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  • New Jersey Trial Courts Backlog: Current, Fillings and Resolutions Dashboard Current Year  Filings and Resolutions Dashboard Current         Filings and Resolutions Dashboard-Court Year  Filings and Resolutions Dashboard-Court Year       New Jersey Trial Courts Backlog: Court Year Backlog Dashboard-Court Year        Publications, Reports, and Statistics Trial Court Statistics Key: TY = This Court Year LY = Last Court Year
  • Hudson Vicinage Court User Resource Center, Contact us to ask questions, find legal resources, and get help with understanding court forms and procedures. We also have referral information about community services., Our court staff can give procedural guidance, but they cannot give legal advice., The Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm., Court User Resource Center, Ombudsman, Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Suite/Room 102, Floor 1 Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 201-748-4400 ext. 60145 HudsonHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Find out more about the Judiciary Ombudsman Program  ombudsman program . 
  • Ombudsman Directory, Name Address Contact Administrative Office of the Courts Black, Jennifer Ombudsman Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street Floor 6th Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Phone: 609-815-2900 ext. 51884 SCCOOmbudsman.mailbox@njcourts.gov Administrative Office of the Courts Hart, Maurice Ombudsman Probation Administrative Office of the Courts 171 Jersey Street 171 Jersey Street Trenton, New Jersey 08611 Phone: 609-815-3810 ext. 16357 ProbationHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Atlantic/Cape May Brooks, Dominique Ombudsman Atlantic/Cape May Atlantic County Civil Courts Building 1201 Bacharach Blvd. Floor 1 Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47230 Atlcapehelp.mailbox@njcourts.gov Bergen Shea, Joy Ombudsman Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Suite/Room 125 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25103 BergenHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Burlington Phillips, Natonya Ombudsman Burlington Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Floor 1 Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38118 BurlingtonHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Camden Townsend-Mobley, Tenicha Ombudsman Camden Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Suite/Room 110B Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43090 CamdenHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Cardwell, Vanessa Ombudsman Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Cumberland County Courthouse 60 West Broad Street Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15159 CumGloSalHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Essex Hatcher, Sarah Ombudsman Essex Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Suite/Room 132 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9300 ext. 56886 EssexHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Mercer Umoru, Ijeoma Ombudsman Mercer Mercer County Civil Courthouse 175 South Broad Street Floor 2nd Floor Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74205 MercerHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Middlesex Hernandez, Luis Ombudsman Middlesex Middlesex County Family Courthouse 120 New Street Suite/Room 300B New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88748 MiddlesexHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Monmouth Wicke, Lauren Ombudsman Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Suite/Room West Wing, 106, Floor Lower Level Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87260 MonmouthHelp.mailbox@njcourts.gov Morris/Sussex Shultis, Jennifer Ombudsman Morris/Sussex Morris County Administration and Records Building 10 Court Street Suite/Room 105 Morristown, New Jersey 07963 Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75160 MRS-SSXHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Ocean Castaneda, James Ombudsman Ocean 118 Washington Street 118 Washington Street Suite/Room 101, Floor 1st Floor Toms River, New Jersey 08754 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64480 OceanHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Passaic Rouillon, Vanessa Ombudsman Passaic Superior Court of New Jersey - Passaic 71 Hamilton Street Suite/Room 130, Floor 1st Floor Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2910 ext. 24470 PassaicHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Raimondo, Elizabeth Ombudsman Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Somerset County Courthouse 20 North Bridge Street Floor 5th Floor Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13240 SomHunWrnHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Union Velazquez, Maria Ombudsman Union Union County Courthouse 2 Broad Street Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 Phone: 908-787-1650 ext. 22300 UnionHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov Showing 1 to 16 of 16 items
  • New Jersey Trial Courts Backlog: Court Year, Filings and Resolutions Dashboard -Current Filings and Resolutions Dashboard -Current  Filings and Resolutions Dashboard Current         Fillings and Resolutions Dashboard Court Year  Filings and Resolutions Dashboard-Court Year  Filings and Resolutions Dashboard Court Year          New Jersey Trial Courts Backlog: Current Backlog Dashboard-Current    Publications, Reports, and Statistics Trial Court Statistics Key: TY = This Court Year LY = Last Court Year  
  • Filings and Resolutions Dashboard - Court Year, Filings and Resolutions Dashboard - Current Filings and Resolutions Dashboard - Current               New Jersey Trial Courts Backlog: Current Backlog Dashboard-Current                  Backlog Dashboard-Court year  Backlog Dashboard-Court year                 Publications, Reports, and Statistics Trial Court Statistics
  • Argument Schedule, Not all appeals include oral argument. Visit our Appellate Division home page to see Appellate Division Calendars and Locations all upcoming appeals . Briefs are available online if those documents are not sealed. Read 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 to see which case types are impounded. Not all appeals will have oral argument. Read 2:11-Argument; Determination; Costs; Rehearing Court Rule 2:11-1 for details on oral argument requests. Visit our Appellate Division home page to see Appellate Division Calendars and Locations all upcoming appeals . Briefs are available online if those documents are not sealed or otherwise deemed confidential. Read 1:38-Public Access To Court Records and Administrative Records Court Rule 1:38 for more information about public access to Appellate Court documents. Mar 2, 2026 Virtual OA A-0592-24 NISHA SANGER VS. NEXT LEVEL BUSINESS SERVICES, INC., ET AL. Briefs: A-0592-24 Briefs A-1099-24 LOURDES GONZALEZ VS. 908-910 WASHINGTON STREET LLC; ET AL. Briefs: A-1099-24 Briefs A-1428-24 MAURICE CLINE VS. CITY OF PATERSON, ET AL. Briefs: A-1428-24 Briefs Mar 3, 2026 Virtual OA A-0178-23 JEFFREY MCAVOY VS. KELLY BERTON ROCCO, ESQ. A-0459-24 COUNTY OF ESSEX ET AL. VS. VERA CORNELIUS LANGLEY, ET AL. Briefs: A-0459-24 Briefs A-3699-23 STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. SHADON M. MCDOWELL Briefs: A-3699-23 Briefs Trenton 5th Floor A-3099-23 ANALYN RIVERA, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATRIX AD PROSEQUENDUM FOR THE ESTATE OF ROMEO RIVERA VS. JERSEY CITY MEDICAL CENTER RWJ BARNABAS HEALTH, ET AL. Briefs: A-3099-23 Briefs A-0640-24 STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. CHRISTOPHER J. SLONIESKI Briefs: A-0640-24 Briefs A-0754-24 U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST VS. HARINDER SINGH ET AL. Briefs: A-0754-24 Briefs A-1274-24 BLITEI, LLC VS. HARINDER SINGH; ET AL. Briefs: A-1274-24 Briefs Rutgers Newark Law School A-1653-24 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID BUCCAFUSCA, DECEASED Briefs: A-1653-24 Briefs A-1503-24 BRIGHTHOUSE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY VS. OVERBROOK1 LLC, ET AL. Briefs: A-1503-24 Briefs A-0168-24 IN THE MATTER OF THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF THE LICENSE OF KIERAN SLEVIN, M.D. LICENSE NO. 25MA8620600 TO PRACTICE MEDICINE AND SURGERY IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY Briefs: A-0168-24 Briefs A-0922-24 NANCY G. SLUTSKY VS. KENNETH J. SLUTSKY Briefs: A-0922-24 Briefs A-0564-24 STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. P. S. M. (RECORD IMPOUNDED) Mar 4, 2026 Trenton 5th Floor A-1457-24 LISA RODRIGUEZ VS. CITY OF NEWARK, ET AL. Briefs: A-1457-24 Briefs A-3379-24 WALTER J. DIRKIN, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS AN ASSISTANT ESSEX COUNTY PROSECUTOR VS. OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF LAW & PUBLIC SAFETY Briefs: A-3379-24 Briefs A-1430-24 RELL CONCRETE CORP. VS. NATIONAL WINTER ACTIVITY CENTER, D/B/A WINTER4KIDS 3RD PARTY CAPTIONS ET AL. Briefs: A-1430-24 Briefs A-2843-23 BEZALEL GROSSBERGER VS. FAST OIL LLC Briefs: A-2843-23 Briefs Virtual OA A-0763-24 SL 10 PARK PLACE, LLC & SL MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC, VS. UTICA NATIONAL INSURANCE GROUP, ET AL. Briefs: A-0763-24 Briefs Mar 5, 2026 Trenton 5th Floor A-3047-23 STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. J. S. (RECORD IMPOUNDED) A-0139-24 ROBIN COLEMAN VS. KARL COLEMAN Briefs: A-0139-24 Briefs A-1843-24 MAHIMA JOISHY VS. CHUBB INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY; ET AL. Briefs: A-1843-24 Briefs A-1588-24 NEWPORT ASSOCIATES DEVELOPMENT COMPANY VS. PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY, ET AL. Briefs: A-1588-24 Briefs Virtual OA A-0830-24 HOLTEC INTERNATIONAL VS. JAVERBAUM WURGAFT HICKS KAHN WIKSTROM & SININS, P.C. Briefs: A-0830-24 Briefs
  • Appellate Livestreams, The “View Livestream” button will appear next to the case title once the oral argument starts. Not all oral arguments are livestreamed. Read 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 to see which case types are not livestreamed. Feb 26, 2026 Virtual OA 2 Watch Live This calendar is limited to sentencing appeals. Pursuant to R. 2:9-11, no briefs are filed in sentencing appeals without leave of court. Virtual OA2 Feb. 26, 2026 Virtual OA Watch Live This calendar is limited to sentencing appeals. Pursuant to R. 2:9-11, no briefs are filed in sentencing appeals without leave of court. Virtual OA2 Feb. 26, 2026
  • Track Appeals, This page provides summaries of Supreme Court appeals, along with certain procedural information, due dates, and publicly filed briefs.  The most recent cases are listed first.  You can also use the search tool to find a specific case., APPEALS ADDED IN THE NEW JERSEY SUPREME COURT LISTED NEWEST TO OLDEST, Summaries for Informational Purposes Only, : The following statements of issues on appeal are prepared by the Office of the Clerk for the convenience of the reader. They have been neither reviewed nor approved by the Supreme Court. Please note that, in the interest of brevity, some issues may not have been summarized., Party Briefing and Case Documents, : Briefing on appeals before the Supreme Court is governed by Court Rule . The Court’s order taking the appeal typically will include the due dates for the parties’ merits briefs and for amicus motions and briefs. The order is included in the “Case Document(s)” for each appeal. If the appeal is not sealed, the parties’ briefs also will be included in the “Case Document(s).”, Amicus Motions, : Beginning on Feb. 10, 2026, motions for leave to appear as amicus curiae and proposed amicus briefs in Supreme Court appeals are due ten (10) days after the respondent files its merits brief, and motions to extend or relax the time for filing an amicus motion and brief will not be accepted. See R . 1:13-9(e). Filter by - Any - Posted Argued Reargued Decided Certification Granted Leave to Appeal Granted Not Argued Not Decided Start End Search Apply Filters S-73/74-25 State v. Walter J. Gilliano (091601) In this matter, the Court determines that defendant could not establish that the existing jury pool violated his right to trial by a jury drawn from a representative cross-section of the community, and agrees with the trial court’s determination not to dismiss the jury pool that had been summoned before the Governor issued Executive Order 411, which restored the right to serve on a jury to individuals with certain convictions for an indictable offense under New Jersey law and was effectively immediately. Decided: Feb. 24, 2026 A-22-25 In the Matter of the Registration of K.M. (090713) Read Appellate Opinion A-1841-23 Can conduct committed by a co-conspirator be used to determine a Megan’s Law registrant’s score on factor two (degree of contact) of the Registrant Risk Assessment Scale? Case Document(s) A-22-25 Case Document(s) - Briefs are sealed A-22-25 Order Granting Certification Close Certification Granted : Feb. 17, 2026 Amicus Motions and Briefs Due : May 26, 2026 A-21-25 David B. Wilson v. City of Newark (090835) Read Appellate Opinion A-1709-23 Under the circumstances presented, was the City of Newark entitled to immunity under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, N.J.S.A. 59:4-2, given that N.J.S.A. 27:5G-4 requires that signs be posted on, and at the last safe exit or detour preceding, a railroad bridge or overpass with less than 14 feet 6 inches of clearance, and was plaintiff required to present expert testimony in support of his contention that the City acted palpably unreasonably? Certification Granted Posted Certification Granted : Jan. 16, 2026 Posted: Jan. 21, 2026 A-20-25 State v. Gabriel T. Matos (091106) Read Appellate Opinion A-1269-23 Did the lack of a jury instruction about the purpose of fresh complaint testimony constitute plain error, was evidence about prior uncharged bad acts that occurred in New York admissible, did the prosecutor’s comments during opening and closing statements improperly bolster the victim’s testimony and inflame the jury, and did those alleged errors individually or cumulatively amount to reversible error? Certification Granted Posted Certification Granted : Jan. 16, 2026 Posted: Jan. 21, 2026 A-13/14/15/16/17/18/19-25 Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority v. Town of Dover (090814) Read Appellate Opinion A-1587-21 Do the 1971 settlement agreement and the 1984 amendment to that settlement agreement constitute an unlawful perpetual municipal contract without a finite endpoint, are they void as against public policy and the Clean Water Act, and are they terminated if the capacity of the Rockaway Valley Regional Sewerage Authority treatment plant expands beyond twelve million gallons per day? Certification Granted Posted Certification Granted : Nov. 19, 2025 Posted: Nov. 19, 2025 A-12-25 James G. Lowe, M.D. v. Bernard Audet (090940) Read Appellate Opinion A-4093-23 Are insurance brokers exempt from liability under the “learned professionals” exception to the Consumer Fraud Act? Leave to Appeal Granted Posted Leave to Appeal Granted : Nov. 17, 2025 Posted: Nov. 17, 2025 A-11-25 Erwin Campoverde v. NY-NJ Link Developer, LLC (090537) Read Appellate Opinion A-1174-23 What is the applicable standard under New Jersey law for determining whether a general contractor owes a duty to a subcontractor’s employees for the purpose of determining liability for the injuries sustained by a subcontractor’s employee? Certification Granted Posted Certification Granted : Nov. 3, 2025 Posted: Nov. 3, 2025 A-10-25 Nicky Travieso v. Ciara Crespo (091127) Read Order With respect to a “motor vehicle liability policy . . . that names a corporate or business entity as a named insured” under N.J.S.A. 17:28-1.1(f), what is the “maximum uninsured . . . motorist coverage available under the policy” that must be provided to “an individual employed by the corporate or business entity”?   Leave to Appeal Granted Posted Leave to Appeal Granted : Oct. 21, 2025 Posted: Oct. 22, 2025 A-9-25 Craig Chiaccheri v. Zurich American Insurance Company (090943) Read Order With respect to a “motor vehicle liability policy . . . that names a corporate or business entity as a named insured” under N.J.S.A. 17:28-1.1(f), what is the “maximum . . . underinsured motorist coverage available under the policy” that must be provided to “an individual employed by the corporate or business entity”; and are endorsements limiting underinsured motorist coverage to an amount less than the general third-party liability coverage limit under the same policy in violation of N.J.S.A. 17:28-1.1(f) or otherwise contrary to public policy? Question of law certified by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, accepted Posted Question of law certified by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, accepted : Oct. 21, 2025 Posted: Oct. 22, 2025 A-8-25 Atlas Data Privacy Corp. v. We Inform, LLC (091145) Read Order What mental state, if any, is required to establish liability under Daniel’s Law, N.J.S.A. 56:8-166.1? Question of law certified by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, accepted Posted Question of law certified by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, accepted : Oct. 21, 2025 Posted: Oct. 22, 2025 A-7-25 State v. Yusef B. Allen (090853) Read Appellate Opinion A-1045-22 Is the materiality standard for a claim that the prosecutor failed to disclose evidence under Brady v. Maryland , 373 U.S. 83 (1963), the same as the materiality standard for a claim of newly discovered evidence under State v. Carter , 91 N.J. 86 (1982), and does defendant satisfy the Brady materiality standard in this matter? Certification Granted Posted Certification Granted : Sept. 19, 2025 Posted: Sept. 23, 2025 A-6-25 State v. French G. Lee (090662) Read Appellate Opinion A-3125-22 Should there have been a N.J.R.E. 104 hearing on defendant’s challenge to the reliability of the State’s expert fingerprint evidence, should the potential jurors have been asked their opinions about the reliability of fingerprint evidence during voir dire, and did two of the State’s witnesses give improper testimony that the same person was depicted in both surveillance videos? Certification Granted Posted Case Document(s) A-6-25 Case Document(s) - Briefs are sealed A-6-25 Petition For Certification A-6-25 Respondent Brief Letter A-6-25 Supplemental Appellant Brief A-6-25 Supplemental Respondent Brief A-6-25 Amicus Curiae Brief The Innocence Project (IP) A-6-25 Amici Curiae Brief Experts In Decision Making And Judgment In Legal Contexts (EDMJ) A-6-25 Amici Curiae Brief The Wilson Center For Science And Justice (WC) A-6-25 State's Combined Response to Amicus Briefs Close Certification Granted : Sept. 19, 2025 Posted: Sept. 23, 2025 Argued: March 2, 2026 A-5-25 State v. R.F.P. (090566) Read Appellate Opinion A-0276-24 Did defendant satisfy his burden of establishing that the alleged sexual assault victim’s pre-incident mental health records should be produced for the trial court’s in camera review, see State v. Chambers , 252 N.J. 561 (2023)? Leave to Appeal Granted Posted Leave to Appeal Granted : Sept. 9, 2025 Posted: Sept. 9, 2025 Argued: March 2, 2026 A-4-25 State v. Jamar J. Myers (090743) Read Appellate Opinion A-2045-22 Where defendant entered a global agreement and pled guilty to felony murder for one incident and to robbery for a separate incident, then successfully challenged his robbery conviction on appeal, can defendant withdraw his guilty plea to felony murder? Certification Granted Posted Certification Granted : Sept. 9, 2025 Posted: Sept. 9, 2025 A-3-25 Township of Jackson v. Getzel Bee, LLC; Township of Jackson v. Bellevue Jackson, LLC (090404) Read Appellate Opinion A-0590-23/A-0594-23 Does the particular parcel of land to be acquired by a municipality through eminent domain have to be put to public use, or may it be exchanged for other land that will serve that purpose? Certification Granted Posted Certification Granted : Sept. 9, 2025 Posted: Sept. 9, 2025 A-2-25 Borough of Seaside Park v. Shree Jyoti, LLC (089599) Read Appellate Opinion A-1915-22 Is the ordinance that authorizes a municipality to acquire property through its eminent domain power under the Local Land and Buildings Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5(a), required to set forth the specific public purpose for which the property is being acquired? Certification Granted Posted Certification Granted : Sept. 9, 2025 Posted: Sept. 9, 2025 A-1-25 State v. Paul J. Caneiro (091055) Under the circumstances presented, where defendant’s house was on fire, was the warrantless seizure of evidence from the garage justified under the exigent circumstances exception to the warrant requirement?, Note:, The Court imposed an expedited, peremptory briefing schedule in this matter.  Any motion for leave to appear as amicus curiae shall be served and filed through eCourts Supreme, with the proposed amicus brief, on or before 9/24/25.  For information about submitting an amicus filing, please call the Clerk’s Office at 609-815-2955 609-815-2955 .  No further submissions will be accepted unless requested by the Court. Leave to Appeal Granted Posted Argued Decided, Note:, The Court imposed an expedited, peremptory briefing schedule in this matter.  Any motion for leave to appear as amicus curiae shall be served and filed through eCourts Supreme, with the proposed amicus brief, on or before 9/24/25.  For information about submitting an amicus filing, please call the Clerk’s Office at 609-815-2955 609-815-2955 .  No further submissions will be accepted unless requested by the Court. Watch the  Oral Argument Video for A-1-25 Oral Argument Video for A-1-25 Close Listen to the  Oral Argument Audio for A-1-25 Leave to Appeal Granted : Sept. 3, 2025 Posted: Sept. 3, 2025 Argued: Nov. 3, 2025 Decided: Dec. 4, 2025 A-80/61-24 State v. Arthur F. Wildgoose (089853) Read Appellate Opinion A-1497-22 If the prosecutor makes the first plea offer in a Jessica Lunsford Act case after the defendant is indicted, does the prosecutor’s statement of reasons required by State v. A.T.C. , 239 N.J. 450 (2019) need to address the timing of the plea offer? Certification granted (A-61-24) Posted (A-61-24) Cross-appeal (A-80-24) Posted (A-80-24) Certification granted (A-61-24) : May 16, 2025 Posted (A-61-24) : May 21, 2025 Cross-appeal (A-80-24) : Sept. 2, 2025 Posted (A-80-24) : Sept. 8, 2025 A-79-24 East Orange Educational Support Professionals’ Association v. East Orange Board of Education (090489) Read Appellate Opinion A-3657-21 Was the arbitrator’s decision -- that the East Orange Board of Education violated the collective bargaining agreement with its custodial employees when it ceased paying them extra compensation for reporting to work when schools were closed for COVID-19 -- reasonably debatable in light of N.J.S.A. 18A:7F-9(e)(1) (providing that during a state of emergency, school employees shall be compensated “as if the school facilities remained open”)? Certification Granted Posted Argued Case Document(s) A-79-24 Case Document(s) A-79-24 - Petition for Certification A-79-24 - Respondent Brief A-79-24 - Amici Curiae Brief IFPTE Local 195 A-79-24 - Amicus Curiae Brief New Jersey Education Association A-79-24 - Amicus Curiae Brief Attorney General A-79-24 - Appellant Response to Amicus Curiae Brief Attorney General Close Watch the  Oral Argument Video for A-79-24 Part 1 Oral Argument Video for A-79-24 Part 1 Close Listen to the  Oral Argument Audio for A-79-24 Part 1 Watch the  Oral Argument Video for A-79-24 Part 2 Oral Argument Video for A-79-24 Part 2 Close Listen to the  Oral Argument Audio for A-79-24 Part 2 Certification Granted : July 15, 2025 Posted: July 15, 2025 Argued: Feb. 2, 2026 A-78-24 Hoboken for Responsible Cannabis, Inc. v. City of Hoboken Planning Board (090287) Read Appellate Opinion A-0556-23 Did the submission of a complete application to the City of Hoboken Cannabis Review Board trigger the Municipal Land Use Law’s Time of Application Rule, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-10.5, which provides that the “development regulations which are in effect on the date of submission of an application for development shall govern the review of that application for development and any decision made with regard to that application for development”? Certification Granted Posted Case Document(s) A-78-24 Case Document(s) - Briefs are sealed A-78-24 Petition for Certification A-78-24 Respondent City of Hoboken Brief A-78-24 Respondent Blue Violets LLC Reply Brief A-78-24 Reply Brief Close Certification Granted : July 15, 2025 Posted: July 15, 2025 Argued: March 3, 2026 Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to page 3 3 Go to last page 47 Last page Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 20 of 935 items
  • Probation Division Manager Contact List, Name Address Contact Atlantic/Cape May Simmons, Keenon Probation Division Manager Atlantic/Cape May Atlantic County Criminal Courts Complex 4997 Unami Blvd. Floor 3 Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47160 Bergen Marcino, Amanda Probation Division Manager Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25454 Burlington Duarte, John Probation Division Manager Burlington Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38144 Camden Velasquez, Gil Probation Division Manager Camden Camden Probation 6 Executive Campus Route 70 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43280 Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Rigsbee, Audrey Probation Division Manager Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem - Sewell 1893 Hurffville Road Sewell, New Jersey 08080 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15682 Essex Ana C. Rivera Probation Division Manager Essex Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Floor 8 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9300 ext. 69032 Hudson Mack, Kimberly Probation Division Manager Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Suite/Room 107 Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60397 Mercer Peterson, Leroy Probation Division Manager Mercer Mercer County Civil Courthouse 175 South Broad Street Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74270 Middlesex Tiffany Leverett Probation Division Manager Middlesex Middlesex - New Street PO Box 789 New Brunswick, New Jersey Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88466 Monmouth Carter, Myra Probation Division Manager Monmouth Monmouth -66 2407 Route 66 Ocean, New Jersey 07712 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87344 Morris/Sussex DiBiase, Cory Probation Division Manager Morris/Sussex Morris County Courthouse PO Box 910 Morristown, New Jersey Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75587 Ocean VACANT Probation Division Manager Ocean Superior Court Probation Division 15 Hooper Avenue Toms River, New Jersey 08754 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64510 Passaic Núñez, Indira A Probation Division Manager Passaic Passaic County Probation 55 Dale Ave Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2910 ext. 24102 Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Rother, Brian Probation Division Manager Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Somerset County Courthouse PO Box 3000 Somerville, New Jersey Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13760 Union Edwards, Jennifer Probation Division Manager Union Albender Building 1143 East Jersey St Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 Phone: 908-787-1650 ext. 21580 Showing 1 to 15 of 15 items
  • eCourts, eCourts is the New Jersey Judiciary’s electronic case filing and management system. On This Page Body eCourts Login Attorneys in good standing can use eCourts to File documents and cases in civil, criminal, Tax Court, and appellate cases; Pay filing fees online using a JACS collateral account; Request transcripts; and Access electronic case jackets and files., Attorney Instructions for Activating eCourts, Step 1. Activate your attorney ID. Your attorney ID is activated the first time you use the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center to complete the annual attorney registration process. Step 2. Verify your attorney contact information. Verify the accuracy of your contact information in the, Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center,  , and make any necessary updates. The eCourts system uses this information to send correspondence and notifications. To update your attorney or attorney firm information. Step 3. Use the Judiciary account charge system (JACS) to create an account for paying filing fees. Be sure to complete the steps to link your firm ID to the account. The firm ID is not the bar ID. Assigned during the online registration process, the firm ID is a 9-digit ID that begins with an “F,” “H,” or “L.” JACS has instructions for how to link the firm ID to your account. If you cannot locate your firm ID, call  609-421-6100 for help. , Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) Set up JACS account now, ., Step 4. User Agreement Sign the User Agreement  . You will be asked to upload this into eCourts. Step 5. Access eCourts Once you have an attorney account and a linked JACS account, you can log into eCourts Civil, Criminal, and Appellate., eCourts Tax Court Registration, Attorneys must file a separate Attorney Access Verification Form verification form  to use eCourts Tax. Send the completed form to  TaxCourt.Mailbox@njcourts.gov with the subject line “Attorney Access Request.” You will receive a confirmation email from the , Tax Court, Clerk’s Office. Self-represented litigants must register before filing. Complete Registration Register for eCourts Tax Court. County boards of taxation, municipal clerks, and tax assessors must register before accessing eCourts accessing eCourts . eCourts County and Municipal Access Request Form Use this form  and send to   PublicAccess.Mailbox@njcourts.gov, Tips., Keep these things in mind when using eCourts: Make sure your email account accepts emails from eCourts so that court notices are not blocked or filtered into a spam folder. You must maintain the accuracy of your contact information. You can also update your attorney information to add an alternative email address to receive notifications. Sign documents electronically using this format: s/[Firstname Lastname]   Follow standard paper processes for serving self-represented litigants and parties that have not entered a confirmed eCourts email address. Some Rules of Court have been relaxed to allow for electronic filing. While the courts have provided guidance to help eCourts users, we cannot provide legal advice. The Rules of Court remain in effect for all case types., eCourts Civil Notes, Who can file?, All New Jersey attorneys in good standing can use eCourts for civil matters., Mandatory case types., Attorneys are required to file via eCourts is special civil and foreclosure matters., File dates., Foreclosure, DC, and Law complaints and motions filed on weekdays by 11:59 p.m. will receive a filed date for the same day. Filings which occur Saturday, Sunday,  Court Calendars, Schedules, and Agendas legal holidays, recess days  will receive a filed date for the next business day., Do not file these documents in eCourts:, Sealed documents False Claims Act cases Structured settlements , eCourts Criminal Notes, Who can file?, Prosecutors, public defenders, and private attorneys in good standing can use eCourts for criminal matters to do not require a filing fee., Do not file these documents in eCourts:, Sealed documents Megan’s Law Expungements—use the Expunging Your Court Record expungement filing system  to file requests for expungements.   Gun permits Municipal appeals, eCourts Tax Court Notes, Who can file?, Self-represented litigants and New Jersey attorneys in good standing can use eCourts to file all documents in local property and state tax matters. County boards of taxation, municipal assessors, and municipal clerks can access case information through the Log in non-attorney login ., Do not file sealed documents in eCourts., eCourts Appellate Notes, Who can file?, New Jersey attorneys are required to use eCourts to file all documents in non-emergent appellate matters.  Filers can use a credit card if they do not have an attorney JACS account. There will be an additional service fee for credit card payments. List Of Fees See filing fees. For help during business hours, contact the eCourts Appellate team at  609-815-2950 ext. 52590  or  appellateT7.mailbox@njcourts.gov . For help with pretrial detention appeals, contact the pretrial detention appeals team at  609-815-2950 ext. 52580 or  appellatepda.mailbox@njcourts.gov 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., How to file an appeal. Go to, the, Appellate Self-help page Appellate Self-help page  to get instructions, forms, and guidance on preparing appellate briefs.  
  • Somerset County Volunteer Information, Volunteer Information - Somerset County, Guidelines:,  Read about the general guidelines for the Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers, Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers, Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers volunteer program , that should be considered before submitting a volunteer application., Program Descriptions:,  Click any of the program titles below to view the program description or view a  Volunteer Programs - brochure statewide list  of the court volunteer programs. Please note that the availability of programs varies by county based on the needs of the local court and the particular community. Child Placement Review Board (CPR) Actively Recruiting Court Appointed Special Advocate(CASA) Courthouse Services Assistance (CSA) Actively Recruiting Courthouse Visitors Assistance (CVA) Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) Municipal Court Mediation(MCM) Actively Recruiting Small Claims Settlement (SMCS) Special Civil Settlement (SCS) Actively Recruiting Juvenile Conference Committees (JCC) Landlord/Tenant Settlement (LTS), How to Apply:,  Print and complete the  Volunteer Application volunteer application , which can be forwarded to the address shown below. Volunteer applications also may be sent electronically to the email address listed below in the Contact Us section. Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren – Trial Court Administration 40 North Bridge Street Somerville, New Jersey 08876 ATTN: Volunteer Services Liaison, Driving Directions:,  Get directions to  Somerset County courthouse driving directions Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren - Trial Court Administration  building., Contact Us:,  Should you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to email or call the local volunteer services liaison using the contact information below. v13volunteers.mbx@njcourts.gov 908-332-7700 , ext. 13095, Regional Opportunities for Intensive Supervision Program (ISP) Screening Boards, Volunteers can be selected to help screen inmates for the Intensive Supervision Program. The program allows certain carefully selected state prison inmates the opportunity to work their way back into the community under close community supervision by specially trained probation officers.  We are actively recruiting for all regions (Northern, Central, and Southern) with a special recruitment focus on the Southern Region. The majority of screening board panels meet virtually. However, in-person visits may also be required to some institutions. Southern Region volunteers will be required to visit South Woods State Prison located in Bridgeton, New Jersey to conduct screening board interviews.  For more information about ISP Volunteer opportunities, please visit the link below: Intensive Supervision Program - Screening board Learn more about this volunteer opportunity.
  • Civil and Foreclosure Public Access, Instructions, First-time users must register with the New Jersey Courts to search civil and foreclosure cases. If you already have a user ID and password to access eCourts, Evidence Submission, Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) or Municipal Case Resolution, you must use those credentials. Attorneys must use their assigned attorney bar ID credentials to access the Civil Search Application.              Civil and Foreclosure Public Access returning Users RETURNING USERS Civil and Foreclosure Public Access - First-Time User Registration FIRST-TIME USER REGISTRATION, Disclaimer, Certain records may not be available for public inspection in accordance with Federal and State statutes and the Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey or court order. Common examples of confidential records include those involving child victims of sexual abuse, cases involving trade secrets and records in any case ordered impounded by a judge. Confidential records and information will not be returned in your search results. The information displayed on this website is generated from computerized records in the custody and control of the New Jersey Judiciary and is intended for informational purposes only. The Judiciary provides this information as a public service and makes no warranties, either expressed or implied, regarding its accuracy, reliability, currency, completeness, or suitability for any particular purpose. Additionally, the Judiciary assumes no liability for the improper or illegal use of information obtained from its computerized systems. Attempts to interfere with the operation of the Judiciary's computerized systems or to alter records in the Judiciary's computerized systems is strictly prohibited and may result in criminal prosecution, civil penalties, or disciplinary action where appropriate. In addition, the Judiciary will seek indemnification, including costs and attorneys fees, for any claims brought in connection with the improper or illegal use of information obtained from its computerized systems.
  • Statistics, Statistical Dashboards, The following dashboards provide interactive summaries of filings, resolutions, and backlog in the New Jersey Trial Courts for the court year. The dashboards are updated each month to provide a current picture of caseload activity. Filings and Resolutions Dashboard : The tables and graphs show court year-to-date statistics (July to the current month available) and the most recent full court year statistics . The case type radio buttons control the type of cases shown in the Filings and Resolution table and the Percent Change in Filings map. Selection of a county radio button allows you to control the counties displayed in the bar graphs and table on the bottom of the dashboard. Backlog Dashboards : The tables and graphs show current backlog statistics and the most recent June (year-end) statistics. The case type radio buttons control the type of cases shown in the Backlog table, the monthly Backlog bar graph. Selection of a county radio button controls the counties displayed in the bar graphs on the bottom of the dashboard. Filings and Resolutions Dashboard - Current Filings and Resolutions Dashboard - Current Filings and Resolutions Dashboard - Court Year Filings and Resolutions Dashboard - Court Year New Jersey Trial Courts Backlog: Current Backlog Dashboard - Current New Jersey Trial Courts Backlog: Court Year Backlog Dashboard - Court Year, Trial Court Statistics, Trial court statistics are compiled from monthly statistical reports prepared by division managers in each county and submitted by trial court administrators. In the Court Management Report, the statewide overview section provides court year-to-date clearance and inventory percentages and current month clearance numbers. The county profile section of that report provides a two-page court year-to-date caseload report for each county. The Civil Statistics Report provides a report of filings, resolutions, clearance and backlog by case type. In the Superior Court Caseload Reference Guide, statistics are presented for five court years by county. Note: All reports are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. PDF documents preserve the look and feel of the original print documents. However, in order to view PDF documents, you must install the Adobe Acrobat Reader on your device. Acrobat Reader is available free of charge from their Adobe web site. Adobe provides a set of free tools that help users with visual impairments read documents in Adobe PDF format. To receive a hard copy of either report, email webmaster.mailbox@njcourts ., Court Management Statistics, Civil Statistics, Municipal Court Statistics, Court Management Statistics, October 2025 Court Management Statistics, February 2026 Civil Statistics, October 2025 Civil Statistics February 2026 Municipal Courts State and County, February 2026 Municipal Courts, October 2025 Municipal Courts, February 2026 Court Management Statistics, June 2025 Court Management Statistics, July 2024 - June 2025 Civil Statistics, June 2025 Civil Statistics, July 2024 - June 2025 State and County, June 2025 State and County, July 2024 - June 2025 Municipal Courts, June 2025 Municipal Courts, July 2024 -June 2025 Court Management Statistics, July 2023 - April 2024 Court Management Statistics, July 2023 - June 2024 Civil Statistics, July 2023 - April 2024 Civil Statistics, July 2023 - June 2024 State and County Statistics, July 2023 - April 2024 State and County, July 2023 - June 2024 Municipal Courts Statistics, July 2023 - April 2024 Municipal Courts, July 2023 - June 2024 Court Management Statistics, July 2022 - June 2023 Court Management Statistics, July 2022 - June 2023 Civil Statistics, July 2022 - June 2023 Civil Statistics, July 2022 - June 2023 State and County, July 2022 - June 2023 State and County, July 2022 - June 2023 Municipal Courts, July 2022 - June 2023 Municipal Courts, July 2022 - June 2023 Court Management Statistics, July 2021 – June 2022 Court Management Statistics, July 2021 – June 2022 Civil Statistics, July 2022 - June 2023 Civil Statistics, July 2021 – June 2022 State and County, July 2021 – June 2022 State and County, July 2021 – June 2022 Municipal Courts, July 2021 – June 2022 Municipal Courts, July 2021 – June 2022 Court Management Statistics, July 2020 - June 2021 Court Management Statistics, July 2020 - June 2021 Civil Statistics, July 2020 - June 2021 Civil Statistics, July 2020 - June 2021 State and County, July 2020 - June 2021 State and County, July 2020 - June 2021 Municipal Courts, July 2020 - June 2021 Municipal Courts, July 2020 - June 2021 Court Management Statistics, July 2019 - June 2020 Court Management Statistics, July 2019 - June 2020 Civil Statistics, July 2019 - June 2020 Civil Statistics, July 2019 - June 2020 State and County, July 2019 - June 2020 State and County, July 2019 - June 2020 Municipal Courts, July 2019 - June 2020 Municipal Courts, July 2019 - June 2020 Court Management Statistics, July 2018 - June 2019 Court Management Statistics, July 2018 - June 2019 Civil Statistics, July 2018 - June 2019 Civil Statistics, July 2018 - June 2019 State and County, July 2018 - June 2019 State and County, July 2018 - June 2019 Municipal Courts, July 2018 - June 2019 Municipal Courts, July 2018 - June 2019 Court Management Statistics, July 2017 - June 2018 Court Management Statistics, July 2017 - June 2018 Civil Statistics, July 2017 - June 2018 Civil Statistics, July 2017 - June 2018 State and County, July 2017 - June 2018 State and County, July 2017 - June 2018 Municipal Courts, July 2017 - June 2018 Municipal Courts, July 2017 - June 2018 Court Management Statistics, July 2016 - June 2017 Civil Statistics, July 2016 - June 2017 Civil Statistics, July 2016 - June 2017 State and County, July 2016 - June 2017 State and County, July 2016 - June 2017 Municipal Courts, July 2016 - June 2017 Municipal Courts, July 2016 - June 2017 Court Management Statistics, July 2015 - June 2016 Court Management Statistics, July 2015 - June 2016 Civil Statistics, July 2015 - June 2016 Civil Statistics, July 2015 - June 2016 State and County, July 2015 - June 2016 State and County, July 2015 - June 2016 Municipal Courts, July 2015 - June 2016 Municipal Courts, July 2015 - June 2016 Court Management Statistics, July 2014 - June 2015 Court Management Statistics, July 2014 - June 2015 Civil Statistics, July 2014 - June 2015 Civil Statistics, July 2014 - June 2015 State and County, July 2014 - June 2015 State and County, July 2014 - June 2015 Municipal Courts, July 2014 - June 2015 Municipal Courts, July 2014 - June 2015 Court Management Statistics, July 2013 - June 2014 Court Management Statistics, July 2013 - June 2014 Civil Statistics, July 2013 - June 2014 Civil Statistics, July 2013 - June 2014 State and County, July 2013 - June 2014 State and County, July 2013 - June 2014 Municipal Courts, July 2013 - June 2014 Municipal Courts, July 2013 - June 2014 Court Management Statistics, July 2012 - June 2013 Court Management Statistics, July 2012 - June 2013 Civil Statistics, July 2012 - June 2013 Civil Statistics, July 2012 - June 2013 State and County, July 2012 - June 2013 State and County, July 2012 - June 2013 Municipal Courts, July 2012 - June 2013 Municipal Courts, July 2012 - June 2013 Court Management Statistics, July 2011 - June 2012 Court Management Statistics, July 2011 - June 2012 Civil Statistics, July 2011 - June 2012 Civil Statistics, July 2011 - June 2012 State and County, July 2011 - June 2012 State and County, July 2011 - June 2012 Municipal Courts, July 2011 - June 2012 Municipal Courts, July 2011 - June 2012 Court Management Statistics, July 2010 - June 2011 Court Management Statistics, July 2010 - June 2011 Civil Statistics, July 2010 - June 2011 Civil Statistics, July 2010 - June 2011 State and County, July 2010 - June 2011 State and County, July 2010 - June 2011 Municipal Courts, July 2010 - June 2011 Municipal Courts, July 2010 - June 2011 Court Management Statistics, July 2009 - June 2010 Court Management Statistics, July 2009 - June 2010 Civil Statistics, July 2009 - June 2010 Civil Statistics, July 2009 - June 2010 State and County, July 2009 - June 2010 State and County, July 2009 - June 2010 Municipal Courts, July 2009 - June 2010 Municipal Courts, July 2009 - June 2010 Court Management Statistics, July 2008 - June 2009 Court Management Statistics, July 2008 - June 2009 Civil Statistics, July 2008 - June 2009 Civil Statistics, July 2008 - June 2009 State and County, July 2008 - June 2009 State and County, July 2008 - June 2009 Municipal Courts, July 2008 - June 2009 Municipal Courts, July 2008 - June 2009 Court Management Statistics, July 2007 - June 2008 Court Management Statistics, July 2007 - June 2008 Civil Statistics, July 2007 - June 2008 Civil Statistics, July 2007 - June 2008 State and County, July 2007 - June 2008 State and County, July 2007 - June 2008 Municipal Courts, July 2007 - June 2008 Municipal Courts, July 2007 - June 2008 Court Management Statistics, July 2006 - June 2007 Court Management Statistics, July 2006 - June 2007 Civil Statistics, July 2006 - June 2007 Civil Statistics, July 2006 - June 2007 State and County, July 2006 - June 2007 State and County, July 2006 - June 2007 Municipal Courts, July 2006 - June 2007 Municipal Courts, July 2006 - June 2007 Court Management Statistics, July 2005 - June 2006 Court Management Statistics, July 2005 - June 2006 Civil Statistics, July 2005 - June 2006 Civil Statistics, July 2005 - June 2006 State and County, July 2005 - June 2006 State and County, July 2005 - June 2006 Municipal Courts, July 2005 - June 2006 Municipal Courts, July 2005 - June 2006 Court Management Statistics, July 2004 - June 2005 Court Management Statistics, July 2004 - June 2005 Civil Statistics, July 2004 - June 2005 Civil Statistics, July 2004 - June 2005 State and County, July 2004 - June 2005 State and County, July 2004 - June 2005 Municipal Courts, July 2004 - June 2005 Municipal Courts, July 2004 - June 2005   Superior Court Caseload Reference Guide, 2017 - 2021 Superior Court Caseload Reference Guide, 2018 - 2022  
  • Municipal Court, Municipal Court Services develops and implements policies and best practices to support New Jersey's municipal courts.  On This Page Body Visit our Municipal Court Self-Help Self-Help Center if you're representing yourself in court., Contact Information, Deidra Barlow, Assistant Director, Municipal Court Services Division 609-815-2900 ext. 54850 MunicipalCtSvs.Mbx@njcourts.gov The following NJ statewide directories are available:  Municipal Presiding Judges Municipal Court Presiding Judges Municipal Division Manager Conference Contact List Municipal Court Division Managers Municipal Court Addresses Municipal Court Locations and Contacts (also see Municipal Courts Temporarily Relocated temporarily relocated municipal courts ) Municipal Court Session Schedules Municipal Court Session Schedules , Online Tools, The Judiciary has several online tools that allow court users to conveniently view and often manage or resolve municipal court cases. NJMCDirect NJMCDirect is a fast, secure, and convenient way to plead guilty and pay traffic tickets or other Municipal Court complaints, make payments on installment plans, enter a not guilty plea, and request a plea agreement from a municipal prosecutor (for certain charges). Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) can be used to upload documents related to a municipal court case, request court records, and request a new court date.  Municipal Court Case Search Municipal Court Case Search allows court users to find a ticket or complaint number.  The Municipal - Violations Bureau Schedule Violations Bureau Schedule shows payable amounts for common traffic violations where a court appearance isn't required. Refer to the Recent Enacted Laws Concerning Municipal Recently Enacted Laws Concerning the Municipal Courts for legislation affecting NJ municipal courts.  A collection of Municipal Court Case Law(s) Municipal Court Case Law dating back to 1964 is also available., Records Request, For Records Requests, contact the specific Municipal Court where the matter was heard to request records ., Forms, Find the forms used most often in NJ municipal court CN Title 10279 Certification of Repair and Plea of Guilty 10715 Municipal Plea by Mail Form 11870 Incarcerated Defendant Request for Relief form 12313 Municipal Court Payment Alternatives - 11x14 12313 Municipal Court Payment Alternatives - 8.5x11 12830 Request by Defendant/Juvenile for Copies of Their Own Expunged and/or Sealed Records 12840 Motion - Requesting Judicial Review of Certain Marijuana and Hashish Cases Pursuant to The Marijuana Decriminalization Law, L. 2021, c. 10110 Financial Questionnaire to Establish Indigency 11870 Unrepresented Inmate's Notice of Imprisonment and Request for Relief from Municipal Court Pursuant to Rule 7:7-2(A), Information for Litigants, NJ municipal courts resolve almost 6 million cases each year. If you have an upcoming court date, there are several ways that you can prepare. At the beginning of the court session, the municipal judge will give an opening statement that will explain what will happen during the proceeding. Typical Municipal Court Opening Statement Watch this video of a typical opening statement to better plan for your court proceeding. The video is also available in: Municipal Court Opening Statement - ASL American Sign Language (ASL) Municipal Court Opening Statement - Spanish Español (Spanish) Municipal Court Opening Statement - Haitian Creole Kreyòl Ayisyen (Haitian Creole) Municipal Court Opening Statement - Korean 한국어 (Korean) Municipal Court Opening Statement - Polish Polski (Polish) Municipal Court Opening Statement - Portuguese Português (Portuguese) Municipal Court - Your Day (Remote Participation & Dos/Don'ts) Watch this video to learn how to participate online (and the dos/don'ts)  if your municipal court proceeding will be held remotely. Requesting Court Accommodations Requesting Interpreter The court will provide an interpreter at no cost for court events if a defendant or witness has limited ability to understand or communicate proficiently in English. Contact the local municipal court local municipal court . ¿Necesita un intérprete? Llame al juzgado municipal Llame al juzgado municipal . You have the right to an interpreter in court. Usted tiene derecho a un intérprete en el Juzgado Municipal. Requesting Court Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations If you need an ADA accommodation, contact the municipal court for accommodations at no cost. Review the Your Day in Municipal Court Brochure Your Day in Municipal Court brochure and the ways that NJ Municipal Courts - What They Can and Cannot Do court staff can(not) help litigants in court. If you are facing certain more serious charges, you might qualify for a public defender. Refer to the Indigency Income Guidelines below: , Household Size, One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Annual Gross, Income, $19,950.00 $27,050.00 $34,150.00 $41,250.00 $48,350.00 $55,450.00 $62,550.00 $69,650.00, Monthly Gross, Income, $1,662.50 $2,254.17 $2,845.83 $3,437.50 $4,029.17 $4,620.83 $5,212.50 $5,804.17, Weekly Gross, Income, $383.65 $520.19 $656.73 $793.27 $929.81 $1,066.35 $1,202.88 $1,339.42 If you meet the guidelines. you can complete the Financial Questionnaire to Establish Indigency Financial Questionnaire to Establish Indigency . The questionnaire is also available in Financial Questionnaire to Establish Indigency (Spanish) Español (Spanish) Financial Questionnaire to Establish Indigency (H. Creole) Kreyòl Ayisyen (Haitian Creole) Financial Questionnaire to Establish Indigency (Korean) 한국어 (Korean) Financial Questionnaire to Establish Indigency (Polish) Polski (Polish) Financial Questionnaire to Establish Indigency (Portuguese) Português (Portuguese) Check the Unscheduled Court Closings unscheduled municipal court closings before you leave for court. They'll tell you if the court session was cancelled for bad weather or some other issue., Municipal Court Administration, Look for Municipal Court Jobs job openings in the NJ municipal courts. Review Hiring Process for Municipal Court Directors, Municipal Court Administrators and Deputy Municipal Court Administrators Court Rule 1:34-3 and N.J. Statute 2B:12-11 N.J. Statute 2B:12-11 for information about the municipal court administrator hiring process. Review the Municipal Court Consolidation Plan Municipal Court Consolidation Plan to learn more about how municipalities can save money by consolidating their court services. The Supreme Court Procedures Governing.....Municipal Court Debt Supreme Court Procedures Governing the Private Collection of Municipal Court Debt guides when and how municipal courts can send outstanding municipal court debts to private collection agencies after all other enforcement remedies have been exhausted., Municipal Court Judges, Attorneys who are NJ residents and have practiced law for at least 5 years may be appointed to three-year terms as municipal court judges by the mayor, with the advice and consent of the council, or in some cases the governing body. In joint municipal courts, which are courts serving more than one municipality, the appointment is made by the NJ Governor with the advice and consent of the State Senate. NJ municipal court judges don't have tenure and aren't subject to a mandatory retirement age, characteristics which distinguish them from other judges in the Judiciary. Many of NJ municipal court judges serve only part-time and, thus, are able to maintain private law practices, subject to the Rules of Court., Municipal Court Administrators, All NJ municipal court leaders must take training and pass tests covering municipal court procedures and management in order to earn and maintain a credential of either accreditation or certification. These leaders include administrators, deputy administrators, and directors. The training and credentialing help make sure that NJ municipal court leaders are qualified, professional, and held to the highest ethical standards. The training and credentialing is overseen by the Municipal Court Administrator Certification Board ( Municipal Court Administrator Certification Board Board Regulations ). The Board also is responsible for the discipline of credential holders: any individual who holds the credential of certification, conditional accreditation, or full accreditation.  Board members include: Assignment Judge Stuart A. Minkowitz, Chair Assistant Director Deidra L. Barlow, Vice-Chair Presiding Judge Christine M. Heitmann Trial Court Administrator Gurpreet M. Singh Municipal Division Manager Rebecca Muller Kimberly Locker, EEO/AA Officer Certified Municipal Court Administrators – Jennifer Esposito, Claudia Santos, Kathryn Amidon Coffey (MCAANJ designee) and Cynthia Holmes Send Certification-related questions to   jucert.mbx@njcourts.gov Municipal Court Administrator Certification program dates, Upcoming 2026 testing dates for the Municipal Court Administrator Certification Program, ., All examinees must be confirmed in advance., Written Exam Dates:, May 15, 2026 Nov. 13, 2026  , Oral Exam Dates:, June 12, 2026 Dec. 11, 2026   Fees: (First-time applicants): $25 application fee plus $75 examination fee (Oral/Written Exam Re-takers): $25 re-examination fee
  • Lawsuits $5,000 or less (Small Claims), Small claims are lawsuits for $5,000 or less. Renters can file for a return of a security deposit of $5,000 or less in small claims court. On This Page, Essential Forms, The following forms are used to begin a case: CN Title 10148 How to Sue for Up To $5,000 in Small Claims Court Motor Vehicle Case 10151 How to Sue for Up To $5,000 in Small Claims Court Non-Motor Vehicle Case 10290 Small Claims - brochure 10914 How To Request a Default Judgment These forms are used to collect money after a judgment is entered: CN Title 10282 Collecting a Money Judgment - brochure 10546 How to Get Financial Information About Someone Who Owes You Money (Motion to Enforce Litigant’s Rights) 10548 How to Ask the Court to Order a Wage Execution in a Special Civil Part Case 11235 Writ of Wage Execution - Appendix XII-E 11236 Notice of Application for Wage Execution - Appendix XI-I 11711 How to Complete the Request for a Writ of Execution 11840 Information Subpoena - Appendix XI-L You can use these forms to defend yourself against collection: CN Title 12322 How to Object to a Wage Garnishment in a Special Civil Part Case 12323 How to Object to a Bank Account Levy in a Special Civil Part Case 10543 How to File a Motion in the Special Civil Part, Examples of small claims:, A person or company failed to comply with a written or oral contract. Your car was damaged in an accident. You paid money as a down payment and want it returned . Your property was damaged or lost. You bought a product that doesn’t work. Work you paid for was faulty or not completed. You want to be paid for work you did. Someone wrote you a bad check. You gave a landlord a security deposit that was not returned. NOTE: The limit for security deposit returns is $5,000 in small claims court. Cases that cannot be filed as small claims: Malpractice claims against doctors, dentists, lawyers, or other professionals Claims for child support or alimony Cases involving wills and inheritance Claims seeking anything other than money from the  defendant defendant, Do I need a lawyer to file a small claims case?, Small claims are simpler than other case types. Most people are able to file and present their cases without an attorney., Things to think about before representing 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., Filing Non-Auto Small Claims, How to Sue for Up To $5,000 in Small Claims Court Non-Motor Vehicle Case How to Sue in Small Claims Court up to $5,000, This kit has all of the forms and instructions for self-represented  Litigants litigants  to  File file  a small claims case. There is a  How to Sue for Up To $5,000 in Small Claims Court Motor Vehicle Case separate kit  if your case is the result of a motor vehicle accident., Note: You must be 18 to file a court case. If you are under 18, your parent or guardian must file the case for you., 8 steps to file a small claims case, File the  Small Claims Complaint (Non-Motor Vehicle) Small Claims Complaint  with the court.   Complete the  How to Sue for Up To $5,000 in Small Claims Court Non-Motor Vehicle Case Small Claims Summons .   Include the current address of  Defendant defendant  .   Attach the  Court Fees filing fee  or  How to File for a Fee Waiver – All Courts request a fee waiver: One defendant: $35 Each additional defendant: $5 Check forms to make sure they are completed. Sign the forms.   Make copies of all documents you will submit to the court and put them in a safe place., You must remove all , Personal Identifier, personal identifiers , from the copies you will submit to the court. Keep those identifiers on the copies you keep.,  , Upload the documents,  into the Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) system. You can pay the fee with a credit card. You can upload the  How to File for a Fee Waiver – All Courts fee waiver request form  if needed. You also can mail the complaint , the summons and the fee to the  Directory of Superior Court Special Civil Part Offices county Superior Court where the person or business is. Certified mail is recommended.   You will receive a postcard in the mail with your court date. If you cannot come to court on your assigned date, call the court right away. Your case might be dismissed if you do not appear for trial., Serving the papers on the defendant, Your case cannot move forward unless the defendant receives the complaint and summons from the court. The court will mail the complaint and summons to the defendant(s). NOTE: You must give the court the correct address for the defendant or your case cannot move forward., Preparing for trial, Both the plaintiff and defendant will be asked to give  Testimony testimony  at the trial. You can present witnesses. The court cannot accept written statements. You must have your witnesses available to testify on the trial date. Submit all of the documents you need to prove your side of the case at the trial using  Electronic Evidence Submission Electronic Evidence Submission  . The court cannot use text messages or emails on your mobile phone. You must either submit them to the court in advance of the trial date, through  Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) system  or by mail, or bring them to the trial. You will be questioning your witnesses and the witnesses brought by the other person. Write down your questions and have them available on the trial date. Be prepared to present records of any transactions that may help you prove your case. That could be Cancelled checks, money orders, sales receipts. Bills, contracts, estimates, leases. Letters. Photographs. Other documents proving your claim., Your day in court, Your court notice will tell you when you must come to court. Bring all witnesses and evidence needed to present your case. The court will help you try to settle your case through a settlement conference. A staff member will try to help the plaintiff and the defendant reach an agreement. If a settlement cannot be reached, your case likely will be heard by the judge This might happen on your court date, or on a later date., Settling your case before trial, If you are able to settle the case with the defendant before the trial date, call the Directory of Superior Court Special Civil Part Offices Special Civil Part Office  right away to tell them that the case has been settled., Filing Auto Small Claims, How to Sue for Up To $5,000 in Small Claims Court Motor Vehicle Case How to Sue for Motor Vehicle damage in Small Claims Court Up to $5,000, This kit has all of the forms and instructions for self-represented  Litigants litigants  to  File file  a small claims case for a  Damage damage  caused by a motor vehicle accident., Note: You must be 18 to file a court case. If you are under 18, your parent or guardian must file the case for you., 8 steps to file a small claims case, File the  Small Claims Complaint - Motor Vehicle - Appendix XI-D Small Claims Complaint  with the court.   Complete the  Small Claims Summons and Return of Service - Appendix XI-A (2) Small Claims Summons .   Include the address of the person(s) or business you are suing.   Attach the  Court Fees filing fee  or  How to File for a Fee Waiver – All Courts request a fee waiver : One defendant: $35 Each additional defendant: $5   Check forms to make sure they are completed. Sign the forms.   Make copies of all documents you will submit to the court and put them in a safe place., You must remove all , personal identifiers, personal identifiers , from the copies that you submit to the court. Keep those identifiers on the copies that you keep.,  , Upload the documents , into the Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) system. You can pay the fee with a credit card. You can upload the  How to File for a Fee Waiver – All Courts fee waiver request form  if needed. You also can mail the complaint , the summons and the fee to the  Directory of Superior Court Special Civil Part Offices county Superior Court  where the person or business is. Certified mail is recommended.    You will receive a postcard in the mail with your court date. If you cannot appear for trial on your assigned date, call the court right away. Your case might be dismissed if you do not appear for trial., Serving the papers on the defendant, Your case cannot move forward unless the defendant receives the complaint and summons from the court. The court will mail the complaint and summons to the defendant(s). NOTE: You must give the court the correct address for the defendant or your case cannot move forward., Preparing for trial, Both the plaintiff and defendant will be asked to give  Testimony testimony  at the trial. You can present witnesses. The court cannot accept written statements. You must have your witnesses available to testify on the trial date. Submit all of the documents you need to prove your side of the case at the trial using  Electronic Evidence Submission Electronic Evidence Submission . The court cannot use text messages or emails on your mobile phone. You must either submit them to the court in advance of the trial date,  through  Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) system  or by mail, or bring them to the trial. You will be questioning your witnesses and the witnesses brought by the other person. Write down your questions and have them available on the trial date. Be prepared to present records of any transactions that may help you prove your case. That could be Cancelled checks, money orders, sales receipts. Bills, contracts, estimates, leases. Letters. Photographs. Other documents proving your claim., Your day in court, Your court notice will tell you when you must attend the trial. Be prepared to present all witnesses and evidence needed to present your case. The court will help you try to settle your case through a settlement conference. A staff member will try to help the plaintiff and the defendant reach an agreement. If a settlement cannot be reached, your case likely will be heard by the judge This might happen on your court date, or on a later date., Settling your case before trial, If you are able to settle the case with the defendant before the trial date, call the  Directory of Superior Court Special Civil Part Offices Special Civil Part Office  right away to tell them that the case has been settled., User Feedback User Feedback, Filing for Return of Rental Deposit, How to Sue for Up To $5,000 in Small Claims Court Non-Motor Vehicle Case How to Sue for the Return of a Security Deposit up to $5,000, This kit has all of the forms and instructions for self-represented  Litigants litigants  to  File file  for the return of their rental security deposit. To see the return of more than $5,000, you must file a  Special Civil case Special Civil case., Note: You must be 18 to file a court case. If you are under 18, your parent or guardian must file the case for you., 8 steps to file a small claims case, File the  Small Claims Complaint (Contract, Security Deposit, Rent or Tort) - Appendix XI-C Small Claims Complaint  with the court.   Complete the  Small Claims Summons and Return of Service - Appendix XI-A (2) Small Claims Summons .   Include the current address of the person(s) or business you are suing.   Attach the  Court Fees filing fee  or  How to File for a Fee Waiver – All Courts request a fee waiver : One defendant: $35 Each additional defendant: $5   Check forms to make sure they are completed. Sign the forms.   Make copies of all documents you will submit to the court and put them in a safe place., You must remove all , personal identifiers, personal identifiers , on the copies that you submit to the court. Keep those identifiers on the copies that you keep.,  , Upload the documents,  into the Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) system. You can pay the fee with a credit card. You can upload the  How to File for a Fee Waiver – All Courts fee waiver request form  if needed. You also can mail the complaint , the summons and the fee to the  Directory of Superior Court Special Civil Part Offices county Superior Court  where the person or business is. Certified mail is recommended.    You will receive a postcard in the mail with your court date. If you cannot come to court on your assigned date, call the court right away. Your case might be dismissed if you do not appear for trial., Serving the papers on the defendant, Your case cannot move forward unless the defendant receives the complaint and summons from the court. The court will mail the complaint and summons to the defendant(s). NOTE: You must give the court the correct address for the defendant or your case cannot move forward., Preparing for trial, Both the plaintiff and defendant will be asked to give  Testimony testimony  at the trial. You can present witnesses. The court cannot accept written statements. You must have your witnesses available to testify on the trial date. Submit all of the documents you need to prove your side of the case at the trial using  Electronic Evidence Submission Electronic Evidence Submission  . The court cannot use text messages or emails on your mobile phone. You must either submit them to the court in advance of the trial date,  through  Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) system  or by mail, or bring them to the trial. You will be questioning your witnesses and the witnesses brought by the other person. Write down your questions and have them available on the trial date. Be prepared to present records of any transactions that may help you prove your case. That could be Cancelled checks, money orders, sales receipts. Bills, contracts, estimates, leases. Letters. Photographs. Other documents proving your claim., Your day in court, Your court notice will tell you when you must attend the trial. Be prepared to present all witnesses and evidence needed to present your case. The court will help you try to settle your case through a settlement conference. A staff member will try to help the plaintiff and the defendant reach an agreement. If a settlement cannot be reached, your case likely will be heard by the judge This might happen on your court date, or on a later date.., Settling your case before trial, If you are able to settle the case with the defendant before the trial date, call the  Directory of Superior Court Special Civil Part Offices Special Civil Part Office  right away to tell them that the case has been settled., Defending Yourself in Small Claims, Key things to know if you were served in a small claims lawsuit. You are the  Defendant defendant  in a lawsuit. You will receive a  Summons summons  from the court with the date and time to appear for trial. You must attend your trial on the date stated on the notice.. If you do not attend your trial, a money  Judgment judgment  may be entered against you. If you cannot attend your trial on the date you were given, you must call the number on the notice. You can ask for a new date., Do I need a lawyer to defend myself in a small claims case?, Small claims are simpler than other case types. Most people are able to  File file  and present their cases without an attorney., Things to think about before representing 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., Preparing for trial, Both the plaintiff and defendant will be asked to give  Testimony testimony  at the trial. You can present witnesses. The court cannot accept written statements. You must have your witnesses available to testify on the trial date. Submit all of the documents you need to prove your side of the case at the trial using  Electronic Evidence Submission Electronic Evidence Submission  . The court cannot use text messages or emails on your mobile phone. You must either submit them to the court in advance of the trial date,   through  Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) system  Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) system  or by mail, or bring them to the trial. You will be questioning your witnesses and the witnesses brought by the other person.  Write down your questions and have them available on the trial date. Be prepared to present records of any transactions that may help you prove your case.  That could be Cancelled checks, money orders, sales receipts. Bills, contracts, estimates, leases. Letters. Photographs. Other documents proving your claim., Your day in court, Your court notice will tell you when you must come to court. Bring all witnesses and evidence needed to present your case. The court will help you try to settle your case through a settlement conference. A staff member will try to help the plaintiff and the defendant reach an agreement. If a settlement cannot be reached, your case likely will be heard by the judge This might happen on your court date, or on a later date.., If the plaintiff does not appear, the judge could dismiss the case., If the defendant does not appear, the judge could enter a  Default default  judgment and the defending might have to pay all or part of the money claimed in the lawsuit., Filing Fees and Waivers, To sue one defendant $35 Each additional defendant $5 All checks must be made payable to Treasurer, State of NJ., Do you qualify for a fee waiver ?, You might not have to pay to file your case if your income and assets are low enough. Fill out the Fee Waiver form and give it to the court along with the required documents. You can apply for a fee waiver in any NJ state court: Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Superior Court and Tax Court. Fee Waiver Request and learn more about fee waivers ., Appealing Small Claims Case, Either  Party party  can appeal a decision in small claims court. You should consider whether the amount at stake in your case is worth the cost of filing an appeal., When to  File file, The appeal must be filed in the Appellate Division of Superior Court , within 45 days of the court’s decision., Do I need a lawyer to file an appeal?, You do not have to have a lawyer to appeal your case. But the appeals process can be confusing. You will have to convince the appeals court that the judge made a mistake. It is a good idea to get a lawyer if you can., Things to think about before representing 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., Steps to file an appeal, File a Notice of Appeal. Request a  Transcript transcript  of your case from the Appellate Division. You must have the official transcript in order for your appeal to be considered. Complete a Case Information Statement. How to Appeal a Trial Court, Tax Court or State Agency Decision Appellate Division Use the How to File an Appeal self-help kit., Filing Fees, $250 must be submitted with the Notice of Appeal. This is the cost of the appeal. $300 must be submitted with to the clerk of the Appellate Division within 30 days of filing the Notice of Appeal. This will be refunded if you win your appeal. If you lose your appeal, the money can be used to pay settlement or court costs., Do you qualify for a  Fee Waiver fee waiver  ?, Did the small claims court waive your fee? If so, you can attach a copy of the order and a signed letter that says your finances have not changed since the case was filed. How to File for a Fee Waiver - All Courts How to File for a Fee Waiver – All Courts If you did not receive a fee waiver in your small claims case, you can submit a  How to File for a Fee Waiver - All Courts request for a fee waiver with your appeal ., Mail or bring your appeals documents to:, Submit documents to the court., Send copies of your appeals document to:, All parties in the case who appeared in court The local Superior Court office that handled your small claims case The judge who decided your small claims case, Keep a copy of each document for yourself., Preparing your appeal, You will need to Brief prepare a brief , which is a document that explains why your appeal should be granted., Questions about your appeal?, Call the  , Appellate Division Clerk’s Office,    609-815-2950 ., Collecting Your Money, If you were awarded a judgment in small claims court, you are a judgment creditor . You should contact the person who owes you the money, the judgment debtor, to talk about payment., The court cannot guarantee payment, Although the court will try to help you collect the money owed to you, it cannot guarantee the debt will be paid., Fees and other costs for  Writs writs  of execution, The filing fee is $35. Other Costs: Ten percent fee: The special civil part officer will charge the debtor an extra ten percent on top of whatever money is recovered for you. Mileage: You will be charged for the distance the special civil part officer has to travel from the county courthouse to the judgment debtor’s home or place of business. Service fee: $7 fee for the Special Civil Part Officer to deliver service of process (e.g., complaints, writs and wage executions) to defendant(s). Sales and Advertising: If the special civil part officer sells personal property to get the money you are owed, you might be charged for things like advertising the sale., Writ of Execution, Read our brochure on  Collecting a Money Judgment How to Collect a Money Judgment, A writ of execution is a court document that gives a special civil part officer the right to collect money from a judgment debtor’s bank account or personal property. , Real estate cannot be used to collect money owed in the Special Civil Part., Seizing a motor vehicle, You must be able to show that the vehicle is registered in the debtor’s name. You will need either: A certified copy of the title, or A certified  Lien lien  search from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. The debtor might have an outstanding loan or debt on the car. You must determine if there is value or equity in the debtor’s car before you ask a special civil part officer to take it. Other items that could be used to satisfy a writ include: Office or sports equipment Household items Jewelry Clothing The debtor can keep $1,000 worth of personal property and clothing. If the debtor does not have more than $1,000 worth in personal property, this method cannot be used by the special civil part officer to satisfy your judgment and to collect the money owed to you., Bank levy (taking funds from a bank account), Use packet  How to Ask the Court to Order a Bank to Turn Over Funds That Have Been Frozen How to File a Motion to Turn Over Funds . You can ask a special civil part officer to collect the money from the debtor’s bank account if the account is in New Jersey. Special civil part officers are not required to search for the debtor’s bank accounts. You must provide the name of the bank, the address and , no more than the last 4 digits of the account number, , if possible.,  Do not provide the Special Civil Part Office with the debtor’s entire active financial account number, . Provide it to the officer directly if necessary. After the money has been levied upon by the special civil part officer, it is considered frozen. You must then  File file  a  Motion Motion  to Turn over Funds with the court and serve a copy upon the debtor and the bank. If the court grants the motion, the judge will sign an order that the special civil part officer will deliver to the bank. The officer will take the money from the bank, deposit it into an official business trust account, and then mail a check to the creditor or creditor’s attorney by the 15th day of the following month., Execution against wages (Garnishing a debtor’s salary), Use packet  How to Ask the Court to Order a Wage Execution in a Special Civil Part Case How to File a Wage Execution . The judgment creditor can request an execution against a person's wages if the debtor works in New Jersey and earns more than $217.50 per week. To request a wage execution, send a  How to Ask the Court to Order a Wage Execution in a Special Civil Part Case Notice of Application for Wage Execution  to the debtor by regular and certified mail. File a copy of the application and a statement of how you mailed the application to the debtor with the Office of the Special Civil Part in the county where the case was heard. If the debtor objects to the wage execution, a hearing will immediately be scheduled by the court. If the debtor does not object or the court does not allow the objection, the court will order a wage execution to be delivered to the debtor's employer by the special civil part officer. The employer will hold back a portion of the debtor's wages and will send this money directly to the officer. The officer will deduct a 10% commission and send the rest to you., If the money is not collected, If the debt is not collected within two years, the debtor can choose to: Request a new writ of execution from the court by following the same procedures you followed the first time in order to have the special civil officer keep trying to get the money; OR Request to have the judgment recorded as a lien against any real estate owned by the debtor. Once your judgment is recorded in the Superior Court, the debtor cannot sell with clear title any real estate owned in New Jersey until your debt is paid. To get a lien, a Statement for Docketing from the  Directory of Superior Court Special Civil Part Offices Special Civil Part Office  where the case was heard. You can send the Statement for Docketing, plus a $35 filing fee payable to  Treasurer, State of New Jersey , to , Superior Court Clerk's Office, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 971 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0971, Frequently Asked Questions, Court filing and copy fees might be waived for litigants who Have income at or below 150% of the current poverty level (based on the number of people in the household); AND Have no more than $2,500 in liquid assets such as cash or bank accounts. Who May File a Complaint in Small Claims Court? To sue in Small Claims, a person must be 18 years of age or older. If the person suing is under the age of 18, the complaint must be filed by the parent or guardian. When to file an application for a fee waiver File your fee waiver request when you file your court case. Under RULE 1:5 - Service And Filing Of Papers Court Rule 1:5-6 , the court clerk cannot file your case unless the required fee is included. How Do I File a Complaint in Small Claims Court? A Small Claims complaint form and accompanying instructions, is available in any New Jersey Special Civil Part Office and is available on the Internet at njcourts.gov. The summons and complaint can be filed through the mail or in person at the appropriate Special Civil Part Office (See “Where Do I File a Complaint”). When filing a complaint, you, as the plaintiff, must: Give your full name, address and telephone number. To ensure proper service of the complaint, give the correct name(s) and address(es) of the person(s) or business(es) named as the Glossary defendant (s) in the complaint. It is important that the defendant be properly identified as an individual, a sole proprietorship, a partnership or a corporation. State the amount of money for which you are suing.  State the reason why the defendant(s) owes you money. State whether, at the present time, if there is any other case involving both you and the other party(ies) and, if so, the name of the court. Do not provide any party’s *“confidential and Personal Identifiers personal identifiers ” in the complaint or in any other submission to the court unless specifically required under law, court order, rule or administrative directive. Sign and date the completed form. Pay the correct filing and service fees when filing the complaint with the Office of the Special Civil Part. A “confidential personal identifier” is defined as a social security number, driver’s license number, vehicle plate number, insurance policy number, active financial account number or active credit card number. You can provide the last 4 digits of a party’s active financial account if it is the subject of the lawsuit and cannot otherwise be identified. You can apply for a fee waiver even if you have a lawyer. You can still request a fee waiver if your attorney either works for Legal Services of New Jersey or an associated regional program; OR works for a public interest or legal services organization, law school clinic or pro bono program that has been certified for fee waiver status by the Supreme Court under Rule 1:21-11. Definitions and Certifications Regarding Pro Bono Practice Court Rule 1:21-11 . What Are the Filing Fees in Small Claims Court? The cost for filing a complaint in Small Claims is: $35 for one defendant. $5 for each additional defendant. Currently the fee is $10 for each defendant served by certified and regular mail. $10 fee for a Court Officer to personally reserve complaint. $12 fee for each additional defendant reserved by a Court Officer. Make a check or money order payable to the Treasurer, State of New Jersey. If you cannot afford to pay the filing fees, you may apply to the court to qualify as an indigent and your filing fees may be waived by the judge. What Claims Are Typically Filed in Small Claims Court? Following is a general list of claims which can be filed in Small Claims: Breach of a written or oral contract. Return of money used as a down payment. Property damage caused by a motor vehicle accident. Damage to or loss of property Consumer complaints for defective merchandise or faulty workmanship. Payment for work performed. Claims based on bad checks. Claims for back rent. Return of a tenant's security deposit (Not to exceed $5,000 if suing for the defendant’s failure to return a tenant’s security deposit.   Where Do I File a Complaint with Small Claims Court? A complaint must be filed in the Office of the Special Civil Part of the county where at least one defendant lives or where the defendant's business is located. A business defendant is considered located in a county wherever it is actually doing business or in the county where its registered office is located. If there is more than one defendant, the complaint can be filed in the county where any one of the defendants live or are located. If none of the defendants live or are located in New Jersey, the complaint must be filed in the county where the cause of the complaint occurred. A list of all of the Special Civil Part Offices, addresses and phone numbers in New Jersey is available on the Internet at njcourts.gov., Glossary, Breach of Contract : A  breach of contract  is a failure to perform a promise that is a part of a written or oral contract. Brief : A  brief  is document submitted to the court to explain your side of the case. 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. Complaint :  A  complaint  is a document in which you briefly tell the court the facts in your case and the relief you want the court to grant. Damages : The amount of money the plaintiff sues for in a lawsuit is called  damages . Default : When the defendant does not appear for trial to respond to the complaint or does not file an answer, a judge could rule in the plaintiff's favor. This is called a default . Also, if the plaintiff does not appear for trial, the court could dismiss the plaintiff's case. Defendant : The defendant is the person or business against whom a case is filed. Fee waiver : The court does not charge a filing fee for litigants who can prove that their income is no more than 150% of the current poverty level and that they have no more than $2,500 in cash and bank accounts. File : To file means to give the correct forms and fee to the court to begin the court’s consideration of your request. Judgment : A judgment is the official decision of a court in a case. Judgment creditor : A person who is owed money as a result of a court order. Judgment debtor : A person who owes money as a result of a court order. Lien : A  lien  is the legal right of a creditor to claim a debtor’s property until a debt is paid. Litigant : A litigant is person in a court case, either suing or being sued. Motion : A  motion  is a written request in which you ask the court to issue an order, or to change an order it has already issued. Order : An order is a signed paper from the judge telling someone they must do something. Party : A party is a person, business or governmental agency involved in a court action. Personal Identifier : A personal identifier is any personal information that is unique to an individual, including Social Security number, military status, driver’s license number, license plate number, insurance policy number, active bank account and credit card numbers. This information could be used to steal someone’s identity or their money. All documents filed with the court are available for public inspection. , Therefore no personal identifiers should be included on documents filed with the court, Plaintiff : The plaintiff is the party who starts the lawsuit. Redact : To redact is to remove or to hide parts of a written document. Return Date : The  return date  is the date the plaintiff and defendant are told to appear in court. Service of Process : Service of Process  is the official delivery of the papers to the other party. Summons : A  summons  is the paper that notifies the defendant that he or she is being sued and briefly explains the steps they need to take once they have received this notice. Testimony : A  testimony  is a formal statement given in a court of law. Tort : A tort is an act or failure to act that causes an injury or harm to another that forms the basis of a lawsuit for damages. Transcript : A  transcript  is a written record of everything that was said during a court hearing. Writ : A  writ  is an document issued by a court that orders a person, business or organization to do something.
  • Superior Court Clerk's Office, On This Page Body, Overview, The Superior Court Clerk’s Office manages several statewide functions for the Judiciary. This includes court record storage and retrieval, uncontested foreclosures, judgment liens, and the annual attorney registration and payment process., Michelle Smith, , Clerk of Superior Court, Contact Us: , Cisco Chat button Live Chat Available M-F 8:30-4:30, Mailing Address:, Superior Court Clerk's Office, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 971 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0971, Hand Deliveries:, Superior Court Clerk's Office, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street Trenton, New Jersey 08625, Court Records, Court records are transferred to the Superior Court Records Center after they are resolved. Contact the Clerk's Office to Copies of Court Records request records from closed cases . The Clerk's Office also administers the Electronic Access to Court Records Electronic Access Program for online access to the Judiciary’s case management systems. Data Reports for Sale Case data reports also are available through the Clerk’s Office. Justices and Judges are required to file an annual Judicial Financial Reporting statement with the Administrative Director.  To request a copy of a justice’s or a judge’s Judicial Financial Reporting statement, email your request to JFRReq.mailbox@njcourts.gov JFRReq.mailbox@njcourts.gov . Attorneys seeking to file a Certification of Attorney Regarding Cybersecurity Incident and Request for Restoration of Access to New Jersey State Judiciary Systems should fax that request to 609-826-7021., Foreclosure and Judgment Case Processing, All foreclosures are filed with the Superior Court Clerk’s Office. Uncontested foreclosures are processed by the Foreclosure In New Jersey Office of Foreclosure . See our Foreclosure Self-Help page foreclosure self-help page if you are representing yourself in a foreclosure. The Clerk’s Office oversees the collection of judgments awarded in all types of court cases. Visit our Self-help Collecting money in a Civil case self-help page if you are trying to collect a money judgment or if you are trying to get a warrant of satisfaction that a judgment has been paid., Attorney Registration and Payment, The Superior Court Clerk’s Office administers the annual Attorney registration and payment online attorney registration and payment process . This helps ensure that all attorneys can gain access to eCourts eCourts , can create a Judiciary Account Charges System (JACS) Judiciary Account Charges System (JACS) account, and are properly listed in the online Attorney Index Attorney Index., Bail Surety Program, The Superior Court Clerk’s Office maintains the Surety Bond Registry and registers all corporate insurance companies, their bail agencies and agents and guarantors of surety bonds. No surety bond for purposes of bail shall be accepted by any court unless the insurer has first filed with the Superior Court Clerk's Office a Bail Program Registration Form. In addition to the registration process, the Clerk’s Office handles the enforcement process. If a condition of a recognizance is breached, bail will be forfeited by court order. A notice will be sent to county counsel, the defendant, and any surety or insurer, bail agent or agency directing that a default judgment will be entered as to any outstanding bail, absent a written objection seeking to set aside the forfeiture, which must be filed within 75 days of the date of the notice. The notice shall also advise the insurer that if it fails to satisfy a judgment and until satisfaction is made, it shall be removed from the Bail Registry and its bail agents and agencies, guarantors, and other persons or entities authorized by the insurer to administer or manage its bail bond business in this State will have no further authority to act for it, and their names, as acting for the insurer, will be removed from the Bail Registry. To register an agency or agent with the Superior Court Clerk's Office, a corporate sponsor must complete and submit a Bail Program Registration Form Bail Program Registration Form . E-mail the completed registration form to   SccoSuretyBond.Mailbox@njcourts.gov . For more information, call   609-421-6100, Superior Court Trust Fund, The Superior Court Trust Fund is a temporary depository for funds claimed in connection with litigation in the New Jersey Superior Court or of funds to be deposited under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Supreme Court. Superior Court Trust Fund The Superior Court Trust Fund Practitioner's Guide is provided to assist individuals or attorneys seeking to deposit and withdraw funds from court. Attorneys and self-represented litigants who have interaction with the Trust Fund should be familiar with and comply with all applicable rules, statutes and regulations. Questions regarding the processing of Trust Fund work should be directed to SccoTrustfund.Mailbox@njcourts.gov or by calling 609-421-6100, Mailing Address:, SCCO Trust Fund, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 971 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0971, Hand Delivery:, SCCO Trust Fund, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street Trenton, New Jersey 08625
  • Supreme Court of New Jersey,   Image Preview Supreme Court     Supreme Court 2025 Top row, L to R: Michael Noriega, Rachel Wainer Apter; Douglas M. Fasciale, John Jay Hoffman Bottom row, L to R: Anne M. Patterson, Stuart Rabner, Fabiana Pierre-Louis, Overview, The New Jersey Supreme Court is the state’s highest appellate court.  Supreme Court decisions and oral arguments help lay the foundation for interpreting and applying state laws. The chief justice and six associate justices compose the Supreme Court.  They are responsible for reviewing cases from the lower courts.  The Chief Justice also serves as the administrative head of the court system. This role includes overseeing management of the state’s lower courts. Most litigants must request that the Court hear their appeal. They need to file a petition for certification with the Court. The Supreme Court mostly reviews cases with significant importance to public, the interpretation of a law, and when there are conflicting Appellate Division decisions. In very limited circumstances, such as where a judge in the Appellate Division files a dissenting opinion, a party may appeal as of right to the Supreme Court. In deciding the cases that come before it, the Court interprets: The New Jersey and the United States Constitution. New Jersey statutes. Administrative regulations of the state’s governmental agencies. The body of common law. Guideline 4 of the Guidelines for the Operation of Plea Agreements in the Municipal Courts. Guideline 4 of the Guidelines for the Operation of Plea Agreements in the Municipal Courts. Litigants A Guide to Filing for Litigants without Lawyers, seeking appeals, to the Supreme Court can visit the Appeals, Self-Help section, for the appropriate forms and procedures. Read the Court’s Supreme Court Opinions written opinions . Chief Justice Stuart Rabner’s Chief Justice Stuart Rabner’s State of the Judiciary address to the New Jersey State Bar Association, May 16, 2025 State of the Judiciary address to the New Jersey State Bar Association, May 16, 2025. HeatherJoy Baker, Clerk of Supreme Court 609-815-2955, Address for regular mail:, Supreme Court Clerk's Office, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 970 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970, Address for messenger service:, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Access forms for Supreme Court proceedings:  CN Title 10538 A Guide to Filing for Litigants without Lawyers 11641 Supreme Court Emergent Matter Intake 11644 Supreme Court Guidelines for Emergent Matters 12243 A Visitor's Guide to the Supreme Court - brochure 12266 Supreme Court Guidelines on Electronic Devices in the Courtroom 12573 New Jersey Supreme Court Virtual Museum - Postcard 12618 Order Restricting Use of Electronic Devices in the Courtroom 11712 Designation of Clerk as Agent for Service of Process 10950 Designation of Clerk for Service of Process - Multi-Jurisdictional Practice 12248 Bench Guide for Addressing Gender Bias in the Courts
  • eCourts Appellate, Attorneys in good standing can use the eCourts Appellate system to file their cases. On This Page Body, Attorney Login, Attorney Login Payment can be made with an Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) attorney JACS account or with a credit card. The system is available around the clock, but credit card payments cannot be accepted from 11:30 p.m. to midnight. Documents are filed on the same day they are received, unless they are filed after 11:59 p.m. In those cases, the documents will be filed on the following business day. Note: Credit card service is unavailable from 11:30 p.m. until midnight each day. Filings must be submitted prior to 11:30 p.m. to receive the same date of filing.  Do not use eCourts to file documents intended for the Court's Eyes Only., Contact Information, For technical support, call   609-815-2950 ext. 52590 or email  appellateT7.mailbox@njcourts.gov . Assistance is available weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For pretrial detention appeal procedural assistance, call 609-815-2950 ext. 52580 or email appellatepda.mailbox@njcourts.gov . Assistance is available weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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. Refer to the  Application for Permission to File Emergent Motion with Instructions emergent application guidelines ;for emergent matters, Online Tools and Resources, There are several resources available to help you file your appeal. The  Build-a-Brief Creator (dynamic PDF - right click link, select Save As Link…, then open the downloaded file in Reader) Build-a-Brief Creator  is available for attorneys and self-represented litigants for assistance in creating a letter brief. For reference, see the Build-a-Brief Sample (Letter Brief Sample) Letter Brief Sample or Appellate Formal Brief Sample Formal Brief Sample . Review the Appellate Division Checklist for Brief (PDF) Appellate Division Checklist for Preparation of Brief .   Use the Civil Appeals Manual , Criminal Appeals Manual or the State Agency Appeals Filing Tips  for filing assistance with eCourts Appellate. Use the eCourts Appellate eFiling Checklist eCourts Appellate eFiling Checklist to ensure all steps have been completed.  The following are notices to bar regarding the Appellate tag - Notices to the Bar appellate court and Ecourts Appellate - Notices to the Bar tag eCourts Appellate ., Fees, Appellate Court Filing, Filling, Fees, Notice of Appeal/Cross Appeal  $250 Motion for Leave to Appeal (MLA) $50 Post Judgment Motion $50 **No fees will be charged for users filing as Indigents (subject to review and approval by the courts). Fees will be charged once case is reviewed and accepted by the court.    Credit Card Service Fees, Filing Fee, Service Fee, $50 $1.50 $250 $7.50 Transcript Delivery Fees, Delivery Type, Original per page, Copy per page , Standard (30 Days)  $5.73 $0.95 Expedited (7-10 Days)  $8.60 $1.43  Daily (Overnight)   $11.46 $1.90 , Tips, . Keep these things in mind when using eCourts: Make sure your email account accepts emails from eCourts so that court notices are not blocked or filtered into a spam folder. You must maintain the accuracy of your firm information. Firm information is updated under the Attorney Registration and Payment section of the portal home page. Email addresses for eFiling notification can be added in eCourts Appellate. You must maintain the security of your account. Change your Password password immediately if a co-worker who shares your login leaves the firm. Follow the standard paper process for serving individuals within the case that have not entered a confirmed eCourts email address or for self-represented litigants, as they cannot be served electronically. Sign documents electronically using this format: s/[Firstname Lastname], Pretrial Detention Appeals, Consult the following resources if you are appealing pretrial detention: Follow these instructions to start the appeal process. You must file a  Pretrial Detention Appeal (PDA) – Expedited Information Form Pretrial Detention Appeal Expedited Information Form with your Notice of Appeal. Follow these instructions for completing the form and Instructions to Upload PDA Expedited Information form template these instructions for submitting the form . Prosecutors should use the Pretrial Detention Appeal (PDA) – State’s Response State’s Response Form when responding to the appeal. , Frequently Asked Questions, Are there public sites available for eCourts Appellate?, On-Site Access, is available in the courthouses at designated locations. Check with the Courthouse Ombudsman. Access to confidential, sealed, or restricted documents maintained in the case management system are not viewable. How do I prove that my document was filed in eCourts Appellate? Informally, you can produce the email from eCourts Appellate which will state the name of the documents that were filed and the date and time of the filing. You may also download the filed-stamped copy of the endorsement page through eCourts Appellate or purchase a copy from the Clerk’s Office. Will I be able to find the Criminal P2E case documents in the eCourts case jacket? No. Documents filed by any party or the court in a criminal P2E case will not appear in the eCourts (trial) case jacket. Can I eFile more than one document in the same case at one time? Yes. Except in the case of a substitution of attorney outside of your firm as that will have to be accepted by the Clerk's office before you will have access to the electronic file. Is the Appellate eCourts system secure? The Judiciary does regular scans on its electronic systems to ensure security of the information stored therein. Additionally, access to the single sign on portal requires two factor authentication. Are the electronic documents considered the court record? Yes. The filed stamped documents stored on the system are the court record. How do I add/edit attorneys, designated or co-counsel in eCourts Appellate? From My Case List click the Edit button next to the appropriate case. Select "I am adding/editing attorneys, designated or co-counsel information in the current case" option from the Edit Case popup. On the Update Party page, click the + sign, search for attorney and select attorney role. Upload supporting documentation on the List of Documents page if required. Supporting documentation is not required if the substitution is within the same firm. Submit filing. The change will be effective after it has been accepted by the Clerk's office. If the added counsel is within the same firm, the change will be effective immediately, after , it has been submitted in eCourts Appellate. How do I file a document electronically in eCourts Appellate? Manuals with filing instructions are available on the eCourts Appellate webpage and on the Welcome page once you are logged in to eCourts Appellate. When is my document considered filed in eCourts Appellate? If your document is accepted by the Clerk’s Office, it will be filed as of the date it was received. What date will the court use as the filing date for a new P2E case or documents submitted by the self-represented litigant? The filing date will be the date the documents were received by the Clerk's Office. What are my User ID and Password for eCourts Appellate? The New Jersey Judiciary uses a single sign on process for most of its applications. For attorneys, this is their Attorney Bar ID and password. This is the same login information used to complete the Annual Registration. I cannot submit or upload my document to eCourts Appellate. Where do I get help? Most often you will receive an error message explaining why you cannot file your document over the internet. If instructions are provided, follow them. If it does not correct the problem, please contact the Appellate eCourts team at  609-815-2950 ext. 52590 or  appellateT7.mailbox@njcourts.gov Whom do I contact if I am having problems with eCourts Appellate? For technical assistance with the eCourts Appellate system, contact the eCourts Appellate team at   609-815-2950 ext. 52590 or   appellateT7.mailbox@njcourts.gov .  For assistance logging into the Judiciary's Single Sign On portal with your Attorney Bar ID and password, contact the  , Help Desk,    1-800-343-7002 . What if I uploaded or submitted the wrong document in eCourts Appellate? Once a document has been submitted it becomes a part of the record. A motion is required to remove a document once it is electronically received.  Filers should contact their case manager. Can JEDS be used to file documents in the Appellate Division? No. Self-represented litigants should refer to the appeals section on the Self-Help webpage. All attorneys must electronically file documents through eCourts Appellate. Do I still need to file an original with an original signature when eFiling? No. Documents submitted through eCourts Appellate are deemed to be original. How do I make my documents OCR recognizable (optical character recognition or text searchable) PDF format? There are numerous tools available for converting your documents into text-searchable PDF. If you have created the word document, you can convert it very easily as OCR-PDF by saving it as “Save as type = PDF (*.pdf). If you are scanning your document to generate the PDF, refer to your scanner's user manual or contact the manufacturer to see if your scanner is equipped with the OCR functionality. If you are not familiar with OCR, please consult your local IT support department to verify the OCR settings for your scanner’s properties. You can research downloadable OCR software on the internet or use Adobe to convert the document or visit an office supply store to see if they provide the service that can assist you. Can I save my information in eCourts Appellate and finish it later? Yes. eCourts Appellate saves your information each time you click the Continue/Save button. When returning to your case list and editing the draft, you will return to the last section you worked. , Draft filings are saved for 180 days., How do I file a new transcript request or amended request in eCourts Appellate? If you need to order transcripts after the case initiating documents have been filed or submit an amended transcript request form: From My Case List click the Edit button and select "I am adding Documents" option from the Edit Case popup. On the List of Documents page, click Add Document button. From the Category drop down menu select Appellate Documents. From Document Type drop down menu select Transcript Order Form. , IF, you are filing an amended Transcript Request, check the Amended Document box. Complete Transcript Request Form Verification page and submit your filing. How do I file a substitution of attorney in eCourts Appellate? In eCourts Appellate a substitution of attorney can be filed by either the withdrawing attorney OR the substituting attorney. If the substitution is within the same firm, supporting documentation does not have to be uploaded. Filed by withdrawing attorney From My Case List click the Edit button next to the case being substituted. Select the "Substitution of Attorney" option from the Edit Case popup. On the Update Party page, search for the new attorney. Upload supporting documentation on the Documents page., Reminder, : Supporting documentation is not required if the substitution is within the same firm. The change will be effective after the substitution has been accepted by the Clerk's office, at which time designation of counsel can be filed if your case requires same. If the substitution is within the same firm, the change will be effective immediately, after , it has been submitted in eCourts Appellate. Filed by substituting attorney Select Case Lookup from the menu on the right. Search for the case. Check the box next to docket number listed and select the Substitution of Attorney option on the edit case popup. On the List of Parties page click the Edit button of the party you are modifying. The information of the attorney to be substituted will appear. Upload supporting documentation on the List of Documents page if required. Supporting documentation is not required if the substitution is within the same firm. The change will be effective after the substitution has been accepted by the Clerk's office, at which time designation of counsel can be filed if your case requires same. If the substitution is within the same firm, the change will be effective immediately, after , it has been submitted in eCourts Appellate. How will I know if my document is accepted or rejected in eCourts Appellate? The Clerk's office will review your documents to determine if they comply with the court rules. You will receive a notification outlining any deficiency. Are the old paper cases converted to the P2E case type? No. Paper cases received prior to 02/01/2021 will not be available in eCourts Appellate. Filings for these paper cases should continue to be submitted in paper. How do I register for the eCourts Appellate program? There is no registration process to gain access to eCourts Appellate. All NJ Attorneys in good standing automatically have access. How do I convert my Word or WordPerfect document into a text searchable PDF format on eCourts Appellate? There are numerous tools available for converting your documents into text-searchable PDF. You may want to discuss with your Information Technology (IT) department. If initially both parties are self-represented litigants, and both obtain counsel, will counsel be able to file a substitution in a p2e case? Yes. Cases in which both the appellant and respondent are self-represented litigants will be converted into P2E cases. If one of the parties retains counsel after a P2E case has been created, the attorney would file a substitution of attorney within the case in eCourts Appellate. See FAQ How do I file a substitution of attorney on Appellate eFiling? How do I file a substitution of attorney for instructions. What date is my document filed in eCourts Appellate? The document will be filed as of the date it was received if it is submitted prior to 11:59 pm. Is filing in eCourts Appellate mandatory? Yes.  As of January 1, 2018, NJ licensed attorneys must file all Appellate Division appeals and other documents in appellate matters electronically through eCourts Appellate.  See the October 17, 2017, Notice to the Bar.  How do I sign my documents in eCourts Appellate? S/attorney name or original signature on an uploaded document is acceptable. What does the (p2e) symbol mean after the case title? The P2E feature allows the Appellate Division to create an electronic version of cases filed by self-represented litigants that are currently required to submit documents in paper. For cases received on or after 02/01/2021, an electronic version will be created and accessible from My Case List. These case types will be denoted by the (, p2e, ) symbol appearing after the case title on My Case List. After the electronic version is created, a system generated email notification will be sent to all counsel entered at case initiation. What are the filing fees for eCourts Appellate? See the Fees section on the eCourts Appellate webpage. How are briefs filed in eCourts Appellate? From My Case List click the Edit button next to the appropriate case. Select “I am adding Documents” option from the Edit Case popup. On the List of Documents page click Add Document button. From the Category drop down menu select Brief. From the Document Type drop down menu select the applicable document type. If filing an Appendix, the filer is required to enter the volume number. Upload the document and submit your filing. How are transcripts filed in eCourts Appellate? Transcripts that are ordered for appeal purposes, are filed through the Clerk’s office. The transcripts will be upload to the eCourts Appellate system after being filed. The case manager will notify when to submit 3 filed stamped copies. Transcripts in the attorney’s possession are uploaded by the attorney of record. From My Case List click the Edit button next to the appropriate case. Select “I am adding Documents” option from the Edit Case popup. On the List of Documents page click Add Document button. From the Category drop down menu select Transcript. From the Document Type drop down menu select the applicable transcript type. Complete the required fields, upload a copy of the transcript, and submit your filing. When will the case I filed in eCourts Appellate be docketed? Normally the submission will be reviewed within a few days however that review is based upon the date and time of submission. If all parties in the appeal have obtained counsel, why is the case still marked as P2E? Because the case originated in paper on or after 2/1/2021, it will remain classified as P2E case type throughout the duration of the appeal. Where can I get help if I forgot my username and/or password for eCourts Appellate? Refer to the instructions on the login screen. If additional assistance is required, contact the Judiciary Help Desk at  609-421-6100 . Why is converting documents into PDF format necessary when eFiling? PDF documents are "read only" documents that cannot be easily altered. Are there different rules for documents filed electronically vs. documents filed in paper format? Yes. Please refer to the rule relaxations on the Judiciary website under eCourts Appellate - Notices to the Bar tag Notices to the Bar. What should I do if I need to file a corrected document in eCourts Appellate? eCourts Appellate allows you to mark the electronic document as “Amended” by checking the Amended Document box on the Add Document page. This feature will alert the Clerk’s Office that a correction has been submitted to the previous document. What are the deadlines for eCourts Appellate? Electronic versions of documents are filed within the same deadlines as paper documents., Filing Dates:, Follow the NJ Court Rules and any scheduling order that is entered. Filing a document electronically does not alter or extend any filing deadline., Filing Times:, A document that is received electronically, it is considered to have been filed on the same day it is received unless it is filed after 11:59pm, then that document will be filed the following business day. Note: If paying the filing fee by credit card, the credit card payment service is unavailable from 11:30 pm until midnight daily. All filings must be submitted prior to 11:30 pm to receive the same date of filing. Do I need to file an original and four copies in eCourts Appellate? No. Case initiating documents like the Notice of Appeal and Case Information Statement only need to be electronically filed. Transcripts and briefs will require the submission of three additional copies for the panel reviewing the case; you will be advised by your case manager when to submit paper copies. Can self-represented litigants file electronically in eCourts Appellate after the p2e case is created? No, at this time self-represented litigants will still need to file all documents by mail or email. Can filing fees be paid online in eCourts Appellate? When applicable, filing fees must be paid online to submit your filing.  Fees can be paid by either a JACS (Judiciary Account Charge System) account or by credit card (Visa, Master Card, AMEX, or Discover). Services fees are applied to credit card payments. Note : The credit card payment service is unavailable from 11:30 pm until midnight daily. All filings must be submitted prior to 11:30 pm to receive the same date of filing. How do I serve parties not entered in a case in eCourts Appellate? When a filer is required to serve parties not participating in a case, a proof of service must be uploaded indicating that the non-participating party was served. This upload would be required in the following examples: a motion to be relieved as counsel, where the client isn’t in the eCourts Appellate appeal, a motion to release co-defendant’s pre-sentence reports, or where the trial counsel for the other defendant must be served. I am not receiving emails from the Clerk’s Office. What is wrong? Emails from the Clerk's Office are sent to the email address(es) entered in eCourts Appellate. Note: all eCourts filing applications use the same email addresses. You should check the settings of your email account and/or special software you may be using to protect your account from spam (e.g., anti-virus software) so that your computer does not identify email from the Clerk's Office as "junk" or "spam" mail. If your computer’s Internet and email accounts are functioning properly, please contact the Appellate eFiling team at   609-815-2950 ext. 52590 or   appellateT7.mailbox@njcourts.gov How do I get a filed stamped copy from eCourts Appellate? You will receive a notification when your document has been accepted for filing. You will also be able to print the “Filed” copy from the Docket Information list accessible via the appellate docket number hyperlink on My Case List. I am in receipt of a document from the self-represented litigant and it does not appear in eCourts Appellate? Contact the case manager, the document may be pending review and has not been uploaded into the case. What documents can be filed in eCourts Appellate? Most documents can be eFiled, either through upload (must be in .pdf format with OCR and no larger than 28MB) or system generated (i.e., Notices of Appeal, Case Information Statements, Notices of Motion and Transcript Request forms). There are a few exceptions. Video and media files must be mailed, and a letter uploaded to eCourts Appellate indicating the significance of the documents mailed. Sealed documents for the court's viewing only cannot be eFiled and must be submitted in paper form. I am having a problem with my printer and cannot print the eCourts Appellate documents. Check with your Information Technology (IT) department.  Does filing in eCourts Appellate affect service of my documents? Yes. eCourts Appellate will automatically serve your adversary electronically, if they are an attorney and have a valid eCourts email on file. Any self-represented litigants involved in the case must be served by paper. eCourts Appellate also serves the trial court judges, division managers, and state agency when applicable. How do I file a joint appeal in eCourts Appellate? If you are filing a joint appeal, you will add the additional party and their attorney. Once the case is accepted a notice will be sent to the parties. The joint appellant will need to upload a letter of acceptance indicating that they agree to file a joint brief. How do I change or update my eCourts Appellate contact information? Firm/office information is updated through the Attorney Registration and Payment section on the New Jersey Courts – Portal Home Page.  To update your email address(s) for court notifications, after logging in to eCourts Appellate, select Update Email from the menu on the left of the Welcome page. My filing is still appearing in draft form in eCourts Appellate; how do I complete the submission? If a filing is still appearing in draft status, it is because you did not click continue all the way to the submission page. Your document is not considered submitted until you receive the transaction ID number. Do I have to serve a self-represented party in paper for a P2E case types? Yes. NJ licensed attorneys in good standing are required to submit filings in P2E case types electronically and provide paper copies to the self-represented litigant unless all parties have agreed upon electronic service; acknowledgement of the same would be done by filing a letter or via communication with the case manager. Can the public see my filings in eCourts Appellate? Only attorneys listed as counsel for the parties can view all documents within the case via eCourts Appellate.  What is the maximum file size allowed for each document in eCourts Appellate? Each document submitted should not exceed 28 MB.
  • Collecting Money in a Civil Case, On This Page Body, Collecting a Judgment, If you were awarded a judgment in civil court, you are a judgment creditor. You should contact the person who owes you the money, the judgment debtor, to talk about payment., Note: The court cannot guarantee payment., Although the court will try to help you collect the money owed to you, it cannot guarantee the debt will be paid. This page is for collecting money awards from civil cases with a “J” or “DJ” docket number (typically $20,000 or more). For claims of $5,000 or less, please visit our Small Claims Self-Help small claims page . For claims between $5,000 and $20,000, please visit our Self-Help Special Civil Collecting Your Money - Special Civil special civil part page. (These are cases with either a “SC,” “DC,” or “L” docket number.) Read our brochure on Collecting a Money Judgment - brochure How to Collect a Money Judgment ., Writs of Execution, A writ of execution is a court document that gives a sheriff the right to collect money from a judgment debtor’s income or assets. There are several ways to levy the debtor’s income or assets., Wage Execution, Use the packet, How to Ask the Court to Order a Wage Execution in a Special Civil Part Case How to File a Wage Execution . The judgment creditor can request an Appendix XI-J - Wage Execution execution against a person's wages  if the debtor works in New Jersey and earns more than $217.50 per week. To request a wage execution, send a Notice of Application for Wage Execution - Appendix XI-I Notice of Application for Wage Execution to the debtor by regular and certified mail. A copy of the application and proof of service must be filed with the Civil Division Manager’s office in the county where the case was heard. You need to include the $50 filing fee as a check or money order made payable to Treasurer, State of New Jersey . If the debtor objects to the wage execution, the court will schedule a hearing immediately. If the debtor does not object or the court does not allow the objection, the court issues an order for the sheriff to deliver a wage execution to the debtor's employer. The employer will hold back a portion of the debtor's wages and send this money directly to the officer. Contact the county sheriff’s office for their fees. You cannot collect judgments from: Welfare benefits. Social Security. SSI. Veteran’s benefits. Unemployment benefits., Bank Levy (taking funds from a bank account), A bank levy is when a sheriff is authorized to take funds from the debtor’s bank account(s) to pay you. The first step in this process is to complete a Writ of Execution - Appendix XII-D bank levy writ of execution . For awards from civil cases with “J” docket numbers, send the writ to the Civil Division Manager in the county where the case was filed. For “DJ” docket numbers, the writ is issued upon request from the Clerk of Superior Court in Trenton. The court fee for a writ of execution is $50. Once the writ is issued, submit to the sheriff’s office with the sheriff’s fee. Contact the sheriff’s office for their fees. You need to include: The name of the bank. The address of the bank. The last four digits of the account number (do not list the full number). The sheriff will notify the bank and the account will be frozen. Once the funds are frozen you can file a motion to turn over funds. This must be submitted to both the court and the sheriff. If the debtor does not object, the judge will sign the order. If the debtor objects, the court will hold a hearing. Once the judge signs the order, you must send the order to: The sheriff of the county where the bank is located. The bank. The debtor. The sheriff can then go get the money from the account., Seizing a motor vehicle, You must be able to show that the vehicle is registered in the debtor’s name. You will need either: A certified copy of the title, or A certified lien search from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. The debtor might have an outstanding loan or debt on the car. You must determine if there is value or equity in the debtor’s car before asking a special civil part officer to take it. Other items that could be used to satisfy a writ include: Office or sports equipment Household items Jewelry Clothing The debtor can keep $1,000 worth of personal property and clothing. If the debtor does not have more than $1,000 worth of personal property, the sheriff cannot use this method., Execution Against Real Estate, The final method is to ask the court for permission to sell real estate. This process is complicated, and you might want to consult an attorney. The process is also expensive because it requires: A costly title search. Publication of the sale in the newspaper. Payment of sheriff’s fees., Recording a Foreign Judgment in New Jersey, Use the packet, Docketing Foreign Judgments, How to File a Judgment Obtained from a Foreign Jurisdiction., If you were awarded a judgment in another state, you can request that it be enforced in New Jersey. You need to provide the foreign judgment with an affixed seal from the issuing court. You also need to attach an affidavit attesting to your status as judgment creditor. You can send the request by regular mail, certified mail or in-person deliver. Include a check or money order of $35 made payable to Treasurer, State of New Jersey. You can mail the information and fee to: Judgment Processing Service, Superior Court Clerk's Office, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 971 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0971, Ways to Find Debtor Assets, Information Subpoena, If you do not have the debtor’s financial information, you can get an Information Subpoena - Appendix XI-L information subpoena from any New Jersey Special Civil Part office. An information subpoena is a court document with written questions about the debtor’s assets. You can use an information subpoena to request information about: Checking and savings accounts. What personal assets the debtor owns. Where the debtor works. You need to serve the subpoena to the debtor by regular and certified mail. It must include a return receipt request. The debtor must answer and return the information subpoena within 14 days from when it was served. Information subpoenas cannot be served more than once in six months without court approval. If the debtor fails to answer the subpoena, he or she becomes subject to contempt sanctions enforceable by the court. If the debtor does not fully answer the subpoena within 21 days of receipt, you can request a court order allowing you to subpoena banking institutions, employers, or businesses that owe the debtor money. You need to submit the application supported by a certification to the court. If the court signs the order, you can begin serving the subpoenas to relevant parties., Court Order for Discovery, Another option is to request a court order of discovery. Use the packet  How to File a Motion in the Superior Court of New Jersey - Law Division - Civil Part How to File a Motion in the Superior Court of New Jersey . The petition needs to include the amount due. If approved, the court issues an order requiring the debtor, or anyone with information about the debtor’s assets, to answer questions at a specified place and time. This order can only be issued once per year. You can serve a copy of the order to the debtor or relevant parties by certified and regular mail. It must include a receipt for request and be served at least 10 days prior to the appearance date. If any parties fail to show or answer specified questions, they will be subject to enforceable contempt sanctions., If the money is not collected (liens), Writs for wage executions can last for 20 years, but other writs expire in two years. After two years, the judgment creditor can choose to: Request a new writ of execution from the court by following the same procedures used the first time, allowing the special civil officer to keep trying to get the money; OR Request to have the judgment recorded as a lien against any real estate the debtor owns. Once the judgment is recorded in the Superior Court, the debtor cannot sell with clear title any real estate owned in New Jersey until the debt is paid. To get a lien, request a statement for docketing from the Directory of Superior Court Special Civil Part Offices Special Civil Part Office where the case was heard. You can send the statement for docketing, plus a $35 filing fee payable to Treasurer, State of New Jersey , to:, Superior Court Clerk's Office, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 971 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0971, Filing Fee Schedule , Judgments $35 Docketed Judgments $35 Satisfaction of Judgment $50 Writs of Execution $50 Subordination, Assignment, Postponement of Judgment $35 Checks or money orders should be made payable to Treasurer - State of New Jersey . Attorneys may use their Judiciary Collateral Account to pay any fees. Cash is not accepted., Fee Waiver Request., If you believe that you should be exempt from filing fees due to your financial circumstances, use the How to File for a Fee Waiver – All Courts filing fee waiver request form . This form should accompany your document(s). The form and the documents should be submitted to the, General Equity Judge, in the county in which the property is located. Once the judge has made a determination, your documents will be forwarded to the Superior Court Clerk's Office for filing. If the judge denies the fee waiver request, you will be notified to submit the fee before the documents can be filed., Warrants to Satisfy a Judgment, If a judgment has been satisfied, the plaintiff should prepare a Warrant to Satisfy Judgment warrant to satisfy a judgment form and submit it to court. This is required so the court can process the judgment as satisfied and close the case., Statewide Judgment Processing Services, The Judgment Processing Services Team enters on the civil judgment and order Docket judgments from the Law Division (civil Part and special civil part). This includes entering orders from the Chancery Division (Family Part and Probate Part, the Criminal Division, and municipal courts. The team also processes: Amended Judgments. Orders to Vacate. Orders to Revive Judgment. Certificates of Debt. Substitution of Attorney documents. Judgments from other states (Foreign Judgments). Other New Jersey state agencies against individuals. All initial filings are recorded in the vicinages/local courts for proper stamping and entry. Once recorded in the vicinage, the plaintiff submits the judgment to the Superior Court Judgment Processing Services Team in Trenton, where it is docketed as a statewide lien. All inquiries can be directed to Customer Service by calling 609-421-6100 . All filings should be sent to:, Address for regular mail, :, Superior Court Clerk's Office, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 971 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0971, Address for messenger service, :, Superior Court Clerk's Office, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street Trenton, New Jersey 08625, NOTE, : Any mail sent through the U.S. Postal Service, including certified and U.S. Express Mail, must say P.O. Box 971 or it will not be received. Any mail sent through private carriers must include the street address.
  • Supreme Court Committees, The Supreme Court benefits from the input of individuals with diverse areas of expertise, experiences, and perspectives interested in assisting the Judiciary through service on committees and other groups. The Court continues to prioritize inclusivity in the composition of its committees, including as to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and all primary aspects of identity, as well as areas of legal practice, geography, and community involvement, in order to support robust discussion and comprehensive consideration of issues. Anyone interested in being considered by the Court for appointment should send an email to , Supreme Court Committees, at Comments.Mailbox@njcourts.gov .  Please include the following in your email: your full name, address, email address, telephone number(s), your attorney ID (if applicable), the county or counties in which you practice (for attorneys), and a selection of the committee(s) in which you are interested. If possible, also include a resumé or link to an online profile with your email. Please explain in 2-3 sentences why you want to participate in a Supreme Court committee. See this Notice of the Bar - May 4, 2022 May 4, 2022 Notice for more information. On This Page Body, Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct, The committee investigates and prosecutes Filing a Judicial Ethics Complaint ethics complaints filed against judges under Rules of Court Court Rule 2:15 ., Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics, This Committee accepts referrals from the Court and inquiries from members of the New Jersey bar concerning proper conduct for a member of the legal profession under the Rules of Professional Conduct and Court Rules. R. 1:19-1 et seq. It also operates the  , Attorney Ethics Research Assistance Hotline,    609-815-2924 . , Address:, Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 970 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 609-815-2924, Civil Practice Committee, The committee is responsible for examining and making recommendations for amendments and additions to Parts I, II, IV, and VI of the Court Rules, as well as related non-rule changes and responses to statutory amendments and new legislation related to court practice., Committee on Attorney Advertising, This Committee imposes discipline on attorneys for violation of the attorney advertising rules (RPC 7.1 through RPC 7.5) and issues advisory opinions to New Jersey lawyers regarding attorney advertising. R. 1:19A-1 et seq. Committee staff also operates the  , Attorney Ethics Research Assistance Hotline,    609-815-2924 . , Address:, Committee on Attorney Advertising, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 970 Trenton, New Jersey 08625, Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, This Committee reviews grievances regarding unauthorized practice of law and also issues advisory opinions. R. 1:22-1 et seq., Contact:, Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street P.O. Box 970 - 08625 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 609-815-2900 ext. 54965, District Ethics Committees, The core of the disciplinary system is the 18 regional district ethics committees , which are staffed by volunteer attorney and public members. Volunteer attorney members investigate and prosecute cases of standard attorney misconduct before hearing panels consisting of volunteer attorney and public members. Findings of unethical conduct are then forwarded to the Disciplinary Review Board.  District ethics committees meet monthly online or in a hybrid format. To volunteer, Application Form submit a volunteer application to the Office of Attorney Ethics. , District Fee Arbitration Committees, District fee arbitration committees, which comprise attorney and public volunteers, who promote public confidence in the judicial system by resolving disputes over the reasonableness of attorney’s fee. The program minimizes fee litigation in Superior Court and expedites the resolution of fee disputes.  District fee arbitration committees monthly or in a hybrid format. To volunteer, Application form submit a volunteer application to the Office of Attorney Ethics. , Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement, The committee advises the Supreme Court on how the Judiciary can best assure fairness, impartiality and equal access to minority groups, including linguistic minorities; provides guidance to vicinage advisory committees on diversity, inclusion, and community engagement; and conducts studies and other research related to diversity, inclusion, and community engagement issues., Family Practice Committee, The committee considers family court procedures and recommends amendments to Part V of the Rules of Court to clarify and improve the procedures in the family courts., Jury Selection in Civil and Criminal Trials Committee, The committee provides oversight of jury selection practices in both civil and criminal trials and provides a ready forum for review of proposed changes that may be generated by court decisions, committee recommendations, or other sources. It is responsible for maintaining the Judiciary’s Bench Manual on Juror Selection., Lawyers Fund for Client Protection, Appointed by the court to five-year terms, the trustees meet monthly to consider reimbursement of claims of misappropriation of trust funds by former clients of lawyers who have been suspended or disbarred., Model Civil Jury Charges Committee, The committee prepares and updates model civil jury charges and related judges’ notes. Trial judges and litigants use the model charges to provide juries with accurate and understandable instructions on the law in civil cases., Model Criminal Jury Charges Committee, The committee develops the appropriate model language for judges to explain to juries the controlling legal principles and questions that they must decide., Municipal Court Practice Committee, The committee studies possible improvements and modifications to the Part VII Court Rules Governing the Municipal Courts and makes recommendations to the Supreme Court relating to these rules. The committee may also occasionally make non-rule recommendations to the court relating to municipal court practice., Outside Activities Advisory Committee, The committee has jurisdiction to provide guidance to Judiciary employees on the Code of Conduct for Judiciary Employees. The committee includes six judges, one Surrogate, four Judiciary employees, two practicing attorneys and three public members who serve two-year terms., Rules of Evidence Committee, The committee studies possible improvements and modifications to the New Jersey Rules of Evidence and makes recommendations to the Supreme Court relating to these Rules., State Domestic Violence Working Group, The working group advises the Supreme Court on systemic issues facing the court system in the area of domestic violence., Tax Court Committee, The committee includes members of the bench and tax bar, representatives of taxpayers' groups, local, county and state tax administrators, and others concerned with the administration and review of New Jersey tax laws. The committee examines Part VIII of the NJ Court Rules and proposes amendments and new rules to the Supreme Court., Gender in the Courts Committee, The committee monitors the nature and extent of systemic gender bias in the court system and provides training to the bench, bar and others on the subject of gender bias to help ensure fair treatment in the legal system.