and offices. They can explain court processes and guide you through the court process. Ombudsman staff cannot recommend a particular lawyer but can provide information about available legal resources. If you choose to represent yourself in court and to use AI, please be aware of the following: AI technologies might engage in activities that constitute the unauthorized practice of law, which is prohibited. Some services might offer legal advice or products that do not comply with New Jersey laws or the ethical standards governing the legal profession. Generative AI has the potential to create false or misleading information, known as hallucinations. Always carefully evaluate the information generated by AI, especially when it pertains to legal matters, to make sure it is accurate and reliable. If you represent yourself in court, you are responsible to ensure that all communications with the court, including those assisted by AI, are honest and truthful. Misrepresentations, even if unintentionally made through the use of AI, can have serious legal consequences.
- Pre-foreclosure, Body, Alternatives to Foreclosure, Falling behind on your mortgage doesn’t have to mean losing your home. You may be eligible for the Judiciary’s pre-foreclosure mediation services or services through New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) that may help you avoid foreclosure., Find Help, NJHMFA can provide guidance on available options and information about the foreclosure process. This program was made possible through legislation that expanded available resources to include at-risk homeowners who may need counseling to help prevent possible foreclosure., Eligibility, Homeowners who have not received a foreclosure complaint and who have not filed for bankruptcy can seek pre-foreclosure assistance from the Judiciary., Getting Started, Complete the https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Pre-Foreclosure_Services Pre-Foreclosure Questionnaire . We will review your information and contact you to let you know if you qualify for help. You can also complete and submit How to Apply for Pre-Foreclosure Services Request Form for Pre-Foreclosure Services ., Other Options, Contact your mortgage servicer to discuss your options. Ask to be considered for any available federal or state programs. Housing counselors are also available to assist by registering above., Act now., The sooner you act to save your home, the more options you will have. If you do receive a foreclosure notice, you can still seek mediation and other options. Visit the Foreclosure Self-Help foreclosure self-help page to learn more about the foreclosure process., Be aware of scams., Housing counseling services are free through the NJHMFA. Companies that promise to help you get a loan modification, or notices to rescue your home from foreclosure, are popping up all over NJ. To protect yourself and your home, carefully check the company's credentials, reputation, and experience. Watch out for warning signs of a scam. Companies may falsely claim to be affiliated with a nonprofit or government entity or endorsed by government officials. More information, including tips to avoid foreclosure scams, are outlined in the https://www.newyorkfed.org/banking/frscams.html public announcement released by the Federal Reserve.
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- Temporary Restraining Orders - County Phone Numbers, Name Address Contact Temporary Restraining Orders Atlantic Atlantic County Civil Courthouse 1201 Bacharach Boulevard Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47580 Temporary Restraining Orders Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25185 Temporary Restraining Orders Burlington Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38834 Temporary Restraining Orders Camden Camden City Hall 520 Market St. Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-650-9011 ext. 59088 Temporary Restraining Orders Cape May Cape May County Courthouse 9 North Main Street Cape May Courthouse, New Jersey 08210 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47710 Temporary Restraining Orders Cumberland Cumberland County Courthouse 60 West Broad Street Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15640 Temporary Restraining Orders Essex Essex County Historic Courthouse 470 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9300 ext. 57210 Temporary Restraining Orders Gloucester Gloucester County Old Courthouse 1 North Broad Street Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15520 Temporary Restraining Orders Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60830 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60810 Temporary Restraining Orders Hunterdon Hunterdon County Justice Center 65 Park Avenue Flemington, New Jersey 08822 Phone: 908-824-9750 ext. 13850 Temporary Restraining Orders Mercer Mercer County Civil Courthouse 175 South Broad Street Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74402 Temporary Restraining Orders Middlesex Middlesex County Courthouse 56 Paterson Street New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903-0964 Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88560 Temporary Restraining Orders Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87211 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87160 Temporary Restraining Orders Morris Morris County Courthouse Washington and Court Streets Morristown, New Jersey 07960-0910 Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75250 Temporary Restraining Orders Ocean Ocean County Courthouse 100 Hooper Avenue Toms River, New Jersey 08753 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64608 Temporary Restraining Orders Passaic Passaic County Courthouse 77 Hamilton Street Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2910 ext. 24624 Temporary Restraining Orders Salem Salem County Courthouse 92 Market Street Salem, New Jersey 08079 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15881 Temporary Restraining Orders Somerset Somerset County Courthouse 20 North Bridge Street Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13840 Temporary Restraining Orders Sussex Sussex County Historic Courthouse 3 High Street Newton, New Jersey 07860 Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75184 Temporary Restraining Orders Union Union County Courthouse 2 Broad Street Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 English: 908-787-1650 ext. 21710 Spanish: 908-787-1650 ext. 21720 Temporary Restraining Orders Warren Warren County Courthouse 413 Second Street Belvidere, New Jersey 07823 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13940 Total results: 21
- Frequently Asked Questions - Annual Attorney Registration and Payment, I am an attorney who practices law by being placed by a temporary employment agency in law firms or corporations. Am I eligible to claim an exemption from pro bono? No. The Supreme Court has determined that attorneys who practice law through temporary employment agencies are eligible to receive pro bono assignments. However, the Court has further determined that an assignment should only be made during a time that these attorneys are actively practicing law in New Jersey. What types of cases are assigned as pro bono cases? Most mandatory pro bono cases fall within three categories: violation of domestic violence restraining orders; municipal appeals; and parole revocation hearings. How does an attorney update their mailing address with the bar? In accordance with Payment to the Fund; Enforcement Rule 1:28-2 , you must keep your mailing address current with the NJ Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection during the year. Please note that your mailing address is not confidential. Go to the Annual Attorney Registration and Payment Online Registration and Payment Center to update your address. Am I exempt from payment by virtue of being exempt from pro bono counsel assignment? No. Exemptions from payment are unrelated to exemptions from pro bono counsel assignment pro bono counsel assignment pro bono counsel assignment. . What do I do if I have forgotten my password to the attorney registration website? Click the "Reset Password" link on the login screen and follow the instructions on that page. I am an attorney, admitted in New Jersey and I am employed as an in-house counsel with my primary office in New Jersey. I do not engage in private practice. Am I required to do pro bono cases? Yes. The Supreme Court has determined that attorneys who are in-house counsel with offices in New Jersey and who are in good standing are eligible to receive pro bono assignments, because their work constitutes practicing law. Why are New Jersey attorneys required to represent indigent defendants for free when assigned those cases by the court? In Madden v. Delran, 126 N.J. 591 (1992) Madden v. Delran , 126 N.J. 591 (1992) , the Supreme Court reaffirmed the bar's duty to represent indigent defendants without pay where the Legislature has made no provision for the Public Defender to represent defendants who are entitled to counsel. The Court recognized that it was placing a burden on the bar that should be more generally shared by the public at large. The Court said: "We realize it is the bar that is bearing the burden . . . . We trust the bar understands the strong policy considerations that have persuaded us. As has so often been the case, it is the bar that makes the system work, often without compensation." 126 N.J. at 614. What must I do if I want to engage in the private practice of law in New Jersey? In order to engage in private practice in New Jersey, you must pay the annual assessment; complete the attorney annual registration statement and keep the data current throughout the year; fulfill the requirements of 1:21-6-Recordkeeping; Sharing of Fees; Examination of Records R. 1:21-6, including trust and business accounts in an approved New Jersey financial institution; keep trust accounts IOLTA-compliant ( 1:28A-Interest On Lawyers Trust Accounts (IOLTA) Fund R.1:28A ) ; and maintain required levels of malpractice insurance under Court Rules if practicing in a P.A., P.C., L.L.P., or L.L.C. Where can I find information about Mandatory Licensing of In-House Counsel pursuant to Rule 1:27-2? Rule 1:27-2 - Limited License; In-House Counsel Rule 1:27-2 . Please visit the Board of Bar Examiners' website at NJ Board of Bar Examiners www.njbarexams.org or call them at 609-815-2911 609-815-2911 . Can an attorney with bona fide offices in both NJ and PA donate legal services to a domestic violence prevention program in Philadelphia and use that volunteer work to claim exemption from the New Jersey pro bono requirement? No. Under exemption code 88, an attorney may claim an exemption if he or she can certify that he or she has performed at least twenty-five (25) hours of pro bono services for domestic violence service providers. However, the volunteer work must be done in New Jersey in order to claim the exemption. What if the assigned attorney has no previous experience in the type of case he or she is assigned? The Supreme Court addressed this issue in Madden v. Delran, 126 NJ 591 (1992) Madden v. Delran, 126 N.J. at 607-08. It recognized that frequently attorneys who have no experience in the substantive area of the law involved in the pro bono case will be called upon. As the Court said: "Real estate attorneys, corporate counsel, experts in commercial leases, all have been assigned to represent indigent defendants charged with simple assault, driving while intoxicated; all were required not only to learn how to defend those cases but to find out where the courthouse is." 126 N.J. at 607. If, however, the trial judge is convinced that the assigned counsel will provide ineffective assistance of counsel, the judge should direct the assigned counsel to obtain a substitute. 126 N.J. at 608. I don't practice law in New Jersey and I don't want to pay the fees. I want to be placed in inactive status on the attorney registration. What are my options? There is no "inactive status" in New Jersey. Please review the exemptions from payment. If you do not meet the standards to claim a payment exemption, and do not pay the required fees, you will be declared ineligible and not in good standing in New Jersey. Alternatively, you may formally resign from the New Jersey Bar as noted in the answer to " How do I resign without prejudice from the New Jersey Bar? How do I resign without prejudice from the New Jersey Bar? " on this page. Does the military exemption from paying into the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection include other government service, such as foreign service? No. Military exemption is expressly limited to "full-time active duty with the Armed Forces, AmeriCorps, or Peace Corps." What do I do if I have forgotten my User ID to the attorney registration website? Click the "Request User ID" link on the login screen and follow the instructions on that page. I am an attorney who maintains a bona fide law office in New Jersey. However, I have not represented a private client out of that office for more than a year. Am I required to do pro bono cases? Yes. The Supreme Court has determined that any attorney who maintains a bona fide law office in New Jersey, regardless of the amount of activity out of that office, is eligible to receive assignments. How are attorneys chosen for pro bono assignment? Pro bono cases are assigned from a computer list each county maintains of all the attorneys eligible for pro bono assignment in that county. Cases are assigned strictly in order of the list. At the top of the list are attorneys who have had no pro bono assignments, in alphabetical order. Am I exempt from payment because I practice out of state? No. You cannot claim an exemption from payment solely by virtue of being out of state. My license has been administratively revoked. How can I get my license reinstated? Follow these instructions for requesting reinstatement requesting reinstatement and submitting a petition to the Supreme Court petition to the Supreme Court . What browsers does the attorney registration site currently support? The Attorney Online Billing System currently supports the latest versions of Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome. I am completely retired from the practice of law. Am I required to do pro bono cases? No, you are exempt from mandatory pro bono. You should request exemption code 86 on the annual pro bono questionnaire that is part of the online annual attorney registration. Although my firm has an office in New Jersey, I practice only in another state. How do I answer the attorney registration question about whether or not I engage in the practice of New Jersey law? You should answer "No." If you should practice at all in New Jersey during the year, you have an obligation to return to the website and answer this question "Yes" and then complete the questions about your practice and attorney accounts that will follow regarding your practice and bank accounts. What happens if I neither pay the required fee nor receive either of the exemptions from payment (retired or military)? Your name will be entered on a Supreme Court Order declaring you ineligible to practice law in New Jersey. Although this is not a disciplinary action akin to suspension or disbarment, ineligible attorneys are considered not in good standing in New Jersey and may neither practice nor be admitted pro hac vice. By Court Rules 1:28-2 Rules 1:28-2 and Rule 1:20-1(d) 1:20-1(d) , you would be required to pay a $50 fee to be removed from one year's ineligible list or a $100 fee for removal from two or more years' ineligible lists, in addition to the regular and late fees required for each year. Why am I not receiving my activation email to complete the attorney registration process? Check to make sure that your activation email is not getting categorized as "Spam" or "Junk Mail" by your email client. It is advised that you add NJCourts.Mailbox@njcourts.gov to your allowed senders list within your email client. The activation email can be requested again by clicking the "Request Activation Email" on the login screen. I am an attorney with a bona fide office in another state, but will occasionally appear in the Federal court system in New Jersey. I have no cases in the New Jersey State courts. Am I eligible for an exemption under exemption code 90? Yes. Practicing in a Federal court in New Jersey does not count as practicing in New Jersey, since Federal courts are a separate jurisdiction. How many hours of pro bono service a year must an attorney provide? Attorneys are not required to do a certain number of hours per year. Rather, attorneys are required to complete an assigned pro bono case, no matter how many hours that may require. Further, there is no requirement that an attorney complete a certain number of pro bono cases a year. 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- Opinion Summaries, Court Type - Any - Supreme Appellate Trial Tax Start End Search Apply Filters Posted Date Name of Case (Docket Number) Type 2025-05-29 ALLEN J. SATZ VS. KESHET STARR, ET AL. (L-5596-23, BERGEN COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (A-2785-23) Plaintiff sued defendants after they circulated a flyer advocating he give his wife a religious divorce. The flyer contained plaintiff's photo and called for a protest outside his parents' home. His complaint sought a judgment for removal of his image, termination of the dissemination of the flyer, and uninfringed seclusion. The complaint also alleged plaintiff suffered emotional distress and sought monetary damages. Plaintiff served all defendants but one. When the parties could not agree on service of the remaining defendant and a briefing schedule, defendants' counsel moved to extend time to answer the complaint, and plaintiff cross-moved for entry of default judgment. Defendants also filed an order to show cause under the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (UPEPA), N.J.S.A. 2A:53A-49, to dismiss the complaint and for counsel fees, arguing plaintiff's complaint targeted their First Amendment activity. The trial court granted defendants' motion to extend time to answer and denied plaintiff's cross-motion for default judgment. Plaintiff then voluntarily dismissed his complaint the same day, after receiving the court's ruling on the motions. Pursuant to Rule 4:50-1(f), defendants moved for relief from the judgment of dismissal to have the court reopen the matter to consider their application for counsel fees, costs, and expenses under the UPEPA. The court denied defendants' motion because they had not filed an answer to the complaint and remarked plaintiff's complaint was not frivolous. On appeal, the court reversed and remanded for consideration of defendants' application for fees, costs, and expenses on the merits. The court held the UPEPA does not require a defendant in a strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP) to file an answer before moving for dismissal and fees. Drawing on case law from another jurisdiction involving an anti-SLAPP statute like the UPEPA, and the plain language of the UPEPA itself, the court concluded an order to show cause for fees is not extinguished when a plaintiff dismisses their complaint or a trial court dismisses a plaintiff's complaint for lack of prosecution. Anti-SLAPP statutes such as the UPEPA are designed to prevent a plaintiff from bringing litigation to siphon a defendant's money, time, and resources. Like other anti-SLAPP statutes, the UPEPA's order to show cause mechanism is intended to provide a defendant recompense where a plaintiff strategically dismisses their lawsuit to avoid paying a fee award. The UPEPA does not require a defendant to initiate a separate lawsuit for fees and costs. The record is unclear whether the trial court had denied defendants' Rule 4:50-1(f) motion because it found plaintiff's lawsuit was not frivolous. To provide guidance to the court on remand, and in future cases, the court held the frivolous pleading standard applies under the UPEPA only where the court concludes the party responding to an order to show cause for fees prevailed, and "finds that the order to show cause was frivolous or filed solely with intent to delay the proceeding." N.J.S.A. 2A:53A-58(2). Appellate 2025-05-27 M.A v. J.H.M. (A-1-24 ; 089673) Although the Fifth Amendment does not afford a defendant in a PDVA FRO hearing blanket immunity, a defendant may invoke the privilege against self-incrimination in response to specific questions that raise reasonable risks of self-incrimination, and no adverse inference may be drawn from the exercise of that right. The PDVA immunity provision contained in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a) is not coextensive with the privilege against self-incrimination and is therefore insufficient to safeguard a defendant’s rights under the Fifth Amendment. Supreme 2025-05-23 PAMELA J. GRAZIADEI VS. CAPITAL HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., ET AL. (L-2259-19, MERCER COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (A-1614-23 ) Plaintiff, a nurse and acknowledged alcoholic, filed a complaint in the Law Division alleging defendants discriminated against her because of her alcoholism, and an amended complaint alleging defendants retaliated against her for filing the complaint, in violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, (LAD) N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 to -50. Alcoholism is a disability under the LAD. The trial court granted defendants' motion to dismiss. The court reversed and remanded because: (1) plaintiff was not required to bring her LAD claims in an administrative hearing, nor exhaust administrative remedies; (2) the trial court misapplied Beaver v. Magellan Health Services, Inc., 433 N.J. Super. 430 (App. Div. 2013), as plaintiff's complaint was not a collateral attack on an administrative agency decision, nor an attempt to divest the court of its jurisdiction; and (3) the Board did not have primary jurisdiction after the correct application of the factors provided in Muise v. GPU, Inc., 332 N.J. Super. 140 (App. Div. 2000). Appellate 2025-05-22 In re Opinion No. 735 of the Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics (A-61/62-19 ; 083396) The practice of purchasing a competitor’s name as a keyword does not, in itself, constitute a violation of the RPCs. However, the Court requires that attorneys employing this strategy include a clear and conspicuous disclaimer on the landing page of their website when a user clicks on such a paid advertisement. Supreme 2025-05-09 ANCHOR LAW FIRM, PLLC, ET AL. VS. THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, ET AL. (L-1186-21, MERCER COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (A-0052-23) In this litigation, a law firm and its partner challenge the constitutionality of the so-called "limited attorney exemption" of the Debt Adjustment and Credit Counseling Act ("DACCA"), N.J.S.A. 17:16G-1 to -9. The present case was initiated when the Office of Attorney Ethics ("OAE") launched an investigation of plaintiffs who, among other things, represent debtors in bankruptcy and collections cases. Such debt adjustment work may violate DACCA, which prohibits debt adjusters from operating for-profit in New Jersey unless exempted by the statute. DACCA initially exempted "any attorney-at-law of this State." In 1986, however, the Legislature amended DACCA to narrow the exception to the current "limited attorney exemption," which exempts only those attorneys who are "not principally engaged as debt adjuster[s]." N.J.S.A. 17:16G-1(c) (emphasis added). While rarely prosecuted, attorneys "principally engaged" in debt adjustment work may be subject to heavy civil and criminal sanctions under DACCA and the Criminal Code. This court invalidates the limited attorney exemption within DACCA because it (1) violates principles of separation of powers, and (2) is void for vagueness. First, this court holds that DACCA's limited attorney exemption is an unconstitutional violation of separation-of-powers principles. As applied to attorneys who principally conduct their legal practice for clients seeking an adjustment of their debts, N.J.S.A.17:16G-1(c)(2)(a) represents an undue encroachment upon the Court's exclusive authority to regulate attorneys set forth in Article VI, Section 2, paragraph 3 of the New Jersey Constitution. Second, this court further holds that the limited attorney exemption is unconstitutional for its vagueness. The ambiguity of the limited attorney exemption denies attorneys due process because of the statute's failure to provide them with fair notice of what constitutes "principal engagement." This court therefore reverses the trial court's grant of summary judgment to defendants and remands the matter for further consideration of plaintiffs' civil rights and other claims. In doing so, this court invalidates the limited attorney exemption in N.J.S.A. 17:16G-1(c)(2)(a) and its cross-reference to N.J.S.A. 2C:21-19(f). The rest of the statute remains intact. Appellate 2025-05-08 IN RE APPLICATION OF BARBARA EAMES, ETC. (NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY) (A-1411-22) Petitioners submitted an application within this court's original jurisdiction, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 1:7-4, seeking to void the Freedom of Reproductive Choice Act, L. 2021, c. 375. In their application, petitioners asserted the Legislature had followed a constitutionally- and statutorily-deficient procedure in passing the Act. Petitioners also claimed the Act was unconstitutional in other substantive ways. They asked this court to invalidate the Act based on the alleged procedural deficiencies. The court found petitioners had failed to show a constitutional infirmity in the procedure the Legislature followed in passing the Act and had failed to demonstrate this court has the authority to declare the Act invalid based solely on alleged statutory violations. Therefore, the court denied the aspect of petitioners' application based on an allegedly constitutionally-deficient procedure and remanded the rest of the application to the Law Division. Appellate 2025-05-07 Borough of Englewood Cliffs v. Thomas J. Trautner (A-19-24 ; 089406) Municipalities and municipal corporations, as defined by N.J.S.A. 1:1-2, that engage in frivolous litigation are subject to sanctions under the FLS. The Supreme Court of the United States has recognized “that municipalities, unlike States, do not enjoy a constitutionally protected immunity from suit,” Jinks v. Richland County , 538 U.S. 456, 466 (2003), and neither the FLS nor any other substantive law in New Jersey has immunized municipalities from FLS liability for filing frivolous pleadings like the Borough was found to have filed here. Supreme 2025-05-07 MATTHEW J. PLATKIN, ETC. VS. OWUSU A. KIZITO, ET AL. (C-000095-20, UNION COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (A-0739-22) Plaintiff Bureau of Securities appeals from an order of judgment entered by the trial court after a proof hearing. The Bureau filed a multi-count complaint alleging defendants violated the Uniform Securities Law, N.J.S.A. 49:3-47 to -89. Plaintiff sought various avenues of relief including: an injunction against defendant Kizito and his affiliated businesses from further violations of the Uniform Securities Law; restitution to investors; and disgorgement of profits. Plaintiff also sought statutory monetary penalties. After an eight-day hearing, the trial court made findings and entered judgment, accompanied by an order and written statement of reasons. The trial court found Kizito and one of his affiliated businesses jointly and severally liable for violating the Uniform Securities Law. The trial court ordered restitution and imposed a statutory monetary penalty. Interpreting N.J.S.A. 49:3-69(a)(2), the trial court expressly declined to impose the remedy of disgorgement. The trial court determined instead that subsection (a)(2) should be interpreted to permit the remedy of restitution or disgorgement, but not both remedies on the same facts. Plaintiff appealed, arguing that N.J.S.A. 49:3-69(a)(2) authorized both remedies in the same enforcement action. Applying well-settled principles of statutory interpretation to the Uniform Securities Law, the court held: the statutory remedy of disgorgement may be applied by a trial court in tandem with the statutory remedy of restitution under N.J.S.A. 49:3-69(a)(2). Appellate 2025-05-06 State v. John T. Bragg (A-13-24 ; 089446) Whether defendant should have retreated was a critical part of certain offenses charged in this case. Jurors heard the State press the point at trial; they also heard conflicting accounts of who the “initial aggressor” was and whether the apartment was defendant’s “dwelling.” But the jury received no direction as to how those disputed facts related to -- or had the potential to negate -- the duty to retreat in this case. Under the circumstances, the failure to give the jury guidance on the castle doctrine was clearly capable of producing an unjust result. It was therefore plain error not to instruct the jury on the issue. Supreme 2025-05-05 In the Matter of Protest Filed by El Sol Contracting and Construction Corp., Contract T100.638 (A-33-24 ; 090076) Because of the defect in Liberty’s PoA, El Sol did not submit a CoS that validly bound Liberty to execute the Contract Bond, and its bid was therefore incomplete. The NJTA did not act in an arbitrary, capricious, and unreasonable manner when it rejected El Sol’s legally deficient bid. Supreme 2025-04-29 STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. C.C.W. (24-01-0008, CAPE MAY COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (RECORD IMPOUNDED) (A-3637-23) This appeal presents a novel statutory construction question under the Overdose Prevention Act (OPA), which is designed to save lives by "encouraging people who witness or experience a suspected drug overdose to seek medical assistance. . . ." N.J.S.A. 24:6J-2. The OPA confers immunity to certain offenders charged with minor drug use/possession crimes that were discovered because police responded to a 911 call for medical assistance. In this case, defendant's friend called 911 to report that she told him that she "wanted to commit suicide." He also reported that defendant "uses crystal meth." Defendant was charged with simple possession of a small amount of methamphetamine found in her wallet by hospital staff. Acknowledging that the OPA is a remedial statute to be interpreted liberally, the court probes the boundaries of the Act's definition of the term "drug overdose," focusing on whether the threat of suicide that prompted the 911 call was the result of defendant's use of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS). The court stresses that the OPA's definition of "drug overdose" is broader than the common meaning of that term. Notably, the statutory definition does not require that the subject is presently intoxicated or "under the influence" of a CDS. Nor does the statutory definition require proof that the drug consumption occurred just before the acute condition arose. The court therefore holds the OPA's plain language does not foreclose the possibility that a defendant might qualify for immunity based on their chronic use of a CDS, i.e., an addiction, provided the defendant proves the acute condition requiring medical assistance was the result of such prior CDS use. The court also holds a psychiatric evaluation may constitute "medical assistance" within the meaning of the OPA, ruling that a person suffering from a psychiatric disorder is not categorically ineligible for immunity. Because the trial court did not focus on the causal nexus between defendant's CDS use and her suicidal ideations, the court remands for a new hearing to address whether defendant can establish that the suicide concerns that prompted the 911 call were attributable to her methamphetamine use. Appellate 2025-04-28 J.H. VS. WARREN HILLS BOARD OF EDUCATION, ET AL. (L-0423-21, WARREN COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (RECORD IMPOUNDED) (A-2896-23) In 2019, the Legislature enacted two laws, which amended and supplemented the statutes of limitations and procedural requirements for civil actions alleging sexual abuse. See L. 2019, c. 120 (Chapter 120); L. 2019, c. 239 (Chapter 239). As part of those amendments, the Legislature eliminated the notice requirement in the Tort Claims Act (TCA), N.J.S.A. 59:1-1 to 12-3, for victims of sexual abuse. See Chapter 120, § 8 (codified at N.J.S.A. 59:8-3(b)). The Legislature also expanded the type of persons and entities that can be liable for sexual abuse by amending the Child Sexual Abuse Act (CSA Act), N.J.S.A. 2A:61B-1, to eliminate the requirement that a passive abuser be "within the household" of the victim. See Chapter 120, § 4. The court holds that the 2019 amendment eliminating the notice requirement in the TCA applies to common law claims that are directly related to the sexual abuse of a minor. The court also holds that the 2019 amendment to the CSA Act, which eliminated the "within the household" requirement, applies to any action filed after December 1, 2019, and that it is not limited to claims that accrued after December 1, 2019. Accordingly, in this matter, the court affirms a November 30, 2023 order denying partial summary judgment to defendants Warren Hills Board of Education (the Board) and Warren Hills Junior High School (the Junior High School). The Board and the Junior High School had moved for partial summary judgment, arguing that plaintiff's common law claims should be dismissed because he did not file a timely notice of claim under the TCA, and they were not subject to liability under the CSA Act. The court also affirms an April 11, 2024 order denying the Board's and the Junior High School's motion for reconsideration. Appellate 2025-04-25 STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. MICHAEL J. BALBOSA (18-12-1603, MONMOUTH COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (RECORD IMPOUNDED) (A-0024-23) The court affirmed the PCR court's denial of defendant's Strickland-based ineffective assistance of counsel claims and concluded: (1) subsections (a) and (b) of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4(b)(1) do not violate the First Amendment to the United States Constitution because they criminalize the possession and distribution of child pornography and are neither overbroad nor vague. To the extent this conclusion regarding subsections (a) and (b) is contrary to the decision in State v. Higginbotham, 475 N.J. Super. 205 (App. Div. 2023), aff'd in part, rev'd in part, 257 N.J. 260 (2024), the court expressly rejects the holding in Higginbotham; and (2) the State's investigation and subsequent prosecution did not violate the Ex Post Facto Clauses of the United States and New Jersey Constitutions. Appellate 2025-04-14 KEONA PALMER, ET AL. VS. FLAGSHIP RESORT DEVELOPMENT CORP., ETC. (L-1515-19, ATLANTIC COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (A-3287-22) Plaintiffs brought claims against defendant, owner of a resort property in Atlantic City, alleging violations of the Consumer Fraud Act (CFA) and the Real Estate Timeshare Act (RETA). After a trial, the jury found defendant liable to plaintiffs under both the CFA and RETA and awarded damages under both statutes. After merging the verdicts, the trial court awarded treble damages under the CFA, as well as attorney's fees and prejudgment interest against defendants. Defendant appealed. On appeal, the court held that: the parol evidence rule did not bar plaintiffs from introducing evidence of fraud during trial; plaintiffs were permitted to bring claims pursuant to the CFA and RETA simultaneously; RETA and its accompanying regulations require that a purchaser be given a reasonable opportunity to review a public offering statement; the trial court did not err by submitting a question of contract interpretation to the jury; the trial court did not err by permitting evidence of defendant's alleged RETA violations to go to the jury nor did it present those violations as separate causes of action upon which damages could be award; and finally, the trial court did not err when it increased plaintiffs' attorney's fee award after reconsideration. Appellate 2025-04-11 STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. MOHAMMAD RAMADAN (22-04-0373, BERGEN COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (A-0345-24) The court granted defendant Mohammad Ramadan leave to appeal from the Law Division's April 4, 2024 order denying his motion to dismiss count two of an indictment charging him with first-degree attempted murder, N.J.S.A. 2C:5-1, 2C:11-3. Defendant argued the prosecutor gave the grand jury the wrong legal instruction, advising that an attempt to purposefully cause "serious bodily injury resulting in death" constituted a sufficient alternative mental state for the offense of attempted murder. Defendant claimed this error warranted dismissal of the attempted murder count. The court determined that providing the grand jury with incorrect mental state instructions, even though also presenting statements of the correct mental state, created the inherent possibility that the grand jury indicted defendant for attempted murder based on an impermissible mental state. The court cited State v. Gilliam, 224 N.J. Super. 759 (App. Div. 1988), which reversed an attempted murder conviction based upon a similar misstatement of the required mens rea. The court reversed the trial court's order and dismissed the count of first-degree attempted murder. Appellate 2025-04-08 ESTATE OF LEONOR R. DIZON, ETC. VS. STATE OF NEW JERSEY, ETC. (L-3466-23, UNION COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (A-1724-23 ) In this Medicaid lien dispute, plaintiff Estate of Leonor R. Dizon (Estate), by its administrator ad prosequendum, Teresa Finamore, appealed from a Law Division order denying its application to extinguish the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services' (Division) lien asserted against the Estate's assets pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4D-7.2 (estate asset statute). The Division's lien sought the recovery of $214,391.95 in Medicaid benefits Dizon (decedent) received after turning fifty-five years old. The Division filed its lien against all the Estate's assets, including any award the Estate received from its pending survivorship action, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-3. The Estate disputed that a survivorship award was subject to a Division lien under the estate asset statute for all of decedent's Medicaid benefits paid, arguing that its interest in the survivorship claims did not constitute property of the estate at the time of decedent's death, as required by the statute. Instead, it contended, the Division was only entitled to reimbursement from an award for decedent's tort-related medical expenses for her injuries pursuant to a separate statutory provision specifically addressing third-party liability recovery, N.J.S.A. 30:4D-7.1. The court concluded the Division's lien was valid against all the Estate's assets under the estate asset statute, which included any survivorship action award, and therefore affirmed the trial court. Appellate 2025-04-07 In re Appeal of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s September 6, 2022 Denial of Request for Adjudicatory Hearing (A-42-23 ; 089182) The DEP’s initial grant of the waiver did not create a property interest in the continued suspension of Clarios’s remediation obligations. Neither the controlling statutes and regulations nor a mutually explicit understanding between the parties provided an entitlement to the indefinite continuance of the waiver; to the contrary, the governing laws and agency materials all anticipate the DEP’s ability to enforce remediation obligations in the future. Supreme 2025-04-03 RONALD DONNERSTAG, ET AL. VS. MERISSA BORAWSKI, ETC. (SCHOOL ETHICS COMMISSION) (A-0367-23) Appellants, Central Regional Board of Education (Board) members Ronald Donnerstag, Kristin Lanko, Lisa Snider, Wendy Vacante, Matthew Delprete, Patricia Fortus, Jaime Cestare, Scott Alfano, and Lynne Sweezo, appeal the School Ethics Commission's final agency decisions dismissing their twelve-count complaint under the School Ethics Act (Act), N.J.S.A. 18A:12-21 to -34, seeking disciplinary action against fellow Board member, respondent Merissa Borawski. Appellants' allegations targeted Borawski's posts and repost uploaded to her public social media account while she was a Board member-elect and a Board member regarding labor union membership, COVID-19 mandates, and State gender identity curriculum. In addition, appellants allege Borawski violated Governor Philip Murphy's Executive Order 251 by not wearing a facemask at a public Board meeting while a Board member. The court affirms the Commission's grant of Borawski's motion to dismiss allegations in counts one, two, three, four, five, eight, nine, ten, eleven, and twelve that she violated N.J.S.A. 18A:12-24.1(a) regarding her social media posts and reposts criticizing COVID-19 mandates and gender identity curriculum, and non-compliance with Executive Order 251. The Commission correctly determined appellants failed to comply with N.J.A.C. 6A:28-6.4(a)(1) because there was no order issued by a court or administrative agency that Borawski violated state law or regulations. The court affirms the Commission's grant of Borawski's motion to dismiss allegations in counts six and seven that she violated N.J.S.A. 18A:12-24.1(e) regarding her social media posts and repost criticizing COVID-19 mandates and applauding the acquittal of an alleged racist. The Commission correctly determined that it did not have jurisdiction under the Act over Borawski's posts because the posts were made when she was a Board member-elect. The court reverses the Commission's grant of Borawski's motion to dismiss allegations in count three that she violated N.J.S.A. 18A:12-24.1(e) by not complying with Executive Order 251, and remand for the Commission to address the merits of the count. The Commission arbitrarily determined Borawski's conduct was not a nexus with her role as a Board member and did not have the potential to undermine the authority of the Board. The court affirms the Commission's summary decision finding that the allegations in counts two, four, five, eight, nine, ten, eleven, and twelve did not violate N.J.S.A. 18A:12-24.1(e). There was no evidence Borawski's conduct compromised the Board. The court reverses the Commission's summary dismissal of Borawski's allegations in count one that she violated N.J.S.A. 18A:12-24.1(e) regarding her social media post challenging labor union membership and remand to the Commission to determine the appropriate penalty. The Commission's decision was arbitrary, capricious, and unreasonable as it was contrary to the credible evidence in the record that the post compromised the Board because it resulted in an unfair labor practice charge being filed against the Board. We remand to the Commission to recommend to the Commissioner of Education the extent of Borawski's penalty. Appellate 2025-04-03 RONALD DONNERSTAG, ET AL. VS. HEATHER KOENIG, ETC. (SCHOOL ETHICS COMMISSION) (A-0366-23) Appellants, Central Regional Board of Education (Board) members Ronald Donnerstag, Kristin Lanko, Lisa Snider, Wendy Vacante, Matthew Delprete, Patricia Fortus, Jaime Cestare, Scott Alfano, and Lynne Sweezo, appeal the School Ethics Commission's final agency decision dismissing their five-count complaint under the School Ethics Act (Act), N.J.S.A. 18A:12-21 to -34, seeking disciplinary action against fellow Board member, respondent Heather Koenig. The allegations targeted Koenig's posts and reposts uploaded on her public social media account while she was a Board member-elect and Board member, and her violation of Governor Philip Murphy's Executive Order 251 by not wearing a facemask at a public board meeting while a sitting Board member. The court affirms the Commission's dismissal of counts two and five when it granted Koenig's motion to dismiss. The Commission correctly determined count two failed to comply with N.J.A.C. 6A:28-6.4(a)(1) because there was no order issued by a court or administrative agency finding that Koenig violated state law or regulations when she did not wear a mask at her Board member swearing-in. The Commission correctly determined count two's allegation that Koenig violated N.J.S.A. 18A:12-24.1(e) did not establish she was acting on behalf of the Board or compromised the Board. The Commission also correctly determined it did not have jurisdiction under the Act over the allegations in count five that she violated N.J.S.A. 18A:12-24.1(e) because the social media posts were made when Koenig was a Board member-elect, not a sitting Board member. The court reverses the Commission's dismissal of count three when it granted Koenig's motion to dismiss. The count alleges Koenig violated N.J.S.A. 18A:12-24.1(e) by not wearing a face mask at a Board meeting because she compromised the Board as her action was perceived to be speaking for the Board and may have encouraged others to follow suit. The Commission's decision was arbitrary, capricious, and unreasonable. The allegation is remanded to an Administrative Law Judge to conduct a fact-finding hearing and issue an initial decision to the Commission. The court affirms the Commission's summary dismissal of count four alleging that Koenig's social media post and reposts criticizing the Governor's mask mandate violated N.J.S.A. 18A:12-24.1(e). There was insufficient nexus between her conduct and her position as a Board member, and there was no indication that the Board was compromised by this conduct. The court reverses the Commission's summary dismissal of count one alleging that Koenig's social media post encouraging Board employees to rescind their membership in their labor unions violated N.J.S.A. 18A:12-24.1(e). The dismissal was arbitrary, capricious, and unreasonable as it was contrary to the credible evidence in the record that the post compromised the Board by resulting in an unfair labor practice charge filed against the Board. We remand to the Commission to recommend to the Commissioner of Education the extent of Koenig's penalty. The penalty, however, shall not be imposed until the Commission makes a final agency decision regarding count three. Appellate 2025-04-02 STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. NATHANIEL H. RUSSELL (23-02-0362, ATLANTIC COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (A-0022-23) A jury convicted defendant on several offenses, including two counts of second-degree terroristic threats, N.J.S.A. 2C:12-3(a). The terroristic threats convictions related to statements defendant directed at the victim, who presided as the judge over defendant's municipal court case. Defendant was also convicted of making the threats during a declared period of national, State or county emergency, namely, the COVID-19 pandemic. Defendant argued the terroristic threats convictions should be reversed because the jury was not charged pursuant to State v. Fair, 256 N.J. 213 (2024), on whether a reasonable person similarly situated to the victim, in this case a municipal court judge with several years of experience as an attorney and a prosecutor, would have viewed defendant's words as threatening violence. Defendant also raised an as-applied substantive due process challenge to his conviction for making the threats during a declared emergency, arguing there was no nexus between his threats and the state of emergency. The court reversed the terroristic threats convictions and ruled Fair has pipeline retroactivity. Although defense counsel seemingly argued the Fair standard in summations, the trial court charged the jury under the then-existing model charges, which did not provide an objective means of measuring whether defendant's statements constituted terroristic threats. The court also held where the State seeks to enhance a third-degree terroristic threats offense by charging a defendant with making threats during a declared period of national, State or county emergency, there must be some rational relationship between the threats and the underlying emergency. Otherwise, the conviction will be vulnerable to an as-applied challenge for vagueness on substantive due process grounds. Reversal was warranted here because the threats defendant directed at the victim did not result from or having anything to do with the pandemic or pandemic-related restrictions, and his municipal court case. 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- Frequently Asked Questions About Domestic Violence, What happens if the plaintiff wants to dismiss or modify an existing Restraining Order? Any request to dismiss or make changes to an existing order must be done in person and heard before a judge. Restraining orders cannot be dropped or modified by telephone. If the plaintiff reconciles with the defendant, it does not mean an automatic dismissal of an order. If the plaintiff wishes to reconcile with the defendant, the plaintiff must appear before a judge in the Family Division of Superior Court to request a dismissal. Contact between the plaintiff and defendant in advance of a court order subjects the defendant to criminal prosecution. If the restraining order is dismissed, there still might be pending criminal charges that need to be addressed separately in the appropriate municipal or criminal court. What is a Restraining Order? A restraining order is an order issued by the court that is intended to protect a victim of domestic violence from a defendant with whom the victim has or had a relationship. What happens at the Final Restraining Order hearing? The judge will hear testimony from both parties. The judge will decide whether an act of domestic violence occurred, whether a final restraining order (FRO) should be issued and if so, what types of relief will be granted. Relief could include the following prohibitions: The defendant might be barred from future acts of domestic violence. The defendant might be barred from the plaintiff’s residence, place of employment or other places. The defendant might be prohibited from having any oral, written, personal, or electronic contact with the plaintiff or others. The defendant might be prohibited from making or causing anyone else to harass the plaintiff or others. The defendant might be prohibited from stalking, following, threatening to harm, stalk, or follow the plaintiff or others. The defendant might be ordered to pay child support or emergency funds. The defendant might be ordered to attend substance abuse counseling or other evaluations. The defendant will be prohibited from possession of weapons. The plaintiff might be issued exclusive possession of the residence, temporary custody of children, support, medical coverage, damages, and other items. If the FRO is issued, the defendant will be photographed and fingerprinted and will be ordered to pay a penalty of $50 to $500, payable through the court’s finance department. A copy of the FRO will be given to both parties. It is important to review the order before leaving the building to ensure accuracy. The Family Division will forward a copy of the order to the police department in the municipality where the plaintiff lives. The plaintiff also should provide copies to work, daycare centers, schools, and any other places of significance. The plaintiff should keep the FRO in his or her possession at all times. If lost, additional copies can be requested at the domestic violence unit where the order was entered. What happens to child support if the plaintiff asks for the Final Restraining Order to be dismissed? If the FRO is dismissed, the plaintiff can request a new order to continue the child support. Who can qualify for a Restraining Order? A victim of domestic violence is a person who is 18 years of age or older, or who is an emancipated minor. The victim has suffered domestic violence by one of the persons listed below. A spouse or former spouse A present or past household member Someone with whom the victim has had a child or is expecting a child Someone whom the victim is dating or has dated Should the parties bring anything to the Final Restraining Order hearing? You might choose to hire an attorney, but an attorney is not required for either party. Bring anything you want the court to consider. This could include the following: Witnesses. The court cannot accept written testimony. Photos of injuries and property damage. Medical documents. Receipts related to property damage. Financial information if you want the defendant to pay housing expenses, spousal support, or child support. What is Domestic Violence?, What crimes are covered by the 1991 Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA)?, Domestic violence occurs when one of the crimes listed below is committed against a person protected under the 1991 Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA). The crimes are listed below. Homicide Assault Terroristic Threats Kidnapping Criminal restraint False imprisonment Sexual assault Criminal sexual contact Lewdness Criminal mischief Burglary Criminal trespass Harassment Stalking Criminal Coercion Robbery Contempt of a Domestic Violence Order Crimes involving risk of death or serious bodily injury Cyber-harassment What if the parties want to attend counseling in a Domestic Volence case? The parties may not attend counseling together if there is an order in effect. There is no mediation of any kind if there is a restraining order in effect or a history of domestic violence. How do I apply for a Restraining Order? A person can file in the county where the defendant lives, where the plaintiff lives, or where the plaintiff is sheltered or staying temporarily. Go to the Domestic Violence Unit of the Superior Court Family Division at the county courthouse. Offices are open every weekday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Weekend, evenings, and holidays, go to your local police department to file a complaint. What if the plaintiff appears for court and the defendant fails to appear in a domestic violence case? The judge could issue an FRO against the defendant, if there is proof of service or testimony that the defendant was aware of the hearing date. If there is no proof that the defendant has been served, a new date might be scheduled, and the TRO will remain in effect. A law enforcement officer will serve the defendant with a copy of the final order. What relationships are covered by the PDVA? The parties must have had a specific relationship at present or in the past. The gender of the parties is not a factor. The relationships are listed below. Marriage Separation Divorce Living together in the same household now or in the past Dating or dated in the past Having a child in common Does the Final Restraining Order expire? FROs do not expire in New Jersey. Additionally, the Full Faith and Credit provisions of the Federal Violence Against Women Act requires all states, US territories and commonwealths to enforce restraining orders. This means if you leave New Jersey, your order is enforceable in every state, US territory, and commonwealth. Keep the order with you at all times. Will criminal charges be filed in Domestic Violence cases? The victim can choose to file a criminal complaint with the police. If the victim chooses not to file a complaint, the police are required to file a criminal complaint if there are visible signs of injury. What if the Defendant is not abiding by the Restraining Order? The restraining order is divided into two parts:, Part 1, contains restraints against contact. If the defendant does not comply with Part 1 of the order, the plaintiff can go to the police station and sign criminal charges., Part 2, deals with financial and parenting issues. If the defendant is not complying with Part 2 of the order, it must be enforced through family court. Domestic violence matters are serious. If you are unsure about any aspect of a restraining order, you should call the police or contact the family court. Who is a Defendant under the PDVA? Under the PDVA, the defendant must be 18 years old OR the defendant is a minor who is considered emancipated for one of the reasons listed below. Military service Being pregnant or having a child Emancipation by a court or an administrative agency. What happens when the restraining order is requested at the courthouse? A domestic violence staff member will interview the plaintiff and ask questions about the event that brought them to the courthouse. They also will ask about past incidents of domestic violence. After the interview, there will be a hearing with a domestic violence hearing officer or judge. The defendant does not need to be present. The plaintiff will be issued a temporary restraining order TRO if the hearing officer agrees that one is needed. If the case is heard by a hearing officer who does not recommend a TRO, the plaintiff can ask to have a judge hear the case. If the judge or a hearing officer issues a TRO, the plaintiff will be given a date to return for a final restraining order (FRO) hearing within 10 days. Copies of the TRO will be sent to law enforcement for personal service on the defendant. The plaintiff and defendant need to appear on the scheduled day of the final hearing.
- Glossary (Post-judgment), Adult Neutral Party : An adult neutral party is an impartial third-party. They have no financial, official, or personal interest in a controversy, dispute, or issue. Affidavit : An affidavit is a notarized written statement made to the court swearing that the information contained in the filed papers is true. Appeal : An appeal is a written request asking a higher court to look at the decision of the judge and change that judge’s decision. Arrears : The word arrears means unpaid or overdue child support, alimony or spousal support payments. Caption : The caption is how the parties’ names were written in the original papers filed for your divorce. If you were the plaintiff or defendant, you are still the plaintiff or defendant for all subsequent filings. Certification : A certification is a written statement made to the court when you file papers, swearing that the information contained in the filed papers is true. Defendant : The defendant is the person or business against whom a case is filed. Exhibits : Exhibits are papers and information you provide to support what is in your motion. Family Case Information Statement (CIS) : The CIS tells the court your past financial status as well as your current status. If you are filing an FM motion and asking for any type of monetary relief such as an increase or decrease in support, you must complete and file a copy of the last CIS submitted to the court and complete a new and current CIS. File : To file means to give the correct forms and fee to the court to begin the court’s consideration of your request. Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) system : The JEDS system is an electronic filing system for self-represented litigants for submitting documents to the court. Attorneys can only use the JEDS system in cases not managed through eCourts. Motion : A motion is a written request in which you ask the court to issue an order, change an order it has already issued, enforce an order it has already issued,, or ask the court to take some other action related to your case., Order : An order is a signed paper from the judge telling someone they must do something. Party : A party is a person, business or governmental agency involved in a court action. Plaintiff : The plaintiff is the party who starts the lawsuit. Pleading : A pleading is a formal written statement of the respective parties of their claim or response to a claim. Pro Se : The term pro se means that you are representing yourself in court without a lawyer. Process Server : A process server is a person (for example, a sheriff or deputy), who serves writs, subpoenas, etc. Relief : To ask for relief is to ask the court for something. Service : Service refers to the delivery of a writ, summons, or other legal papers to the person required to respond to them. Substantial Change : A substantial change , as used in this packet, means a significant change in your situation or circumstances affecting your case. Third Party : A third party is a person or group besides the two primarily involved in a situation, especially a dispute. Warrant : A warrant is a notification to law enforcement that a person should be arrested when found.
- Judge Directories, The following directories provide contact information for judges in the New Jersey Courts. Find the correct directory below. List of Directories for Judges in the New Jersey Courts Assignment Judges and Trial Court Administrators Assignment Judges and Trial Court Administrators Civil Division Presiding Judges Civil Division Presiding Judges Committee of Complex Business Litigation Judges Committee of Complex Business Litigation Judges Conference of General Equity Judges Conference of General Equity Judges Criminal Division Presiding Judges Criminal Division Presiding Judges Designated Environmental Litigation Judges Designated Environmental Litigation Judges Designated Mt. Laurel Judges Designated Mt. Laurel Judges Designated OPRA Judges Designated OPRA Judges Recovery Court Judges and Coordinators Contact List Recovery Court Judges and Coordinators Family Division Presiding Judges Family Division Presiding Judges Judicial Biographical Information of Judges Judges' Biographies Judges' Chambers Listing Judges' Chambers Municipal Presiding Judges Municipal Presiding Judges Probate Part Judges Committee Probate Part Judges Committee Special Civil Part Supervising Judges Roster Special Civil Part Supervising Judges Roster Tax Court Judges Directory Tax Court Judges
- Family Courts: Child Abuse, Kinship, and Adoption, Information on adoption, children-in-court matters, and kinship/legal guardianship. 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?
- Legal Reference Materials, Find information and legal resources for your case. , Try to get an attorney, The court system can be complex. It is a good idea to get an attorney if you can. The NJ State Bar Association has a list of County Bar Associations lawyer referral organizations ., Know Your Rights, The Division on Civil Rights within the NJ Dept. of Law and Public Safety has Public Fact Sheets published fact sheets on rights that are protected by the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. This includes racial and gender discrimination, housing, equal pay and more. The fact sheets are available in many languages., New Jersey Courts Overview, The Judiciary has New Jersey Courts - A Guide to the Judicial Process - brochure published a guide to the judicial process that includes information about the courts’ structure and organization. The guide also covers basic court processes and a glossary of legal terms., Legal Services of New Jersey, Legal Services of New Jersey Legal Services of New Jersey provides free legal assistance to low-income people in New Jersey. They also have a Find Free NJ Legal Info helpful website with legal forms, manuals, and articles to help answer your legal questions., New Jersey Rules of Court, The Rules of Court New Jersey Rules of Court guide the practice of law in the New Jersey courts. The rules govern everything from court procedures to attorney bar admissions., Rules of Professional Conduct, Part of the Rules of Court, the Rules of Professional Conduct Rules of Professional Conduct govern the qualifications, behavior, and responsibility of all attorneys licensed to practice law in the state., New Jersey Rules of Evidence, The New Jersey Rules of Evidence New Jersey Rules of Evidence explain what evidence can be used in Superior and Municipal Court., Manual on NJ Sentencing Law, Manual on NJ Sentencing Law This manual gives an overview of criminal sentences and juvenile dispositions. It includes relevant court rules, case law, and statutes., Violations Bureau Schedule, Many traffic and parking tickets can be paid without coming to court. This list gives the Statewide Violations Bureau Schedule payable amount for traffic and parking tickets that can be paid without a court appearance, Notices to the Bar, Any updates to the practice of law in New Jersey’s state courts are Notices to the Bar published as Notices to the Bar . Use the search box to find relevant notices from 2011 through today., Forms Catalog, Use our Forms Catalog forms catalog to access legal forms, self-help kits, brochures, and directories., Manual on Style for Legal Citation, The Manual on Style manual on style for judicial opinions explains the structure and organization of legal opinions. It also explains how to cite cases in a legal document., Guidelines for Captioning Cases, The Guidelines for Captioning Cases guidelines are used by Appellate Division staff when preparing memos and opinions. They give a good overview of how court cases should be named and how they should appear in court documents., Civil Motion Calendar, Use the Civil Motion Calendar civil motion calendar to find information about upcoming court dates., Model Civil Jury Charges, The Model Civil Jury Charges model civil jury charges are used by judges and litigants to prepare jury instructions. Jury instructions help jurors in civil cases understand the laws that they should apply in the case they are hearing. The model charges are prepared and updated by the Supreme Court Committee on Model Civil Jury Charges., Model Criminal Jury Charges, The Model Criminal Jury Charges model criminal jury charges are used by judges and litigants to prepare jury instructions. Jury instructions help jurors in criminal cases understand the laws that they should apply in the case they are hearing. The model charges are prepared and updated by the Supreme Court Committee on Model Criminal Jury Charges., Notice on the Use of Artificial Intelligence, Read the Supreme Court’s notice about using artificial intelligence in court cases.