- File Order – Attorney Resignations without Prejudice (Pursuant to Rule 1:20-22) – Order Dated May 1, 2026
- SUPREME COURT OF NEW JERSEY , Pursuant to Rule 1 :35A-4, it is ORDERED that the following retired judges are appointed to the Supreme Court Judicial Evaluation Commission ("Commission") effective immediately for the unexpired portions of three-year terms that conclude August 31, 2027: , Judge Kevin M. Shanahan , Judge Deborah J. Venezia;, and It is FURTHER ORDERED that Commission members, Judge Karen M. Cassidy, and, Judge Carmen Alvarez, are designated as Commission Chair and Vice-Chair respectively, effective immediately through August 31, 2027. Document Date: April 27, 2026 Publish Date: May 1, 2026 Download Notice
- File Order - Judicial Evaluation Commission - New Appointments and New Chair and Vice-Chair Designations
- Grand jury and State Grand Jury:, A Zoom link will be sent to your email the day before your summons date. Please check your email for the link and instructions., Petit jurors only:, This message can also be checked by calling 609-571-4610 . Your 5-digit order number is located on the back of your summons postcard near the barcode or at the top of the juror questionnaire near the barcode. All jurors who are not reporting for jury service should go to work or follow your normal routine until you are called to serve., Jurors assigned to a trial must report according to the judge's instructions. , , PETIT JURY REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026:, Juror order numbers 00001 through 00250 must report in-person to the courthouse at 9AM. Please check your email or our website for parking information. Juror order numbers 00251 and higher: Please check your email for your status and Monday reporting time. Thank you and have a pleasant weekend. , The New Jersey Judiciary does not and has never asked for juror’s banking information or social security numbers over the phone, by email, or in person. Court officials will never ask for payment to avoid arrest for failure to report for jury duty. Anyone who has concerns about being approached inappropriately concerning jury duty should contact the county jury manager as well as local law enforcement., Juror Parking:, Free juror parking is located at 80 Hamilton Avenue (lot #1) in Trenton across the street from the Cure Insurance Arena. Jurors that are instructed by the judge to report in-person will be picked up in the parking lot by the Mercer County Sheriff’s bus beginning at 8:30 A.M. and dropped off in front of the courthouse. Jurors must present their juror summons (green postcard or other jury correspondence) in order to ride the bus. Unless instructed otherwise, once you arrive at the courthouse, proceed through security at the main entrance and take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Follow the signs on the 2nd floor to the jury assembly room. The jury shuttle bus runs continuously throughout the day. At the conclusion of jury service, the bus will drop jurors back off at the parking lot., Message from Assignment Judge Robert T. Lougy, Welcome to our court system. Your service as a juror is one of the most valuable contributions you can make to our government and to your community. The right to a trial by a jury of one's peers is guaranteed by our Constitution. A jury's decision must be fair and impartial in order to protect an individual's rights and interests, as well as the public's interest. Serving on a jury will give you an active role in your government, and by participating in the process, you will obtain a better understanding of the New Jersey judicial system. I trust your service will be a beneficial learning experience. I'm grateful for your contribution. Thank you for serving., Health and Safety, If you feel sick, do not report to the courthouse. Instead, contact your local jury management office contact your local jury management office to reschedule your service., Voluntary Demographic Information, The juror questionnaire includes three voluntary demographic questions. This information contact your local jury management office helps the Judiciary understand the diversity and representativeness of jury pools. Your responses to these questions are optional and will not affect your selection. , Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy, Advise the Jury Management Office if you require an accommodation in order to serve. You can reach the Jury Management Office by phone at 609-571-4200 ext. 74375 or by email at Merjury.Mailbox@njcourts.gov ., Juror Parking Directions, Mercer County Civil Courthouse 175 South Broad Street Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 609-571-4200 Mercer County Criminal Courthouse 400 South Warren Street Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 609-571-4200, Parking for Mercer County Courthouses, Free juror parking is located at 80 Hamilton Avenue across the street from the Cure Insurance Arena. Jurors will be picked up in the parking lot by the Mercer County Sheriff’s bus beginning at 8:30 A.M, and dropped off in front of the Courthouse. Jurors must present their juror badge in order to ride the bus. The Sheriff’s bus runs continuously throughout the day and will drop jurors back off at the parking lot upon the completion of their day., Dress Code, Jurors reporting for service should wear clothing appropriate for an appearance in court. Shorts, t-shirts, uniforms or clothing containing statements or offensive symbols are not permitted. All hats must be removed when in a courtroom. Comfortable clothing is also advisable., Courtroom Regulations, Cell phones, pagers and electronic devices must be turned off in the courtroom. You are not permitted to read newspapers or other materials in the courtroom. You are not permitted to bring food or beverages into the courtroom., If You Are Selected As A Juror, The trial judge will instruct you regarding the trial schedule, reporting times, any recesses, lunch arrangements, etc. The judge's instructions will take precedence over any general instructions given in the assembly area. You must wear your juror badge at all times, including during lunch., Other Factors Relating To Your Juror Service, The daily fee for petit jurors is $5 for the first 3 days and $40 for each day after 3 days. The daily fee for grand jurors is $5 for each day of service. Checks are processed on Friday. Your juror check will generally be received within 3 weeks. Check with your employer or your union representative, or read your employee handbook if you have questions about whether you will be compensated by your employer while serving as a juror., Employment Protection, Be aware that N.J.S.A. 2B:20-17 protects jurors from employment related retaliation and provides for the possibility of both criminal and civil sanctions., Term of Service, Petit jurors should be prepared to serve for one full trial, which may be more than a week . Trials vary in length. Some trials proceed for just one day and others last longer. The trial judge will estimate the length of the trial during jury selection. If you are sent to a courtroom and the jury selection process continues beyond your second day, you must return until you're selected to sit as a trial juror or the judge excuses you from serving on that trial. Those who are selected for trials finish their service at the conclusion of the trial. Once your service is completed, you should request to be excused if summoned again within three years., Smoking Policy, The courthouse is a non-smoking facility. If you leave the courthouse to smoke, you must inform jury staff so that we are aware of your location at all times., Failure to Report, Individuals who fail to respond to a jury summons or fail to report when summoned may be subject to penalties including fines. If you have forgotten to appear as scheduled for jury service, please contact the Jury Management Office immediately at 609-571-4200 ext. 74375 .
- For Middlesex County Petit Jurors scheduled to report the week of May 4, 2026: , Please read the entire message carefully., Confirmed, Petit Jurors, who submitted their questionnaires will be selected to report in-person starting, May 4, 2026. , Reporting information has been emailed to jurors who confirmed their service. Please refer to your summons for your 5-digit Juror Order Number. Jurors must report on their scheduled date according to their Juror Order Number:, Petit Jurors Confirmed For:, MAY 4: ORDER #00002-00733, MAY 5: ORDER #00734-01461, MAY 6: ORDER #01465-01963, MAY 7: ORDER #01966-02347, Petit jurors with Juror Order No:02348 and higher, your service is complete as informed via email., Please check your SPAM folder if you have not received it one day prior to reporting. , Please read the entire message carefully. If you did not complete or confirm your jury service, you will not receive an email and will need to contact the jury office at midjury.mailbox@njcourts.gov to reschedule. , Jurors will not be able to confirm their service starting the Friday-Sunday before the date listed on your summons. Also, you will not be able to confirm your service the day of your service and will need to contact the jury management office by email at midjury.mailbox@njcourts.gov to reschedule. You will be contacted within 3-5 business days with a new date. , Answers to frequently asked questions about jury service in New Jersey can be found at https://www.njcourts.gov/jurors/faq, https://www.njcourts.gov/jurors/faq, *Please do not report for jury service if you are sick or not feeling well. Please call jury management to reschedule. Thank you., IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER: ALL JURORS, SHOULD CHECK THEIR EMAIL OR THE LINK BELOW IN THE MORNING FOR UP-TO-DATE REPORTING MESSAGES, YOU MAY ALSO VISIT THE STATE COURT CLOSING INFORMATION PAGE PRIOR TO REPORTING TO THE COURTHOUSE BY VISITING https://www.njcourts.gov/public/news-media/court-closings https://www.njcourts.gov/public/news-media/court-closings Thank you for your willingness to serve as a juror and for helping the Judiciary continue to provide this vital function of our justice system. If you have any questions regarding the information provided, please email mailto:midjury.mailbox@njcourts.gov Midjury.mailbox@njcourts.gov for further assistance., Important message regarding potential jury scams: , The New Jersey Judiciary does not and has never asked for juror’s banking information or social security numbers over the phone, by email, or in person. Court officials will never ask for payment to avoid arrest for failure to report for jury duty. Anyone who has concerns about being approached inappropriately concerning jury duty should contact the county jury manager as well as local law enforcement., Message from Assignment Judge Michael A. Toto, Welcome to jury service. Jurors are an essential and indispensable part of our justice system. In our country, the jury system is a constitutional mandate, which, as part of our Bill of Rights, protects the rights of both civil litigants and criminal defendants. Thank you for serving., Health and Safety, If you feel sick, do not report to the courthouse. Instead, contact your local jury management office contact your local jury management office to reschedule your service., Voluntary Demographic Information, The juror questionnaire includes three voluntary demographic questions. This information contact your local jury management office helps the Judiciary understand the diversity and representativeness of jury pools. Your responses to these questions are optional and will not affect your selection. , Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy, Advise the Jury Management Office if you require an accommodation in order to serve. You can reach the Jury Management Office by phone at 732-645-4300 ext. 88630 or by email at Midjury.Mailbox@njcourts.gov ., Juror Parking Directions, Middlesex County Courthouse 56 Paterson Street New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903-0964 732-645-4300 Middlesex County Family Courthouse 120 New Street New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 732-645-4300, Directions to parking decks nearest the Middlesex County Courthouse and the Middlesex County Family Courthouse, As a courtesy to jurors, we offer free parking; however only if you park either at the Wellness Plaza Garage Directions Wellness Center Deck, located on 95 Paterson Street (level 5 and above) down the block from the Middlesex County Courthouse (Criminal and Civil courts). The New Street Deck New Street Deck is located on 120 New Street is next to the Family Courthouse. If you are coming for jury duty, you are permitted to park at no cost in either of the two noted decks, however, be sure to bring the parking deck ticket with you to the Jury Office so it may be validated. Also, please note that , all, jurors report to the Main Courthouse located on Paterson Street, the entrance for jurors is on the Bayard Street side of the Courthouse across the street from the New Brunswick City Hall. Oversized vehicles may park at the Paterson Street Parking Deck Paterson Street Parking Deck . The Paterson Street Deck should be used for over-sized vehicles, however, please check to be sure your particular vehicle will fit. Walking directions – From the Wellness Plaza Deck: Take the elevator to the first/ground floor. As you exit the building (Fresh Grocer is on ground level), you will be on Kirkpatrick Street. If you are appearing for jury duty, proceed two (2) blocks to Bayard Street. Make a left onto Bayard Street and proceed a half block to the juror entrance to the Courthouse (located across the street from the New Brunswick City Hall). Please bring your parking ticket into the jury office for validation. Please note that we are not responsible for any costs that jurors incur from parking illegally or in an unauthorized garage. The Ferren Deck is closed., Dress Code, Jurors reporting for service should wear clothing appropriate for an appearance in court. Shorts, t-shirts, uniforms or clothing containing statements or offensive symbols are not permitted. All hats must be removed when in a courtroom. Comfortable clothing is also advisable., Courtroom Regulations, Cell phones, pagers and electronic devices must be turned off in the courtroom. You are not permitted to read newspapers or other materials in the courtroom. You are not permitted to bring food or beverages into the courtroom., If You Are Selected As A Juror, The trial judge will instruct you regarding the trial schedule, reporting times, any recesses, lunch arrangements, etc. The judge's instructions will take precedence over any general instructions given in the assembly area. You must wear your juror badge at all times, including during lunch., Other Factors Relating To Your Juror Service, The daily fee for petit jurors is $5 for the first 3 days and $40 for each day after 3 days. The daily fee for grand jurors is $5 for each day of service. Checks are processed on Friday. Your juror check will generally be received within 3 weeks. Check with your employer or your union representative, or read your employee handbook if you have questions about whether you will be compensated by your employer while serving as a juror., Employment Protection, Be aware that N.J.S.A. 2B:20-17 protects jurors from employment related retaliation and provides for the possibility of both criminal and civil sanctions., Term of Service, Petite jurors are required to serve for one day or one trial. If you are selected to serve on a trial, you must remain for the duration of jury selection and the trial. Once your service is completed, you will not be eligible to be selected again for three years., Smoking Policy, The courthouse is a non-smoking facility. If you leave the courthouse to smoke, you must inform jury staff so that we are aware of your location at all times., Failure to Report, Individuals who fail to respond to a jury summons or fail to report when summoned may be subject to penalties including fines. If you have forgotten to appear as scheduled for jury service, please contact the Jury Management Office immediately at 732-645-4300 ext. 88630 .
- The Supreme Court invites written comments on the 2024-2026 report of the Professional Responsibility Rules Committee (PRRC) appended to this notice. The report also is available for review and downloading on the Judiciary's website at https://www.njcourts.gov/attomeys/supreme-court-committee-reports. Please send any comments on the PRRC report and recommendations in writing by, Monday, June 1, 2026, to: Acting Administrative Director Michael J. Blee Administrative Office of the Courts Attn: Comments on 2024-2026 PRRC Report Hughes Justice Complex; P.O. Box 037 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0037 Comments may also be submitted by e-mail to. Comments.Mailbox@njcourts.gov The Supreme Court will not consider comments submitted anonymously. Thus, those submitting comments by mail should include their name and address ( and those submitting comments by e-mail should include their name and e-mail address). Comments are subject to public disclosure upon receipt. While this comment period will not have concluded by the date of the Court's scheduled May 18, 2026 in-person public hearing on the other 2024-2026 Rules Committee reports, anyone who wishes to speak on the PRRC report at that public hearing may do so. Instructions on requesting to attend and speak at the public hearing are set forth in my April 15, 2026 notice to the bar . Document Date: May 1, 2026 Publish Date: May 1, 2026 Download Notice
- File Notice - 2024-2026 Report of the Supreme Court Professional Responsibility Rules Committee - Publication for Comment – Comments Requested by June 1, 2026
- A previous Notice to the Bar sought comments on an application for designation as Multi county Litigation (MCL) of New Jersey state cases involving Daniel's Law compliance matters. That application was submitted pursuant to Rule 4:38A and the Multicounty Litigation Guidelines and Criteria for Designation (Revised) as promulgated by Directive #02-19. This Notice is to advise that the Supreme Court, after considering the application and all · comments received, has determined not to grant the application. Accordingly, all cases involving Daniel's Law compliance should continue to be filed in the appropriate counties of venue. This Notice will also be posted in the Multicounty Information Center ( https://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/multicounty-litigation ) on the Judiciary's website ( njcourts.gov ). Questions concerning this matter may be directed to Melissa Czartoryski, Esq., Chief, Civil Court Programs, Administrative Office of the Courts, Hughes Justice Complex, P.O. Box 981, Trenton, New Jersey 0?625- 0981; Ttelephone (609) 815-2900 ext. 54901; E-mail address: Melissa. Czartoryski@nj courts .gov Document Date: May 1, 2026 Publish Date: May 1, 2026 Download Notice
- File Notice - Denial of Application for Multicounty Litigation (MCL) Designation of New Jersey State Court Daniel's Law Litigation
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