- Burlington Court Offices/Divisions, Body, Trial Court Administration, Alba R. Rivera, Trial Court Administrator 609-288-9500 ext. 38001, Office, Telephone, EEO/AA Officer, 609-288-9500 ext. 38675, Ombudsman, 609-288-9500 ext. 38118, Civil Division , Most civil cases that are heard in the Superior Court involve disputes in which a plaintiff claims that they have been hurt by the actions of the defendant and seeks monetary compensation. Examples of such cases are those involving automobile accidents, medical malpractice, breaches of contracts and landlord/tenant disputes. Civil cases in which the amount in controversy is more than $20,000 are heard in the Civil Division of Superior Court. Cases in which the amount in controversy is over $5,000 up to $20,000 are heard in the Special Civil Part of the Civil Division. Those in which the amount in controversy is $5,000 or less are also heard in the Special Civil Part and are known as small claims cases. In all, about 460,000 cases are heard in the Civil Division and Special Civil Part. Civil cases in which monetary damages are not being sought are heard in the General Equity Division of Superior Court. General Equity judges handle non-jury cases such as those involving trade secrets, labor matters, foreclosures and other disputes in which court relief, often in the form of restraining orders, is sought on an emergency basis., Civil, 609-288-9500 ext. 38091 Theresa S Corson, Conference Vice Chair 609-288-9500 ext. 38330, Office, Telephone, Civil Part Law Dockets, 609-288-9500 ext. 38091, Special Civil SC/DC, 609-288-9500 ext. 38092, SC/DC Judgements, 609-288-9500 ext. 38093, Landlord/Tenant, 609-288-9500 ext. 38094, Arbitration Administrator, 609-288-9500 ext. 38307, Mediation, 609-288-9500 ext. 38096, General Equity, tel:609-288-9500 609-288-9500 ext. 38097, Criminal Division , The Criminal Division is responsible for processing and managing all indictable criminal cases involving adult offenders. In rare instances, juveniles may be waived to adult court based on the severity of the offense. The office handles all pre-adjudicatory functions of the Superior Court, Criminal Division, as well as Post Conviction Motions. Disorderly persons, petty disorderly person’s offenses and motor vehicle violations are normally heard in the Municipal Courts. Typical clients of the Criminal Division would be those: Arrested and charged with a criminal offense; Applying for pretrial intervention (PTI); Convicted of a criminal offense and needing a pre-sentence investigation completed; Having a question under pretrial monitoring; Seeking legal representation by the Office of the Public Defender; Inquiring about a criminal public record; Having questions concerning public access terminals; Appealing a Municipal Court sentence ( How to Appeal a Decision of a Municipal Court pro se kit available ); Applying for an expungement of a criminal record ( How to Expunge Your Criminal and/or Juvenile Record pro se kit available ); and Applying for recovery court, Criminal Division Manager, 609-288-9500 ext. 38081 Shannon DeNise, Criminal Division Manager 609-288-9500 ext. 38081, Office, Telephone, General Information, 609-288-9500 ext. 38081, Pretrial Services, 609-288-9500 ext. 38082, Recovery Court, 609-288-9500 ext. 38083, Family Division, Family Court is responsible to hear all actions in which the principal claim is unique to and arises out of a family or family type relationship. Family Court has jurisdiction over matters involving divorce, child support, paternity, custody, parenting time, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, family crisis, foster care placement, kinship legal guardianship, abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights and adoption., Family, 609-288-9500 Leif Nissen, Family Division Manager 609-288-9500 ext. 38393, Office, Telephone, General Information, 609-288-9500 ext. 38831, FD Docket: Non-Dissolution, 609-288-9500 ext. 38833, FJ Docket: Juvenil Delinquency, 609-288-9500 ext. 38835, FM Docket: Dissolution, 609-288-9500 ext. 38832, FV Docket: Domestic Violence, 609-288-9500 ext. 38834, Children In Court (CIC), 609-288-9500 ext. 38836, Mediation/Supervised Parenting Time/Parent Education, 609-288-9500 ext. 38852, Kinship & Legal Guardianship, 609-288-9500 ext. 38836, Finance Division, The Division of Finance manages all aspects of the Court's financial operations including the collection of fines, restitution, child support, bail and fees which are due to government agencies and individuals., Finance, 609-288-9500 ext. 38055 Tara Milewski, Finance Division Manager 609-288-9500 ext. 38637, Office, Telephone, Payment Inquiries, 609-288-9500 ext. 38055, Human Resources Division, The , Division of Human Resources, is responsible for a variety of programs and services for employees and applicants. The division administers all Human Resources related functions for the New Jersey Superior Court in each vicinage. The division is responsible for personnel management, labor and employee relations, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action, training, payroll, health benefits, administration and volunteer programs. The Superior Court employs individuals in a wide variety of types of positions. We have career opportunities for individuals in direct court services functions (i.e., Probation Officers, Criminal, Family and Civil case management, support staff, etc.) and in support services functions (i.e., Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, Purchasing, etc.). Careers in the NJ Courts See employment opportunities ., Human Resources, 609-288-9500 Lawrence Bethea, Human Resources Division Manager 609-288-9500 ext. 38102, Office, Telephone, General Information, 609-288-9500 ext. 38051, IT Division, Don Rodgers, IT Division Manager 609-288-9500 ext. 38041, Office, Telephone, General Information, 609-288-9500 ext. 38041, Municipal Division, Municipal courts have jurisdiction over various matters, including motor vehicle and traffic violations, ordinance violations, disorderly and petty disorderly persons offenses and certain penalty enforcement actions, such as fish and game violations. The municipal courts also play a vital role in the indictable charges that ultimately end up in Superior Court. These charges are filed first in the municipal court, where a determination of probable cause is made, conditions of pretrial release are set, and preliminary arraignments are held. The complaints are then forwarded to the county prosecutor’s office for possible grand jury action. Many indictable charges are downgraded to disorderly persons offenses and are heard in the municipal court. Municipal courts have very limited juvenile jurisdiction such as jurisdiction to handle motor vehicle complaints involving minors and curfew violations. In addition to assessing fines and revoking various privileges, municipal court judges may imprison defendants for up to six months. There are no jury trials in municipal court. Questions or comments concerning court operations in any of the municipal courts may be directed to the attention of the Municipal Division Manager or visit the Municipal Court Services Municipal Court within the Superior Court of New Jersey page. , Municipal, 609-288-9500 Amy Chack, Municipal Division Manager 609-288-9500 ext. 38551, Office, Telephone, General Information, 609-288-9500 ext. 38045, Operations Division, Saul Hernandez, Operations Division Manager 609-288-9500 ext. 38021, Office, Telephone, General Information, 609-288-9500 ext. 38021, Interpreters Unit, 609-288-9500 ext. 38025, Tapes & Transcript Requests, 609-288-9500 ext. 38023, General Jury Information, 609-288-9500 ext. 38031, Juror Call-In Number, 609-288-9500 ext. 38032, Probation Division, The Probation Division, as part of the Judiciary, plays a vital role in accomplishing the mission of the Court. The role of Probation Division is to promote the welfare and safety of children, families and communities in New Jersey by enforcing court orders, supervising offenders, monitoring behavior, and intervening to produce positive outcomes., Probation, 609-288-9500 John Duarte, Probation Division Manager 609-288-9500 ext. 38144, Office , Telephone, General Information, 609-288-9500 ext. 38011, Child Support, 1-877-655-4371
- Camden Court Offices/Divisions, Body, Trial Court Administration, Colleen P. Lore, Trial Court Administrator 856-650-9100 ext. 43030, Office, Telephone, EEO/AA Officer, 856-650-9100 ext. 43110, Ombudsman, 856-650-9100 ext. 43090, Civil Division, Most civil cases that are heard in the Superior Court involve disputes in which a plaintiff claims that they have been hurt by the actions of the defendant and seeks monetary compensation. Examples of such cases are those involving automobile accidents, medical malpractice, breaches of contracts and landlord/tenant disputes. Civil cases in which the amount in controversy is more than $20,000 are heard in the Civil Division of Superior Court. Cases in which the amount in controversy is over $5,000 up to $20,000 are heard in the Special Civil Part of the Civil Division. Those in which the amount in controversy is $5,000 or less are also heard in the Special Civil Part and are known as small claims cases. In all, about 460,000 cases are heard in the Civil Division and Special Civil Part. Civil cases in which monetary damages are not being sought are heard in the General Equity Division of Superior Court. General Equity judges handle non-jury cases such as those involving trade secrets, labor matters, foreclosures and other disputes in which court relief, often in the form of restraining orders, is sought on an emergency basis., Civil, 856-650-9100 ext. 43160 Nicole M. Snyder, Civil Division Manager 856-650-9100 ext. 43160, Office, Telephone, Civil Case Reception & Records, 856-650-9100 ext. 43220, Landlord/Tenant & Special Civil Unit, 856-650-9100 ext. 43250, Criminal Division , The Criminal Division is responsible for processing and managing all indictable criminal cases involving adult offenders. In rare instances, juveniles may be waived to adult court based on the severity of the offense. The office handles all pre-adjudicatory functions of the Superior Court, Criminal Division, as well as Post Conviction Motions. Disorderly persons, petty disorderly person’s offenses and motor vehicle violations are normally heard in the Municipal Courts. Typical clients of the Criminal Division would be those: Arrested and charged with a criminal offense; Applying for pretrial intervention (PTI); Convicted of a criminal offense and needing a pre-sentence investigation completed; Having a question under pretrial monitoring; Seeking legal representation by the Office of the Public Defender; Inquiring about a criminal public record; Having questions concerning public access terminals; Appealing a Municipal Court sentence ( How to Appeal a Decision of a Municipal Court pro se kit available ); Applying for an expungement of a criminal record ( How to Expunge Your Criminal and/or Juvenile Record pro se kit available ); and Applying for recovery court, Criminal, 856-650-9100 ext. 43580 Mary Wiesemann, Criminal Division Manager 856-650-9100 ext. 43580, Office, Telephone, Bail/CJP/PIC, 856-650-9100 ext. 43610, Pre-Trial Intervention/CFA, 856-650-9100 ext. 43640, Criminal Case Reception, 856-650-9100 ext. 43650, Pre-Trial Services, 856-650-9100 ext. 43620, Family Division, Family Court is responsible to hear all actions in which the principal claim is unique to and arises out of a family or family type relationship. Family Court has jurisdiction over matters involving divorce, child support, paternity, custody, parenting time, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, family crisis, foster care placement, kinship legal guardianship, abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights and adoption., Family, 856-650-9100 ext. 43480 Nalo Brown, Family Division Manager 856-650-9100 ext. 43480, Office, Telephone, Non-Dissolution Unit, 856-650-9100 ext. 43455, IV-D Support Services, 856-650-9100 ext. 43485, Dissolution, 856-650-9100 ext. 43495, Court Services, 856-650-9100 ext. 43505, Child Support Hearing Office/Custody/Parenting, 856-650-9100 ext. 43510, Domestic Violence, 856-650-9100 ext. 43520, 43530, Juvenile Units, tel:856-650-9100 856-650-9100 ext. 43540, 43550, Children in Court, 856-650-9100 ext. 43560, Family in Crisis, 856-964-1990 ext. 281, Finance Division, The Division of Finance manages all aspects of the Court's financial operations including the collection of fines, restitution, child support, bail and fees which are due to government agencies and individuals., Finance, 856-650-9100 ext. 43140 Jeff Wiesemann, Finance Division Manager 856-650-9100 ext. 43140, Office, Telephone, Hall of Justice Finance Division Main Number, 856-650-9100 ext. 43140, Cherry Hill Finance Division Main Number, 856-650-9100 ext. 43150, Human Resources Division, The , Division of Human Resources, is responsible for a variety of programs and services for employees and applicants. The division administers all Human Resources related functions for the New Jersey Superior Court in each vicinage. The division is responsible for personnel management, labor and employee relations, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action, training, payroll, health benefits, administration and volunteer programs. The Superior Court employs individuals in a wide variety of types of positions. We have career opportunities for individuals in direct court services functions (i.e., Probation Officers, Criminal, Family and Civil case management, support staff, etc.) and in support services functions (i.e., Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, Purchasing, etc.). Careers in the NJ Courts See employment opportunities ., Human Resources, 856-650-9100 ext. 43120 Jim Grazioli, Human Resources Division Manager 856-650-9100 ext. 43120, IT Division, Michael Tracy, IT Division Manager 856-650-9100 ext. 43010, Municipal Division, Municipal courts have jurisdiction over various matters, including motor vehicle and traffic violations, ordinance violations, disorderly and petty disorderly persons offenses and certain penalty enforcement actions, such as fish and game violations. The municipal courts also play a vital role in the indictable charges that ultimately end up in Superior Court. These charges are filed first in the municipal court, where a determination of probable cause is made, conditions of pretrial release are set, and preliminary arraignments are held. The complaints are then forwarded to the county prosecutor’s office for possible grand jury action. Many indictable charges are downgraded to disorderly persons offenses and are heard in the municipal court. Municipal courts have very limited juvenile jurisdiction such as jurisdiction to handle motor vehicle complaints involving minors and curfew violations. In addition to assessing fines and revoking various privileges, municipal court judges may imprison defendants for up to six months. There are no jury trials in municipal court. Questions or comments concerning court operations in any of the municipal courts may be directed to the attention of the Municipal Division Manager or visit the Municipal Court Services Municipal Court within the Superior Court of New Jersey page. , Municipal, 856-650-9100 ext. 43130 Taiwan Lamb-Davis, Municipal Division Manager 856-650-9100 ext. 43130, Operations Division, Lisa McIlvaine, Operations Division Manager 856-379-2334 ext. 43020 Lashonna Matlock, Jury Manager 856-650-9085, Office, Telephone, Interpreter Unit, 856-650-9100 ext. 43080, Transcripts, 856-650-9100 ext. 43050, Jury Reporting, 856-650-9090, Probation Division, The Probation Division, as part of the Judiciary, plays a vital role in accomplishing the mission of the Court. The role of Probation Division is to promote the welfare and safety of children, families and communities in New Jersey by enforcing court orders, supervising offenders, monitoring behavior, and intervening to produce positive outcomes., Probation, 856-650-9100 ext. 43280 Gil Velasquez, Probation Division Manager 856-650-9100 ext. 43280, Office, Telephone, Child Support, 877-655-4371, Adult Probation, 856-650-9100 ext. 43280, Juvenile Probation, 856-650-9100 ext. 43420
- Child Support Collections and Enforcement, The New Jersey Child Support Enforcement Program locates parents ordered to pay support, establishes paternity, establishes and enforces support and medical orders, and collects support payments. Probation Services also Adult Probation Supervision supervises adults and Juvenile Probation Supervision juveniles who have been found delinquent . Body, Overview, Probation Child Support Enforcement helps ensure the welfare and safety of children, families and communities in New Jersey by working with both parents to collect timely, consistent court-ordered child support, alimony and medical support. Probation is responsible for taking enforcement action when court-ordered current or past-due support is not being paid, or court-ordered health care coverage for a dependent child is not being provided. Some of the ways Probation enforces unpaid child support obligations: Income withholding Enforcement hearings Bench warrants Suspended driver’s, occupational, or recreational licenses Seizure of cash or cash-equivalent assets in bank accounts Intercept federal or state tax refunds Report judgments Credit bureau reporting Liens attached to property and assets Seizure of proceeds from lawsuits Passport denial Lottery interception What the program can do for you: Locate parents who have been ordered to pay child support, known as obligors Establish paternity Establish and enforce support and medical orders Collect support payments on behalf of parents to whom support is owed, known as obligees. Download the Your Guide to the New Jersey Judiciary Child Support Enforcement Program - brochure Guide to Child Support Enforcement in NJ to learn more. Phone: 877-655-4371 1-877-NJKiDS 1 (877-655-4371) Fax: 609-984-3630, Customer Service, Child Support Client Services ensures that child support customers receive timely responses to questions and complaints., By phone:, If you are not satisfied with the quality of service that you have received on your case, call the New Jersey Family Support Services Center toll free customer service number, 1-877-NJKiDS1 (877-655-44371) . The automated phone system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition to filing a complaint, you can obtain child support case information such as payments, case balance, court dates and results, debit card information, request forms, payment options, and how to apply for child support services., Online:, You also can visit the New Jersey Child Support Website New Jersey Child Support website for additional information and case updates., By mail:, Probation Child Support Client Services also can be contacted if you have a complaint or inquiry about the quality of service you have received. Your concerns must be stated in writing, which will help explain your issue, give you a written record, and make it easier for staff to investigate your issue and try to resolve your complaint. The following information should be included in your correspondence: Your name, address and daytime phone number Your child support case number A description of the nature of the complaint, issue or question to be answered The name or names of the individuals who are the subject of the complaint (if applicable) Any other information such as dates of prior communication or documentation that may assist probation staff. When you write to Probation Child Support Client Services, send copies, not originals, because submitted materials will not be returned. You should keep a copy of any correspondence you send to us. If you prefer, you may fax your writing and supporting documentation to Fax: 609-984-3630 For cases in which both parents reside in New Jersey, use this address:, Probation Child Support Enforcement, P.O. Box 976 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 For cases in which one or both parents reside outside of New Jersey, use this address:, Probation Child Support Enforcement, P.O. Box 960 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Please note that due to State and Federal regulations governing the confidentiality of child support information, child support case related information may not be disclosed to third parties such as a current spouse, family member or friend, attorney, or elected official, except as authorized by law, court order, or written authorization by a party to the case. Confidential information includes any personal or case-related information about a customer, including but not limited to, Social Security number, address or other location information, and income information. It is our goal to resolve all matters as quickly and efficiently as possible, however, response times will vary from case to case. At the conclusion of our investigation, you will be notified in writing of the outcome of our investigation into your complaint or inquiry. You may also contact your local Probation Customer Service Office if you have a complaint or inquiry about the quality of service you have received. You can contact your local office in person, by phone, or by mail or by fax. Local Customer Service Offices Local Customer Service Offices, Intergovernmental Central Registry, Each state child support agency has a unit responsible for receiving, distributing, and responding to inquiries on child support cases involving other states, countries and tribes. In New Jersey, those cases are managed by the Intergovernmental Central Registry within the Office of Probation Services., Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) 2008, Under federal law, all states must have uniform procedures for processing child support cases from other states, countries and tribes., Hague Convention, The United States is one of many countries that have agreed to uniform procedures for processing child support cases internationally under the Hague Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance. Office of Child Support Enforcement Read more about UIFSA and International Case Processing, Contact the Intergovernmental Central Registry:, Phone: 609-815-3820 609-815-3820 Fax: 609-984-3630 609-984-3630, By mail:, Probation Child Support Enforcement, P.O. Box 960 Trenton, New Jersey 08625, Termination of Child Support, Under New Jersey law, current child support orders end without the need for a hearing when: The child reaches 19 years of age; The child dies; The child marries; or The child enters military service. When any of these termination events occur, documentation must be provided to Probation. If back child support is owed when the child support obligation terminates, the non-custodial parent still is responsible for paying off the arrears. Probation will continue to enforce the amount past due as an arrears only case. Both parties will be sent an updated order reflecting this change. If no back child support is owed when the child support obligation terminates, both parties will be sent an updated order reflecting that the support obligation has ended as of the date of the termination event., Continuation is possible if:, The child is under 23 years old and enrolled full-time in high school, college, vocational school or graduate school; The child cannot support himself or herself because of a physical or mental disability that existed before age 19; The parents reach a separate agreement; or The court grants a continuation due to another reason., Exceptions to the law:, There is a court order that states a different time that the child support should be terminated. The child is placed outside the home by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families. The custodial parent submits a written request and required proof before the child’s 19th birthday., Arrears:, The Child Support Enforcement Unit will continue to monitor and enforce the collection of child support payments that remain outstanding even after the termination. If there are remaining arrears after the support order ends, the new arrears repayment amount will be a combination of the prior order and arrears payback amount., Support for children over age 23:, The Termination of Child Support Law, N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.67 was amended effective December 1, 2020, to allow for continuation of support beyond the age of 23 for certain circumstances. Continuation beyond the child’s 23rd birthday is permissible if the child has a severe mental or physical incapacity that causes the child to be financially dependent on a parent. Either party may file a motion/application with the court for the continuation of child support and IV-D services beyond the child’s 23rd birthday. Upon review of the testimony, the court will make a determination and if granted, Probation will continue to monitor the case until the termination date set by the court. When a case is approved for support beyond 23, the case can either be Title IV-D or monitoring-only services based on the IV-D Application. Call NJKiDS at 1-877-655-4371 for information about your child support case., Requesting continuation of child support under the termination law:, Both parents will receive a notice that child support and/or medical support are scheduled to end. A second notice is sent 90 days later. Only the obligee—the parent receiving child support—may submit a child support or medical support continuation request if the child meets one of the legal exceptions. Follow the instructions on the notice to submit a written continuation request. To be considered, the request must meet one of the exception criteria included on the Request for Continuation of Support form. Six months before a child’s 19th birthday the parties are sent a notice that child support and/or medical support is scheduled to end. A second notice is sent 90 days later. The notice includes the date the support is scheduled to end and instructions about how to submit a written continuation request. The request must meet the guidelines on the Request for Continuation of Support form. Either the obligor or the obligee may propose a different termination date by submitting an existing order, for example a judgment of divorce. The continuation request is reviewed by Probation. If approved, an order is sent to the parties with a new termination date. Ninety days before the new termination date, a notice will be sent to the parties. If the continuation request is denied, a notice is issued with the termination date and explanation. Either party may file a motion to request a continuation for other exceptional circumstances or if the original continuation request is denied. The obligor may file a motion/application to challenge an approved continuation request. The termination or continuation process may proceed while the court action is being decided. When there is no continuation request, no action by the parents is required. The termination automatically will take effect on the date in the notice., How will I know the obligation to pay child support and/or medical support has stopped?, By phone: Call 1-877-NJKiDS 1 ( 1-877-655-4371 ) automated line. This can only be done on a touch-tone phone. Have your child support case number ready. Online: Go to Case Information Case Information . You will need your child support Member ID and your PIN. Contact your local Probation Customer Service Offices customer service office ; or Both parties will receive a copy of the court order terminating support. Check your paperwork to see if the termination date was included in a court order. Here are some examples: A judgment of divorce may include a specific date or event when support will end. A Termination of Child/Medical Support Obligation order includes a termination date. When a case is closed, a Uniform Summary Support Order may be sent to both parties. The order includes a notation that the obligation to pay support has ended., Resources, There are a number of resources to help you with child support in probation cases., Use the Following Forms and Brochures, Complete the Warrant to Satisfy Judgment - Child Support Warrant to Satisfy Judgment - Child Support form and file with the court to have a child support lien removed from your property after all of your child support obligations have been paid. The Judgments and the Child Support Enforcement Program Judgments and Child Support Enforcement Brochure provides a guide to probation and child support. It defines a judgment and answers frequently asked questions about the judgment process. Download Your Guide to the New Jersey Judiciary Child Support Enforcement Program - brochure Your Guide to the New Jersey Judiciary Child Support Enforcement Program . This guide provides definitions of common child support terms, actions the courts will take to ensure that child support payments are made, and information on how to ask the court to change the amount of a support order. If you are an attorney, or you hire an attorney, use A Lawyers Guide to Child Support Services in New Jersey - brochure A Lawyer's Guide to Child Support Services in New Jersey . This guide offers detailed information about the laws and the child support procedures needed by lawyers to represent their clients., Resources and Support from NJ Child Support, NJChildSupport.org NJChildSupport.gov provides many resources to help you. The following forms and services are available at this site: Applying for child support services Applying for Child Support : Learn about the process for applying for child support. NJ Child Support Automated Phone System Quick Navigation Guide Automated Phone System Quick Navigation Guide . This guide provides tips for using the 24/7 automated phone system to get information such as payments, case balance, and upcoming court dates. Child Support Payment Options Child Support Payment Options . Child support payments can be made to the State Disbursement Payment Center or by credit card, and in person at certain store locations. Child Support Direct Deposit Direct Deposit Program . The New Jersey Child Support Program has a direct deposit program. Direct deposit means that support payments that individuals currently receive by check may be deposited directly into their bank accounts. Direct deposit makes receiving support payments faster and easier. Direct Deposit Authorization Form Direct Deposit Form . Download and use the form for the Direct Deposit Program. If you do not receive your support payments via direct deposit, your payments will be distributed to a stored value card administered by Way2Go Way2Go ., Additional Resources, The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development can help with unemployment, disability, job training and employer regulations. New Jersey Career Connections New Jersey Career Services can help you find a job in order to meet your child support obligations. The New Jersey Department of Human Services New Jersey Department of Human Services can help with other services such as support for individuals with disabilities, child care needs, healthcare, and catastrophic medical expenses for children. During the process of establishment of a support order, a copy of a birth certificate may be requested from the Birth Certificates Office of Vital Statistics and Registry . The Office of Child Support Enforcement Office of Child Support Enforcement partners with federal, state, tribal and local governments and others to promote parental responsibility so that children receive support from both parents even when they live in separate households. They are the federal government agency responsible for monitoring all of the state child support programs., Glossary, Arrears : The word arrears means unpaid or overdue child support, alimony or spousal support payments. Assignment of Support Rights : People who receive public assistance agree to turn over their right to child support to the state in exchange for cash assistance and other benefits. In order to receive public assistance, you must agree to the assignment of your support. Bench Warrant : An order from the court giving legal authority to law enforcement to arrest a person for failure to appear for a court hearing or failure to comply with a court order. Child Support Number (also referred to as “CS Number” or Member ID) : A child support number is the number assigned to your child, spousal, or alimony support case. Any time you call the court about your child support case, you will be asked for your child support number. Complaint : A formal document filed in court that starts a case. It typically includes the names of the parties, the issues and what you are asking the court to do. Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) : Child support orders are automatically adjusted every two years. The adjustment is based on the consumer price index. Court Order : The written decision issued by a court of law. A collection or community service court order says how much is owed or the number of community service hours that must be completed. Docket Number : The identifying number assigned to every case filed in the court. Emancipation : The age when a child reaches financial independence. Genetic Testing (DNA Testing) : A test used to determine the genetic makeup of the mother, father and child to establish legal paternity. Income Withholding/Wage Withholding/Garnishment : A process in which automatic deductions are made from wages or other income to pay a child support obligation. Income withholding has been mandatory since the enactment of the Family Support Act of 1988. Jurisdiction : The legal authority which a court or administrative agency has over particular persons and types of cases, usually in a defined geographical area. Modification of a court order : Any change or adjustment to a previous court order. New Jersey Child Support Guidelines : A standard method for calculating child support based on the income of the parents and other factors. The full set of guidelines is contained in Rule 5:6A - Child Support Guidelines Rule 5:6A of the New Jersey Court Rules. NJKiDS (New Jersey Kids Deserve Support) : The New Jersey Child Support Program automated computer system that tracks child support accounts. Obligation : The amount of money to be paid as support and the frequency it is to be paid. Obligee/Payee/CP : An individual or agency to whom support is owed. Also known as the custodial parent (CP) or payee. Obligor/Payor/NCP : An individual who owes a financial and/or medical obligation. Also known as the non-custodial parent (NCP) or payor. Offset : The amount of money taken from an obligor’s State or Federal income tax refund to satisfy a child support debt. Ombudsman : A representative from Probation who can answer questions and provide information about probation and court procedures. The ombudsman cannot give legal advice or tell you what you should do about any court matter. Public Assistance : See Temporary Assistance to Needy Families. Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) : Time-limited public assistance, also known as welfare payments, made to low income families that provide parents with job preparation, work, and support services to help them become self-sufficient. It was formerly known as Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC). Termination of Support : New Jersey law establishes 19 as the age when a child support and/or medical support obligation will end. Support may continue beyond 19 due to certain circumstances, it however cannot exceed the child’s 23rd birthday. Triennial Review : Support orders are eligible for review and possible modification every three years by the board of social services. Venue : The court in which the original case was brought., Frequently Asked Questions, Before the court date, child support was paid in full. Will a hearing still be held? Usually the hearing will be held anyway. There might still be issues that need to be addressed, such as making sure that regular payments are made in the future and that health insurance coverage is provided. Is there a way I can check what payments Probation has received? Call 1-877-655-4371 1-877-NJKiDS1 (1-877-655-4371) or go to www.njchildsupport.org www.njchildsupport.org for case and payment information. I have a hearing impairment. Do I need to bring a sign language interpreter? Only a certified court interpreter can provide sign language interpretation in court. Contact Probation Services before your hearing. This will allow them to make arrangements in advance, instead of rescheduling the hearing. My child is getting married. Do I have to continue paying child support? Child support ends automatically when the child marries. Probation must be notified of the child’s marriage. Once the information has been confirmed, an order will be prepared to terminate the support obligation. What happens if child support is collected through another state? The other state is responsible for enforcement and forwards collections to New Jersey Probation Services for payment. If the obligor falls behind on their payments, Probation Services will request that the other state enforce the order. Is there a fee to apply for child support services? There is a one-time, $6 fee to apply for full child support services. If you receive public assistance, there is no fee. The child support services include location of the non-custodial parent (also known as payor/obligor), paternity establishment, medical support/health insurance establishment and enforcement of the child support order. There may be an additional fee for Family Court processing of motions/applications for support. My child is not yet 19 but no longer requires parental support. Do I still have to pay child support? The obligor can file a motion/application to have the child emancipated, which means the court declares the child financially independent of the parent. What happens if the obligor does not show up for a child support enforcement hearing? If the court is satisfied that the obligor received the notice for the hearing, a bench warrant might be issued for the obligor's arrest. In addition, a default order granting a request for enforcement can be entered by the court. What if the obligor changes jobs? The obligor is required to report any employment changes to Probation within 10 days of the change. What if I need an ADA accommodation for my probation hearing? Contact Probation before your court hearing so that arrangements can be made. My child joined the military. Do I have to continue paying child support? Child support ends automatically when the child enters the military. Probation must be notified of the child joining the military. Once the information has been confirmed, an order will be prepared to terminate the support obligation. What happens if child support payments are not made or health insurance coverage is not provided? If the obligor fails to make required payments or to maintain health insurance for the child, an enforcement hearing could be scheduled. If health insurance coverage is not part of your current order, you can file a motion/application with the Family Division to request that it be added. How to Ask the Court to Change or Enforce an Order in Your Case (Family Multipurpose Post-Judgment Motions) Request a change to an existing child support order after a divorce. How to file a request to modify a Non-Dissolution "FD" Court Order previously issued by the court Request a change to an existing order for couples that were never married. This motion will be decided at a hearing. Both parents must attend the hearing. After I file for child support, what will happen next? The Family Court will schedule a hearing and notify both parents of the date, time and place. A lien was put on my property because of unpaid child support obligations. How can I have the lien removed? Contact the local Probation office and ask about your judgment. In addition to any outstanding arrears, post-judgment interest may be owed. First, you must pay off any child support amounts that are in any arrears, and address any interest that may be outstanding. Then you can file a Warrant to Satisfy Judgment Warrant to Satisfy Judgment with the court. This set contains the forms and instructions. If I receive welfare benefits for my child(ren), why is a hearing needed? Even if you receive welfare benefits for your child(ren), the obligor still must pay child support. The money collected by Probation is sent to the county welfare agency to reimburse your monthly welfare payment. Can I still get child support even if the obligor is unemployed, disabled or has other changes of circumstances? Child support payments must be made in accordance with the existing court order. The obligor is responsible for payments even during periods of unemployment and disability. In New Jersey, unemployment and some disability benefits are considered available income for supporting children. If the obligor is receiving unemployment benefits, an order to withhold child support will be sent to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, also known as Unemployment. Can I request more child support? If you can demonstrate a valid reason to the court for an increase or decrease in support, you can file a motion/application in the Family Division of Superior Court in the county where the support order was issued. There are kits with forms and instructions to help you file the motion/application. How to Ask the Court to Change or Enforce an Order in Your Case (Family Multipurpose Post-Judgment Motions) Request a change to an existing child support order after a divorce. How to file a request to modify a Non-Dissolution "FD" Court Order previously issued by the court Request a change to an existing order for couples that were never married. My child passed away. Do I have to continue paying child support? Child support ends automatically when the child passes away. Probation must be notified of the passing. Once the information has been confirmed, an order will be prepared to terminate the support obligation. I received an enforcement hearing notice about my child support case from Probation. Must I attend? The obligor must be present at the hearing. The obligee—the parent who is receiving child support—might not have to be present unless the court documents indicate that attendance is required. After the child support hearing, an order was issued. Who handles my case? The order is sent to the Probation Division’s Child Support Enforcement Services Unit (Probation) to monitor and enforce the order. Do I need an attorney to represent me in my child support case? You might choose to be represented by an attorney, but it is not required. If you wish to have an attorney, you may consult an attorney of your own choosing. If you need help in locating an attorney, try asking your local county bar association for a legal referral service phone number or check the NJ State Bar Association NJ State Bar Association website for information on lawyer referral services. If you feel you cannot afford a lawyer, you can contact Legal Services of New Jersey Legal Services of New Jersey at 888-576-5529 . My child is over 18 years old. Am I still entitled to child support? Under New Jersey law, you might be entitled to receive child and/or medical support up to your child’s 23rd birthday, if your child is in high school, enrolled full-time in college, vocational or graduate school, is disabled, or if you reach a separate agreement with the other parent. If you do not wish to have your court order monitored or enforced by Probation, you may file a motion/application in family court for a direct pay child support order at any time. I received child support directly from the obligor, but Probation still says that money is owed. The order requires child support payments be made to the New Jersey Family Support Payment Center and monitored by Probation. Probation has no way of knowing about payments made directly, and not recorded on the automated system. Credit cannot be given to the payor/obligor without a court order. If the money is not owed to a welfare agency, you and the payor/obligor may agree that the payments were for child support, but Probation will still need a court order that sets the amount to be credited on your case. Purchase of goods such as clothing or diapers don't count toward the court ordered child support. My child is disabled. Do I have to continue paying child support? Child support obligations may be continued for children who are mentally or physically disabled and cannot support themselves. The obligee must file a motion/application to request this type of support. What should the obligee bring to the hearing? Obligees should bring: the hearing notice; the obligor's Social Security number, if the obligee has it; the obligor's current address, if the obligee has it; information about the obligor's employer, if the obligee has it; information about the obligor's assets and other sources of income; information about payments from lawsuits or other events; and any court orders issued in the case, such as an order reducing or increasing child support payments. How is child support paid? State law requires that child support be paid through income withholding. The obligor (person ordered to pay child support or to contribute to health insurance coverage) is always responsible for making sure the money gets paid even when payments are not withheld. If the income withholding payments don't cover the full amount of the order the obligor is responsible for sending the difference to Probation. Make sure the case number, which starts with “CS” on your court paperwork, is on the check. Send to: New Jersey Family Support Payment Center PO Box 4880 Trenton, NJ 08650-4880 I don’t speak English. Do I need to bring an interpreter for my court hearing? Only a certified court interpreter can interpret for you at a court hearing. Contact Probation before your hearing. This will allow them to make arrangements in advance, instead of rescheduling the hearing. My child is over 18 years old. Do I have to continue paying child support? Under New Jersey law, child support obligations are terminated when the child turns 19 unless the court orders otherwise. Support payments must continue until an order is received stopping the support. Termination of Child Support Learn more about Termination of Child Support What happens if either parent moves out of the county, state or the country? Contact the Probation Division that handles your case for more information. How do I apply for child support? You can apply for child support at your county’s Family Court, Board of Social Services (also known as county welfare agency), or online through the state’s Child Support Services Child Support Services website. My child is in college. Do I have to continue paying child support? Child support may be continued for children under the age of 23 who are attending school or vocational training full-time. The obligee must file a motion/application to request this type of support. However, if you have been ordered by the court to pay child support, you must continue to do so until further order of the court. If you are in arrears in your payments, meaning you still have funds overdue when the child turns 19, you are still required to pay the outstanding amount.
- Monmouth Court Offices/Divisions, Body, Trial Court Administration, Gurpreet Singh, Trial Court Administrator 732-358-8700 ext. 87025, Office, Phone, EEO/AA Officer, 732-358-8700 ext. 87971, Self-Help Resource Center, 732-358-8700 ext. 87260, Ombudsman, 732-358-8700 ext. 87260, Civil Division , Most civil cases that are heard in the Superior Court involve disputes in which a plaintiff claims that they have been hurt by the actions of the defendant and seeks monetary compensation. Examples of such cases are those involving automobile accidents, medical malpractice, breaches of contracts and landlord/tenant disputes. Civil cases in which the amount in controversy is more than $20,000 are heard in the Civil Division of Superior Court. Cases in which the amount in controversy is over $5,000 up to $20,000 are heard in the Special Civil Part of the Civil Division. Those in which the amount in controversy is $5,000 or less are also heard in the Special Civil Part and are known as small claims cases. In all, about 460,000 cases are heard in the Civil Division and Special Civil Part. Civil cases in which monetary damages are not being sought are heard in the General Equity Division of Superior Court. General Equity judges handle non-jury cases such as those involving trade secrets, labor matters, foreclosures and other disputes in which court relief, often in the form of restraining orders, is sought on an emergency basis. To request copies of civil division records, please complete the Records Request Form (Multipurpose form - use for Tax Court records requests) Records Request Form and submit via email to MonCivRecReq.Mailbox@njcourts.gov ., Office, Phone, Rachel Walton, Civil Division Manager, 732-358-8700 ext. 87542, Civil Division - Main Line, 732-358-8700 ext. 87590, Arbitration, 732-358-8700 ext. 87680, General Equity, 732-358-8700 ext. 87751, Landlord Tenant, 732-358-8700 ext. 87590, Special Civil, 732-358-8700 ext. 87590, Law Division, 732-358-8700 ext. 87590, Criminal Division , The Criminal Division is responsible for processing and managing all indictable criminal cases involving adult offenders. In rare instances, juveniles may be waived to adult court based on the severity of the offense. The office handles all pre-adjudicatory functions of the Superior Court, Criminal Division, as well as Post Conviction Motions. Disorderly persons, petty disorderly person’s offenses and motor vehicle violations are normally heard in the Municipal Courts. Typical clients of the Criminal Division would be those: Arrested and charged with a criminal offense; Applying for pretrial intervention (PTI); Convicted of a criminal offense and needing a pre-sentence investigation completed; Having a question under pretrial monitoring; Seeking legal representation by the Office of the Public Defender; Inquiring about a criminal public record; Having questions concerning public access terminals; Appealing a Municipal Court sentence ( How to Appeal a Decision of a Municipal Court pro se kit available ); Applying for an expungement of a criminal record ( How to Expunge Your Criminal and/or Juvenile Record pro se kit available ); and Applying for recovery court , Office, Phone, Kristy Smith, Criminal Division Manager, 732-358-8700 ext. 87418, Criminal Division - Main Line, 732-358-8700 ext. 87913, Municipal Appeals, 732-358-8700 ext. 87360, Expungements, 732-358-8700 ext. 87350, Pretrial Services, 732-358-8700 ext. 87440, Records Requests, 732-358-8700 ext. 87370, Recovery Court, 732-358-8700 ext. 87340, Family Division, Family Court is responsible to hear all actions in which the principal claim is unique to and arises out of a family or family type relationship. Family Court has jurisdiction over matters involving divorce, child support, paternity, custody, parenting time, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, family crisis, foster care placement, kinship legal guardianship, abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights and adoption. , Office, Phone, Tara Buckley, Family Division Manager, 732-358-8700 ext. 87176, Family Division - Main Line, 732-358-8700 ext. 87908, Family Division Reception, 732-358-8700 ext. 87160, Children in Court, 732-358-8700 ext. 87220, Domestic Violence, 732-358-8700 ext. 87210, Juvenile, 732-358-8700 ext. 87240, Divorce, 732-358-8700 ext. 87180, Non-Divorce (FD Docket), 732-358-8700 ext. 87190, Records, 732-358-8700 ext. 87160, Finance Division, The Division of Finance manages all aspects of the Court's financial operations including the collection of fines, restitution, child support, bail and fees which are due to government agencies and individuals., , Office, Phone, Eileen McEneny, Finance Division Manager, 732-358-8700 ext. 87028, Finance Division - Main Line, 732-358-8700 ext. 87915, Central Fee Office/Payment , Inquiries, 732-358-8700 ext. 87040, Human Resources Division, The , Division of Human Resources, is responsible for a variety of programs and services for employees and applicants. The division administers all Human Resources related functions for the New Jersey Superior Court in each vicinage. The division is responsible for personnel management, labor and employee relations, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action, training, payroll, health benefits, administration and volunteer programs. The Superior Court employs individuals in a wide variety of types of positions. We have career opportunities for individuals in direct court services functions (i.e., Probation Officers, Criminal, Family and Civil case management, support staff, etc.) and in support services functions (i.e., Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, Purchasing, etc.). Careers in the NJ Courts See employment opportunities . , Office, Phone, Doris Bittar-Hancock, Human Resources Division Manager, 732-358-8700 ext. 87057, Human Resources - Main Line, 732-358-8700 ext. 87070, IT Division, Office, Phone, David Gonzalez, IT Division Manager, 732-358-8700 ext. 87018, IT Division - Main Line, 732-358-8700 ext. 87020, Municipal Division, Municipal courts have jurisdiction over various matters, including motor vehicle and traffic violations, ordinance violations, disorderly and petty disorderly persons offenses and certain penalty enforcement actions, such as fish and game violations. The municipal courts also play a vital role in the indictable charges that ultimately end up in Superior Court. These charges are filed first in the municipal court, where a determination of probable cause is made, conditions of pretrial release are set, and preliminary arraignments are held. The complaints are then forwarded to the county prosecutor’s office for possible grand jury action. Many indictable charges are downgraded to disorderly persons offenses and are heard in the municipal court. Municipal courts have very limited juvenile jurisdiction such as jurisdiction to handle motor vehicle complaints involving minors and curfew violations. In addition to assessing fines and revoking various privileges, municipal court judges may imprison defendants for up to six months. There are no jury trials in municipal court. Questions or comments concerning court operations in any of the municipal courts may be directed to the attention of the Municipal Division Manager or visit the Municipal Court Services Municipal Court within the Superior Court of New Jersey page. , , Office, Phone, Theresa Romano, Municipal Division Manager, 732-358-8700 ext. 87241, Municipal Division - Main Line, 732-358-8700 ext. 87245, Operations Division, Office, Phone, Biddle Medley, Operations Division Manager, 732-358-8700 ext. 87013, Operations - Main Line, 732-358-8700 ext. 87015, Interpreter Services, 732-358-8700 ext. 87095, Central Transcript Unit, 732-358-8700 ext. 87090, Jury Management, 732-358-8700 ext. 87075, Juror Call-in Number, 732-358-5296, Grand Jury Clerk, 732-358-8700 ext. 87069, Self-Help Resource Center, 732-358-8700 ext. 87260, Probation Division, The Probation Division, as part of the Judiciary, plays a vital role in accomplishing the mission of the Court. The role of Probation Division is to promote the welfare and safety of children, families and communities in New Jersey by enforcing court orders, supervising offenders, monitoring behavior, and intervening to produce positive outcomes. , Office, Phone, Myra Carter, Probation Division Manager, 732-358-8700 ext. 87344, Probation - Main Line, 732-358-8700 ext. 87904, Child Support Hotline, 1-877-655-4371, Supervision, 732-358-8700 ext. 87320
- Middlesex Court Offices/Divisions, Body, Trial Court Administration, Greg Lambard, Trial Court Administrator 732-645-4300 ext. 88019, Office, Phone, EEO/AA Officer, 732-645-4300 ext. 88838, Ombudsman, 732-645-4300 ext. 88748, Civil Division , Most civil cases that are heard in the Superior Court involve disputes in which a plaintiff claims that they have been hurt by the actions of the defendant and seeks monetary compensation. Examples of such cases are those involving automobile accidents, medical malpractice, breaches of contracts and landlord/tenant disputes. Civil cases in which the amount in controversy is more than $20,000 are heard in the Civil Division of Superior Court. Cases in which the amount in controversy is over $5,000 up to $20,000 are heard in the Special Civil Part of the Civil Division. Those in which the amount in controversy is $5,000 or less are also heard in the Special Civil Part and are known as small claims cases. In all, about 460,000 cases are heard in the Civil Division and Special Civil Part. Civil cases in which monetary damages are not being sought are heard in the General Equity Division of Superior Court. General Equity judges handle non-jury cases such as those involving trade secrets, labor matters, foreclosures and other disputes in which court relief, often in the form of restraining orders, is sought on an emergency basis., Civil, 732-645-4300 ext. 88171 Ian Ratzlaff, Civil Division Manager 732-645-4300 ext. 88172, Office, Phone, Civil Assignment Office, 732-645-4300 ext. 88180, Arbitration, 732-645-4300 ext. 88170, Landlord Tenant/Small Claims, 732-645-4300 ext. 88381, Adult Name Change, 732-645-4300 ext. 88371, Foreclosure, 732-645-4300 ext. 88372, Multi-County Litigation, 732-645-4300 ext. 88374, Post-Judgements/Collections, 732-645-4300 ext. 88383, Criminal Division , The Criminal Division is responsible for processing and managing all indictable criminal cases involving adult offenders. In rare instances, juveniles may be waived to adult court based on the severity of the offense. The office handles all pre-adjudicatory functions of the Superior Court, Criminal Division, as well as Post Conviction Motions. Disorderly persons, petty disorderly person’s offenses and motor vehicle violations are normally heard in the Municipal Courts. Typical clients of the Criminal Division would be those: Arrested and charged with a criminal offense; Applying for pretrial intervention (PTI); Convicted of a criminal offense and needing a pre-sentence investigation completed; Having a question under pretrial monitoring; Seeking legal representation by the Office of the Public Defender; Inquiring about a criminal public record; Having questions concerning public access terminals; Appealing a Municipal Court sentence ( How to Appeal a Decision of a Municipal Court pro se kit available ); Applying for an expungement of a criminal record ( How to Expunge Your Criminal and/or Juvenile Record pro se kit available ); and Applying for recovery court, Criminal, 732-645-4300 Lori Grimaldi, Criminal Division Manager 732-645-4300 ext. 88095, Office, Phone, Criminal Assignment Office, 732-645-4300 ext. 88099, Criminal Reception, 732-645-4300 ext. 88021, Criminal Records Room, 732-645-4300 ext. 88155, Recovery Court, 732-645-4300 ext. 88062, Family Division, Family Court is responsible to hear all actions in which the principal claim is unique to and arises out of a family or family type relationship. Family Court has jurisdiction over matters involving divorce, child support, paternity, custody, parenting time, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, family crisis, foster care placement, kinship legal guardianship, abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights and adoption., Family, 732-645-4300 Candice Covington-Thomas, Family Division Manager 732-645-4300 ext. 88540, Office, Phone, Matrimonial, 732-645-4300 ext. 88580, Domestic Violence, 732-645-4300 ext. 88560, Intake, 732-645-4300 ext. 88530, Non-Dissolution, 732-645-4300 ext. 88380, Juvenile, 732-645-4300 ext. 88390, Children in Court, 732-645-4300 ext. 88570, Finance Division, The Division of Finance manages all aspects of the Court's financial operations including the collection of fines, restitution, child support, bail and fees which are due to government agencies and individuals., Finance, 732-645-4300 ext. 88670 Joel Yesenosky, Finance Division Manager 732-645-4300 ext. 8807, Office, Phone, Payment Inquiries, 732-645-4300 ext. 88670, Human Resources Division, The , Division of Human Resources, is responsible for a variety of programs and services for employees and applicants. The division administers all Human Resources related functions for the New Jersey Superior Court in each vicinage. The division is responsible for personnel management, labor and employee relations, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action, training, payroll, health benefits, administration and volunteer programs. The Superior Court employs individuals in a wide variety of types of positions. We have career opportunities for individuals in direct court services functions (i.e., Probation Officers, Criminal, Family and Civil case management, support staff, etc.) and in support services functions (i.e., Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, Purchasing, etc.). Careers in the NJ Courts See employment opportunities ., Human Resources, 732-645-4300 ext. 88831 Tracey Morman, Human Resources Division Manager 732-645-4300 ext. 88824, IT Division, Michael Otrimski, IT Division Manager 732-645-4300 ext. 88001, Municipal Division, Municipal courts have jurisdiction over various matters, including motor vehicle and traffic violations, ordinance violations, disorderly and petty disorderly persons offenses and certain penalty enforcement actions, such as fish and game violations. The municipal courts also play a vital role in the indictable charges that ultimately end up in Superior Court. These charges are filed first in the municipal court, where a determination of probable cause is made, conditions of pretrial release are set, and preliminary arraignments are held. The complaints are then forwarded to the county prosecutor’s office for possible grand jury action. Many indictable charges are downgraded to disorderly persons offenses and are heard in the municipal court. Municipal courts have very limited juvenile jurisdiction such as jurisdiction to handle motor vehicle complaints involving minors and curfew violations. In addition to assessing fines and revoking various privileges, municipal court judges may imprison defendants for up to six months. There are no jury trials in municipal court. Questions or comments concerning court operations in any of the municipal courts may be directed to the attention of the Municipal Division Manager or visit the Municipal Court Services Municipal Court within the Superior Court of New Jersey page. , Municipal, 732-645-4300 ext. 88837 Laura Schweitzer, Municipal Division Manager 732-645-4300 ext. 88837, Operations Division, John Pushko, Operations Division Manager 732-645-4300 ext. 88011 Vanessa Seide, Jury Manager 732-645-4300 ext. 88630, Office, Phone, Jury Reporting, 732-645-4320, Transcript Unit, 732-645-4300 ext. 88640, Probation Division, The Probation Division, as part of the Judiciary, plays a vital role in accomplishing the mission of the Court. The role of Probation Division is to promote the welfare and safety of children, families and communities in New Jersey by enforcing court orders, supervising offenders, monitoring behavior, and intervening to produce positive outcomes., Probation, 732-645-4300 Tiffany Leverett-Agboola, Statewide Pro Bono Coordinator 732-645-4300 ext. 88837, Office, Phone, New Brunswick, 732-645-4300 ext. 88585, Perth Amboy, 732-645-4300 ext. 88400
- Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Court Offices/Divisions, Body, Trial Court Administration, Jack Failla, Trial Court Administrator 908-332-7700 ext. 13000 Office Telephone, EEO, 908-332-7700 ext. 13220, Ombudsman, 908-332-7700 ext. 13240, Civil Division , Most civil cases that are heard in the Superior Court involve disputes in which a plaintiff claims that they have been hurt by the actions of the defendant and seeks monetary compensation. Examples of such cases are those involving automobile accidents, medical malpractice, breaches of contracts and landlord/tenant disputes. Civil cases in which the amount in controversy is more than $20,000 are heard in the Civil Division of Superior Court. Cases in which the amount in controversy is over $5,000 up to $20,000 are heard in the Special Civil Part of the Civil Division. Those in which the amount in controversy is $5,000 or less are also heard in the Special Civil Part and are known as small claims cases. In all, about 460,000 cases are heard in the Civil Division and Special Civil Part. Civil cases in which monetary damages are not being sought are heard in the General Equity Division of Superior Court. General Equity judges handle non-jury cases such as those involving trade secrets, labor matters, foreclosures and other disputes in which court relief, often in the form of restraining orders, is sought on an emergency basis. Robert Colaneri, Civil Division Manager 908-332-7700 ext. 13102, Somerset, Office Telephone, Main, 908-332-7700 ext. 13710, General Equity, 908-332-7700 ext. 13780, Landlord/Tenant, 908-332-7700 ext. 13440, Mediation/Arbitration, 908-332-7700 ext. 13870, Special Civil, 908-332-7700 ext. 13085, Hunterdon, Office Telephone, Main, 908-824-9750 ext. 13810, General Equity, 908-824-9750 ext. 13780, Landlord/Tenant, 908-824-9750 ext. 13810, Mediation/Arbitration, 908-824-9750 ext. 13280, Special Civil, 908-824-9750 ext. 13810, Warren, Office Telephone, Main, 908-750-8100 ext. 13910, General Equity, 908-750-8100 ext. 13780, Landlord/Tenant, 908-750-8100 ext. 13910, Mediation/Arbitration, 908-750-8100 ext. 13310, Special Civil, 908-750-8100 ext. 13910 Hunterdon Special Civil Part Court Officer Performance Survey Hunterdon Special Civil Part Court Officer Performance Survey Somerset Special Civil Part Court Officer Performance Survey Somerset Special Civil Part Court Officer Performance Survey Warren Special Civil Part Court Officer Performance Survey Warren Special Civil Part Court Officer Performance Survey, Criminal Division, The Criminal Division is responsible for processing and managing all indictable criminal cases involving adult offenders. In rare instances, juveniles may be waived to adult court based on the severity of the offense. The office handles all pre-adjudicatory functions of the Superior Court, Criminal Division, as well as Post Conviction Motions. Disorderly persons, petty disorderly person’s offenses and motor vehicle violations are normally heard in the Municipal Courts. Typical clients of the Criminal Division would be those: Arrested and charged with a criminal offense; Applying for pretrial intervention (PTI); Convicted of a criminal offense and needing a pre-sentence investigation completed; Having a question under pretrial monitoring; Seeking legal representation by the Office of the Public Defender; Inquiring about a criminal public record; Having questions concerning public access terminals; Appealing a Municipal Court sentence ( How to Appeal a Decision of a Municipal Court pro se kit available ); Applying for an expungement of a criminal record ( How to Expunge Your Criminal and/or Juvenile Record pro se kit available ); and Applying for recovery court Meghann Lipovetskiy, Criminal Division Manager 908-750-8100 ext. 13720, Somerset, Office Telephone, Main, 908-332-7700 ext. 13720, Pre-Trial Services, 908-332-7700 ext. 13680, Hunterdon, Office Telephone, Main, 908-824-9750 ext. 13110, Pre-Trial Services, 908-824-9750 ext. 13120, Warren, Office Telephone, Main, 908-750-8100 ext. 13130, Pre-Trial Services, 908-750-8100 ext. 13140, Family Division, Family Court is responsible to hear all actions in which the principal claim is unique to and arises out of a family or family type relationship. Family Court has jurisdiction over matters involving divorce, child support, paternity, custody, parenting time, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, family crisis, foster care placement, kinship legal guardianship, abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights and adoption. Maryann Millman-Stives, Family Division Manager 908-332-7700 ext. 13730, Somerset, Office Telephone, Main, 908-332-7700 ext. 13730, Children in Court, 908-332-7700 ext. 13003, Domestic Violence FV/FO, 908-332-7700 ext. 13007, Juvenile-FJ, 908-332-7700 ext. 13005, Matrimonial- FM, 908-332-7700 ext. 13006, Non-Dissolution-FD, 908-332-7700 ext. 13004, Hunterdon, Office Telephone, Main, 908-824-9750 ext. 13830, Children in Court, 908-824-9750 ext. 13330, Domestic Violence FV/FO, 908-824-9750 ext. 13350, Juvenile-FJ, 908-824-9750 ext. 13330, Matrimonial- FM, 908-824-9750 ext. 13340, Non-Dissolution-FD, 908-824-9750 ext. 13320, Warren, Office Telephone, Main, 908-750-8100 ext. 13930, Children in Court, 908-750-8100 ext. 13450, Domestic Violence FV/FO, 908-750-8100 ext. 13480, Juvenile-FJ, 908-750-8100 ext. 13470, Matrimonial- FM, 908-750-8100 ext. 13930, Non-Dissolution-FD, 908-750-8100 ext. 13460, Finance Division, The Division of Finance manages all aspects of the Court's financial operations including the collection of fines, restitution, child support, bail and fees which are due to government agencies and individuals., All fees must be sent to the Central Fee Office listed below. Questions regarding services in the Fee Offices should be directed to the respective contact numbers below., Cathy Tauriello, Finance Division Manager 908-332-7700 ext. 13566, Somerset, Office Telephone, Central Fee Office, 908-332-7700 ext. 13740, Hunterdon, Office Telephone, Central Fee Office, 908-824-9750 ext. 13060, Warren, Office Telephone, Central Fee Office, 908-750-8100 ext. 13070, Human Resources Division, The , Division of Human Resources, is responsible for a variety of programs and services for employees and applicants. The division administers all Human Resources related functions for the New Jersey Superior Court in each vicinage. The division is responsible for personnel management, labor and employee relations, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action, training, payroll, health benefits, administration and volunteer programs. The Superior Court employs individuals in a wide variety of types of positions. We have career opportunities for individuals in direct court services functions (i.e., Probation Officers, Criminal, Family and Civil case management, support staff, etc.) and in support services functions (i.e., Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, Purchasing, etc.). Careers in the NJ Courts See employment opportunities . Nancy Carey, Human Resources Division Manager 908-332-7700 ext. 13260, Human Resources - Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren, 908-332-7700 ext. 13260 , IT Division, Gregor Globocnik, IT Division Manager 908- 332-7700 ext. 13088, Municipal Division, Municipal courts have jurisdiction over various matters, including motor vehicle and traffic violations, ordinance violations, disorderly and petty disorderly persons offenses and certain penalty enforcement actions, such as fish and game violations. The municipal courts also play a vital role in the indictable charges that ultimately end up in Superior Court. These charges are filed first in the municipal court, where a determination of probable cause is made, conditions of pretrial release are set, and preliminary arraignments are held. The complaints are then forwarded to the county prosecutor’s office for possible grand jury action. Many indictable charges are downgraded to disorderly persons offenses and are heard in the municipal court. Municipal courts have very limited juvenile jurisdiction such as jurisdiction to handle motor vehicle complaints involving minors and curfew violations. In addition to assessing fines and revoking various privileges, municipal court judges may imprison defendants for up to six months. There are no jury trials in municipal court. Questions or comments concerning court operations in any of the municipal courts may be directed to the attention of the Municipal Division Manager or visit the Municipal Court Services Municipal Court within the Superior Court of New Jersey page. Ellen Marinaccio, Municipal Division Manager 908-332-7700 ext. 13230, Operations Division, Jury Management, Location Telephone, Somerset, 908-332-7700 ext. 13025, Hunterdon, 908-824-9750 ext. 13030, Waren, 908-750-8100 ext. 13010 Jessica Kwasnick, Operations Division Manager/ADA Coordinator-Somerset 908-332-7700 ext. 13187, George M. Georgeles, Operations Division Manager/ADA Coordinator - Hunterdon, 908-750-8100 , ext. 13030, George M. Georgeles, Operations Division Manager/ADA Coordinator - Warren, 908-750-8100 , ext. 13010 Jason Brevic, Jury Manager - Somerset 908-332-7700 ext. 13025 Amy Guinan, Jury Manager - Hunterdon 908-824-9750 ext. 13030 Christine Murzdeck, Jury Manager - Warren 908-750-8100 ext. 13010, Somerset, Office Telephone, Transcripts, 908-332-7700 ext. 13035, ADA, 908-332-7700 ext. 13187, Hunterdon, Office Telephone, Transcripts, 908-824-9750 ext. 13040, ADA, 908-824-9750 ext. 13030, Warren, Office Telephone, Transcripts, 908-750-8100 ext. 13050, ADA, 908-750-8100 ext. 13010, Probation Division, The Probation Division, as part of the Judiciary, plays a vital role in accomplishing the mission of the Court. The role of Probation Division is to promote the welfare and safety of children, families and communities in New Jersey by enforcing court orders, supervising offenders, monitoring behavior, and intervening to produce positive outcomes. Brian Rother, Probation Division Manager 908-332-7700 ext. 13760 , Somerset, Office Telephone, Main, 908-332-7700 ext. 13760, Hunterdon, Office Telephone, Main, 908-824-9750 ext. 13860, Warren, Office Telephone, Main, 908-750-8100 ext. 13960
- Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Court Offices/Divisions, Body, Trial Court Administration, Vacant, Trial Court Administrator, tel: 856-878-5050 856-878-5050, Office, Telephone, EEO/AA Officer, 856-878-5050 ext. 45022, Ombudsman, 856-878-5050 ext. 15159, Civil Division , Most civil cases that are heard in the Superior Court involve disputes in which a plaintiff claims that they have been hurt by the actions of the defendant and seeks monetary compensation. Examples of such cases are those involving automobile accidents, medical malpractice, breaches of contracts and landlord/tenant disputes. Civil cases in which the amount in controversy is more than $20,000 are heard in the Civil Division of Superior Court. Cases in which the amount in controversy is over $5,000 up to $20,000 are heard in the Special Civil Part of the Civil Division. Those in which the amount in controversy is $5,000 or less are also heard in the Special Civil Part and are known as small claims cases. In all, about 460,000 cases are heard in the Civil Division and Special Civil Part. Civil cases in which monetary damages are not being sought are heard in the General Equity Division of Superior Court. General Equity judges handle non-jury cases such as those involving trade secrets, labor matters, foreclosures and other disputes in which court relief, often in the form of restraining orders, is sought on an emergency basis., Cumberland , Office, Telephone, Civil Division Main Office, 856-878-5050 ext. 15390, Gloucester, Office, Telephone, Civil Division Main Office, 856-878-5050 ext. 15370, Salem, Office, Telephone, Civil Division Main Office, 856-878-5050 ext. 15945, Criminal Division , The Criminal Division is responsible for processing and managing all indictable criminal cases involving adult offenders. In rare instances, juveniles may be waived to adult court based on the severity of the offense. The office handles all pre-adjudicatory functions of the Superior Court, Criminal Division, as well as Post Conviction Motions. Disorderly persons, petty disorderly person’s offenses and motor vehicle violations are normally heard in the Municipal Courts. Typical clients of the Criminal Division would be those: Arrested and charged with a criminal offense; Applying for pretrial intervention (PTI); Convicted of a criminal offense and needing a pre-sentence investigation completed; Having a question under pretrial monitoring; Seeking legal representation by the Office of the Public Defender; Inquiring about a criminal public record; Having questions concerning public access terminals; Appealing a Municipal Court sentence ( How to Appeal a Decision of a Municipal Court pro se kit available ); Applying for an expungement of a criminal record ( How to Expunge Your Criminal and/or Juvenile Record pro se kit available ); and Applying for recovery court Crystal Harris, Criminal Division Manager, Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem 856-878-5050 ext. 15363, Cumberland, Office, Telephone, Criminal, 856-878-5050 ext. 15460, Gloucester, Office, Telephone, Criminal, 856-878-5050 ext. 15430, Salem, Office, Telephone, Criminal, 856-878-5050 ext. 15850, Family Division, Family Court is responsible to hear all actions in which the principal claim is unique to and arises out of a family or family type relationship. Family Court has jurisdiction over matters involving divorce, child support, paternity, custody, parenting time, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, family crisis, foster care placement, kinship legal guardianship, abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights and adoption. Kelly Johnston, Family Division Manager 856-878-5050 ext. 15627, Cumberland, Office, Telephone, Family Division Main Office, 856-878-5050 ext. 15720, Non-Dissolution (FD), 856-878-5050 ext. 15630, Matrimonial (FM), 856-878-5050 ext. 15650, Domestic Violence (FV), 856-878-5050 ext. 15640, Children In Court (CIC), 856-878-5050 ext. 15660, Gloucester, Office, Telephone, Family Division Main Office, 856-878-5050 ext. 15590, Non-Dissolution (FD), 856-878-5050 ext. 15510, Matrimonial (FM), 856-878-5050 ext. 15530, Domestic Violence (FV), 856-878-5050 ext. 15520, Children In Court (CIC), 856-878-5050 ext. 15540, Salem, Office, Telephone, Family Division Main Office, 856-878-5050 ext. 15774, Non-Dissolution/Domestic Violence (FD/FV), 856-878-5050 ext. 15773, Matrimonial (FM), 856-878-5050 ext. 15774, Children In Court (CIC), 856-878-5050 ext. 15775, Finance Division, The Division of Finance manages all aspects of the Court's financial operations including the collection of fines, restitution, child support, bail and fees which are due to government agencies and individuals. Stephanie Snow, Finance Division Manager 856-878-5050 ext. 15225, Cumberland, Office, Telephone, Finance, 856-878-5050 ext. 15360, Gloucester, Office, Telephone, Finance, 856-878-5050 ext. 15320, Salem, Office, Telephone, Finance, 856-878-5050 ext. 15990, Human Resources Division, The , Division of Human Resources, is responsible for a variety of programs and services for employees and applicants. The division administers all Human Resources related functions for the New Jersey Superior Court in each vicinage. The division is responsible for personnel management, labor and employee relations, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action, training, payroll, health benefits, administration and volunteer programs. The Superior Court employs individuals in a wide variety of types of positions. We have career opportunities for individuals in direct court services functions (i.e., Probation Officers, Criminal, Family and Civil case management, support staff, etc.) and in support services functions (i.e., Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, Purchasing, etc.). Careers in the NJ Courts See employment opportunities ., Human Resources - Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem, 856-878-5050 ext. 15280 Amanda Batiz, Human Resources Division Manager 856-878-5050 ext. 15161, IT Division, Michael Robinson, IT Division Manager 856-878-5050 ext. 15152, Office, Telephone, Vicinage Information Technology Help Desk, 856-878-5050 ext. 15150, Jury Division, Maria Buonogaimari, Jury Manager - Cumberland 856-878-5050 ext. 18150 Ashley Cline, Jury Manager - Gloucester 856-878-5050 ext. 18150 Diane Holmes, Jury Manager - Salem 856-878-5050 ext. 18150, Cumberland, Office, Telephone, Cumberland Jury, 856-878-5050 ext. 15160, Gloucester, Office, Telephone, Gloucester Jury, 856-878-5050 ext. 15180, Salem, Office, Telephone, Salem Jury, 856-878-5050 ext. 15760, Municipal Division, Municipal courts have jurisdiction over various matters, including motor vehicle and traffic violations, ordinance violations, disorderly and petty disorderly persons offenses and certain penalty enforcement actions, such as fish and game violations. The municipal courts also play a vital role in the indictable charges that ultimately end up in Superior Court. These charges are filed first in the municipal court, where a determination of probable cause is made, conditions of pretrial release are set, and preliminary arraignments are held. The complaints are then forwarded to the county prosecutor’s office for possible grand jury action. Many indictable charges are downgraded to disorderly persons offenses and are heard in the municipal court. Municipal courts have very limited juvenile jurisdiction such as jurisdiction to handle motor vehicle complaints involving minors and curfew violations. In addition to assessing fines and revoking various privileges, municipal court judges may imprison defendants for up to six months. There are no jury trials in municipal court. Questions or comments concerning court operations in any of the municipal courts may be directed to the attention of the Municipal Division Manager or visit the Municipal Court Services Municipal Court within the Superior Court of New Jersey page. , Municipal - Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem, 856-878-5050 ext. 15290 Ashley Wolk, Municipal Division Manager 856-878-5050 ext. 15206, Operations Division, Robert Shorts, Operations Division Manager 856-878-5050 ext. 15826, Probation Division, The Probation Division, as part of the Judiciary, plays a vital role in accomplishing the mission of the Court. The role of Probation Division is to promote the welfare and safety of children, families and communities in New Jersey by enforcing court orders, supervising offenders, monitoring behavior, and intervening to produce positive outcomes. Audrey Rigsbee, Probation Division Manager 856-878-5050 ext. 15682
- Ocean Court Offices/Divisions, Body, Trial Court Administration, Jill Vito, Trial Court Administrator 732-504-0700 ext. 64330 Location Telephone, Ombudsman, 732-504-0700 ext. 64480, Civil Division , Most civil cases that are heard in the Superior Court involve disputes in which a plaintiff claims that they have been hurt by the actions of the defendant and seeks monetary compensation. Examples of such cases are those involving automobile accidents, medical malpractice, breaches of contracts and landlord/tenant disputes. Civil cases in which the amount in controversy is more than $20,000 are heard in the Civil Division of Superior Court. Cases in which the amount in controversy is over $5,000 up to $20,000 are heard in the Special Civil Part of the Civil Division. Those in which the amount in controversy is $5,000 or less are also heard in the Special Civil Part and are known as small claims cases. In all, about 460,000 cases are heard in the Civil Division and Special Civil Part. Civil cases in which monetary damages are not being sought are heard in the General Equity Division of Superior Court. General Equity judges handle non-jury cases such as those involving trade secrets, labor matters, foreclosures and other disputes in which court relief, often in the form of restraining orders, is sought on an emergency basis., Jillian Ackermann, Civil Division Manager 732-504-0700 ext. 64340 Location Telephone, Civil Main Line, 732-504-0700 ext. 64360, General Equity, 732-504-0700 ext. 64380, Special Civil, 732-504-0700 ext. 64340, Landlord Tenant, 732-504-0700 ext. 64360, Mediation/Arbitration, 732-504-0700 ext. 64390, Law Division, 732-504-0700 ext. 64370, Criminal Division , The Criminal Division is responsible for processing and managing all indictable criminal cases involving adult offenders. In rare instances, juveniles may be waived to adult court based on the severity of the offense. The office handles all pre-adjudicatory functions of the Superior Court, Criminal Division, as well as Post Conviction Motions. Disorderly persons, petty disorderly person’s offenses and motor vehicle violations are normally heard in the Municipal Courts. Typical clients of the Criminal Division would be those: Arrested and charged with a criminal offense; Applying for pretrial intervention (PTI); Convicted of a criminal offense and needing a pre-sentence investigation completed; Having a question under pretrial monitoring; Seeking legal representation by the Office of the Public Defender; Inquiring about a criminal public record; Having questions concerning public access terminals; Appealing a Municipal Court sentence ( How to Appeal a Decision of a Municipal Court pro se kit available ); Applying for an expungement of a criminal record ( How to Expunge Your Criminal and/or Juvenile Record pro se kit available ); and Applying for recovery court, Agustina Lane, Criminal Division Manager 732-504-0700 ext. 64320 Location Telephone, Criminal Main Line, 732-504-0700 ext. 64320, Criminal Trials, 732-504-0700 ext. 64320, Pretrial Services, 732-504-0700 ext. 64320, CJP/First Appearances, 732-504-0700 ext. 64320, Recovery Court, 732-504-0700 ext. 64242, Customer Service/Records Requests, 732-504-0700 ext. 64310, Family Division, Family Court is responsible to hear all actions in which the principal claim is unique to and arises out of a family or family type relationship. Family Court has jurisdiction over matters involving divorce, child support, paternity, custody, parenting time, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, family crisis, foster care placement, kinship legal guardianship, abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights and adoption. Daniel Noto, Family Division Manager 732-504-0700 ext. 64754 Location Telephone, Family Main Line, 732-504-0700 ext. 64050, Matrimonial, 732-504-0700 ext. 64050, Domestic Violence, 732-504-0700 ext. 64090, Domestic Violence (TRO filings only), 732-504-0700 ext. 64608, Non-dissolution-Intake, 732-504-0700 ext. 64050, Children in Court, 732-504-0700 ext. 64120, Juvenile Intake, 732-504-0700 ext. 64110, Finance Division, The Division of Finance manages all aspects of the Court's financial operations including the collection of fines, restitution, child support, bail and fees which are due to government agencies and individuals., Finance, 732-504-0700 ext. 64330 Christine Lee, Finance Division Manager 732-504-0700 ext. 64192 Location Telephone, Finance Fee Office, 732-504-0700 ext. 64150, Finance Purchasing/Accounts Payable/Grants, 732-504-0700 ext. 64140, Human Resources Division, The , Division of Human Resources, is responsible for a variety of programs and services for employees and applicants. The division administers all Human Resources related functions for the New Jersey Superior Court in each vicinage. The division is responsible for personnel management, labor and employee relations, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action, training, payroll, health benefits, administration and volunteer programs. The Superior Court employs individuals in a wide variety of types of positions. We have career opportunities for individuals in direct court services functions (i.e., Probation Officers, Criminal, Family and Civil case management, support staff, etc.) and in support services functions (i.e., Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, Purchasing, etc.). Careers in the NJ Courts See employment opportunities ., Krystyna Caravella, Human Resources Division Manager 732-504-0700 ext. 64030 Location Telephone, Human Resources Main Line, 732-504-0700 ext. 64030, IT Division, Ed Lane, IT Division Manager 732-504-0700 ext. 64000, Municipal Division, Municipal courts have jurisdiction over various matters, including motor vehicle and traffic violations, ordinance violations, disorderly and petty disorderly persons offenses and certain penalty enforcement actions, such as fish and game violations. The municipal courts also play a vital role in the indictable charges that ultimately end up in Superior Court. These charges are filed first in the municipal court, where a determination of probable cause is made, conditions of pretrial release are set, and preliminary arraignments are held. The complaints are then forwarded to the county prosecutor’s office for possible grand jury action. Many indictable charges are downgraded to disorderly persons offenses and are heard in the municipal court. Municipal courts have very limited juvenile jurisdiction such as jurisdiction to handle motor vehicle complaints involving minors and curfew violations. In addition to assessing fines and revoking various privileges, municipal court judges may imprison defendants for up to six months. There are no jury trials in municipal court. Questions or comments concerning court operations in any of the municipal courts may be directed to the attention of the Municipal Division Manager or visit the Municipal Court Services Municipal Court within the Superior Court of New Jersey page. , Joseph Sclama, Municipal Division Manager 732-504-0700 ext. 64330 Location Telephone, Municipal, Main Line 732-504-0700 ext. 64040, Operations Division, Lisa Slavick, Operations Division Manager 732-504-0700 ext. 64330 Location Telephone, Karen Riley,, , Jury Management, 732-504-0633, Jury Main Line, 732-504-0633 (direct line) Location Telephone, Operations Main Line, 732-504-0700 ext. 64010, Transcripts\Audio, 732-504-0700 ext. 64020, Interpreting, 732-504-0700 ext. 64015, Title II ADA, 732-504-0700 ext. 64025, Probation Division, The Probation Division, as part of the Judiciary, plays a vital role in accomplishing the mission of the Court. The role of Probation Division is to promote the welfare and safety of children, families and communities in New Jersey by enforcing court orders, supervising offenders, monitoring behavior, and intervening to produce positive outcomes. Kimberly Knapp, Probation Division Manager 732-504-0700 ext. 64510 Location Telephone, Probation Main Line, 732-504-0700 ext. 64510, Juvenile Probation, 732-504-0700 ext. 64520, Child Support, 877-655-4371
- Morris/Sussex Court Offices/Divisions, Body, Trial Court Administration, Susan Chait, Trial Court Administrator 862-397-5700 ext. 75170, Morris, Office, Telephone, EEO / AA Officer, 862-397-5700 ext. 75051, Ombudsman, 862-397-5700 ext. 75160, Court User Resource Center, 862-397-5700 ext. 75160, Civil Division , Most civil cases that are heard in the Superior Court involve disputes in which a plaintiff claims that they have been hurt by the actions of the defendant and seeks monetary compensation. Examples of such cases are those involving automobile accidents, medical malpractice, breaches of contracts and landlord/tenant disputes. Civil cases in which the amount in controversy is more than $20,000 are heard in the Civil Division of Superior Court. Cases in which the amount in controversy is over $5,000 up to $20,000 are heard in the Special Civil Part of the Civil Division. Those in which the amount in controversy is $5,000 or less are also heard in the Special Civil Part and are known as small claims cases. In all, about 460,000 cases are heard in the Civil Division and Special Civil Part. Civil cases in which monetary damages are not being sought are heard in the General Equity Division of Superior Court. General Equity judges handle non-jury cases such as those involving trade secrets, labor matters, foreclosures and other disputes in which court relief, often in the form of restraining orders, is sought on an emergency basis. Renita Mckinney, Civil Division Manager 862-397-5700 ext. 75345, Morris, Office, Telephone, Main Division Number, 862-397-5700 ext. 75345, General Equity, 862-397-5700 ext. 75355, Special Civil, 862-397-5700 ext. 75365, Landlord Tenant, 862-397-5700 ext. 75375, Mediation/Arbitration, 862-397-5700 ext. 75355, Small Claims, 862-397-5700 ext. 75375, Sussex, Office, Telephone, Main Division Number, 862-397-5700 ext. 75455, General Equity, 862-397-5700 ext. 75462, Special Civil, 862-397-5700 ext. 75454, Landlord Tenant, 862-397-5700 ext. 75454, Mediation/Arbitration, 862-397-5700 ext. 75462, Small Claims, 862-397-5700 ext. 75454, Criminal Division , The Criminal Division is responsible for processing and managing all indictable criminal cases involving adult offenders. In rare instances, juveniles may be waived to adult court based on the severity of the offense. The office handles all pre-adjudicatory functions of the Superior Court, Criminal Division, as well as Post Conviction Motions. Disorderly persons, petty disorderly person’s offenses and motor vehicle violations are normally heard in the Municipal Courts. Typical clients of the Criminal Division would be those: Arrested and charged with a criminal offense; Applying for pretrial intervention (PTI); Convicted of a criminal offense and needing a pre-sentence investigation completed; Having a question under pretrial monitoring; Seeking legal representation by the Office of the Public Defender; Inquiring about a criminal public record; Having questions concerning public access terminals; Appealing a Municipal Court sentence ( How to Appeal a Decision of a Municipal Court pro se kit available ); Applying for an expungement of a criminal record ( How to Expunge Your Criminal and/or Juvenile Record pro se kit available ); and Applying for recovery court Antonio Montanez, Criminal Division Manager 862-397-5700 ext. 75032, Morris, Office, Telephone, Main Division Number, 862-397-5700 ext. 75340, Pretrial Services, 862-397-5700 ext. 75370, CJP, 862-397-5700 ext. 75340, Recovery Court, 862-397-5700 ext. 75360, Customer Service/Records Requests, 862-397-5700 ext. 75340, Sussex, Office, Telephone, Main Division Number, 862-397-5700 ext. 75700, CJP, 862-397-5700 ext. 75193, Recovery Court, 862-397-5700 ext. 75319, Customer Service/Records Requests, 862-397-5700 ext. 75316, Family Division, Family Court is responsible to hear all actions in which the principal claim is unique to and arises out of a family or family type relationship. Family Court has jurisdiction over matters involving divorce, child support, paternity, custody, parenting time, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, family crisis, foster care placement, kinship legal guardianship, abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights and adoption., Family - Morris, 862-397-5700 ext. 75145, Family - Sussex, 862-397-5700 ext. 75184 Theresa Mahoney, Family Division Manager 862-397-5700 ext. 75180, Finance Division, The Division of Finance manages all aspects of the Court's financial operations including the collection of fines, restitution, child support, bail and fees which are due to government agencies and individuals., Finance - Morris, 862-397-5700 ext. 75130, Finance - Sussex, 862-397-5700 ext. 75120, Human Resources Division, The , Division of Human Resources, is responsible for a variety of programs and services for employees and applicants. The division administers all Human Resources related functions for the New Jersey Superior Court in each vicinage. The division is responsible for personnel management, labor and employee relations, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action, training, payroll, health benefits, administration and volunteer programs. The Superior Court employs individuals in a wide variety of types of positions. We have career opportunities for individuals in direct court services functions (i.e., Probation Officers, Criminal, Family and Civil case management, support staff, etc.) and in support services functions (i.e., Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, Purchasing, etc.). Careers in the NJ Courts See employment opportunities ., Human Resources - Morris, 862-397-5700 ext. 75090, Human Resources - Sussex, 862-397-5700 ext. 75090 Malissa Hairston, Human Resources Division Manager 862-397-5700, IT Division, John Schneibel, IT Division Manager 862-397-5700 ext. 75010, Municipal Division, Municipal courts have jurisdiction over various matters, including motor vehicle and traffic violations, ordinance violations, disorderly and petty disorderly persons offenses and certain penalty enforcement actions, such as fish and game violations. The municipal courts also play a vital role in the indictable charges that ultimately end up in Superior Court. These charges are filed first in the municipal court, where a determination of probable cause is made, conditions of pretrial release are set, and preliminary arraignments are held. The complaints are then forwarded to the county prosecutor’s office for possible grand jury action. Many indictable charges are downgraded to disorderly persons offenses and are heard in the municipal court. Municipal courts have very limited juvenile jurisdiction such as jurisdiction to handle motor vehicle complaints involving minors and curfew violations. In addition to assessing fines and revoking various privileges, municipal court judges may imprison defendants for up to six months. There are no jury trials in municipal court. Questions or comments concerning court operations in any of the municipal courts may be directed to the attention of the Municipal Division Manager or visit the Municipal Court Services Municipal Court within the Superior Court of New Jersey page. , Municipal - Morris, 862-397-5700 ext. 75110 Rebecca Muller, Municipal Division Manager 862-397-5700, Operations Division, Operations Division Manager - Morris - Daniel J. Kenny, 862-397-5700 ext. 75212 , Operations Division Manager - Sussex - Michael Lasko, 862-397-5700 ext. 75070 Office Telephone, ADA - Title II - Morris, 862-397-5700 ext. 75022, ADA - Title II - Sussex, 862-397-5700 ext. 75070, Probation Division, The Probation Division, as part of the Judiciary, plays a vital role in accomplishing the mission of the Court. The role of Probation Division is to promote the welfare and safety of children, families and communities in New Jersey by enforcing court orders, supervising offenders, monitoring behavior, and intervening to produce positive outcomes., Probation Division Main Office - Morris, 862-397-5700 ext. 75567, Probation Division Main Office - Sussex, 862-397-5700 ext. 75590, Probation Division Main Office - Dover, 862-397-5700 ext. 75572, Child Support Hotline tel:877-655-4371 1-877.NJKIDS1
- Estimated Costs for Transcripts, This chart is for estimation purposes only , Only the transcript agency can provide you with the actual cost of your transcript. , NOTE:, An order granting relief to proceed as an indigent does not entitle you to transcripts at public expense. Transcripts at public expense are typically granted only in criminal cases where the defendant qualifies for that relief. For additional questions, please contact your case manager., Do not expect to receive transcripts at public expense for a civil or family appeal, Transcript Length, Standard, (30 Calendar Days) , Expedited, (7 Calendar Days) , Daily, (Next Business Day), Original Only/page $5.73 $8.60 $11.46 30 Minutes $ 172 $ 258 $ 344 Up to 1 Hour $ 344 $ 516 $ 688 Up to 2 Hours $ 688 $ 1,032 $1,375 Up to ½ Day (3 hours) $1,031 $1548 $2,063 Full Day (6 hours) $2,062 $3096 $4,126 , Please Note: , Additional, copies are no longer required per rule relaxation of R. 2:5-3 dated October 10, 2018. However, if a litigant chooses to do so, additional copies may be ordered at the following rates: , Type of Service , Transcript to Be Provided Within , Fee for Additional Copy of Transcript , Standard 30 calendar days $0.95 per page Expedited 7 to 10 calendar days $1.43 per page Daily next calendar day $1.90 per page The above calculations are based on the current page rates (as Set by NJ Statute 2B:7-4) which are effective through July 1, 2025. An agency will not begin work on your transcript until they receive the estimated cost from the ordering party. The cost for a transcript is based upon the estimated number of pages that will comprise the final transcript. A refund or balance due will be settled upon completion of a transcript (R. 2:5-3(d)).
- 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., Highlights, New Jersey's criminal justice system is New Jersey Criminal Justice Reform Overview -by Chief Justice Stuart Rabner undergoing a major reform . 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. The Criminal Justice Reform: A Look at Pretrial Services new criminal justice system fundamentally changes how defendants, and their cases, are processed in courts. Chief Justice Stuart Rabner writes that new bail system puts New Jersey at the Bail reform puts N.J. at the forefront of fairness | Opinion 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 Criminal Justice Reform is about Fairness-Chief Justice Stuart Rabner 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." Criminal Justice Reform: Judge Glenn A. Grant improvements to make communities safer Join Judge Glenn A. Grant as he discusses issues of pretrial detainment, bail, and more. He covers improvements to "make communities safer, neighborhoods more secure, and promote civil liberties.", Publications, The Public Safety Assessment New Jersey Risk Factor Definitions – December 2018 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 (DMF) 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 - Frequently Asked Questions 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 vs. Fact - brochure 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. Criminal Justice Reform - A Step-by-Step Guide for Defendants 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. Get more information on the new rules with the Criminal Justice Reform - Infographic Postcard Criminal Justice Reform Infographic . The new criminal justice system is fairer to poor people and to those who cannot afford to pay money bail, have not committed serious offenses and are not a threat to public safety., Reports, 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 Criminal Justice Reform Statistics: Jan. 1 - June 30, 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 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, News Articles, Date Title Publication February 2023 On bail reform, even lawmakers agree: Chief Justice Rabner knows best Editorial On bail reform, even lawmakers agree: Rabner knows best | Editorial Star-Ledger Editorial Board September 2022 Legal experts: Data shows that New Jersey’s bail reform works | Opinion Legal experts: Data shows that New Jersey’s bail reform works | Opinion Star-Ledger Guest Columnist March 2022 NJ had one of largest prison population drops in the U.S., study finds NJ had one of largest prison population drops in the U.S., study finds Gothamist November 2021 Bail Reform Is Working-Law Journal Editorial Board Bail Reform Is Working Law Journal Editorial Board October 2021 Bail reform pays dividends as number of low-risk defendants jailed pre-trial drops again-New Jersey Monitor Bail reform pays dividends as number of low-risk defendants jailed pre-trial drops again New Jersey Monitor February 2020 Commentary: Illinois bail reformers: New Jersey's model works, plain and simple Commentary: Illinois bail reformers: New Jersey's model works, plain and simple Chicago Tribune December 2019 NJ now a leader in showing that bail reform works as expected-Press of Atlantic City NJ now a leader in showing that bail reform works as expected Press of Atlantic City November 2019 New Jersey bail and discovery reforms sharply cut jail population without increase in violent crime-New York Daily News New Jersey bail and discovery reforms sharply cut jail population without increase in violent crime New York Daily News April 2019 Editorial: Bail reform law continues to show its effectiveness-Northjersey.com Editorial: Bail reform law continues to show its effectiveness northjersey.com April 2019 Did NJ bail reform cause a surge in crime? Court analysis says no-Northjersey.com Did NJ bail reform cause a surge in crime? Court analysis says no northjersey.com August 2018 Episode 783: New Jersey Bails Out-NPR Episode 783: New Jersey Bails Out NPR May 2018 NJ criminal justice system becoming more just: Rabner NJ criminal justice system becoming more just: Rabner Asbury Park Press November 2017 Most States Given Lousy Pretrial Justice Grades-News Editor Most States Given Lousy Pretrial Justice Grades News Editor November 2017 New Jersey receives only A in Pretrial Justice report New Jersey receives only A in Pretrial Justice report routefifty.com July 2017 New Jersey eliminates most cash bail, leads nation in reforms New Jersey eliminates most cash bail, leads nation in reforms PBS News June 2017 New Jersey’s leadership on bail reform a shining, bipartisan success New Jersey’s leadership on bail reform a shining, bipartisan success Press of Atlantic City
- Union Court Offices/Divisions, Body, Trial Court Administration, Devang Merchant, Trial Court Administrator 908-787-1650 ext. 21050 Office Telephone, EEO/AA Officer, 908-787-1650 ext. 21025, Ombudsman, 908-787-1650 ext. 22300, Civil Division , Most civil cases that are heard in the Superior Court involve disputes in which a plaintiff claims that they have been hurt by the actions of the defendant and seeks monetary compensation. Examples of such cases are those involving automobile accidents, medical malpractice, breaches of contracts and landlord/tenant disputes. Civil cases in which the amount in controversy is more than $20,000 are heard in the Civil Division of Superior Court. Cases in which the amount in controversy is over $5,000 up to $20,000 are heard in the Special Civil Part of the Civil Division. Those in which the amount in controversy is $5,000 or less are also heard in the Special Civil Part and are known as small claims cases. In all, about 460,000 cases are heard in the Civil Division and Special Civil Part. Civil cases in which monetary damages are not being sought are heard in the General Equity Division of Superior Court. General Equity judges handle non-jury cases such as those involving trade secrets, labor matters, foreclosures and other disputes in which court relief, often in the form of restraining orders, is sought on an emergency basis., Civil, 908-787-1650 ext. 22120 Sandra Thaler Gerber, Civil Division Manager 908-787-1650 ext. 21490 Office Telephone, General Equity, 908-787-1650 ext. 22140, Special Civil, 908-787-1650 ext. 22160, Landlord/Tenant, 908-787-1650 ext. 22160, Arbitration, 908-787-1650 ext. 22130, Criminal Division , The Criminal Division is responsible for processing and managing all indictable criminal cases involving adult offenders. In rare instances, juveniles may be waived to adult court based on the severity of the offense. The office handles all pre-adjudicatory functions of the Superior Court, Criminal Division, as well as Post Conviction Motions. Disorderly persons, petty disorderly person’s offenses and motor vehicle violations are normally heard in the Municipal Courts. Typical clients of the Criminal Division would be those: Arrested and charged with a criminal offense; Applying for pretrial intervention (PTI); Convicted of a criminal offense and needing a pre-sentence investigation completed; Having a question under pretrial monitoring; Seeking legal representation by the Office of the Public Defender; Inquiring about a criminal public record; Having questions concerning public access terminals; Appealing a Municipal Court sentence ( How to Appeal a Decision of a Municipal Court pro se kit available ); Applying for an expungement of a criminal record ( How to Expunge Your Criminal and/or Juvenile Record pro se kit available ); and Applying for recovery court , Criminal, 908-787-1650 ext. 21250 Michael Jan, Criminal Division Manager 908-787-1650 ext. 21038, Office Telephone, Expungements, 908-787-1650 ext. 21250, Pretrial Intervention Program, 908-787-1650 ext. 21350, Recovery Court, 908-787-1650 ext. 21200, Customer Service/Records Requests, 908-787-1650 ext. 21250, Family Division, Family Court is responsible to hear all actions in which the principal claim is unique to and arises out of a family or family type relationship. Family Court has jurisdiction over matters involving divorce, child support, paternity, custody, parenting time, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, family crisis, foster care placement, kinship legal guardianship, abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights and adoption., Family, 908-787-1650 ext. 21280 Agnes Ekama, Family Division Manager 908-787-1650 ext. 21311 Office Telephone, Matrimonial, 908-787-1650 ext. 21320, Domestic Violence, 908-787-1650 ext. 21270, Non-Dissolution, 908-787-1650 ext. 21280, Juvenile, 908-787-1650 ext. 21370, Children In Court, 908-787-1650 ext. 21280, Finance Division, The Division of Finance manages all aspects of the Court's financial operations including the collection of fines, restitution, child support, bail and fees which are due to government agencies and individuals., Shawn White, Finance Division Manager 908-787-1650 ext. 22350 Office Telephone, Purchasing/Budget/Accounting, 908-787-1650 ext. 22400, Court Held Funds, 908-787-1650 ext. 22450, Collections (Payment Inquiries), 908-787-1650 ext. 22500, Human Resources Division, The , Division of Human Resources, is responsible for a variety of programs and services for employees and applicants. The division administers all Human Resources related functions for the New Jersey Superior Court in each vicinage. The division is responsible for personnel management, labor and employee relations, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action, training, payroll, health benefits, administration and volunteer programs. The Superior Court employs individuals in a wide variety of types of positions. We have career opportunities for individuals in direct court services functions (i.e., Probation Officers, Criminal, Family and Civil case management, support staff, etc.) and in support services functions (i.e., Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, Purchasing, etc.). Careers in the NJ Courts See employment opportunities ., Human Resources, 908-787-1650 ext. 22550 Elisa Aloe, Human Resources Division Manager 908-787-1650 ext. 22550, IT Division, Roman Soyfer, Acting IT Division Manager 908-787-1650 ext. 21009, Municipal Division, Municipal courts have jurisdiction over various matters, including motor vehicle and traffic violations, ordinance violations, disorderly and petty disorderly persons offenses and certain penalty enforcement actions, such as fish and game violations. The municipal courts also play a vital role in the indictable charges that ultimately end up in Superior Court. These charges are filed first in the municipal court, where a determination of probable cause is made, conditions of pretrial release are set, and preliminary arraignments are held. The complaints are then forwarded to the county prosecutor’s office for possible grand jury action. Many indictable charges are downgraded to disorderly persons offenses and are heard in the municipal court. Municipal courts have very limited juvenile jurisdiction such as jurisdiction to handle motor vehicle complaints involving minors and curfew violations. In addition to assessing fines and revoking various privileges, municipal court judges may imprison defendants for up to six months. There are no jury trials in municipal court. Questions or comments concerning court operations in any of the municipal courts may be directed to the attention of the Municipal Division Manager or visit the Municipal Court Services Municipal Court within the Superior Court of New Jersey page. , Municipal, 908-787-1650 ext. 22600 Delsy Gulino, Municipal Division Manager 908-787-1650 ext. 21242, Operations Division, Ryan Crammer, Operations Division Manager 908-787-1650 ext. 22100 William TenBroeck, Jury Manager 908-787-1650 ext. 84620 Office Telephone Transcripts 908-787-1650 ext. 22250, Probation Division, The Probation Division, as part of the Judiciary, plays a vital role in accomplishing the mission of the Court. The role of Probation Division is to promote the welfare and safety of children, families and communities in New Jersey by enforcing court orders, supervising offenders, monitoring behavior, and intervening to produce positive outcomes. Jennifer Edwards, Probation Division Manager 908-787-1650 ext. 21580
- Municipal Court Self-Help, Body Find Municipal Court Address municipal court contact information . Frequent Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions, 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 . ¿Necesita un intérprete? Llame al juzgado municipal Llame al juzgado municipal . You have the right to an interpreter in court/ Municipal Court Opening Statement Introduction (Spanish) Usted tiene derecho a un intérprete en el Juzgado Municipal., Requesting Court Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations, If you need an ADA accommodation, Municipal Court Address contact the municipal court for accommodations at no cost., Traffic and Parking Tickets, NJMC Direct Ticket System, Use the Traffic Ticket System to:, Find a traffic or parking ticket. Pay fines or time payments. Plead not guilty to a traffic or parking ticket. Request a different court date., Find a ticket, To find a ticket in the system, you will need: The State List of Courts court ID number , the ticket number, and your license number. The system can tell you the violation number, the court date, and the name of the court. If you do not have the ticket, you can State Lists of Courts call the municipal court in the city or town where you got the ticket. If you do not know where the ticket was written, you can call 609-421-6100 . Court staff can help you find your ticket using your driver’s license number., Pay a ticket, If the ticket does not require a court appearance, you can go to NJMCdirect.com and pay the fine with a credit card. You may also call the court to arrange to pay by check or cash directly at the court. You can look up the amount due on the Violations Bureau Schedule Violations Bureau Schedule . If you pay the fine, that means you are pleading guilty to the violation., Plead not guilty, If you want to plead not guilty to the violation, check the box. After indicating you want to plead not guilty, for some less serious offenses, you can complete a Municipal Plea by Mail Form Plea by Mail form and upload it on Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) . For some less serious offenses you can also plead not guilty in the Municipal Case Resolution system, accessed via NJMCDirect.com. The prosecutor may reach out to you to discuss a possible plea deal. The judge will hear the case on your scheduled court date., Request a different court date, You can ask for a different court date if you cannot attend on the assigned date. Court staff will send a new court date using your provided contact information., Other Municipal Complaints, NJMC Direct Municipal Complaints, Use the Municipal Complaint System to:, Find your non-traffic or parking municipal court case. Pay fines or time payments. Plead non-guilty to a municipal court case. Request a different court date., Find your municipal court case, Enter the case information from the complaint to find your case in the system. The system will tell you the violation and the court date. You must appear in court., Make time payments, At the time of a guilty plea or verdict, financial obligations are expected to be paid in full. However, if you cannot pay in full today you may pay in installments or seek other relief from the court., Plead not guilty, If you want to plead not guilty to the violation, check the box. After indicating you want to plead not guilty, you should complete a Municipal Plea by Mail Form Plea by Mail form and upload it on Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) . You can go to the municipal court on your scheduled date to have your case heard by a judge., Request a different court date, You can ask for a different court date if you cannot attend on the assigned date. If the court approves the request, court staff will send a new court date using your provided contact information., Preparing for Municipal Court Appearance, Many traffic, and parking tickets and other minor offenses may be resolved without going to court. However, certain municipal cases require a court appearance., Preparing for Your Day in Court, Watch Municipal Court Opening Statement Video this video before your court date so that you know what you need to do in court. The video is also available in: American Sign Language. American Sign Language. Municipal Court Opening Statement (Spanish) Spanish. Polish Polish . Korean Korean . Portuguese Portuguese. Haitian Creole Haitian Creole. Watch this video for tips on Participate in Remote Municipal Court Hearing how to participate in a remote court event . , How to Get a Public Defender, You might be entitled to a public defender for your court case. That depends on the nature of your charge and whether you qualify under income guidelines. You can contact the Municipal Court Address municipal court for an application form. , What to Expect in Court, You can look up the Municipal Court Address contact information for your court . When you come to court: Turn off or silence your phone of any other personal devices. Check in with court staff when you arrive at court. Listen to instructions from court staff and the judge. Remain quiet until your time to speak. Proceedings are sound recorded. The judge will give an opening statement explaining court proceedings, defendants’ rights and penalties. Cases are usually called in the following order: Requests for postponement. Uncontested motions. First arraignments. Guilty pleas. Contested motions. Pleas of not guilty with an attorney. Pleas of not guilty without an attorney. A case might be postponed so you can obtain an attorney and prepare your defense. In some courts, your case may go to mediation Civil Mediation if the judge orders it and it involves a dispute with another person., Pleading Guilty or Not Guilty and Plea Agreements, Once your case is called, you can enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. You might also be able to work on a plea agreement with the prosecutor before your case is called. A plea agreement is when the prosecution agrees to lower charges, reduce fines, or reduce sentencing in exchange for a guilty plea. The judge retains the right to refuse a plea agreement. If you plead guilty, the judge will: Ask questions to ensure the facts align with your guilty plea. Ensure you are entering the plea voluntarily with full knowledge. Make a finding and impose a sentence. You will then have to abide by the sentence. You may be able to plea online without a court appearance. , Municipal Court Trial, If you plead not guilty, your case moves to trial. The trial could take place that day or another scheduled date. Municipal cases do not have a jury. The judge decides guilty or not guilty. If guilty, the judge will also impose a sentence. You will receive instructions on how to comply with your sentence. Whether you plead guilty or are found guilty, you will have to abide by the court’s judgment. This could include fines, restitution, or even jail time in some offenses. Failure to appear in court, not paying fines, or not complying with other sentencing may result in: Additional fines. Suspension of driver’s license. Arrest and jail time. Note: You are entitled to an installment (time payment) plan if you cannot pay in full on the day of sentencing or within 30 days. If you later cannot comply with that time payment, you can contact the court – you may be entitled to a modification of your payment plan or other relief from the judge., Appeals, You can appeal the judge’s decision within 20 days. Visit our Municipal court - Appeals municipal court appeals self-help page for more information.
- Child Support and Custody, It is the responsibility of both parents to provide support and care for their child(ren)., You can ask the courts to collect child support on your behalf, There are three ways to apply: Download, print, and complete the Child support application child support application . Get a copy of the application from your county board of social services. Request an application by calling 1-877-655-4371 1-877-NJ KIDS1 (1-877-655-4371) Upload your completed application to Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS ) or mail it to your Directory of Superior Court Family Division Offices local county court . There is a , $6 fee, to apply for full child support services. This includes Child Support Collections and Enforcement child support enforcement services . You can ask the court to enforce a child support order with a Post-Judgment Motions in Family Court Post-Judgment Motion . You can also request partial child support services, such as:, Help Finding the Other Parent, - If you do not have an address for the person that you are filing against, you can ask for location services from your county welfare agency. , Establishing Paternity, - You can ask the court to establish paternity. The court might order a blood or genetic test. You might have to pay for the testing if it shows that person is not the father. , Health Insurance Coverage, - You can ask the court to order the other parent to provide health insurance coverage for your child(ren). , Enforcement of Child Support Orders, – Partial child support enforcement services will only provide payment processing, demographic maintenance, accounting of the obligations and arrears and monitoring services. This costs $25 per year. It does not include locating the other parent, the cost of establishing paternity, or enforcing child support by collecting their tax refund. Learn more about Probation Child Support Enforcement Probation Child Support Enforcement . , Additional Child Support Resources:, Child Support Guidelines Shared Parenting Worksheet (Court Rules Appendix IX-D) Child Support Guidelines Shared Parenting Worksheet Child Support Guidelines Sole Parenting Worksheet (Court Rules Appendix IX-C) Child Support Guidelines Sole Parenting Worksheet Forms for Interstate Child Support Forms for Interstate Child Support
- Judges Contact Directory, Personnel Division -Appellate Division Judges Assignment Judges -Civil Judges -Civil Presiding Judges -Criminal Judges -Criminal Justice Reform Judges -Criminal Presiding Judges -Family Judges -Family Presiding Judges General Equity -General Equity Presiding Judges -Municipal Presiding Judges Job Position Assignment Judge Presiding Judge Judge Appellate Judge State/Vicinage/County -Administrative Office of the Courts -Atlantic/Cape May --Atlantic ---Mays Landing ---Atlantic City --Cape May -Bergen -Burlington -Camden -Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem --Cumberland --Gloucester --Salem -Essex -Hudson -Mercer -Middlesex -Monmouth -Morris/Sussex --Morris --Sussex -Ocean -Passaic -Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren --Hunterdon --Somerset --Warren -Union First name Last name Submit Reset Name Address Contact Appellate Division Judges Currier, Heidi Deputy Presiding Judge Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 006 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970 Phone: 609-815-2950 Appellate Division Judges Gilson, Robert Appellate Presiding Judge Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 006 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970 Phone: 609-815-2950 Appellate Division Judges Mawla, Hany Presiding Judge Appellate Part C Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 006 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970 Phone: 609-815-2950 Appellate Division Judges Sabatino, Jack Appellate Presiding Judge Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 006 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970 Phone: 609-815-2950 Appellate Division Judges Sumners, Jr., Thomas W. Chief Judge Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 006 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970 Phone: 609-815-2950 Appellate Division Judges Augostini, Lorraine M. Appellate Judge Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 006 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970 Phone: 609-815-2950 Appellate Division Judges Bergman Jr., Stanley L. Appellate Judge Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 006 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970 Phone: 609-815-2950 Appellate Division Judges Bishop-Thompson, Avis Appellate Judge Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 006 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970 Phone: 609-815-2950 Appellate Division Judges Byrne, Maritza Berdote Appellate Judge Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 006 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970 Phone: 609-815-2950 Appellate Division Judges Chase, Mark K. Appellate Judge Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 006 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970 Phone: 609-815-2950 Appellate Division Judges Dealmeida, Patrick Appellate Judge Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 006 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970 Phone: 609-815-2950 Appellate Division Judges Firko, Lisa Appellate Judge Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 006 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970 Phone: 609-815-2950 Appellate Division Judges Fisher, Jr., Clarkson S. Appellate Division Judge Retired Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 006 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970 Phone: 609-815-2950 Appellate Division Judges GoodenBrown, Greta Presiding Judge, Appellate Judge, Part D Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 006 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970 Phone: 609-815-2950 Appellate Division Judges Gummer, Katie A. Appellate Judge Monmouth Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Floor 3rd Floor Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Phone: 732-676-2066 ext. 60702 Appellate Division Judges Jablonski, Jeffrey R. Appellate Judge Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 006 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970 Phone: 609-815-2950 Appellate Division Judges Jacobs, Adam E. Appellate Judge Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 006 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970 Phone: 609-815-2950 Appellate Division Judges Marczyk, Joseph L. Appellate Judge for Atlantic Atlantic Atlantic County Civil Courts Building 1201 Bacharach Blvd. Floor 3rd Floor Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47260 Fax: 609-441-3580 Appellate Division Judges Mayer, Jessica Presiding Judge, Appellate Judge, Part G Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 006 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970 Phone: 609-815-2950 Appellate Division Judges Natali, Arnold Appellate Judge Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 006 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0970 Phone: 609-815-2950 Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to page 3 3 Go to last page 24 Last page Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 20 of 462 items
- Probate Part Judges Committee, AOC Committee Staff, Kristi Jasberg Robinson Suvarna Sampale, Committee Chair, Haekyoung Suh, P.J.Ch. Updated August 15, 2025, Vicinage, County(ies), Designated Judge , 1. Atlantic Cape May Presiding Judge J. Christopher Gibson Judge James H. Pickering 2. Bergen Assignment Judge Carol V. Novey Catuogno Presiding Judge Darren T. DiBiasi Judge Nicholas Ostuni, Sr. 3. Burlington Presiding Judge Richard J. Nocella Judge Ronald E. Bookbinder (retired) 4. Camden Presiding Judge Sherri L. Schweitzer 5. Essex Presiding Judge Lisa M. Adubato Judge Cynthia D. Santomauro Judge Walter Koprowski Jr. (retired) 6. Hudson Presiding Judge Mary K. Costello 7. Mercer Presiding Judge Patrick J. Bartels 8. Middlesex Presiding Judge Lisa M. Vignuolo 9. Monmouth Presiding Judge Mara Zazzali-Hogan 10. Morris/Sussex Presiding Judge James M. DeMarzo 11. Passaic Presiding Judge Frank Covello 12. Union Presiding Judge Robert J. Mega 13. Somerset Hunterdon Warren Presiding Judge Haekyoung Suh Presiding Judge Haekyoung Suh Presiding Judge Haekyoung Suh 14. Ocean Presiding Judge Craig L. Wellerson Judge Sean D. Gertner 15. Cumberland Gloucester Salem Judge Jean B. McMaster (retired) Presiding Judge Robert G. Malestein Judge John C. Eastlack, Jr.
- Designated Mt. Laurel Judges, Updated June 1, 2025 , Vicinage, County(ies), Designated Judge , 1. Atlantic/Cape May Presiding Judge John C. Porto Judge James H. Pickering (backup) 2. Bergen Judge Gregg A. Padovano Judge Lina P. Corriston 3. Burlington Assignment Judge Terrence R. Cook 4. Camden Presiding Judge Sherri L. Schweitzer 5. Essex Judge Aldo J. Russo, J.S.C. Judge Annette Scoca, J.S.C. (backup) 6. Hudson Presiding Judge Joseph A. Turula Judge Anthony V. D’Elia (backup) 7. Mercer Assignment Judge Robert T. Lougy Presiding Judge Douglas H. Hurd (backup) 8. Middlesex Judge Thomas Daniel McCloskey (Lead Judge) 9. Monmouth Judge Linda Grasso Jones Judge Kathleen A. Sheedy (backup) Assignment Judge Marc C. Lemieux (backup) 10. Morris/Sussex Judge Janine M. Allen Judge Michael C. Gaus, Retired on Recall (backup) 11. Passaic Presiding Judge Darren J. DelSardo Judge Scott J. Bennion (backup) 12. Union Judge Daniel R. Lindemann Presiding Judge Mark P. Ciarrocca (backup) 13. Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Judge William G. Mennen 14. Ocean Judge Sean D. Gertner 15. Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Presiding Judge Robert G. Malestein Presiding Judge Timothy W. Chell (backup)
- Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection, The Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection can help clients whose money was stolen by their New Jersey attorney, if that attorney has been suspended, or disbarred, or is in disability inactive status, or deceased. Download the Lawyers' Fund For Client Protection - brochure brochure for more information about the Fund., Submit a Claim Online, First-Time User Returning User Please refer to this Lawyers' Fund Client Protection - Application Registration Guide LFCP Guide to properly register online if a first-time user., Submit a Claim Through Mail, To claim a refund for money your attorney has stolen, complete the Statement of Claims Form Statement of Claim form ( Statement of Claims Instructions instructions ). Complete the Unearned Retainer Certification Unearned Retainer Certification form only if your attorney has been suspended or disbarred, or is in disability inactive status. This form also should be completed if the attorney has died. Complete the Authorization form so that the Fund can investigate your claim. Please mail the original and two (2) copies of these forms to the Fund at: P.O. Box 961 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0961 Please also send copies of the forms to the County Prosecutor for the county in which your attorney practiced law and the Office of Attorney Ethics at P.O. Box 963 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0963 For questions, or for if you need help completing the forms, call 855-533-3863 Option 2. You can also read our frequently asked questions below., Claims Limits, The Fund can reimburse clients up to $400,000. If more than one client submits a claim against the same attorney, the maximum the fund can pay to cover all the claims is $1.5 million. The Fund cannot repay money lost because an attorney gave bad advice. It cannot repay money from losing a court case, a bad investment, a business decision, nor settle fee disputes., The Fund can return money paid to an attorney if no services were rendered in return. To do so:, There must be proof that that the client hired the attorney to represent them in a legal matter. There must be proof that the lawyer stole money which the lawyer was given or was holding in escrow., Ineligible and Reinstatement Lists, The following attorneys are administratively ineligible to practice law due to non-payment of required annual fees. Ineligible List as of 06/16/2025 Ineligible List as of 08/18/2025 Pro Hac Vice Ineligible List as of 06/16/20252025 Pro Hac Vice Ineligible List as of 08/18/2025 IHC Ineligible List as of 06/16/2025 IHC Ineligible List as of 08/18/2025 FIC Ineligible List as of 06/16/2025 FIC Ineligible List as of 08/18/2025 MJP Ineligible List as of 06/16/2025 MJP Ineligible List as of 08/18/2025 Reinstatement List as of 06/04/2025 Reinstatement List as of 08/13/2025, Quarterly Reports, Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Awards Over $75,000 in 11 Claims  5/2/2025 Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Awards Nearly $50,000 in 13 Claims  1/30/2025 Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Warns of Suspended Attorney Soliciting Clients  10/21/2024 Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Awards Over $750,000 in 15 Claims  7/3/2024, Deadline for Claims, Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Announces Second-Quarter Deadlines for Claims  7/21/2025 Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Announces First-Quarter Deadlines for Claims  5/30/2025 Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Announces Fourth-Quarter Deadlines for Claims  2/4/2025 Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Announces Third-Quarter Deadlines for Claims  10/24/2024, History of the Fund, The New Jersey Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection is a committee of the New Jersey Supreme Court. The Fund also handles the payment and registration process for lawyers admitted to practice. Its operations are governed by Rule 1:28 - New Jersey Lawyers Fund For Client Protection Court Rule 1:28 . The state’s lawyers pay into the Fund each year. The Fund uses this money to reimburse clients who are victims of attorney theft. No tax dollars go to the Fund. The Fund was created in 1961 as a part of the New Jersey State Bar Association. In 1969, the Supreme Court took over operation of the Fund at the Bar’s request. It was called the Clients’ Security Fund until its name changed in 1991. The Fund has served as a national leader in restoring client funds on behalf of the legal profession., Board Resources, Trustee Login, Succession Planning, New Jersey attorneys are encouraged to designate a successor attorney for their law practice in the event of unexpected death or disability. Voluntarily completed notices of Designated Successor Counsel, available here , will be maintained by the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection for future reference as needed. Attorneys designated as successor counsel will also receive a confirming email from the Fund. The Fund offers a succession planning course that provides 1.0 ethics/professionalism credit. Call the Fund at 609-815-3030 , option 2 for information about course offerings and availability. Succession Planning CLE Course - June 27, 2024, Frequently Asked Questions, How do I petition the Supreme Court? Instructions for petitioning the Supreme Court are available from the Board of Bar Examiners . What kinds of claims can be filed with the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection? Claimants must show dishonest conduct: that the respondent attorney received money which was stolen in the course of an attorney/client relationship. There are also instances where an attorney takes and keeps a retainer despite knowing that services cannot, or will not, be performed. What are the limits on the payment of claims? At the present time there is a limit of $400,000 per claimant for claims arising after January 1, 2007 and an aggregate maximum for claims against a single attorney of $1,500,000. Lower per claimant maximums apply to claims arising prior to January 1, 2007. If the compensable claims exceed the aggregate maximum, the Trustees may petition the Supreme Court for an increase as to that attorney. It may be necessary to categorize the claimants according to hardship in order to determine payment, or to delay payment until the extent of the aggregate maximum problem can be determined. Who finances the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection? New Jersey's judges and lawyers, as well as pro hac vice attorneys, multijurisdictional attorneys, in-house counsel, and foreign legal consultants, pay for the Fund. Each of these has an annual obligation to fulfill. That obligation is to: maintain a current address with the Fund; complete and return the original annual billing form; and, pay the prescribed fee or, if qualified, request an exemption under Payment to the Fund; Enforcement Rule 1:28-2. A portion of the annual assessment paid to the Lawyers’ Fund by judges and by those New Jersey attorneys who hold plenary licenses is based on the calendar year of admission. For the first and second calendar years of admission, there is no fee. The fee is $25 for the third and fourth years, and $46 for the fifth through forty-ninth years. Lawyers admitted fifty years or more are exempt from the fee. The amount of the fee for pro hac vice attorneys, multijurisdictional attorneys, in-house counsel, and foreign legal consultants is the same as the fee for attorneys in the fifth through forty-ninth years. These fees provide the resources necessary to operate the Fund and pay claims. The monies collected are invested in interest-bearing accounts and government backed securities to provide additional revenue. The Fund also seeks to recover money paid on claims, as described below. There is another, larger, component of the annual assessment collected by the Fund which pays for the disciplinary system and a smaller portion that supports the Lawyers Assistance Program and the Board of Bar Examiners. New Jersey attorneys begin paying this component in the second calendar year of admission. There is no delay in payments for pro hac vice attorneys, multijurisdictional attorneys, in-house counsel, and foreign legal consultants. What evidence do I need to submit a claim to the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection? A claimant must prove: receipt by the respondent attorney of money or property belonging to the claimant; conversion of the money by the respondent; and a definite loss resulting from this dishonest conduct. It is necessary to submit specific proof of payment to an attorney, such as copies of front and reverse sides of checks, supporting documents such as escrow agreements, settlement statements or retainer agreements. Although the Fund staff will assist in identifying proofs, the primary burden is on the claimant to demonstrate the compensability of a claim. The Fund has subpoena power for use when necessary. Respondents receive a copy of each claim including documentation provided, with an invitation to reply with proofs of their own. What are collateral sources? Collateral sources are third parties liable by virtue of their relationship to the respondent or the nature of the misappropriation. Examples of collateral sources are fidelity bonds, title insurance, partners of a defalcating attorney and their malpractice carrier, and banks and insurance companies involved in forged endorsement cases. Who administers the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection? The Fund is administered by a volunteer Board of Trustees composed of five lawyers and two non-lawyers appointed by the Supreme Court to serve staggered five year terms without compensation. The Board of Trustees employs full-time staff at the Hughes Justice Complex in Trenton to handle the day-to-day operations. What claims are not accepted by the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection? Claims involving fee disputes, unfortunate or ill-advised investments placed through attorneys, and professional negligence or malpractice are not compensable. The Fund does not pay consequential damages or interest on claims. Are there ways other than financial support in which the Bar contributes to the Fund's success? Yes. Many claimants are assisted in their claim by New Jersey lawyers. Such representation is without charge under Rule 1:28-3(f) Rule 1:28-3(f) . Also, the good work of prosecutors and those who work in discipline gives the Fund jurisdiction over matters and develops information helpful to a just resolution of claims. How do I file a claim with the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection? Claim forms can be obtained on-line: Statement of Claim form with Supplemental Statement Statement of Claim form with Supplemental Statement , or by calling us toll-free: 855-533-3863, , Option 2, . Additionally, you may request a form in writing. Please send a written request to; P.O. Box 961 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0961 Staff personnel screen each request. If the claim does not appear to be within the jurisdiction of the Fund, that is explained to the person requesting the form. The completed claim form must be submitted, with an original signature, by the Claimant. The original executed claim form with proofs attached is filed with the Fund, along with two copies. There is no filing fee. The facts disclosed in the claim must be provided to the appropriate county prosecutor and to, Jason Saunders, , Court Executive 3a P.O. Box 963 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0963 How are Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Claims decided? The Fund staff reviews all claims and prepares a substantive Agenda for the Board of Trustees to consider. The Trustees meet monthly to determine policy and decide claims. In some instances, a hearing is held to take testimony from the claimant, the respondent, and any other persons with knowledge of the transaction. Other claims are decided by the Trustees as administrative determinations based on the written proofs submitted. The Board of Trustees, in its sole discretion, decides all claims under Payment of Claims Rule 1:28-3 , including the amount, timing and conditions of payment for those approved. Who is a proper claimant? In order to be a proper claimant, a person must prove a theft of trust money as a result of an attorney/client relationship or fiduciary relationship with the respondent attorney. When can a claim be filed with the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection? Under New Jersey Lawyers Fund For Client Protection Rule 1:28 the Board of Trustees can only consider claims against an attorney who has been disciplined (suspended, disbarred, or disability inactive), or who is deceased. A claim can be filed with the Fund within one year of the date of first discipline or death. For good cause, the Trustees may, in their discretion, allow a claim to be filed out of time. Does the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection seek to recover payments from disciplined attorneys? Yes. The Fund takes an assignment of the claimants' rights against respondents and others who may be liable. It is the Trustees' policy to obtain judgment against all defalcating attorneys. The Fund vigorously pursues recovery from respondents, and from collateral sources where appropriate. Collateral sources are third parties liable by virtue of their relationship to the respondent or the nature of the misappropriation. Examples of collateral sources are fidelity bonds, title insurance, partners of a defalcating attorney and their malpractice carrier, and banks and insurance companies involved in forged endorsement cases. For more information, please call the Fund at 855-533-3863 Option 2 for claims.
- Criminal Practice Division, The Criminal Practice Division develops and implements policies and best practices to advance the goals and mission of the Judiciary in areas related to criminal justice. Body Contact Information Donna Westhoven, Assistant Director, Criminal Practice Division 609-815-2900 ext. 55300 The following statewide directories are available: Criminal Division Presiding Judges Criminal Division Presiding Judges Criminal Division Manager Conference Contact List Criminal Division Managers Recovery Court Judges and Coordinators Contact List Recovery Court Judges and Coordinators criminal division records room County Criminal Records Rooms, Services, Visit our Self-Help Center Self-Help Center if you are representing yourself in a court matter. You can also: Learn about New Jersey's successful Recovery Courts Recovery Court program and how to apply. Apply for the Pretrial Intervention Pretrial Intervention Program , which helps rehabilitate first-time non-violent defendants without criminal sentencing. Copies of Court Records Request a court record from the Superior Court Records Center. Expunging Your Court Records Expunge a court record for certain types of criminal cases. Learn about the Supreme Court's Expungement of Marijuana or Hasish Cases automatic expungement of thousands of marijuana and hashish cases . Find information on Criminal Justice Reform Criminal Justice Reform in New Jersey., Online Tools, The Criminal Practice Division offers several online tools. You can file cases electronically, look up criminal court cases, and find legal practice resources. Key online tools: eCourts eCourts can be used by prosecutors and defense attorneys in criminal cases. The eCDR/probable cause system eCDR/probable cause system is available to courts and law enforcement personnel. Search for Criminal Judgments Search criminal judgments. The online expungement system online expungement system can be used to file for an expungement for eligible cases. Use the Model Criminal Jury Charges Model Criminal Jury Charge System to prepare jury charges. The Criminal Sample Verdict Sheets Criminal Sample Verdict Sheets can be used to create verdict sheets for submission to the court. The Promis/Gavel public access sytem Promis/Gavel public access system provides public information from the criminal case tracking system shared by the courts, the prosecutors, and law enforcement. , Forms, Find the forms needed in the criminal practice division. CN Title 10079 Main Plea Form 10080 Plea-05 Supplemental Plea Form for Certain Sexual Offenses (Megan’s Law/Parole Supervision for Life/Community Supervision for Life) 10197 Written Acknowledgement - Notice of Trial 10304 Pretrial Intervention (PTI) Brochure 10557 How to Expunge Your Criminal and/or Juvenile Record 10693 Application for Public Defender (5A) - for Criminal Matters 10693 Application for Public Defender (5A) - for Contempt of Domestic Violence Restraining Orders 10753 Recovery Court Application 10778 Notice of Appeal Rights and Time to File a Petition for Post-Conviction Relief Colloquy 10778 Notice of Appeal Rights and Time to File a Petition for Post-Conviction Relief Form 10837 How to Appeal a Trial Court, Tax Court or State Agency Decision 10971 Waiver of Criminal Jury Trial Pursuant to Rule 1:8-1(a) 11000 Plea-06 Supplemental Plea Form for Drug Offenses 11077 Plea-02 Supplemental Plea Form for Non-Negotiated Pleas 11080 Plea-03 Supplemental Plea Form for Sexual Offenses Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to page 3 3 Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 15 of 44 items, Reports and Legal Reference, Here are some primary reference materials for criminal practice: Criminal Sample Verdict Sheets Criminal Sample Verdict Sheets Manual on NJ Sentencing Law Manual on NJ Sentencing Law NJ Rules of Evidence NJ Rules of Evidence Here are some key reports on the Criminal Practice Division. 2024 Report on Megan's Law Report of the Joint Committee on Criminal Justice Report of the Joint Committee on Criminal Justice 2012 Report on Identification Model Jury Charges 2012 Report on Identification Model Jury Charges 2012 report on Identification Procedures 2012 Report on Identification Procedures 2005 Report on Recordation of Custodial Interrogations 2005 Report on Recordation of Custodial Interrogations, The Criminal Justice Process, Intake, The Superior Court criminal division manages the criminal justice process. The process begins with an initial criminal complaint and ends with resolution or disposition. A defendant is charged with a criminal offense when: Police issue a formal complaint A citizen accuses them of a crime A grand jury issues an indictment Arrests can occur at the scene of a crime or from warrants or sworn statements. All arrests need to have probable cause. This means there is reason to believe the defendant committed a crime. Complaints list the reasons for the charge reference offenses listed in the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (Title 2C). The Superior Court hears or considers criminal offenses. A criminal conviction or guilty verdict in the Superior Court has major consequences. Punishment could include probation, fines and restitution, and imprisonment. Crimes are classified by degree from first to fourth., Degree, Potential Prison or Jail Term, First-degree 10-20 years Second-degree 5-10 years Third-degree 3-5 years Fourth-degree Up to 18 months in jail Defendants convicted of first- and second-degree crimes will probably go to prison. Third- and fourth-degree sentences might include prison or jail time, but it is not assumed. Complaints heard in municipal courts are disorderly persons offenses or petty disorderly persons. Disorderly persons offense can result in up to 6 months in jail. Petty disorderly persons offenses might result in up to 30 days in jail., First Appearance and Setting Conditions of Pretrial Release, Once a complaint is issued, a defendant is either arrested on a warrant or issued a summons to appear before a judge. This is known as a first appearance. Criminal justice reforms Criminal justice Reforms , implemented on January 1, 2017, mandate a first appearance within 48 hours of going to county jail. During the first appearance, a judge will either: Set conditions of pretrial release Order pretrial detention, or Set a bail when applicable. The judge might issue an arrest warrant if the defendant does not show up for the first appearance., Bail, Criminal justice reform Criminal justice reforms , implemented on January 1, 2017, changed how bail works in New Jersey. Bail is an option in very limited number of cases. Defendants arrested prior to 2017 can still post bail. If bail is posted, defendants are released until the charges are resolved. Bail conditions are typically set during the first appearance. Defendants might be required to: Post or deposit funds or property as a guarantee they will appear in court Give a personal bond (Forfeiting a set amount of money as promise to appear) Defendants using a personal bond might pay a bail bondsman to post funds for them. These defendants could be ordered to post a higher bail or have no bail set. They will remain in jail until the charges are resolved. If they appear in court as required, bail money should be refunded in full at the end of the case. Once defendants are released, bail is discharged to the surety. Some defendants might qualify for a Release on Own Recognizance (ROR). This applies to first time offenders and defendants with significant community ties. ROR is an affidavit certifying that they are aware of the charges and will appear to face them. When a bail is set, a Superior Court judge in the criminal division might order a bail investigation. Bail investigators collect information on the defendant's: Ties and standing in the community. Names, addresses, dates of birth. Employment, criminal record, mental health, and drug abuse history. Amenability to bail. Bail investigation reports consider how serious the crime was and how severe punishment might be if convicted. They also report on the defendant's family ties and financial status. These factors are all weighed with the likelihood the defendant will appear in court. Bail investigators report to the judge, who decides the amount and form of bail to be set, if any., Right To Counsel, All defendants have a right to an attorney. Defendants can hire a private attorney or be assigned a public defender. Private attorneys are usually either self-employed or work for private law firms that charge an hourly rate for services. When a defendant claims they cannot afford an attorney, the criminal division launches an indigence investigation. Criminal division staff investigate the defendant’s finances to determine what they can afford. Defendants are assigned a public defender or pool attorney when it is determined they cannot afford a private attorney. If the investigation reveals that a defendant can afford an attorney, the application might be denied. A criminal division judge might make the final decision to order a defendant to hire an attorney, allow pro se (self) representation, or order a defendant to consult an attorney who might take their case at a reduced rate., Pre-Indictment Events, Before indictment, the county prosecutor’s office will decide whether to pursue the case. They will decide if the charges have merit and if there is sufficient evidence. This process usually includes reviewing police reports and interviewing victims and witnesses. If there is insufficient evidence, the charges could be downgraded, sent back to municipal court or dismissed., Substance Abuse Evaluations, According to state and federal estimates, up to 70 percent of people charged with a crime were on drugs during the crime. The criminal division’s treatment assessment services for the courts (TASC) evaluates criminal defendants. Substance abuse evaluators: Interview defendants. Subject them to urine drug screening. Prepare drug assessment reports for criminal judges. The reports detail drug abuse histories and identify treatment needs. When addiction support is needed, the report recommends counseling at local drug and alcohol treatment centers. Judges can order defendants into drug or alcohol treatment as a condition of their pretrial release or probation. This program helps judges determine appropriate community support systems for defendants released from jail. Failure to complete treatment can result in sanctions, including revoking probation and a loss of liberty. For defendants with severe drug addictions, receiving court-mandated treatment becomes not only a choice between jail and community living, but one of life and death., Plea Bargains, In many cases, the prosecutor and defense attorney will negotiate a plea bargain. In a plea agreement, the prosecutor might offer a reduced sentenced in exchange for a guilty plea. In some cases, the charges are downgraded or dismissed. Maximum sentence terms could also be part of negotiated agreements. Criminal Division individual judge teams, managed by team leaders, establish a court date for the plea to be entered on record. Defendants entering a plea must sign a statement certifying they: Understand the plea. Enter into the agreement voluntarily. Were not pressured from the prosecution or their own attorney. Know judges are not bound by the agreement during sentencing. If a judge concludes that the plea bargain is too lenient, the judge can reject the plea. The judge might then order the prosecution and defense parties to renegotiate, or order the matter set down for trial. Criminal Division probation officers conduct presentence investigations when defendants plead guilty. The Criminal Practice Division of the Administrative Office of the Courts tracks all criminal cases in all counties from the time a complaint is issued to its disposition. The collected data is used to create statistical reports and monitor backlog., Pretrial Intervention Program (PTI), Pretrial Intervention is a diversionary program that permits certain defendants to avoid formal prosecution and conviction. Defendants enter a term of court supervised community living, often with counseling or other support. Criminal division managers direct the program. Probation officers investigate the history of all applicants to ensure their eligibility. Their reports aid the Criminal Division Manager Conference Contact List Criminal Division Manager and the prosecutor when deciding to recommend approval. They also assist criminal judges determine if defendants will be admitted. Defendants opting for this program apply directly to appropriate criminal division manager’s office. Admission to PTI requires the consent of the prosecutor, the criminal division manager, and the judge. Certain charges and defendants are generally not admitted. These include: Defendants charged with violent offenses. Probationers and parolees since they have prior convictions. Persons accused of racketeering or organized crime. Public officials accused of abusing their positions for personal gain. Prosecutors must be consulted before an applicant charged with a first- or second-degree crime can even be considered for PTI. The objective of PTI is to incentivize first time, non-violent offenders to rehabilitate. Defendants need to comply with conditions attached to judicial orders for PTI. These can include: Urine drug screening. A TASC evaluation on substance abuse. Participating in substance abuse or mental health counseling. Paying restitution and fines Community service Surrendering firearms or a driver’s license. Participants have criminal charges formally suspended for up to three years. Once a participant completes the program, charges are dismissed. However, if defendants fail to complete special conditions attached to their term of PTI supervision, they can be terminated from the program. Termination resumes the formal criminal process. Defendants then face indictment, trial, and, if convicted, the penalties prescribed by the Criminal Code. The Administrative Office of the Courts maintains a computer registry of all PTI applicants. This ensures no one is admitted into PTI more than once. See the Pretrial Intervention (PTI) Brochure Pretrial Intervention (PTI) Brochure and Pre Trial Intervention (PTI) Application Pretrial Intervention (PTI) Application for further information or contact your l Criminal Division Manager Conference Contact List ocal Superior Court Criminal Division . For more information, Contact your Criminal Division Manager Conference Contact List local Superior Court Criminal Division., The Grand Jury and The Indictment Process, If a criminal case has not been downgraded, diverted, or dismissed, the prosecutor will present the case to a grand jury for an indictment. The grand jury is a group of citizens selected from voter registrations, drivers’ licenses, and tax lists. It is their civic duty to serve. The grand jury considers evidence presented by the county prosecutor. They then determine if there is sufficient evidence to formally charge defendants and require them to respond to the charge(s). An indictment is not a finding of guilt. Neither the defendants nor their attorneys are present. Witnesses normally testify regarding the crime. If a majority of the 23 jurors vote to indict, the finding is a true bill that triggers further proceedings in the Criminal Division of Superior Court. If a majority finds the evidence to be insufficient, the grand jury enters a no bill, and the charge(s) are dismissed. The jury might, however, decide to charge the defendant with a less serious offense. The defendant must then appear in municipal court to face a disorderly persons or petty disorderly persons charge., The Arraignment, An arraignment is the formal notification of the charges against the defendant. It occurs within 14 days of the indictment. Once notified by the criminal division, the defendant must appear before a judge for the arraignment. Defendants can apply for a public defender at this point if they do not have represented. Prior to this conference, discovery or evidence is available to defense counsel. This exchange of evidence provides the defense with an opportunity to review the evidence the prosecution intends to use. After reviewing the discovery provided prior to the arraignment, the defendant might decide to apply for Pretrial Intervention (PTI), or to enter plea bargain negotiations. Defendants can also plead guilty. Criminal division probation officers investigate cases where defendants plead guilty at the formal arraignment. Sentencing will follow the presentence investigation, generally four to six weeks after convictions., Disposition/Status Conferences and the Pretrial Conference, Defendants who have pleaded not guilty at this point can continue plea negotiations or trial preparation. Pretrial case resolutions can occur at a disposition/status conference, where a defendant can plead guilty, with or without a negotiated plea bargain. At the pretrial conference, a plea cutoff date is set, after which no further plea negotiations can occur. If no plea agreement is reached, the matter will proceed to trial. Criminal division staff track conferences to ensure that cases are moving without undue delays. The Criminal Practice Division at the Administrative Office of the Courts evaluates statistics in each criminal court to monitor the overall case movements statewide. It also assists local court staff to address backlog if it should occur., Trials, Starting on January 1, 2017, Criminal Justice Reform laws require certain speedy trial deadlines. Defendants have a constitutional right to a jury trial but can waive this right in favor of a trial by a judge. Once a case has been tried, there are two outcomes: guilty or not guilty. Normally, an acquitted person has no further obligation to the court unless they face new charges. Prosecutors cannot appeal acquittals and defendants cannot be charged twice for the same offense. Defendants who are found guilty or convicted face sentencing. Punishments are rendered by the judge who tried the case. Once a trial is concluded, the criminal judge orders a presentence investigation. The criminal division investigates all defendants who have been convicted. Judges also set a date for sentencing., Presentence Investigation Reports and Sentencing, Criminal division probation officers prepare presentence investigation reports (PSIs) for criminal judges who render sentences convicted defendants. The reports assist judges in weighing the circumstances of the crime to the severity of the sentence. The PSI provides: A uniform assessment of a defendant's overall family, medical and criminal background. A summary of the offense and circumstances. Statements from victims and their families. Assessments of drug abuse history. A convict’s amenability to probations supervision a treatment. Financial conditions of the convict since sentences involve fines and restitution. The convict’s situation and suitability for probation. Reports generally recommend either prison or probation. Judges are not bound by the probation officers’ report, but their insight is essential in the criminal sentencing process. Judges consider the degree of harm and hardship imposed on victims and their families. They will with the mitigating factors of the crime against aggravating factors, which are elements that speak to the severity of the crime. Prior criminal record weighs heavily. It indicates a defendant's potential for rehabilitation and the risk posed for another crime. In most cases, judges have some discretion or choices on sentencing convicted defendants within the parameters of the Criminal Code. This discretion might extend to whether a defendant must serve time in prison or receive a term of probation. Of course, a judge's discretion can be limited if there is a plea agreement that contains a sentencing recommendation. Some crimes, such as convictions for using a gun during a robbery, carry mandatory prison terms. The judge must sentence a defendant to prison for at least a minimum term., Post-Conviction Motions, Convicted individuals can appeal their cases to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court. The Appellate Division reviews trial records and determines if the judge’s decisions in the Superior Court are fair and equitable. Defendants can file motions or requests to their sentencing judge to have sentences modified or for other relief., Teams in Criminal Division Case Processing, Criminal Division offices are organized into "teams." There are individual judge teams, where each criminal judge is assigned a team leader. Teams include: Clerical staff A court clerk A group of probation officers Investigators All team members work on the cases their trial judge will hear. Each team manages the calendar and scheduling of all court events for that judge. The team also completes PTI and PSI reports. The team provides courtroom support, computer data entry, and manages active court files and records. The teams coordinate court dates with prosecutors and public defenders, who also are assigned to the judge. Team members work in unison and one member can generally perform the work of other members. Their familiarity with each other's work and their judge improves efficiency and the overall case flow., Veterans Assistance Project, The Veterans Assistance Project (VAP) is a voluntary referral service for veterans who come in contact with the court system and who may be in need of veterans services from their local veterans service office. The goal is to acquire services and support to improve the quality of life for the men, women, and families who have made sacrifices in the defense of the United States. Available services can include mental health counseling, addiction services, legal services, and housing. The project is a combined effort of the Judiciary, the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA), and the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) to connect service members who come into contact with the courts and who need help with existing community services as well as mentors to address those issues. It is not a diversionary program. The project is geared toward identifying veterans who have come into contact with the courts and referring them for available services. The referral is voluntary. The project also involves a mentoring component that is being developed by the Adjunct General. During the assessment process, the local veterans service officer will determine whether the veteran could benefit from assignment of a mentor. If so, and if a mentor can be identified pursuant to the list developed by the Adjunct General, one will be assigned., Highlights, The project targets court-involved persons who have served in the military. It is a collaborative effort involving the Judiciary, DMAVA, and DMHAS. The Judiciary component offers voluntary identification and referral to one of 16 state veterans services offices (VSOs). The project has been spearheaded by the criminal division. The Judiciary began a county-by-county rollout in December 2008. The project now operates statewide. The Adjutant General shall develop and coordinate a volunteer-based program comprised of former service members to assist and mentor veterans who become involved with the criminal justice system. In addition, the Adjutant General shall develop a registry of volunteer mentors and make the registry available. Statewide Referrals since Inception =, 4,892 (as of 08/01/2025) , Facts, DMAVA estimates that, as of Sept. 30, 2023, there were 299,271 veterans in New Jersey, of which 26,358 were women. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has identified substance use disorders as one of the three most common diagnoses amongst veterans, with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury in second and third place. The January 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that approximately one out of six veterans from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom have a substance use disorder. A Veterans Health Administration National Center for PTSD fact sheet reports that PTSD symptoms can indirectly lead to criminal behavior or through direct linkage of a traumatic incident to a specific crime. 19 percent of the veterans who returned from Iraq and Afghanistan, roughly 300,000 people, reported symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder or major depression. The Survey of Inmates in Local Jails reports that 9.3 percent of people incarcerated in jails are veterans. The primary offense for 70 percent of incarcerated veterans was a non-violent crime, and 45 percent had served two or more state prison sentences. At minimum, 90,000 of the 9 million unique inmates annually released from U.S. jails are veterans. A large majority (82 percent) are eligible for VA services, having been discharged either under honorable (65 percent) or general with honorable (17 percent) conditions., Collaboration, DMAVA provides a range of programs, assistance and support services to veterans and their families. DMAVA operates 16 VSOs that help veterans access federal and state benefits to which they may be entitled. For this project, once a veteran has been identified in the court system and volunteers to participate, the local VSO is notified and assists in identifying and providing the services needed by the veteran. DMHAS is the state mental health authority that oversees and has primary responsibility for funding the public adult mental health system. In addition to various psychiatric hospitals and units, the division has contracts with more than 120 not-for-profit community providers. For this project the DMHAS and its service providers assist in identifying veterans and providing mental health services for those veterans in need of such services. The cooperation of municipal prosecutors and public defenders, county jail personnel, health service providers, and superior court public defenders and prosecutors is also crucial. Each of these entities assists in identifying veterans and recognizing the need for services., History of the Program, In 2008, the New Jersey Judiciary piloted the VAP in the Municipal Court and Superior Court Criminal Divisions in the Atlantic and Union counties. Within the first year, three additional counties had implemented the project and five others were in the planning stages. The pilot project was designed to identify veterans as soon as possible after they entered the criminal justice system and when needed, provide referrals to the local VSO to connect those veterans to community resources to address the unique services they need. Those services could include a thorough assessment, identification of specific military entitlements, referrals for individual and family counseling, medical and legal assistance, educational and vocational training aid, and other community services. The intention was to connect defendants with services to which they are entitled and to help alleviate negative factors that may have contributed to their involvement in the criminal courts. Soon after the pilots in Atlantic and Union began, the Judiciary recognized that the VAP could be accessible to other court-involved veterans. Counties that were creating VAP planning teams and hosting meetings included representatives from the civil, family, municipal, and probation divisions. Today, the project is statewide and operates in all 21 counties., Process for Linking Veterans to Services, Veterans are identified at the earliest possible point as they enter the court system. There are multiple points at which a referral to a local VSO can be initiated. For example, self-identification as a veteran is solicited when persons enter county jails, municipal and superior courts, and as existing probationers report to the probation department. Once a veteran has self-identified, a referral to the VSO can be prepared if the veteran volunteers to participate. Completed referral forms are directed to the criminal division, where the referral is entered into the VAP database and then electronically sent to the local VSO., Management and Coordination, The Criminal Practice Division of the Administrative Office of the Courts provides programmatic support and assistance in the planning, implementation and operation of the VAP and collects and maintains monthly statistics that reflect the number of unique referrals forwarded to the local VSOs by each county. Each vicinage criminal division manager and staff provides local project management and coordination.
- Public Bidding Opportunities, Thank you for your interest in bidding opportunities with the New Jersey Judiciary. This site serves as a central hub for businesses and organizations to discover and compete for various procurement opportunities offered by the New Jersey Judiciary. The New Jersey Judiciary seeks goods and services through a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Each RFQ outlines the specific requirements and documentation., Minimum Required Registration and Certification for Any Contractors Doing Business with the State of New Jersey Judiciary., NJSTART: Bidder Profile Online Registration – Required with Quotation Submission., The Bidder shall review and fully complete their business profile in Treasury’s NJSTART database at http://www.njstart.gov/ www.njstart.gov . Treasury provides several Vendor Quick Reference Guides (QRGs) to walk you through registering your business, editing profile information, and maintaining categories and certifications. Please visit the NJSTART Vendor Support Page at https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/vendor.shtml NJ Division of Purchase and Property (state.nj.us) for additional guidance and helpful videos. If you have questions or need additional assistance, please email njstart@treas.nj.gov njstart@treas.nj.gov ., Affirmative Action (AA/EEO Certificate), The contractor must have a valid Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Certificate or Federal Letter of Approval verifying it is operating under a federally approved or sanctioned Affirmative Action program. Pursuant to New Jersey procurement laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies issued by New Jersey Division of Purchase and Property, all contractors doing business with the State of New Jersey are required to have an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Certificate (EEO certificate). The EEO certificate requirement is necessary to ensure compliance with state statutes and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities. Reference, State Statute N.J.S.A. 10:5-34 and Administrative Code N.J.A.C 17-27-et Seq. Information, instruction, and the application are available at https://www.nj.gov/treasury/contract_compliance/ NJ Department of the Treasury Contract Compliance. Register online https://wwwdnet-tre.nj.gov/TYR_CentralFormsRepository/ HERE . Registration requires an Affirmative Action Employee Information Report (Form AA302) and $150 payment to Treasury. The Certificate of Employee Information Report is valid for seven years for businesses less than 50 employees or three years for businesses with more than 50 employees. , Conference Facility Rental and Related Services, All times indicated are EST (Eastern Standard Time), Solicitation Date, RFQ #, RFQ Title, Event Date, Questions Due Date, Submission Due Date, 06/11/2025 WAIVE-CONF-2628 Conference Facility Rental and Related Services, Judiciary Optional Pre-Quote Conference 06/16/2025 at 2 p.m. *See Section 2.1 for invite request instructions. 06/24/2025 11 a.m. 08/25/2025 11 a.m. 07/25/2025 JUDAOC-26-02 Law Clerk Orientation August 25, 2025 (Set-up August 24, 2025) 07/30/2025 11 a.m. 08/05/2025 11 a.m. 07/25/2025 JUDAOC-26-03 Faculty Development, Part 2 August 27-28, 2025 (Set-up August 26, 2025) 07/31/2025 11 a.m. 08/07/2025 11 a.m. 07/31/2025 JUDAOC-26-04 Appellate Division Education Conference September 2-3, 2025 (Set-up September 2, 2025) 08/4/2025 11:00 a.m. 08/11/2025 11:00 a.m., WAIVE-CONF-2628– Conference Facility Rental and Related Services, Judiciary, Purpose and Intent:, The purpose of this RFQ is to solicit and award multiple responsive Bidder(s) for conference facility rental and related services to accommodate Judiciary events. The events shall be conducted throughout the year and may require, but not be limited to: meeting space rental, lodging, meals, and audio-visual services. This RFQ is your opportunity to be included on the preferred vendor list for Judiciary events for the next 3 years, with the possibility of a 2-year extension. Vendors selected through this process will receive priority consideration for all Judiciary event needs, as they will be the venues and service providers we actively solicit for event requests during the contract term. , Key Dates:, Optional Pre-Quote Conference – June 16, 2025, at 2 p.m. Questions Due Date – June 24, 2025, at 11 a.m. Bid Submission Date – August 25, 2025, at 11 a.m., Attachments:, RFQ WAIVE-CONF-2628 Bid Amendment 5 Submission Date Extension RFQ WAIVE-CONF-2628 Bid Amendment 5 Submission Date Extension UPDATED RFQ WAIVE-CONF-2628 Amendment 5 UPDATED RFQ WAIVE-CONF-2628 Amendment 5 RFQ WAIVE-CONF-2628 Bid Amendment 4 Additional Terms RFQ WAIVE-CONF-2628 Bid Amendment 4 Additional Terms RFQ WAIVE-CONF-2628 Bid Amendment 3 Bid Extension RFQ WAIVE-CONF-2628 Bid Amendment 3 Bid Extension Waiver and DPA Contract Checklist (Attachment 1) UPDATED Waiver and DPA Contract Checklist Conference Checklist (Attachment 2) UPDATED Conference Checklist Conference Questionnaire (Attachment 3) UPDATED Conference Questionnaire Conference Price Sheet Sample (Attachment 4) Conference Price Sheet Sample Sample Menu (Attachment 5) Sample Menu Pre-Quote Conference Slides RFQ WAIVE-CONF-2628 Bid Amendment 1 Question and Answer RFQ WAIVE-CONF-2628 Bid Amendment 1 Question and Answer RFQ WAIVE CONF-2628 Bid Amendment 2 Updated State Terms and Conditions State of New Jersey Combined Standard Terms and Conditions (Revised June 3, 2025) Amendment 2, JUDAOC-26-02 – Law Clerk Orientation, Purpose and Intent:, The purpose of this RFQ is to solicit and award a sole responsive Bidder for conference facility rental and related services in central New Jersey for the Law Clerk Orientation for up to 200 attendees. The firm event date is August 25, 2025 (SET-UP August 24, 2025)., Key Dates:, Questions Due Date – July 30, 2025, at 11:00 am Bid Submission Date – August 5, 2025, at 11:00 am, Attachments:, RFQ JUDAOC-26-02 Law Clerk Orientation RFQ JUDAOC-26-02 Bid Amendment 1 Question and Answer RFQ JUDAOC-26-02 Bid Amendment 1 Question and Answer Conference Checklist Conference Questionnaire JUDAOC-26-02 Judiciary Price Sheet Sample Menu Draft Agenda, JUDAOC-26-03 – Faculty Development, Part 2 , Purpose and Intent:, The purpose of this RFQ is to solicit and award a sole responsive Bidder for conference facilityrental and related services in New Jersey for the Faculty Development, Part 2 for up to 40 attendees. The firm event date is August 27-28, 2025 (SET-UP August 26, 2025)., Key Dates:, Questions Due Date – July 31, 2025, at 11:00 am Bid Submission Date – August 7, 2025, at 11:00 am, Attachments:, RFQ JUDAOC-26-03 Faculty Development Part 2 Conference Checklist Conference Questionnaire JUDAOC-26-03 Judiciary Price Sheet Sample Menu Draft Agenda, JUDAOC-26-04 – Appellate Division Education Conference, Purpose and Intent:, The purpose of this RFQ is to solicit and award a sole responsive Bidder for conference facility rental and related services in central New Jersey for the Appellate Division Education Conference for up to 50 attendees. The firm event date is September 2-3, 2025 (SET-UP September 2, 2025)., Key Dates:, Questions Due Date – August 4, 2025, at 11:00 am Bid Submission Date – August 11, 2025, at 11:00 am, Attachments:, RFQ JUDAOC-26-04 Appellate Division Education Conference RFQ JUDAOC-26-04 Bid Amendment 1 Question and Answer Conference Checklist Conference Questionnaire JUDAOC-26-04 Judiciary Price Sheet Sample Menu Draft Agenda