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Civil Document Date: Dec. 13, 2024 Relationships: Supplemented By: Addendum to Directive #14-24 Addendum to Directive #14-24 Directive #13-24 Directive: CJR - Supreme Court Action to Address Home Invasion Burglary and Residential Burglary: (1) Relaxation of Rule 3:3-1(f) Regarding Complaint-Warrants, and (2) Amendments to the Decision-Making Framework (DMF) CJR - Supreme Court Action to Address Home Invasion Burglary and Residential Burglary: (1) Relaxation of Rule 3:3-1(f) Regarding Complaint-Warrants, and (2) Amendments to the Decision-Making Framework (DMF) Sections: Criminal Municipal Court Document Date: Nov. 22, 2024 Relationships: Directive #12-24 Directive: Directive 12-24 - Dissolution Judgment for Name Change and Judgment for Name Change Addendum - New Form CN 13146 Directive 12-24 - Dissolution Judgment for Name Change and Judgment for Name Change Addendum - New Form CN 13146 Section: Family Document Date: Nov. 22, 2024 Relationships: Directive #11-24 Directive: Directive #11-24 - Family - Juvenile - Procedure to Request Complaint-Warrant to Take Youth into Custody Directive #11-24 - Family - Juvenile - Procedure to Request Complaint-Warrant to Take Youth into Custody Sections: Family Juvenile Warrants Document Date: Oct. 29, 2024 Relationships: Directive #10-24 Directive: Directive #10-24 – Family – Children in Court – Revised Child Welfare Mediation Program Procedures Manual and Forms (Supersedes Directive #15-17) Directive #10-24 – Family – Children in Court – Revised Child Welfare Mediation Program Procedures Manual and Forms (Supersedes Directive #15-17) Section: Family Document Date: Sept. 25, 2024 Relationships: Supersedes: Directive: #15-17 Directive: #15-17 Directive #09-24 Directive: Directive #09-24 - Criminal Justice Reform - Pretrial Services Defendant Compliance Reviews; Implementation of Amendments to Rule 3:26-2(c) (effective 11/01/24) -- Superseded Section: Criminal Document Date: Sept. 13, 2024 Relationships: Superseded By: Directive: #01-26 Directive: #01-26 Directive #08-24 Directive: Directive #08-24 - Revised Judiciary Transcriber Manual (2024) and Code of Conduct for Certified Transcribers (Supersedes Directive #8-20) Directive #08-24 - Revised Judiciary Transcriber Manual (2024) and Code of Conduct for Certified Transcribers (Supersedes Directive #8-20) Sections: Administration Vicinage Management Document Date: Aug. 20, 2024 Relationships: Supersedes: Directive: #08-20 Directive: #08-20 Directive #07-24 Directive: Guidelines for Judicial Officer Protection Orders Guidelines for Judicial Officer Protection Orders Sections: Administration Judges Vicinage Management Document Date: Aug. 2, 2024 Relationships: Supersedes: Directive: #14-23 Directive: #14-23 Directive #06-24 Directive: Administrative Directive #06-24, “Supreme Court Guidelines on Media Access and Electronic Devices in the New Jersey Courts (Revised 2024) (Supersedes Directive #11-20)” Administrative Directive #06-24, “Supreme Court Guidelines on Media Access and Electronic Devices in the New Jersey Courts (Revised 2024) (Supersedes Directive #11-20)” Sections: Administration Vicinage Management Document Date: July 22, 2024 Relationships: Supersedes: Directive: #11-20 Directive: #11-20 Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to page 3 3 Go to last page 33 Last page Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 20 of 655 items
  • 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
  • Filings and Resolutions Dashboard - Current, Fillings and Resolutions Dashboard Court Year  Fiings 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                 Publications, Reports, and Statistics Trial Court Statistics Key: TY = This Court Year LY = Last Court Year
  • 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 . 
  • 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
  • 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, $19,562.50 $26,437.50 $33,312.50 $40,187.50 $47,062.50 $53,937.50 $60,812.50 $67,687.50, Monthly Gross, Income, $1,630.21 $2,203.13 $2,776.04 $3,348.96 $3,921.88 $4,494.79 $5,067.71 $5,640.63, Weekly Gross, Income, $376.20 $508.41 $640.63 $772.84 $905.05 $1,037.26 $1,169.47 $1,301.68 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
  • Criminal Justice Reform, Welcome to the Criminal Justice Reform Information Center. Here you will find information related to the efforts of the Judiciary and its criminal justice reform partners in state, county and municipal government to implement bail and speedy trial reform and to form a pretrial services unit. On Jan. 1, 2017, the state shifted from a system that relies principally on setting monetary bail as a condition of release to a risk-based system that is more objective, and thus fairer to defendants because it is unrelated to their ability to pay monetary bail. The statute also sets deadlines for the timely filing of an indictment and the disposition of criminal charges for incarcerated defendants., On This Page, Highlights, Criminal Justice Reform represents a fundamental change in how defendants and their cases are processed in the New Jersey courts. On Jan. 1, 2017, the state moved from a system that relied principally on setting monetary bail as a condition of release to a risk-based system that is more objective, promotes public safety and is fairer to defendants because it is unrelated to their ability to pay monetary bail. The new rules are based on a voter-approved constitutional amendment. It includes reforms to the bail system and a new speedy trial law, which sets time frames for criminal cases. Criminal Justice Reform fundamentally changes how defendants, and their cases, are processed in courts. Chief Justice Stuart Rabner writes that Criminal Justice Reform puts New Jersey at the forefront of fairness . Under the new risk-based system, access to money will no longer determine pretrial detainment. Defendants with a serious risk of danger or flight can be detained pending trial. Low-risk defendants who can’t afford bail will be released. Pretrial services officers will monitor those defendants based on the conditions of their release. The reform addresses real consequences for poor defendants – often members of minority groups – who pose little risk. The changes reflect a commitment to delivering quality justice. A real-world case study from Chief Justice Rabner showcases the impact of bail rules on case outcomes. "In the end, Mallon's inability to post a modest amount of bail likely affected the outcome of his case as much as the weight of the evidence against him." Get more information on the new rules with the Criminal Justice Reform Infographic . , Publications, The Public Safety Assessment (PSA) helps courts and judges determine the risk associated with releasing a defendant pretrial. The assessment was developed by the Laura and John Arnold Foundation (LJAF). The PSA uses nine risk factors to assess the risk of new criminal activity (NCA), including new violent criminal activity (NVCA), and failure to appear (FTA) pending case disposition. There are many considerations in the Pretrial Release Recommendation Decision Making Framework . Learn how to process works for identifying the pretrial release/detention recommendations that are made to the judge in criminal and municipal cases. Learn more about new changes with the Criminal Justice Reform Brochure . On Jan. 1, 2017, the state to a risk-based system that is more objective and promotes public safety. It is fairer to defendants because it is unrelated to their ability to pay monetary bail. The new law also sets deadlines for the timely filing of an indictment and the disposition of criminal charges for incarcerated defendants. The Criminal Justice Reform Myth v. Fact Brochure breaks down some of the common misconceptions about the reforms. For example: Myth – Dangerous criminals are being released to the community without supervision until trial. Fact – Before criminal justice reform, a judge was obligated to set bail in most cases. A dangerous defendant with money could post bail and be released. Now, prosecutors for the first time have the opportunity to convince a judge that a defendant poses a significant risk to the community and should be held in jail with no chance for pretrial release., Reports, Report to the Governor and Legislature 2022-2024 Report of the Reconvened Joint Committee on Criminal Justice Report of the Reconvened Joint Committee on Criminal Justice - June 7, 2023 New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts Graves Act Analysis March 4, 2022 Graves Act Analysis – March 4, 2022 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2021 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2021 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2020 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2020 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2019 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2019 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2018 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2018 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2017 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2017 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2016 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2016 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2015 Report to the Governor and Legislature 2015 Report of the Joint Committee on Criminal Justice Report of the Joint Committee on Criminal Justice, Statistics, Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2024 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2024 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1, 2023 – Dec. 31, 2023 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2023 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2022 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec 31, 2022 CCriminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2021 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2021 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2020 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2020 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2018 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2018 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2017 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2017
  • 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. 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  • Recently Enacted Laws Concerning the Municipal Courts, Stay up-to-date with the newest laws and rules impacting municipal court services., Date, Legislation, 02/06/2026 L. 2025, c. 285 – Regulates Certain Electric Bicycles – Effective Immediately For All But One Requirement 01/16/2026 L. 2025, c. 245 – Establishes Penalties for Certain Conduct Related to Public Brawl and Disorderly Conduct – Effectively Immediately 01/16/2026 L. 2025, c. 248 – Imposes Conditions on Drivers Approaching Certain Stationary Vehicles and Revised Public Awareness Campaign – Effective Immediately 08/28/2025 L. 2025, c. 122 - Prohibits Use of Deceptive Marketing Practices by Substance Use Disorder Treatment Providers L. 2025, c. 122 - Prohibits Use of Deceptive Marketing Practices by Substance Use Disorder Treatment Providers - Effective Immediately 06/06/2025 L. 2025, c. 59 – Establishes Offense of Inciting Public Brawl: Upgrades Penalty for Disorderly Conduct in Certain Circumstances L. 2025, c. 59 – Establishes Offense of Inciting Public Brawl: Upgrades Penalty for Disorderly Conduct in Certain Circumstances – Effective Immediately 04/03/2025 L. 2025, c. 41 - Clarifies Installation of Ignition Interlock Devices for Certain DWI Offenses L. 2025, c. 41 - Clarifies Installation of Ignition Interlock Devices for Certain DWI Offenses -- Effective Immediately 05/24/2024 L. 2024, c. 11 - Concerns Motor Vehicles Overtaking Certain Pedestrians and Persons Operating Bicycles and Personal Conveyances -- Effective Immediately L. 2024, c. 11 - Concerns Motor Vehicles Overtaking Certain Pedestrians and Persons Operating Bicycles and Personal Conveyances -- Effective Immediately 02/01/2024 L. 2023 c. 335 – Concerns Possession or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages by Underage Persons- Effective January 16, 2024. L. 2023 c. 335 – Concerns Possession or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages by Underage Persons- Effective January 16, 2024. 01/26/2024 L. 2023 c. 284 L.  2023 c. 284 – Concerns Jurisdiction and Operations of Regional Municipal Courts – Effective August 1, 2024 01/22/2024 L. 2022 c. 52 – c. 58 L.  2022 c. 52 – c. 58 - Gun Control Legislation -  Various Effective Dates 01/22/2024 L. 2023 c. 45 L. 2023 c. 45 – Establishes the Crime of “Sexual Extortion” – Effective May 8, 2023 01/22/2024 L. 2023 c. 46 L. 2023 c. 46 – Clarifies Penalties for Certain Violations of Pretrial Services; Directs Prosecutors to Provide Written Notice of Release to Victim – Effective May 8, 2023 01/22/2024 L. 2023, c. 191 L. 2023, c. 191 – Concerns Use of Ignition Interlock Devices for Drunk Driving – Various Effective Dates 02/23/2022 L. 2021, c. 358 – Requires Prosecutor or State Police to Notify Certain Family or Household Members and Victims when Firearms are Returned to Person Charged with Domestic Violence or Subject to Extreme Risk Protection Order – Effective August 1, 2022 L. 2021, c. 358 – Requires Prosecutor or State Police to Notify Certain Family or Household Members and Victims when Firearms are Returned to Person Charged with Domestic Violence or Subject to Extreme Risk Protection Order – Effective August 1, 2022 12/30/2021 L. 2021, c. 312 – Expands Scope of Inmate Reentry Assistance and Benefits – Effective December 21, 2021 L. 2021, c. 312 – Expands Scope of Inmate Reentry Assistance and Benefits – Effective December 21, 2021 12/27/2021 L. 2021, c. 259 – Requires Residential Landlords to Equip Steam Radiators with Protective Covers – Effective February 1, 2022 L. 2021, c. 259 – Requires Residential Landlords to Equip Steam Radiators with Protective Covers – Effective February 1, 2022 12/27/2021 L. 2021, c. 293 – Provides that AOC Shall Administer Program for Municipal Courts Allowing Defendants to Engage in Online Plea Negotiations, Entry of Guilty Plea, and Payment of Fine or Penalty – Effective February 1, 2022 L. 2021, c. 293 – Provides that AOC Shall Administer Program for Municipal Courts Allowing Defendants to Engage in Online Plea Negotiations, Entry of Guilty Plea, and Payment of Fine or Penalty – Effective February 1, 2022 12/27/2021 L. 2021, c. 298 - Clarifies Classification in this State of Criminal Offenses Committed in Other States or Under Federal Law – Effective November 8, 2021 L. 2021, c. 298 - Clarifies Classification in this State of Criminal Offenses Committed in Other States or Under Federal Law – Effective November 8, 2021 08/05/2021 L. 2021, c. 194 - Requires motorists operating vehicles to maintain reasonable and safe distance when overtaking pedestrians and certain bicycles. L. 2021, c. 194 - Requires motorists operating vehicles to maintain reasonable and safe distance when overtaking pedestrians and certain bicycles. 07/12/2021 L. 2021, c. 172 - Increases Strangulation Assault to Crime of Second Degree L. 2021, c. 172 - Increases Strangulation Assault to Crime of Second Degree 05/27/2021 L. 2021, c. 83 - stablishes trunk fighting as animal cruelty offense and crime of the third degree and imposes civil penalties L. 2021, c. 83 - stablishes trunk fighting as animal cruelty offense and crime of the third degree and imposes civil penalties 04/13/2021 L. 2021, c. 38-equires law enforcement to provide written warning and parent/guardian notification for underage possession or consumption of alcoholic beverage, cannabis, marijuana, or hashish – Effective March 26, 2021 L. 2021, c. 38-equires law enforcement to provide written warning and parent/guardian notification for underage possession or consumption of alcoholic beverage, cannabis, marijuana, or hashish – Effective March 26, 2021 03/15/2021 L. 2021, c. 25-Revises consequences for underage possession or consumption of various forms of cannabis included in legislation passed by both Houses of Legislature; requires AG reports, reviewable by task force, on law enforcement interactions on underage violations - Effective immediately L. 2021, c. 25-Revises consequences for underage possession or consumption of various forms of cannabis included in legislation passed by both Houses of Legislature; requires AG reports, reviewable by task force, on law enforcement interactions on underage violations - Effective immediately 03/02/2021 L. 2021, c. 9 - Reclassifies Possession of Psilocybin as a Disorderly Persons Offense -- Effective February 4, 2021 L. 2021, c. 9 - Reclassifies Possession of Psilocybin as a Disorderly Persons Offense -- Effective February 4, 2021 03/02/2021 L. 2021, c. 16 - "New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act" - Effective Immediately L. 2021, c. 16 - "New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act" - Effective Immediately 03/02/2021 L. 2021, c. 19 - Provides for Certain Criminal and Civil Justice Reforms, Particularly Legal Consequences Associated with Certain Marijuana and Hashish Offenses as well as Raising Awareness of Available Expungement Relief -- Various Effective Dates L. 2021, c. 19 - Provides for Certain Criminal and Civil Justice Reforms, Particularly Legal Consequences Associated with Certain Marijuana and Hashish Offenses as well as Raising Awareness of Available Expungement Relief -- Various Effective Dates 03/02/2021 L. 2021, c. 24 - Amends Certain Provisions and Effective Date Applicable to Disclosure of Personal Information of Judicial Officers, Prosecutors, and Law Enforcement Officers - "Daniel's Law", PL 2020, c. 125 L. 2021, c. 24 - Amends Certain Provisions and Effective Date Applicable to Disclosure of Personal Information of Judicial Officers, Prosecutors, and Law Enforcement Officers - "Daniel's Law", PL 2020, c. 125 11/24/2020 L. 2002, c. 125 – Daniel’s Law – Prohibits Disclosure of Certain Personal Information of Active, Formerly Active, and Retired Judicial Officers, Prosecutors, and Law Enforcement Officers, and Their Family Members; Establishes Crime and Civil Action for Disclosing Such Information L. 2002, c. 125 – Daniel’s Law – Prohibits Disclosure of Certain Personal Information of Active, Formerly Active, and Retired Judicial Officers, Prosecutors, and Law Enforcement Officers, and Their Family Members; Establishes Crime and Civil Action for Disclosing Such Information 11/02/2020 L. 2002, c. 73 – Includes False Incrimination and Filing False Police Report as Form of Bias Intimidation; Establishes Crime of False 9-1-1- Call with Purpose to Intimidate or Harass Based on Race or Other Protected Class – Effective August 31, 2020 L. 2002, c. 73 – Includes False Incrimination and Filing False Police Report as Form of Bias Intimidation; Establishes Crime of False 9-1-1- Call with Purpose to Intimidate or Harass Based on Race or Other Protected Class – Effective August 31, 2020 08/19/2020 L. 2019, c. 276 - Concerns Driver's License Suspension for Certain Crimes and Offenses - Part II - Effective January 1, 2021, except for Section 12 and subsection b. of Section 20 which took effect on December 27, 2019 L. 2019, c. 276 - Concerns Driver's License Suspension for Certain Crimes and Offenses - Part II - Effective January 1, 2021, except for Section 12 and subsection b. of Section 20 which took effect on December 27, 2019 05/08/2020 L. 2019, c. 301 - Eliminates Motor Vehicle Surcharges Following Retirement of Bonds and Debts Tied to Surcharges L. 2019, c. 301 - Eliminates Motor Vehicle Surcharges Following Retirement of Bonds and Debts Tied to Surcharges 05/05/2020 Executive Order 135 - Suspending In-Person Requirements for Marriages and Receipt of Working Papers for Minors - Effective May 4, 2020 Executive Order 135 - Suspending In-Person Requirements for Marriages and Receipt of Working Papers for Minors - Effective May 4, 2020 04/17/2020 L. 2020, c. 26 - Allows Remote Notarial Acts During Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency Declared by Governor in Executive Order 103 of 2020 - Effective April 14, 2020 L. 2020, c. 26 - Allows Remote Notarial Acts During Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency Declared by Governor in Executive Order 103 of 2020 - Effective April 14, 2020 04/06/2020 PL 2019, c. 425 - Prohibits Sale or Distribution of Flavored Vapor Products - Effective April 20, 2020 PL 2019, c. 425 - Prohibits Sale or Distribution of Flavored Vapor Products - Effective April 20, 2020 03/31/2020 L. 2019, c. 399 – Enhances Penalties Related to Counterfeit Drugs – Effective July 11, 2020 L. 2019, c. 399 – Enhances Penalties Related to Counterfeit Drugs – Effective July 11, 2020 03/19/2020 L. 2019, c. 370 – Imposes motor vehicle penalty points for certain violations of “move over law”; establishes public awareness campaign, designated as “Slow Down or Move Over, It’s the Law.” – Effective September 1, 2020 L. 2019, c. 370 – Imposes motor vehicle penalty points for certain violations of “move over law”; establishes public awareness campaign, designated as “Slow Down or Move Over, It’s the Law.” – Effective September 1, 2020 03/11/2020 1. L. 2019, c. 505 - Revises certain penalties for illegal operation of snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle or dirt bike – Effective April 1, 2020 1. L. 2019, c. 505 - Revises certain penalties for illegal operation of snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle or dirt bike – Effective April 1, 2020 03/11/2020 2. L. 2019, c. 375 - Requires employers to post notice for employees on employee misclassification – Effective April 1, 2020 2. L. 2019, c. 375 - Requires employers to post notice for employees on employee misclassification – Effective April 1, 2020 03/02/2020 L. 2019, c. 507 - Prohibits Sale, Lease, Rent or Installation of Certain Equipment or Products Containing Hydrofluorocarbons or Other Greenhouse Gases L. 2019, c. 507 - Prohibits Sale, Lease, Rent or Installation of Certain Equipment or Products Containing Hydrofluorocarbons or Other Greenhouse Gases 02/27/2020 L. 2019, c. 276 - Concerns Driver's License Suspension for Certain Crimes and Offenses - Part 1 L. 2019, c. 276 - Concerns Driver's License Suspension for Certain Crimes and Offenses - Part 1 02/26/2020 L. 2019, c. 481 - Prohibits sale of certain toy guns and imitation firearms. L. 2019, c. 481 - Prohibits sale of certain toy guns and imitation firearms. 02/13/2020 L. 2019, c. 372 - Concerns Stop-Work Orders - Effective January 20, 2020 L. 2019, c. 372 - Concerns Stop-Work Orders - Effective January 20, 2020 02/13/2020 L. 2019, c. 373 - Concerns Penalties for Misclassification of Employees - Effective January 20, 2020 L. 2019, c. 373 - Concerns Penalties for Misclassification of Employees - Effective January 20, 2020 01/24/2020 L. 2019, c. 271 – Creates Two Categories of Driver’s Licenses and Identification Cards; Allows Residents Unable to Provide Lawful Presence in the U.S. to Receive Permits, and Standard Driver’s Licenses or Identification Cards; Permits MVC to Increase Certain Fees – Effective January 1, 2021 L. 2019, c. 271 – Creates Two Categories of Driver’s Licenses and Identification Cards; Allows Residents Unable to Provide Lawful Presence in the U.S. to Receive Permits, and Standard Driver’s Licenses or Identification Cards; Permits MVC to Increase Certain Fees – Effective January 1, 2021 01/10/2020 P.L. 2019, c. 269 - Revises Expungement Eligibility and Procedures, Including New "Clean Slate" Automated Process to Render Convictions and Related Records Inaccessible; Creates E-filing System for Expungements; Eliminates Expungement Filing Fees; Appropriates $15 million to DLPS for Implementation P.L. 2019, c. 269 - Revises Expungement Eligibility and Procedures, Including New "Clean Slate" Automated Process to Render Convictions and Related Records Inaccessible; Creates E-filing System for Expungements; Eliminates Expungement Filing Fees; Appropriates $15 million to DLPS for Implementation 12/26/2019 L. 2018, c. 47 - Imposes Surcharge on Prearranged Rides and Increases Certain Fee Associated with Motor Vehicle Violations - Effective July 1, 2018 except Section 4 Effective Oct. 1, 2018 L. 2018, c. 47 - Imposes Surcharge on Prearranged Rides and Increases Certain Fee Associated with Motor Vehicle Violations - Effective July 1, 2018 except Section 4 Effective Oct. 1, 2018 08/27/2019 L. 2019, c. 248 - Revises Certain Drunk Driving Penalties; Expands Use of Ignition Interlock Devices -- Effective Dec. 1, 2019 L. 2019, c. 248 - Revises Certain Drunk Driving Penalties; Expands Use of Ignition Interlock Devices -- Effective Dec. 1, 2019 08/26/2019 L. 2019, c. 212 - Concerns Law Regarding Failure to Pay Wage - Effective Aug. 6, 2019 and Oct. 1, 2019 L. 2019, c. 212 - Concerns Law Regarding Failure to Pay Wage - Effective Aug. 6, 2019 and Oct. 1, 2019 08/15/2019 L. 2019, c. 216 - Revises Certain Penalties for Public Movers and Warehousemen -- Effective Dec. 1, 2019 L. 2019, c. 216 - Revises Certain Penalties for Public Movers and Warehousemen -- Effective Dec. 1, 2019 08/14/2019 L. 2019, c. 223 Establishes Third Degree Crime for Owning or Possessing Animal or Dog Fighting Paraphernalia and Establishes Civil Penalty - Effective Aug. 9, 2019 L. 2019, c. 223 Establishes Third Degree Crime for Owning or Possessing Animal or Dog Fighting Paraphernalia and Establishes Civil Penalty - Effective Aug. 9, 2019 07/26/2019 L. 2019, c. 153 - Revises Requirements to Authorize and Access Medical Cannabis; Establishes Cannabis Regulatory Commission; Revises Permit Requirements for Alternative Treatment Centers; and Establishes Additional legal Protections for Patients and Caregivers – Effective Immediately L. 2019, c. 153 - Revises Requirements to Authorize and Access Medical Cannabis; Establishes Cannabis Regulatory Commission; Revises Permit Requirements for Alternative Treatment Centers; and Establishes Additional legal Protections for Patients and Caregivers – Effective Immediately 07/09/2019 L. 2019, c. 158 - Stop Work Orders Related to Prevailing Wage and Construction Worker Employment - Amends N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.35 - Effective July 9, 2019 L. 2019, c. 158 - Stop Work Orders Related to Prevailing Wage and Construction Worker Employment - Amends N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.35 - Effective July 9, 2019 05/10/2019 L. 2019, c. 108 - Provides that Certain Persons Who Commit Act of Sexual Penetration or Sexual Contact with Students Who Are At 8 but Less Than 22 Years Old Are Guilty of Sexual Assault or Criminal Sexual Contact -- Effective May 10, 2019 L. 2019, c. 108 - Provides that Certain Persons Who Commit Act of Sexual Penetration or Sexual Contact with Students Who Are At 8 but Less Than 22 Years Old Are Guilty of Sexual Assault or Criminal Sexual Contact -- Effective May 10, 2019 05/07/2019 l. 2019, C. 83 - Revises the Standard for Warrantless Seizure of an Animal at Risk Due to a Violation of the Law Concerning the Necessary Care and Tethering of an Animal -- Effective May 7, 2019 l. 2019, C. 83 - Revises the Standard for Warrantless Seizure of an Animal at Risk Due to a Violation of the Law Concerning the Necessary Care and Tethering of an Animal -- Effective May 7, 2019 04/22/2019 L. 2019, c. 40 Upgrades Penalty for Failing to Report Act of Sexual Abuse Against Child - Effective Immediately L. 2019, c. 40 Upgrades Penalty for Failing to Report Act of Sexual Abuse Against Child - Effective Immediately 10/04/2018 L. 2018, c. 121- Revises and Expands Laws on Trespass and Vandalism on Agricultural and Horticultural Lands -- Effective Oct. 4, 2018 L. 2018, c. 121- Revises and Expands Laws on Trespass and Vandalism on Agricultural and Horticultural Lands -- Effective Oct. 4, 2018 08/30/2018 L.2018, c. 42 Prohibits the Marriage or Civil Union of Any Person Under Age 18 -- Effective June 22, 2018. L.2018, c. 42 Prohibits the Marriage or Civil Union of Any Person Under Age 18 -- Effective June 22, 2018. 08/30/2018 L.2018, c. 35 Extreme Risk Protective Order Act of 2019 -- Effective Sept. 1, 2019. L.2018, c. 35 Extreme Risk Protective Order Act of 2019 -- Effective Sept. 1, 2019. 08/02/2018 Amends N.J.S.A. 39:5-3 and Provides that Charges for a Violation of N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.18 Must be Filed Within 90 Days After the Offense -- L. 2017, c. 249 -- Effective Jan. 8, 2018 Amends N.J.S.A. 39:5-3 and Provides that Charges for a Violation of N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.18 Must be Filed Within 90 Days After the Offense -- L. 2017, c. 249 -- Effective Jan. 8, 2018 . 08/02/2018 Amends the Expungement Process for Convictions of Crimes, Disorderly Persons, and Petty Disorderly Persons Offenses -- L. 2017, c. 244 -- Effective Oct. 1, 2018 Amends the Expungement Process for Convictions of Crimes, Disorderly Persons, and Petty Disorderly Persons Offenses -- L. 2017, c. 244 -- Effective Oct. 1, 2018 08/15/2017 P.L. 2017, c. 189 - Establishes Requirements Concerning Necessary Care of Dogs, Domestic Companion Animals, and Service Animals, and For Tethering of Dogs -- Effective Aug. 7, 2017 P.L. 2017, c. 189 - Establishes Requirements Concerning Necessary Care of Dogs, Domestic Companion Animals, and Service Animals, and For Tethering of Dogs -- Effective Aug. 7, 2017 08/01/2017 P.L. 2017, c.118 - Raises Minimum Age for Purchase and Sale of Tobacco Products and Electronic Smoking Devices from 19 to 21 --Effective Nov. 1, 2017 P.L. 2017, c.118 - Raises Minimum Age for Purchase and Sale of Tobacco Products and Electronic Smoking Devices from 19 to 21 --Effective Nov. 1, 2017 07/27/2017 P.L. 2017, c. 156: Creates Fencing Crime Involving Stolen Domestic Companion Animals -- Effective July 21,2017 P.L. 2017, c. 156: Creates Fencing Crime Involving Stolen Domestic Companion Animals -- Effective July 21, 2017 07/27/2017 P.L. 2017, c. 165: Establishes New Crime of Strict Liability Vehicular Homicide -- Effective July 21, 2017 P.L. 2017, c. 165: Establishes New Crime of Strict Liability Vehicular Homicide -- Effective July 21, 2017 06/30/2017 Enhances protections for domestic violence victims by restricting access to firearms by certain persons; provides for minimum terms of incarceration for offenders who commit physically violent acts. -- P.L. 2016, c. 91 -- Effective Aug. 1,2017 Enhances protections for domestic violence victims by restricting access to firearms by certain persons; provides for minimum terms of incarceration for offenders who commit physically violent acts. -- P.L. 2016, c. 91 -- Effective Aug. 1,2017 05/11/2017 Grants Drivers Additional Time to Resolve Parking Violations Prior to License or Registration Suspension -- P.L. 2017, c. 75 -- Effective Dec. 1, 2017 Grants Drivers Additional Time to Resolve Parking Violations Prior to License or Registration Suspension -- P.L. 2017, c. 75 -- Effective Dec. 1, 2017 05/01/2017 Creates Prosecutorial Veteran’s Diversion Program – P.L. 2017, c.42 – Effective Dec. 1, 2017. Creates Prosecutorial Veteran’s Diversion Program – P.L. 2017, c.42 – Effective Dec. 1, 2017. 01/29/2016 Expands Time for Renewal of Driver's License, Registration, and Inspection by Certain Military Personnel and Their Families - P.L. 2015, c. 299 - Effective Jan. 19, 2016 Expands Time for Renewal of Driver's License, Registration, and Inspection by Certain Military Personnel and Their Families - P.L. 2015, c. 299 - Effective Jan. 19, 2016 01/29/2016 Prohibits Sale or Distribution of Liquid Nicotine Except in Child-Resistant Containers; Civil Penalty - P.L. 2015, c.294 - Effective Aug. 1, 2016 Prohibits Sale or Distribution of Liquid Nicotine Except in Child-Resistant Containers; Civil Penalty - P.L. 2015, c.294 - Effective Aug. 1, 2016 01/29/2016 Creates a Definition of Certified Mail - P.L. 2015, c.251 - Effective Jan. 19, 2016 Creates a Definition of Certified Mail - P.L. 2015, c.251 - Effective Jan. 19, 2016 01/25/2016 Requires Drivers to Slow Down Before Passing a Slow Moving Vehicle - P.L. 2015, c. 292 - Effective Jan. 1, 2017 Requires Drivers to Slow Down Before Passing a Slow Moving Vehicle - P.L. 2015, c. 292 - Effective Jan. 1, 2017 01/25/2016 Enhances Penalty for Tampering With Evidence After Fleeing the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death - P.L. 2015, c. 265 - Effective Jan. 19, 2016 Enhances Penalty for Tampering With Evidence After Fleeing the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death - P.L. 2015, c. 265 - Effective Jan. 19, 2016 01/25/2016 Expands DNA Database to Include Samples From Disorderly Persons Who Are Fingerprinted For Certain Offenses - P.L. 2015, c. 263 - Effective July 1, 2017 Expands DNA Database to Include Samples From Disorderly Persons Who Are Fingerprinted For Certain Offenses - P.L. 2015, c. 263 - Effective July 1, 2017 01/25/2016 Establishes Crime for Fraudulent Use of Social Security Number to Collect Lottery Winnings - P.L. 2015, c. 259 - Effective Jan. 19, 2016 Establishes Crime for Fraudulent Use of Social Security Number to Collect Lottery Winnings - P.L. 2015, c. 259 - Effective Jan. 19, 2016 01/25/2016 Requires DMVA to Develop Mentoring Program to Assist Justice-Involved Veterans - P.L. 2015, c. 246 - Effective March 19, 2016 Requires DMVA to Develop Mentoring Program to Assist Justice-Involved Veterans - P.L. 2015, c. 246 - Effective March 19, 2016 01/25/2016 Prohibits Posting, Publishing on the Internet, or Disclosing Certain Information Regarding Law Enforcement Officers - P.L. 2015, c.226 - Effective Jan. 19, 2016 Prohibits Posting, Publishing on the Internet, or Disclosing Certain Information Regarding Law Enforcement Officers - P.L. 2015, c.226 - Effective Jan. 19, 2016 01/25/2016 Exempts Disabled Veterans and Purple Heart Recipients From Payment of Municipal Parking Meter Fees Under Certain Circumstances - P.L. 2015, c. 218 - Effective March 1, 2016 Exempts Disabled Veterans and Purple Heart Recipients From Payment of Municipal Parking Meter Fees Under Certain Circumstances - P.L. 2015, c. 218 - Effective March 1, 2016 01/21/2016 Revises Laws Regarding the Expungement of Crimes and Disorderly Persons Offenses - P.L. 2015, c.261 - Effective April 18, 2016 Revises Laws Regarding the Expungement of Crimes and Disorderly Persons Offenses - P.L. 2015, c.261 - Effective April 18, 2016 12/14/2015 Upgrades Crime of False Public Alarm; Establishes Reporting Requirements Concerning Crime - P.L. 2015, c.156 - Effective March 1, 2016 Upgrades Crime of False Public Alarm; Establishes Reporting Requirements Concerning Crime - P.L. 2015, c.156 - Effective March 1, 2016 12/01/2015 Revises Standards Related to Forensic DNA Testing - P.L. 2015, c.127 - Effective March 1, 2016 Revises Standards Related to Forensic DNA Testing - P.L. 2015, c.127 - Effective March 1, 2016 11/19/2015 Upgrades Violation of a Stalking Restraining Order to a Crime of the Third Degree - P.L. 2015, c.141 - Effective Nov. 9, 2015 Upgrades Violation of a Stalking Restraining Order to a Crime of the Third Degree - P.L. 2015, c.141 - Effective Nov. 9, 2015 08/21/2015 Implements Current Car Seat Safety Recommendations - L. 2015, c. 50 - Effective Sept. 1, 2015 Implements Current Car Seat Safety Recommendations - L. 2015, c. 50 - Effective Sept. 1, 2015 08/10/2015 Revises Requirements for Establishment of Central Municipal Courts - P.L. 2015, C. 103 - Effective Aug. 10, 2015 Revises Requirements for Establishment of Central Municipal Courts - P.L. 2015, C. 103 - Effective Aug. 10, 2015 01/09/2015 Requires Certain Police Vehicles to be Equipped With Cameras - P.L. 2014, c. 54 - Effective March 1, 2015 Requires Certain Police Vehicles to be Equipped With Cameras - P.L. 2014, c. 54 - Effective March 1, 2015
  • Appellate Division, On This Page, Body, Overview, For information on how to represent yourself in an appeal, visit our Guide to Completing Appeals Forms Self-Help page .  Court appeals in New Jersey go through the Appellate Division of the Superior Court. This is an intermediate appellate court. The state Supreme Court is the highest appellate court.   Appeals come from trial courts, tax court, and administrative agencies. Review the New Jersey Standards for Appellate Review Standards for Appellate Review to learn how the two- or three-judge appellate panels reach a decision in each case. The division is composed of 32 judges divided into 8 parts. The division decides around 6,500 appeals and 10,000 motions each year.  Appellate Division Parts List Appellate Division Court Term Parts List Published Appellate Court Opinions Appellate Court opinions are posted at 10 a.m. each business day. Expected Opinions Expected opinions for the following business day also are posted at 10 a.m.  Alternative resolution programs can streamline the appeals process for some types of cases.  These include:, Civil Appeals Settlement Program (CASP), . The clerk’s office identifies cases that might be settled with the help of a retired judge.  Alternatively, appeals with complex issues could go to a pre-argument conference. The conference helps clarify those issues prior to briefing., Sentencing Calendars, . Appeals of criminal sentences   are argued without full briefing due to their narrow scope. This shortened process helps resolve those cases more quickly., Forms and Filing Information, Attorneys must use eCourts Appellate to file all non-emergent appellate matters. For emergent matters, contact the Appellate Division emergent clerks between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 609-815-2950 and when prompted, press 1.  The current self-representing appeals forms can be found under Forms and Instructions Forms and Instructions . Use the Build-a-Brief Creator Build-a-Brief Creator , the Build-a-Brief Sample (Letter Brief Sample) Letter Brief Sample , and the Appellate Formal Brief Sample Formal Brief Sample for guidance on preparing appellate briefs.  See the Appellate pretrial detention Pretrial Detention page  for guidance filing an appeal on an order granting a motion for pretrial detention.  Here are examples to help you complete your forms: Examples, Tables of Judgments, Orders and Rulings Examples, Tables of Judgments, Orders and Rulings . This document provides you with sample information that should be included with your appeal. Point Heading Examples Point heading examples . These illustrate how to format your headings in an appeal.  You will need a transcript of the lower court hearing. Requesting a Superior Court or Tax Court Transcript for Your Appeal Order transcripts . , Resources for Transcribers, The Judiciary maintains a list of Certified Transcribers List certified transcribers . Also see the contact information for Transcript Processing Offices transcript offices in each Superior Court .  Transcribers can consult the Judiciary Transcriber Manual Judiciary Transcriber Manual and the Transcript Format for Judicial Proceedings Transcript Format for Judicial Proceedings . Use the Judiciary Payment Voucher payment voucher and follow the Instructions for Payment Voucher payment voucher instructions to receive payment. , Calendars and Locations, The following are the upcoming calendars for appellate cases. Choose a date below to review the scheduled appeals. Appellate court calendars are subject to change due to uncontrollable circumstances. Call  609-815-2950 ext. 52627  to confirm calendar information for an appeal.  As provided in the Notice – New Jersey Judiciary Expands Livestreaming of Oral Arguments to the Appellate Division and Announces the Availability of Publicly Filed Briefs Before the Supreme Court and Appellate Division Sept. 3, 2024, Notice to the Bar , the Judiciary is livestreaming oral arguments before the Appellate Division. Exceptions are specified in the Notice – Public Access in the Appellate Division: (1) Oral Arguments of Non-Public Cases Excepted from Livestreaming and Brief Posting; (2) New Form to Request Audio Recordings of Oral Arguments; and (3) Requesting Access to Non-Public Arguments/Records March 10, 2025 Notice to the Bar . Per this Notice to the Bar, audio recordings of remote arguments held after Sept. 3, 2024 are available upon request. Submit the Request for Audio Records of Appellate Division Oral Argumen Request for Audio Records of Appellate Division Oral Arguments and send to  Appeal-Trans.mailbox@njcourts.gov . For help with case information, call the , Transcript Unit, at  609-376-3040 . See appeals scheduled for the Week of Nov. 17, 2025 See appeals scheduled for the Week 1 Appellate Calendar Week of Dec. 1, 2025 The week of November 24, 2025 is a recess week due to Judicial College. Appellate Division chambers are located throughout the state. Arguments are heard in courtrooms in Morristown, New Brunswick, Newark, and Trenton. Arguments are also heard in other courts from time to time. , Appellate Division Clerk’s Office, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 006 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970 609-815-2950, Notices to the Bar, The following are notices to bar regarding the appellate court and Ecourts Appellate eCourts Appellate . Notice – Public Access in the Appellate Division: (1) Oral Arguments of Non-Public Cases Excepted from Livestreaming and Brief Posting; (2) Promulgation of New Form to Request Audio Recordings of Oral Arguments; and (3) Process for Requesting Access to Non-Public Arguments/Records Notice and Order – Public Access in the Supreme Court and Appellate Division – Relaxation of Court Rules; Requirement for a Filing Party to Certify to the Absence of Confidential Information in Publicly Filed Documents
  • Transcript Processing Offices, Name Address Contact Transcript Unit Administrative Office of the Courts Appellate Division Clerk's Office PO Box 968 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Phone: 609-376-3040 Fax: 609-826-7026 Email: Appeal-Trans.mailbox @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Atlantic Family/Civil/Criminal Atlantic County Civil Courts Building 1201 Bacharach Blvd. Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47036 Email: Atl-Trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Suite/Room 116 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25050 Fax: 201-221-0552 Email: Ber-Trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Burlington Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Floor 5 Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38023 Email: BurTranscripts.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Camden Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Suite/Room 510F Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43050 Fax: 856-379-2153 Email: CamTranscripts.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Cape May Cape May County Courthouse 9 North Main Street Cape May Courthouse, New Jersey 08210 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47950 Fax: 609-463-6365 Email: Cap-trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Cumberland Gloucester County Justice Complex 70 Hunter Street Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15190 Email: Vic15Trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Essex Family & General Equity Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Suite/Room 131 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9300 ext. 56885 Email: Esx-Fam-Trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Essex Criminal & Civil Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Suite/Room 131 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9300, ext. 56885 Email: Esx-Trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Gloucester Gloucester County Justice Complex 70 Hunter Street Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15190 Email: Vic15Trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Suite/Room 500, Floor 5 Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 66630 Email: hudtrnscript.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Hunterdon Ops Division Hunterdon County Justice Center 65 Park Avenue Flemington, New Jersey 08822 Phone: 908-824-9750 ext. 13040 Email: V13HCtrans.mailbox @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Mercer Mercer County Transcript Office Mercer County Civil Courthouse 175 South Broad Street Floor 2 Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74365 Fax: 609-376-0841 Email: Mertranscript.mailbox @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Middlesex PO Box 964 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903-0964 Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88640 Fax: 732-645-4277 Email: Mid-Trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Floor 1 Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87090 Email: Mon-Trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Morris Morris - Transcript Office PO Box 910 Morristown, New Jersey 07963 Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75050 Fax: 862-397-5675 Email: Mrstranscripts.mailbox @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Ocean 118 Washington Street 118 Washington Street Suite/Room 103 Toms River, New Jersey 08754 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64020 Fax: 732-435-8402 Email: Ocn-Trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Passaic 71 Hamilton Street 71 Hamilton Street Suite/Room 146 Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2910 ext. 24480 Fax: 973-424-6880 Email: Pas-Trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Salem Gloucester County Justice Complex 70 Hunter Street Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15190 Email: Vic15Trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Transcript Unit Somerset Somerset County Courthouse 20 North Bridge Street Floor 2 Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13035 Fax: 908-332-7681 Email: Som-Trans.mbx @njcourts.gov Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 20 of 23 items
  • Special Civil Part Supervising Judges Roster, Name Address Contact Atlantic Marcolongo, Dean Judge Superior Court Atlantic Atlantic County Civil Courthouse 1201 Bacharach Boulevard Floor 1 Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 Bergen Monaghan, Joseph G. Judge Superior Court Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Suite/Room 427 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25462 Burlington Fikry, Eric G. Judge Superior Court Burlington Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-228-9500 ext. 38809 Camden VACANT Judge Superior Court Camden Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Floor 4 Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43870 Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Ragonese, Jr., Samuel J. Judge Superior Court Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Gloucester County Old Courthouse 1 North Broad Street Floor 3 Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 15278 Essex Spencer, Louise Grace Judge Superior Court Essex Essex County Historic Courthouse 470 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Floor 2 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9516 ext. 57233 Hudson Eglentowicz, Keri Ann Judge Superior Court Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Floor 1 Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60435 Mercer Anklowitz, William Judge Superior Court Mercer Mercer County Civil Courthouse 175 South Broad Street Floor 1 Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74838 Middlesex Corman, J Randall Judge Superior Court Middlesex Middlesex County Courthouse PO Box 964 New Brunswick, New Jersey Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88218 Monmouth Marshall, Andrea I. Judge Superior Court Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Floor 2 Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87140 Morris/Sussex McAndrew Vuotto, Jennifer Judge Superior Court Morris/Sussex Morris County Courthouse PO Box 910 Morristown, New Jersey Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75504 Ocean Ducey, John G., III Judge Superior Court Ocean Ocean County Courthouse 100 Hooper Avenue Suite/Room Courtroom #6, Floor 1 Toms River, New Jersey 08753 Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64762 Passaic Mizzone Testa, Elissa Judge Superior Court Passaic Passaic County Courthouse 77 Hamilton Street Floor 2 Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Phone: 973-653-2910 ext. 24521 Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Kalik, Lance Judge Superior Court Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Somerset County Courthouse 20 North Bridge Street Floor 1 Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 ext. 13620 Union Roberts, Daniel Judge Superior Court Union Union County Courthouse 2 Broad Street Suite/Room Old Annex, Floor 3 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 Phone: 908-787-1650 ext. 21700 Showing 1 to 15 of 15 items
  • Certificates and Forms, This page contains forms and instructions for attorneys to resign or retire, to request a certificate of good standing, and to request a certificate of ethical conduct. , On This Page, Body, Resignation Without Prejudice, An attorney cannot resign (Review Court Rule R 1:20-22 R.1:20-22 ): If any disciplinary or criminal proceedings are pending in any jurisdiction; OR If you are NOT in good standing. If an attorney meets the requirements set forth within Resignation without Prejudice from the Bar of the State of New Jersey Resignation Without Prejudice Please print and mail the completed original to:, Office of Attorney Ethics, Attn: Resignation Without Prejudice P.O. Box 963 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0963 Please allow up to six weeks for processing. Please note: All attorneys, must, be in good standing status at the time your resignation paperwork is processed.  Final notification of approval will be received from the , Supreme Court Clerk's Office, Resignation will terminate your membership to the NJ Bar. To be readmitted, you will have to retake the NJ Bar Examination, unless , you meet the requirements of Court Rule R.1:24-4 R.1:24-4  to be readmitted by motion., Request Certificate of Ethical Conduct, For a Certificate of Ethical Conduct, send your request in writing to:, Office of Attorney Ethics, Attn: Certificate of Ethical Conduct P.O. Box 963 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0963 Please include your name, date of birth, NJ Bar ID number, date of admission to the NJ State Bar, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Please allow two to three weeks for processing., Retirement, You may request the retired exemption online.  You are entitled to the retired exemption only if, since January 31 of the current year, Your employment is not related to the practice of law; You do not draft or review legal documents; You do not render legal assistance or advice on the law; You do not serve in the judiciary in any capacity, in any jurisdiction; and You do not teach law. You may not claim this exemption by virtue of being out-of-state or exempt from pro bono assignment.  Once you have certified to the retirement exemption, you will remain in retired status until you inform the Judiciary otherwise.  If you are currently in retired status, please respond to the other parts of the annual registration.  For lawyers granted the retirement exemption, the Supreme Court Clerk’s Office will only issue letters indicating your status and not certificates of good standing. An attorney in retired status is not permitted to practice New Jersey law; provided however, that a retired attorney who certifies to the Supreme Court that the only aspect of the attorney’s participation in legal practice is by providing qualifying pro bono service as defined by R. 1:21-11 (a) for Legal Services of New Jersey and the associated legal regional programs; for a certified organization under R. 1:21-11 (b), or for an organization otherwise approved by the Supreme Court, may do so pursuant to those rules. Certification of Retirement Certification of Retirement
  • NJ Supreme Court History, On This Page, Body, Overview of the Supreme Court, Welcome to the New Jersey Supreme Court Virtual Museum. Here you will find detailed biographical information about the chief justices and associate justices who have served on the court since the adoption of the 1947 New Jersey Constitution, notable cases, speeches, correspondence, videos and photographs of the court and court-related people and institutions. Equally important, and interesting, you will find the life stories of some of the most dynamic people in New Jersey’s history. The website is a work in progress and will be updated often. New Jersey has had a Court bearing the title “Supreme Court” since before we became a state on Dec. 18, 1787. However, the Supreme Court did not become the state’s highest appellate court until 1948. New Jersey’s first constitution in 1776 included a Court of Appeals, which was then the state’s court of last resort. The state constitution of 1844 established the Court of Errors and Appeals, which derived its name from its function of hearing appeals and correcting errors of lower courts. That Court was abolished when the 1947 state constitution established today’s New Jersey Supreme Court, which held its first session in its courtroom in the Statehouse Annex in Trenton on Sept. 15, 1948. Biographical profiles of the first six Chief Justices to serve under the 1947 Constitution are contained below. Each of them were high-energy people who understood the importance of their role as a leader of the “Third Branch” of New Jersey Government. The New Jersey Supreme Court is composed of a chief justice and six associate justices. As the highest appellate court, the Supreme Court reviews cases from the lower courts. Most litigants must request that the court hear their appeal by filing conflicting Appellate Division decisions. In very limited circumstances, such as where a judge in the Appellate Division files a dissenting opinion, a party can appeal as of right to the Supreme Court. In deciding the cases that come before it, the court interprets the New Jersey and the U.S Constitution, New Jersey statutes, administrative regulations of the state’s governmental agencies and the body of common law. Chief Justice Stuart Rabner also serves as the administrative head for the court system and oversees the management of the state's courts., State of New Jersey Constitutional Convention of 1947 Committee on The Judiciary, N.J. Constitutional Convention: Vol. 4, Page v N.J. Constitutional Convention: Vol. 4, Page 5 N.J. Constitutional Convention: Vol. 4, Page vi N.J. Constitutional Convention: Vol. 4, Page 6 N.J. Constitutional Convention: Vol. 4, Page vii N.J. Constitutional Convention: Vol. 4, Page 7 N.J. Constitutional Convention: Vol. 4, Page viii N.J. Constitutional Convention: Vol. 4, Page 8 N.J. Constitutional Convention: Vol. 4, Page ix N.J. Constitutional Convention: Vol. 4, Page 9, Governor Alfred E. Driscoll's Role in the Court's Formation, Carousel Image Preview Governor Alfred E. Driscoll Carousel Image Preview Alfred Driscoll Carousel Image Preview Governor Alfred E. Driscoll Carousel Image Preview Governor Alfred E. Driscoll Previous Next, Court System Before the 1947 Constitutional Convention, As discussed in the biographical sketches of the Chief Justices contained in this website, Arthur Vanderbilt was the indispensable bridge between a court system that worked only for political insiders to one that became a role model in the United States. The basic framework of New Jersey’s court system prior to 1947 was created during the colonial era and prevailed for nearly two centuries. On July 2, 1776, the day that New Jersey’s provincial congress ratified the Declaration of Independence, it also approved our first constitution. Working in the shadow of war, the committee hastily crafted a document transferring all the powers of the royal governor to the legislature, making the new governor a mere figurehead, and creating s court system akin to Great Britain, but dominated by the legislature. Despite the 13 years between adoption of the Revolution-era constitution, and the new U.S. Constitution in 1789, no thought was given to taking a second look at the original charter. The state’s constitution was so poorly drawn that it drew the attention of James Madison who cited New Jersey’s constitution as inferior in Federalist Papers #47, warning: “The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, self-appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.” The result was a court system dominated by politicians with no regard for the rule of law. Calls for revision of the constitution in 1790, 1797, 1819, 1827, and 1840, all failed. Finally, in 1844, a constitutional convention proposed a new constitution which was approved by the voters. Yet even then, little changed, particularly the courts which grew more chaotic and corrupt. Following the turn of the 20th Century, and as other courts across America were being reformed to keep pace with the modern world, “Jersey justice” was the label attached to the rickety, corrupt conglomeration of courts that legal scholars and historians alike cited as the most archaic judicial system in America. As shown by the pre-1947 chart, our court system was so antiquated and incoherent that only the well-heeled, armed with politically connected lawyers, were confident of fair treatment. For anyone else, beware. After more than two decades of battling, Arthur Vanderbilt and others had built a strong coalition of supporters from the legal, political and social communities, resulting in the approval of a June 1947 referendum providing for a constitutional convention convened at Rutgers University. The result was a modern unitary court system insuring accountability, coherence and respect for litigants. See more information on the Dept. of State websitel See more information on the Dept. of State website ., Supreme Court Historical Advisory Board, Chief Justice Stuart Rabner formed the New Jersey Supreme Court Historical Advisory Board to preserve and promote and to educate the public on the rich history of the state’s highest appellate court., Chair, Judge Nelson C. Johnson (ret.) Judge Stewart G. Pollock (ret.) - Advisory Board Past Chair, Members, Hon. Nelson C. Johnson (ret.), Chair Hon. Stewart G. Pollock (ret.) Advisory Board Past Chair Heather Joy Baker Hon. Avion Benjamin Hon. John W. Bissell (ret.) Michael J. Blee, J.A.D. Steven D. Bonville Hon. Peter A. Buchsbaum (ret.) Hon. Maritza Berdote Byrne Hon. Phillip S. Carchman (ret.) Hon. Amy Piro Chambers (ret.) Dean Ronald K. Chen Thomas Curtin Hon. Virginia A. Long (ret.) Hon. Paulette Sapp-Peterson (ret.) Hon. Edwin H. Stern (ret.) Hon. Menelaos Toskos (ret.) Professor John B. Wefing Professor Robert F. Williams For more information about the board, its work or to donate photographs, documents and artifacts related to the New Jersey Supreme  Court, contact Mike Mathis  , Communications and Community Relations, at Mike.Mathis@njcourts.gov 609-815-2900 ext. 52352
  • District Ethics and Fee Committees, On This Page, Body, Volunteer to Be an Ethics or Fee Committee Member, Complete the OAE Volunteer Application form  and mail it to the , Office of Attorney Ethics, to  oae.mbx@njcourts.gov ., District Ethics Committees, District Ethics Committee, Secretary, District I, Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Salem Counties, Dorothy McCrosson, McCrosson & Stanton, PC 200 Asbury Avenue Ocean City, NJ 08226 Phone:  609-938-1775, District II A, Bergen County - North, Joseph A. Maurice, Cohn, Lifland, Pearlman, Herrman, & Knopf, LLP Park 80 West – Plaza One 250 Pehle Avenue, Suite 401 Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 Phone: 201-845-9600  , District II B, Bergen County - South, Evelyn F. Nissirios, Meyerson, Fox & Conte, P.A. One Paragon Drive, Suite 240 Montvale, NJ 07645 Phone: 201-802-9202, District III A, Ocean County, Steven Secare, Secare & Hensel 16 Madison Ave, Suite 1A Toms River, NJ 08753 Phone:  732-349-2800, District III B, Burlington County, John M. Hanamirian, Hanamirian Law Firm, PC 40 East Main Street Moorestown, NJ 08057 Phone: 609-332-5252, District IV, Camden and Gloucester Counties, John M. Palm, Law Office of John M. Palm Highridge Commons, Suite 101 200 Haddonfield-Berlin Road Gibbsboro, NJ 08026 Phone:  856-783-5463, District V A, Essex County - Newark, Lisa W. Bonsall, McCarter & English, LLP Four Gateway Center 100 Mulberry Street Newark, NJ 07102 Phone:  973-202-4818 973-202-4818, District V B, Essex County - Suburban Essex, Kelly M. Mattheiss, District VB Ethics Committee 31 Vose Avenue, P.O. Box 118 South Orange, NJ  07079 973-763-5777 973-763-5777, District V C, Essex County - West Essex, Sarah Fehm Stewart, Duane Morris LLP 200 Campus Drive, Suite 300 Florham Park, NJ 07932-1007 973-424-2061 973-424-2061  , District VI, Hudson County, Daniel D’Alessandro, McCarter & English Four Gateway Center 100 Mulberry Street Newark, NJ   07102 Phone:  973-639-2053, District VII, Mercer County, John J. Zefutie, Colella Zefutie, LLC 116 Village Blvd., Ste. 200 Princeton, NJ 08540 Phone: 609-981-9061, District VIII, Middlesex County, Barry J. Muller, Fox Rothschild 212 Carnegie Center, Suite 400 Princeton, NJ 08540 Phone:  609-895-6725, District IX, Monmouth County, Mark B. Watson, Daniel F. Sahin, PC P.O. Box 838 Clarksburg, NJ 08510 Phone:  609-503-7944, District X A, East Morris and Sussex Counties, District X B, West Morris and Sussex Counties, Caroline Record, Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP 75 Livingston Avenue Roseland, NJ  07068 Phone:  973-267-2328, District XI, Passaic County, Michael J. Pasquale, 146 Rea Avenue Hawthorne, NJ 07506 Phone:  973-778-0154, District XII, Union County, Michael F. Brandman, Loumar Inc. 1122 Route 22, Suite 103 Mountainside, NJ 07092 Phone:  908-272-9255, District XIII, Hunterdon, Somerset and Warren Counties, Donna P. Legband, Legband & D’Onofrio, LLC 93 South Finley Avenue Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Phone:  908-696-7977 908-696-7977, District XIV, Office of Attorney Ethics, Office of Attorney Ethics, Mountain View Office Park 840 Bear Tavern Road P.O. Box 963 Trenton, NJ 08625 Phone:  609-403-7800, District Fee Committees, District Fee Committee, Secretary, District I, Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Salem Counties, Kelly A. Dougherty, Law Offices of Michael Gaffney, LLC 1318 South Main Road, Suite 5B Vineland, NJ 08360 Phone: 856-777-5400 Fax: 856-777-5600, District IIA, Bergen County – North, Terrence J. Corriston, District IIA Fee Arbitration Committee Breslin & Breslin 41 Main Street Hackensack, NJ 07601 Phone: 201-342-4015, District IIB, Bergen County – South, Michael J. Sprague, District IIB Fee Arbitration Committee 25 Main Street, Suite 202 Court Plaza North Hackensack, NJ 07601 Phone: 201-342-3500, District IIIA, Ocean County, Lisa E. Halpern, P.O. Box 726 Toms River, NJ 08753 Phone: 732-244-7719, District IIIB, Burlington County, Albert M. Afonso, Afonso Archie Foley, PC 21 Route 130 South Cinnaminson, NJ 08077 Phone: 609-416-1333, District IV, Camden and Gloucester Counties, Marian I. Kelly, Popjoy & Kelly, LLC Two Echelon Plaza 221 Laurel Road, Suite 155 Voorhees, NJ  08043 Phone: 856-845-6181, District VA, Essex County – Newark, Michael J. Dee, O’Toole Scrivo 14 Village Park Road Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 Phone: 973-239-5700, District VB, Essex County – Suburban Essex, Harvey S. Grossman, 623 Eagle Rock Avenue PMB 342 West Orange, NJ 07052 Phone: 973-736-5858 Fax: 973-325-2589 Email: hsgrossman43@gmail.com, District VC, Essex County – West Essex, Cheryl H. Burstein, Mandelbaum Barrett PC 3 Becker Farm Road, Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 Phone: 973-736-4600, District VI, Hudson County, Mary Ann R. Andrews, Law Office of Mary Ann R. Andrews, LLC 4617 Bergenline Avenue, Second Floor Union City, NJ 07087 Phone: 201-223-6660 Fax: 201-223-6670 Email:   feearbitration@gmail.com, District VII, Mercer County, Rebecca R. Colón, Oswald & Zoschak, PC 34 Franklin Corner Road Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 Phone: 609-844-0488 609-844-0488, District VIII - Effective January 1, 2024, Middlesex County, Steven Nudelman, District VIII Fee Arbitration Committee P.O. Box 5600 Woodbridge, NJ  07095 Phone:    732-476-3206 Fax: 732-476-2429 Email: DFACVIII_Secretary@greenbaumlaw.com, District IX, Monmouth County, Thomas F. Shebell, III, Shebell & Shebell, L.L.C. 600 Broad Street, Suite 100 Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 Phone: 732-663-1122 732-663-1122 Fax: 732-633-1144 Email: tshebell@shebell.com maponte@shebell.com (assistant), District X, Morris and Sussex Counties, Patricia Cistaro, Cistaro Law L.L.C. 5 Cold Hill Road South Suite 15 P.O. Box 294 Mendham, NJ 07945 Phone: 973-813-8100, District XI, Passaic County, Candice L. Drisgula, Drisgula Divorce & Family Law 1501 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 305 Wayne, NJ 07470 Phone: 973-872-1200 Fax: 973-872-1300 Email: candicedrisgula@gmail.com, District XII, Union County, Carol A. Jeney, Jeney Jeney & O’Connor, LLC 1953 Westfield Avenue Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Phone: 908-322-9191, District XIII, Hunterdon, Somerset and Warren Counties, Olivier J. Kirmser, Kirmser Lamastra Cunningham & Skinner 202 Halls Mills Road – P.O. Box 1675 Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 Phone: 908-572-3600
  • eCDR – Electronic Court Disposition Reporting, On This Page, Body Law Enforcement Login Judge and Attorney Login Log in using your Judiciary eCourts credentials   Login credentials are assigned by your TAC officer., Training and Resources, eCDR for Judges, Videos, Documentation, Help System / Release Notes (RN), How to Login to eCDR for Judges - Full Video How to Login to eCDR for Judges - Full Video First Time Log into Judiciary Systems User ID and Log in for Judges   How to login to eCDR from a Judiciary Computer How to Login to eCDR from a Judiciary Computer Online Tools for Judges 2025 Online Tools for Judges 2025   How to Login from Home - Judge - Judicial Official How to Login from Home - Judge - Judicial Official     How to Generate and Submit eCDR to Prosecutor - Sr Officer to Review How to Generate and Submit eCDR to Prosecutor - Sr Officer to Review     How to Generate and Review an eCDR Commitment Form How to Generate and Review an eCDR Commitment Form     Temporary Sealing of Complaint – Warrant (full video) Temporary Sealing of Complaint – Warrant (full video)     Temporary Sealing of Complaint – Warrant (Superior Court Judge) Temporary Sealing of Complaint – Warrant (Superior Court Judge)    , eCDR for Prosecutors, Videos, Documentation, Help System / Release Notes (RN), How to Login to eCDR - Prosecutor and Public Defender How to Login to eCDR - Prosecutor and Public Defender eCDR Manual eCDR Manual eCDR for Prosecutors-RN RN 12.06.24   How to Generate and Submit eCDR to Prosecutor How to Generate and Submit eCDR to Prosecutor   eCDR for Prosecutors - Full Volume Release Notes - Full Volume How to Review an eCDR Complaint Prosecutor - Sr Officer How to Review an eCDR Complaint Prosecutor - Sr Officer     Temporary Sealing of Complaint – Warrant (full video) Temporary Sealing of Complaint – Warrant (full video)     Temporary Sealing of Complaint – Warrant (County Prosecutor) Temporary Sealing of Complaint – Warrant (County Prosecutor)    , eCDR for Public Defenders, Videos, Documentation, Help System / Release Notes (RN), How to Login to eCDR - Prosecutor and Public Defender How to Login to eCDR - Prosecutor and Public Defender eCDR Manual eCDR Manual eCDR for Public Defenders - Release Notes RN.12.06.24, eCDR for Law Enforcement, Videos, Documentation, Help System / Release Notes (RN), How to File a Juvenile Custody Warrant Complaint Juvenile Custody Warrant Powerpoint Juvenile Custody Warrant Powerpoint   eCDR for Law Enforcement Release Notes RN 12.12.25 How to Login to eCDR (Law Enforcement) How to Login to eCDR (Law Enforcement) Livescan Linking for Wanted Persons Arrest and Unprinted Defendants on Summons eCDR Livescan and PSA eCDR for Law Enforcement Release Notes - Full Volume Release Notes - Full Volume How to Generate and Submit eCDR to Prosecutor/Sr Officer for Review How to Generate and Submit eCDR to Prosecutor/Sr Officer for Review eCDR Powerpoint - includes Reset Password instructions eCDR Powerpoint    How to Review an eCDR Complaint Prosecutor-Sr Officer How to Review an eCDR Complaint Prosecutor-Sr Officer Pretrial Home Detention - Electronic Monitoring Dashboard Pretrial Home Detention - Electronic Monitoring Dashboard   How to Generate and Review an eCDR Commitment Form How to Generate and Review an eCDR Commitment Form eCDR Manual eCDR Manual   Temporary Sealing of Complaint – Warrant (full video) Temporary Sealing of Complaint – Warrant (full video)     Temporary Sealing of Complaint – Warrant (Law Enforcement) Temporary Sealing of Complaint – Warrant (Law Enforcement)    
  • eCourts Tax Court, On This Page, Body, Attorneys, Attorney Login All New Jersey attorneys in good standing have access to eCourts. A JACS account is required to cover filing fees., Self-Represented Litigants, Returning Users First Time Registration If you are representing yourself in a Tax Court case, you can use eCourts Tax Court to submit court documents electronically and receive email notifications about your case. Complete the first-time user registration process. Once registered, log into the system as a returning user., County and Municipal staff, County Boards, Municipal Clerks, Tax Assessors County boards of taxation, municipal clerks, and municipal tax assessors can use eCourt Tax Court to view Tax Court filings and case jackets. To request access, complete the eCourts County and Municipal Access Request Form Case Jacket Access Request Form   and send to   PublicAccess.mailbox@njcourts.gov . Use the subject line “Tax Court Case Jacket Access Request.” Once registered, use the County and Municipal Staff login., 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., System Availability, Filings are not accepted between midnight and 2 a.m. each day. They also are not accepted on Sundays between 6 a.m. and noon. Case jackets are always available., Frequently Asked Questions, How do I know if my e-filing was successfully submitted to the court? eCourts will display an on-screen Confirmation including the assigned Transaction ID number immediately after an e-filing is successfully submitted, as shown below. This confirms the court’s receipt of the filing. Additionally, an e-Filing Notification email is sent to the email address(es) on file. What cases are currently eligible for e-filing through eCourts? Presently, filings for Superior Court Criminal cases with an assigned PROMIS/Gavel system number, Tax cases, DC cases in Special Civil Part and Foreclosure cases in General Equity. Plans are underway to expand eCourts to accept e-filings for other legal practice areas including Civil and Family Can non-attorneys access eCourts? Yes, for Tax Court only, County Board of Taxation, Municipal Assessors and Municipal Clerks can access eCourts case jackets once a eCourts County and Municipal Access Request Form (on eCourts page) Tax Court case jacket access request form is fully processed. They will have access to view all electronic Tax Court case jackets and will also receive eCourts notifications pertaining to cases in which they are associated. Registered County and Municipal users will not have access to e-file. What if I need to amend a complaint or correct the content of a document on eCourts? Upload the amended complaint/document using the “Enter the docket number to file against an existing case” function. Use the docket number of the original filing. Do not file an amended complaint/document as a new case. Why am I unable to receive e-Filing Notifications? If you are an attorney, who is an eCourts user, and submits e-filings or represents an active case party, your email address on file in eCourts must be valid to receive e-Filing Notifications. Likewise, if you are designated by an e-filing attorney to receive corresponding e-Filing Notifications, your email address must be correctly entered in the attorneys e-Filing Contact Information maintained ineCourts Is a handwritten signature required for e-filing? No. New Jersey Rules of Court include provisions for the use of electronic signatures in an approved electronic court system such as eCourts. For additional detail, see Rule 1:32-2A. Reports By Courts and Personnel; Records; Forms and Process Prescribed By Administrative Director Rule 1:32-2A. Electronic Court Systems, Electronic Records, Electronic Signatures, Metadata. Do I need to verify or update my attorney registration? If yes, how? Yes, this is an important step for all attorneys as your contact, firm or office information included in your registration record will automatically be used to configure your eCourts user profile. Please ensure your email address is available and up to date. NOTE: Attorneys who intend to e-file Tax Court case information on behalf of a New Jersey municipality must be properly registered as representing a public entity through the annual attorney registration process. An attorney’s registration can be accessed and updated through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center . You can also receive additional assistance by contacting  855-533-3863 How do I e-file a motion for multiple docket numbers that have not been consolidated? Upload the motion to each individual docket number. Is a new Case Information Statement (CIS) required when refiling a Tax Appeal against an existing case using eCourts? No. When using eCourts to refile a Tax Court Appeal case, eCourts will automatically generate the Case Information Statement (CIS); therefore, you will not need to upload a CIS. Note: eCourts does require that a Complaint document be uploaded for both a New and a Refile case. What is the electronic Case Jacket? The electronic Case Jacket displays case summary information and will contain court documents and notices e-filed through eCourts. The Case Jacket may include items such as complaints, motions, briefs, signed orders, and notifications. Documents filed via the traditional paper submission process, previously or in the future, may be added to eCourts by court staff for case management purposes. Should you need access to filed documents which do not appear in the electronic case jacket, the customary records request procedures should be followed. For Criminal cases, the electronic case jacket does not yet include the following materials: discovery documentation; documents submitted by non-eCourts users; other case-related documents such as Complaints, and Presentence Investigation Reports; and paper case filings submitted prior to the implementation of eCourts (unless uploaded by court staff). For Special Civil Part and Foreclosure, the case jacket includes all documents previously submitted via the Judiciary Electronic Filing and Imaging System (JEFIS). Which documents can be e-filed via eCourts? Criminal – Motions, motion related filings, and other Criminal documents that do not require a filing fee. All Civil documents All Tax documents All Foreclosure Documents *Review answer to eCourts Frequently Asked Questions Which documents should NOT be e-filed via eCourts for exceptions Who can e-file using eCourts? Licensed New Jersey attorneys, who are in good standing, can electronically file court documents using eCourts. The Attorney ID used for an electronic filing should be that of the attorney whose name is directly associated with the particular filing, just as it would be indicated on the paper filing. What if I created a case and entered the wrong municipality (even if the uploaded documents are correctly captioned) on eCourts? Upload a withdrawal letter to the incorrect case. Then, create a new filing in eCourts with the correct information and attach/upload your documents. Note: The date you create the new filing in eCourts will be the filed date of the new case. During what time frame can I e-file Tax Appeals? With the exception of scheduled system maintenance periods, attorneys can take advantage of e-filing Tax appeals at their convenience—both during and after court business hours—as listed below. Monday to Saturday 2:00 AM to 11:59 PM Sunday 2:00 AM to 5:59 AM 11:00 AM to 11:59 PM How do I e-file the same document for multiple cases or docket numbers? eCourts Criminal includes the ability to submit filings for the same defendant on multiple cases. When submitting a filing for a defendant on a case, the system displays all other cases that exist for the selected defendant. Users can then select the additional case(s) they want to submit the filing on. eCourts Tax, Special Civil Part, and General Equity Foreclosure includes the ability to file the same document on multiple cases. From the Enter a New Case/Search Existing Case screen – enter the docket #, Select “Yes” next to submit filing to other cases, click search, on add additional cases screen click the plus sign, enter next docket # and click search until all cases are selected. Do I need to have a Judiciary charge account (a.k.a., “JACS Account”) to use eCourts? Attorneys who intend to e-file any documents that require a fee are required to have a Judiciary charge account or “JACS Account”. eCourts will automatically charge applicable filing fee(s) against a JACS account in accordance with the Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) Participation Agreement Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) Participation Agreement . To establish a Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) JACS account . If you are an attorney representing a New Jersey municipality in a Tax Appeal case but you do not have a JACS account, you may require authorization from the respective government agency to utilize their existing JACS account. Questions about JACS should be sent via email to:  jacssupport.mbx@njcourts.gov . The e-filing of Criminal Division motions and motion-related documents does not require a JACS account since eCourts only accepts those filings that do not require a filing fee. Who should I contact if I encounter technical difficulties or need assistance in using eCourts? eCourts includes online help which can be accessed through a “Help” hyperlink which is displayed at the top of every screen in eCourts. If you need additional assistance in using eCourts, you should contact the Judiciary Problem Reporting Desk at  609-421-6100 Can I refile a Tax Appeal via eCourts using a closed case? Yes, the Refile option in eCourts can be used in conjunction with a previously filed open or closed case. Why can’t I view an electronic Case Jacket? The electronic Case Jacket can be viewed by all New Jersey attorneys in good standing. If you are experiencing technical difficulties in viewing a case jacket, contact the Judiciary Problem Reporting Desk at  609-421-6100 Which documents should NOT be e-filed via eCourts? The following documents should not be e-filed via eCourts: Criminal Cases not tracked in PROMIS/Gavel (e.g., Megan’s Law, Gun Permits, Municipal Appeals); and Filings that are not treated as part of court’s official case jacket.  Civil and Tax Sealed or impounded complaints When will I be able to use eCourts? New Jersey attorneys will be granted access to eCourts on a staggered basisin conjunction with a rollout schedule for the legal practice areas including Criminal, Tax Court, Civil and Family. eCourts is currently in use by the Criminal Division, Tax Court, Special Civil Part and General Equity Foreclosure. The Administrative Office of the Courts will notify attorneys in each practice area, at the appropriate time, when e-filing participation is available. What if I create a new case using the refile option and enter the wrong refile docket number on eCourts? Upload a withdrawal letter to the incorrect case. Refile the complaint using the correct docket number or enter it as a new complaint. Note: The date you create the Refile/new filing in eCourts will be the filed date of the new case. Which type of Tax Appeal can be e-filed? At this time, only local property tax appeals can be filed using eCourts. All other tax appeals should be filed through the traditional paper submission process., NOTE, : If you file documents electronically through eCourts, you do, NOT , have to submit a hard copy to chambers or the management office. Can multiple documents (e.g., a motion and a brief) be combined into one e-filing? No. Each individual document (e.g., Notice of Motion; Proof of Service) must be uploaded as a separate attachment, and each attachment cannot exceed a file size of 7 megabytes (MB). What steps are entailed in the e-filing process? eCourts users must complete a two-step initial registration process in eCourts priorto efiling: reading the Terms and Conditions of eCourts Participation; and certifying one’s agreement with those Terms and Condition and the acceptance of electronic service. Below are the general steps to complete an e-filing. − Logon to eCourts and certification of e-Filing Contact Information − Search for an existing case or create a new case − Enter filing details (e.g., filing type; filing description) − Upload eCourts Frequently Asked Question document attachment{s} − Review and submit the filing - Receive eCourts e-Filing Notification email. Who should I contact about non e-filing (i.e., paper filing) or case management policy issues? For general assistance regarding related issues, contact the , Tax Court, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Mailing Address:  , Tax Court, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 975 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0972 609-815-2922 ext. 54650 Hours: 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday; Except State Holidays Is e-filing for Tax Court cases mandatory? Yes, e-filing of Tax Court documents is mandatory. What are eCourts' electronic notifications? After an e-filing is successfully submitted via eCourts, the system will automatically send an e-Filing Notification via email to contacts designated by the filer. An eCourts filer may designate up to three email addresses, for this purpose, in his or her e-Filing Contact Information maintained in eCourts. Additionally, the automated e-Filing Notification will be sent via email to those attorney(s) who are also eCourts users and designated as representing active case parties. For Criminal cases, an electronic notification will also be sent when court staff update eCourts by scheduling a matter or entering deficiency notices, motion results, and orders. What about e-filing confidential and sealed documents? eCourts Criminal allows documents to be uploaded using one of several access restrictions:, Access Restriction, Viewable by, Public All Confidential All case attorneys and court Restricted Filer, adversary attorney, and court Protected Filer and court only Sealed documents must be filed through the traditional paper submission process. These documents may not be submitted via eCourts at this time. What is technically required to e-file? eCourts is a secure web-based application that can be accessed by authorized users. Therefore, a connection to the Internet using a browser is required. Internet Explorer version 10 or higher is recommended. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format (.pdf) or Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)format. How do I e-file a Motion to Consolidate? Upload the Motion to the earliest/lowest docket number, which will become the “lead” case/docket number. The Notice of Motion and supporting documents should include all applicable docket numbers. If the consolidation is granted, any subsequent motions should be uploaded only in the lead docket number. What if I do not have a Judiciary charge account or “JACS Account” when eFiling? Attorneys who intend to e-file Tax Appeal case information through eCourts are required to have a Judiciary charge account or “JACSAccount”. To establish a Judiciary Account Charge System (JACS) JACS account . If you are an attorney representing a New Jersey municipality in a Tax Appeal case but you do not have a JACS account, you may require authorization from the respective government agency to utilize their existing JACS account. Questions about JACS should be sent via email to:  jacssupport.mbx@njcourts.gov What happens if I e-file incorrect information? Once a filing is submitted through eCourts, it is immediately and officially received by the court. Corrections will require the filing of amended documents or a motion to remove incorrect contents from the electronic case jacket. Prior to submitting an e-filing, eCourts reminds the user to closely review all information entered and uploaded for accuracy. What should I do if my attorney/firm/office contact information is incorrect in eCourts? If you are unable to certify that your e-filing Contact Information, as displayed in eCourts, is true and accurate, do not proceed with the e-filing process. You must update your attorney contact, firm or office information through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center . You can receive assistance by contacting 855-533-3863  After your attorney registration is updated, you may immediately logon to eCourts and proceed with the electronic filing process. What if I upload a document to the wrong case when eFiling? Using the “Enter the docket number to file against an existing case” function, upload a letter to the incorrect case stating the document was misfiled and to disregard it. Upload the original document to correct case. How can I, as an attorney, receive eCourts electronic notifications? In order to receive e-Filing Notifications via email, attorneys must either be: an eCourts user who is representing an active case party; or designated by an e-filing attorney (in his or her e-Filing Contact Information maintained ineCourts). Complete instructions and information about requesting access to eCourts eCourts are posted. Which file format(s) must be used to e-file through eCourts? All documents, must be uploaded in PDF format (.pdf) or Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format. Each document must be uploaded as a separate attachment (e.g., Notice of Motion, Proof of Service), and each attachment cannot exceed a file size of 7megabytes. Do I need to register for or request access to eCourts? If so, how? No. All licensed New Jersey attorneys in good standing automatically have access to eCourts. County Board of Taxation, Municipal Assessors and Municipal Clerks are required to submit a eCourts County and Municipal Access Request Form (on eCourts page) Tax Court case jacket access request form . Prior to accessing eCourts, attorneys should do the following: Activate their Attorney ID through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center. Verify the accuracy of their attorney contact information through the Attorney Online Registration and Payment Center. NOTE: Attorneys filing any documents that require a fee are required to have a Judiciary charge account or “JACS Account”. For more information about a JACS Account, review the answer to eCourts Frequently Asked Questions Do I need to have a Judiciary charge account (a.k.a., “JACS Account”) to use eCourts? How do I e-file a non-fee motion document on consolidated cases (such as adjournment request)? Upload any non-fee motion documents to each individual docket number. Do I have to upload a Case Information Statement (CIS) when e-filing a new Tax Appeal? No. When using eCourts to enter a New Tax Court Appeal case, eCourts will automatically generate the Case Information Statement (CIS); therefore, you will not need to upload a CIS. Note: eCourts does require that a Complaint document be uploaded for both a New and a Refile case.
  • Jury Reforms and Attorney-Conducted Voir Dire Pilot Program, As authorized by the New Jersey Supreme Court, the Judiciary is reforming jury processes. Through these reforms, the Court seeks to broaden participation in jury service and reduce the effects of discrimination and bias in jury selection. Many of the jury reforms apply to all civil and criminal jury trials as of Sept. 1, 2022. Certain additional reforms for now apply only to criminal matters in three counties -- Bergen, Camden, and Middlesex -- that will be testing a new approach to jury selection known as Attorney-Conducted Voir Dire (ACVD)., On This Page, Body, Statewide Jury Reforms, This document highlights statewide jury process reforms statewide jury process reforms effective Sept. 1, 2022. Those reforms include strategies to support jurors in recognizing and interrupting the effects of potential biases and amendments to Court Rules applicable in all jury trials Strategies to Interrupt Implicit Bias The court will show a Juror Impartiality Video Juror Impartiality Video to jurors to raise awareness and improve understanding of implicit bias. The video educates jurors about how to avoid the effects of bias when making decisions. Judges in all trials will use enhanced instructions that include additional guidance to jurors about their responsibility to decide the case based on the facts and evidence, rather than any preconceived ideas about the parties. See the Notice – Jury Reforms – Updates to Model Civil and Criminal Jury Charges to Provide Additional Information and Guidance Regarding Implicit Bias. Aug. 25, 2022 notice for the full text of the updated jury charges. Judges will ask jurors the following two new voir dire questions about implicit bias: Question 1: In the juror orientation video and my introductory remarks, the concept of implicit bias was defined and discussed. In light of that information, do you think you will be able to decide the case fairly and impartially? Please explain. Question 2: Some of the witnesses, parties, lawyers, jurors, or other people involved with this case may have personal characteristics (such as their race, ethnicity, or religion) or backgrounds different from yours, or they may be similar to yours. Would those differences or similarities make it difficult for you to decide this case impartially based solely on the evidence and the law? Please explain. Amendments to the Rules of Court Three Court Rules are amended effective Sept. 1, 2022. As amended: Rule 1:8-3 provides for a clear and liberal standard for challenges for cause. Rule 1:8-5 provides for sharing more information about prospective jurors with attorneys. Rule 1:38-5 clarifies the confidentiality of certain types of juror records. For further information, see the Court’s Order Amending Rules 1:8:3 July 12, 2022 Order. The Court has also adopted new Rule 1:8-3A (“Reduction of Bias in the Exercise of Peremptory Challenges”), which is effective for cases in the ACVD pilot program as of September 2022 and effective statewide as of January 1, 2023. This document sets out the content of Rule 1:8-3A new Rule 1:8-3A with additional background information and key takeaways for judges and attorneys., Attorney-Conducted Voir Dire (ACVD), The Supreme Court has authorized a pilot program to explore attorney-conducted -- rather than judge-led -- voir dire. The program is available for criminal cases in Bergen, Camden, and Middlesex counties starting Sept. 1, 2022. See the Court’s Attorney-Conducted Voir Dire ACVD July 12, 2022 Order . For an introduction to ACVD and an overview of the pilot program, see this document that includes video illustrations of the key phases of the ACVD process video illustrations of the key phases of the ACVD process . The ACVD model proposed for New Jersey will involve the use of case-specific written questionnaires. Jurors will complete those questionnaires electronically, with their responses compiled and provided for review by counsel and the court before the start of oral questioning. This document explains the Electronic questionnaire process electronic questionnaire process , with videos showing how questionnaires will be customized and how attorneys will receive and review juror responses. This Word version of the Supreme Court-approved consent and waiver form consent and waiver form will be entered for each case that opts into the pilot program. To support cases in the ACVD pilot program, the Judiciary has developed template notices and forms, which we are continuing to review and improve with input from stakeholders in the pilot counties. These optional forms are available in customizable Word format for attorneys in ACVD cases:. This template  Notice of Hearing on Participation :ACVD Pilot Program and Case Conference notice of hearing  includes a copy of an  AVCD - Updated Template updated short-form questionnaire and guidance  for attorneys to develop and modify case-specific questions. This model trial order on ACVD process trial order on ACVD process would be customized and entered after the case conference., Additional Information on Jury Reforms, The statewide jury reforms follow through on State v. Andujar , 247 N.J. 275, 318 (2021) in which the Supreme Court called for a Judicial Conference to examine New Jersey’s jury selection processes and recommend improvements designed to broaden participation and representativeness and reduce the effects of purposeful discrimination and all types of bias. Information on that November 2021 Conference is available on this Judicial Conference on Jury Selection webpage . See this Notice – Jury Reforms – Supreme Court Action: (1) Administrative Determinations on the Report and Recommendations of the Committee of the Judicial Conference on Jury Selection; (2) Amendments to the Rules of Court; and (3) Authorization of a Pilot July 12, 2022 notice for the Court’s Administrative Determinations on the 25 recommendations of the Judicial Conference Committee. The Judiciary is in the process of implementing other parts of the Court’s action, including through the collection of voluntary juror demographic information. See this Notice - Collection of Voluntary Juror Demographic Information - Initial Implementation in Bergen, Camden, and Middlesex Counties July 14, 2022 notice about the first phase of that data collection. Nearly all COVID-19 related adjustments to jury operations have concluded as of Sept. 1, 2022. See the Court’s Notice and Order - Conclusion of Mandatory Social Distancing and Masking in Jury Proceedings; Adjustments to Virtual Phase of Jury Selection - Effective September 1, 2022 Aug. 24, 2022 Order . The Supreme Court has authorized expanded availability of aggregate juror demographic information. See the March 28, 2023 notice .