- Intensive Supervision FAQs, How long is the application process for ISP? The entire process from application to an appearance before ISP judges takes approximately four to six weeks Do I need attorney representation for ISP? Normally, applicants are represented by a private attorney or a public defender (PD) if they qualify. At the interview, you will be asked if you are applying for PD representation and will fill out a form for that purpose. In rare cases, the Resentencing Panel allows the applicant to represent themselves; however, this approach is not recommended. Do I need a place to live in order to apply for ISP? While specified housing is preferable, we do place applicants in shelters or halfway houses according to availability of space. Can I apply for ISP if I have a period of parole ineligibility (otherwise known as stipulation or “stip”)? You can apply. However, a court date will not be scheduled until after the period of parole ineligibility (“stip”) has expired. How long will I be under supervision in ISP? If your sentence is five years or less, you must be under ISP supervision for a, minimum of 12 months, . However, the actual number of months served and your successful discharge from ISP depends on your performance under supervision. You cannot be on supervision for less than one year or longer than five years minus the time served in prison. Must I live in New Jersey to apply for ISP?, You must live in New Jersey to participate in the ISP program., My offense is a 2nd degree offense. Am I still eligible to apply to ISP? Yes. Anyone interested in the ISP Program can apply for admission. However, if the prosecutor objects, you must serve at least six months of your sentence and be within nine months of your earliest parole eligibility date to be considered for ISP admission. Does successful completion of ISP erase my record? No. Successful completion of ISP does not automatically erase a participant’s criminal record. There is a separate process to apply for an expungement of criminal records. Can I reside with a convicted felon if I apply for ISP? This would depend on a number of factors and would have to be reviewed and approved by the ISP Program and the ISP Resentencing Panel of judges. Are there offenses or circumstances that would make me ineligible for ISP? Yes. The following offenses and circumstances make you ineligible for the ISP program: • criminal homicide • robbery • certain sexual offenses* • bribery and corrupt influence (including conspiracy or attempt) • misconduct in office/abuse in office (including conspiracy or attempt) • immigration detainer • not a resident of New Jersey • not a state inmate • certain drug court violations* • organized crime* • current or past conviction for a first-degree crime • certain weapons offenses* • other good cause as found by the ISP Judicial Panel or ISP Program *Note: Not all sexual offenses, drug court violations, organized crime offenses and weapons offenses are excluded from eligibility. If you have been convicted of one of those offenses and are interested in ISP, you should apply. Can I fill out an application for ISP for my spouse, boyfriend, or relative? Yes. However, if they are unable to sign the application, they should follow up with a letter confirming their desire to apply to ISP. What is the Cost of Supervision Fee for ISP? The cost of supervision will be determined and ordered at the time of acceptance into ISP. Do I need a sponsor to get into ISP? Having a sponsor is a crucial part of the case plan and most participants do have sponsors. However, even if you do not have a sponsor, you can still be eligible for ISP consideration. Can I re-apply for ISP for a new offense after previously completing ISP? Yes. If you have previously completed ISP, you can re-apply to the program. However, there is no guarantee you will be accepted.
- ADA Title I Jobs, The Judiciary ensures that its courts, programs, services, and activities are accessible to all members of the community and prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities., Accommodation requests for employees and job applicants with disabilities, Title I ADA Coordinator Directory Local Title I ADA coordinator directory for employees and job applicants Call the local contact number to request an accommodation., The ADA protects court employees and job applicants with disabilities., The New Jersey Courts will not discriminate against employees or job applicants with disabilities regarding the terms, privileges or conditions of employment. The New Jersey Courts will not discharge an employee because of a disability, provided the employee remains qualified and able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Those protections also apply to court employees and job applicants who have a history of having a disability or who are regarded as having a disability., The New Jersey Courts will provide a reasonable accommodation for your disability., Reasonable accommodations will be provided to employees and job applicants, provided that the accommodation does not fundamentally alter the nature of a Judiciary program, service, or activity. The accommodation cannot impose undue hardship on the Judiciary, and the individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. For more information, read our brochure on the New Jersey Judiciary’s Title I ADA Procedures for Employees and Job Applicants with Disabilities Title I ADA Procedures for Employees and Job Applicants with Disabilities., There are many ways the New Jersey Courts can accommodate your request., Examples of accommodations for employees include: Making facilities readily accessible to and usable by a person with a disability Obtaining or modifying equipment or devices Providing training materials in accessible formats Restructuring a job by allocating or redistributing marginal job functions Altering when or how an essential job function is performed Providing modified work schedules Reassigning an employee to a vacant equivalent position for which the employee is able to perform the essential function Examples of accommodations for job applicants include: Providing written materials in accessible formats, such as large print, Braille or audiotape Providing readers or sign language interpreters Holding recruitment, interviews, tests and other components of the application process in accessible locations and formats Providing or modifying equipment or devices Adjusting application procedures, How to request an accommodation, Accommodations are requested by the person with the disability. The employee or job applicant with a disability should tell the local Title I ADA coordinator that some type of assistance is needed to perform essential job functions or to participate in all aspects of the job interview and hiring process due to a medical condition. The request does not have to be in writing and no specific words need to be used. Title I ADA Coordinator Directory Find a local Title I ADA coordinator., Documentation might be requested., You might be asked for specific medical documentation about the nature of your medical condition and how that disability limits your performance of the job. The information you submit will be kept confidential., Information about your limitations might be shared with your supervisor or potential supervisor., The local ADA coordinator will not share information about your medical condition with your manager or supervisor. The coordinator might share your limitations, as needed, to determine a reasonable accommodation. Medical notes should not be provided to the supervisor. They should be given directly to the Title I ADA coordinator., Job applicants should contact the Title I ADA coordinator as early as possible., As soon as you realize that you will need an accommodation for some aspect of the hiring process, you should contact the local Title I ADA coordinator. The coordinator will need enough time to provide certain accommodations. The coordinator might ask for more information or documentation in order to understand how an accommodation would enable you to participate fully in all aspects of the job interview and hiring process., You have the right to appeal if you think the court has not resolved your issue., If your request for accommodation was denied, but you have some new or additional information to submit, contact the local Title I ADA coordinator. If your request was denied, but you have no new or additional information to submit, you can appeal the denial for accommodation to: Assistant Director of Human Resources Administrative Office of the Courts P.O. Box 966 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 or appeal by calling 609-815-2972., You can file a complaint if you believe the New Jersey Courts have discriminated against you because of a disability., You can file an internal EEO/AA complaint with the local EEO/AA officer in the county courthouse. You can file a complaint with the chief EEO/AA officer at: Administrative Office of the Courts P.O. Box 966 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 or file by calling 609-815-2972. You also can choose to file a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or with the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights., Retaliation against anyone who complains about discrimination, files a discrimination complaint, or assists in the investigation of such complaints in prohibited, . If you think the New Jersey Courts have retaliated against you, can file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Staff Listing local EEO/AA officer at the county level or the Judiciary’s Chief EEO/AA officer at the central office.
- Ley para Estadounidenses con discapacidades (ADA), Procedimientos del Poder Judicial con respecto a solicitudes de arreglos, apelaciones y quejas de discriminación para, Los empleados y solicitantes de empleo (Título I) Los usuarios de los tribunales (Título II) El Poder Judicial se ha comprometido a cumplir con la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA), la Ley de Nueva Jersey Contra la Discriminación (NJLAD) y otras leyes afines contra la discriminación. El Poder Judicial ofrecerá arreglos razonables para usuarios de los tribunales, empleados calificados y solicitantes de empleo que tengan alguna discapacidad con tal de que el arreglo no altere fundamentalmente la naturaleza de un programa, servicio o actividad del Poder Judicial o le imponga demasiadas dificultades al Poder Judicial. El Poder Judicial ha establecido procedimientos de la ADA titulados: (1) " Los Procedimientos del Poder Judicial de Nueva Jersey del Título I de la ADA para Empleados y Solicitantes de Empleo con Discapacidades” y (2) Los Procedimientos del Poder Judicial de Nueva Jersey del Título II de la ADA para Acceso a los Tribunales para Individuos con Discapacidades. Los procedimientos se proporcionan por separado en dos folletos – uno para empleados/solicitantes de empleo brochures (Título I) y el otro para usuarios de los tribunales (Título II). Los folletos también identifican los Coordinadores del Título I y del Título II de las vecindades y de la oficina central asignados a encargarse de las solicitudes de arreglos de individuos con discapacidades. Si tiene alguna pregunta con respecto a estos procedimientos, podrá comunicarse con su Coordinador del Título I o del Título II que figura en los folletos. Título II de la ADA para Acceso a los Tribunales para Individuos con Discapacidades - folleto Lista de las Coordinadores Locales del Título II de la ADA para Acceso a los Tribunales para Individuos con Discapacidades
- New Jersey Mental Health Resources, The Judiciary provides an open door to justice for all court users. This page provides information for court users dealing with mental health concerns., NJ Suicide Prevention NJ Suicide Prevention Hotline - 855-654-6735 855-654-6735, The New Jersey Suicide Prevention Hopeline operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Call any time. Or visit the NJ Hopeline website NJ Hopeline website to chat or email someone who can help., NJ Dept. of Health Screening Services by County, Each county has an agency designated to screen for psychiatric emergency services. Find your Designated Screening Services county designated screening information here., NJ Dept of Health Hotline Index, The Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services provides Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services contact information for organizations that help people with mental health concerns. They also have contacts to help veterans, gamblers, and substance abusers., Division of Mental Health Frequently Asked Questions, Frequently Asked Questions - Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services Find answers to common questions about mental health resources in New Jersey., Mental Health Resources by County, This Directory of Mental Health Services directory of mental health resources by county includes addresses and phone numbers of all public and private services., Resources for Veterans, The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Department of Military and Veterans Affairs offers mental health and other resources for those who have served their country. Veterans can also call the NJ Vet2Vet Hotline at 866-838-7654 866-838-7654 to talk to someone who can help. Njvet2vet Visit their website to learn more., Recovery Court Program, The New Jersey Recovery Court Program can help defendants overcome substance abuse while resolving related criminal charges. Only non-violent criminal defendants are eligible. Recovery Courts Work! Learn more about recovery courts.
- Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Staff Listing, Mailing Address:, EEO/AA Officer, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street P.O. Box 037 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0972 609-815-2915 EEOComplaint.mailbox@njcourts.gov Name Address Contact Administrative Office of the Courts Hopson, Tonya Chief Judiciary EEO/AA Officer Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 037 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0972 Phone: 609-815-2915 Email: tonya.hopson @njcourts.gov Administrative Office of the Courts Douglas, Kimberly Affirmative Action Officer Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 037 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0972 Phone: 609-815-2915 Email: kimberly.douglas @njcourts.gov Administrative Office of the Courts Nguyen, Rachel Attorney 2 Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 037 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0972 Phone: 609-815-2915 Email: rachel.nguyen @njcourts.gov Administrative Office of the Courts Francis, Kyle EEO Investigator Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 037 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0972 Phone: 609-815-2915 Email: kyle.francis @njcourts.gov Administrative Office of the Courts Mcdonald, Kaitlyn EEO Investigator Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 037 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0972 Phone: 609-815-2915 Email: kaitlyn.mcdonald @njcourts.gov Administrative Office of the Courts Rodriguez, Monica EEO Investigator Administrative Office of the Courts Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex PO Box 037 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0972 Phone: 609-815-2915 Email: monica.rodriguez @njcourts.gov Atlantic/Cape May Peyton, Linda EEO/AA Officer Atlantic/Cape May Atlantic County Civil Courthouse 1201 Bacharach Boulevard Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47240 Email: linda.peyton @njcourts.gov Bergen Spekhardt, Amy EEO/AA Officer Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Suite/Room 425 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25118 Email: amy.spekhardt @njcourts.gov Burlington Chavez, Sarah EEO/AA Officer Burlington Courts Facility 49 Rancocas Road Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38675 Email: sarah.chavez1 @njcourts.gov Camden Urrea, Erika EEO/AA Officer Camden Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Suite/Room 105C Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43110 Email: erika.urrea @njcourts.gov Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Locker, Kimberly EEO/AA Officer Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Cumberland County Courthouse 60 West Broad Street Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302 Phone: 856-878-5050 ext. 45022 Email: kimberly.locker @njcourts.gov Essex Porther, Colin EEO/AA Officer Essex Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Suite/Room 514 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9300 ext. 55727 Email: colin.porther @njcourts.gov Hudson VACANT EEO/AA Officer Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Suite/Room 500 Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60475 Email: geabnir.taymes @njcourts.gov Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 20 of 35 items
- Judicial Ethics Members and Staff, ACJC Contact Information All information provided to the ACJC goes through the committee's staff. For more information, please call [phone_number] . The fax number for the committee is [fax] . The office address is: [office_address_simple], Candace Moody, Executive Director/Chief Counsel, Maureen Bauman, Disciplinary Counsel, Daniel Burns, Assistant Counsel, Louis Taranto, Chief Investigator, Members of the Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct, Chair: , Justice Virginia A. Long (Ret.) (Term Expiration: 2023), Vice Chair, : Hon. Stephen Skillman (Ret.) (Term Expiration: 2024), Members of the New Jersey Bar:, Hon. Edwin H. Stern (Ret.) (Term Expiration: 2023) Hon. Georgia M. Curio (Term Expiration: 2022) A. Matthew Boxer (Term Expiration: 2022) Vincent E. Gentile (Term Expiration: 2022) Diana C. Manning (Term Expiration: 2024), Lay Members, Not Holding Public Office:, Paul J. Walker (Term Expiration: 2024) David P. Anderson Jr. (Term Expiration: 2023) Karen Kessler (Term Expiration: 2022), All terms above expire on August 31 of year noted.
- Custody/Visitation, Learn about custody and visitation arrangements in New Jersey., Child Custody, Parenting Time, and Visitation, For child custody, the rights of both parents are considered. Minor children must have frequent and continuing contact with both parents after the parents have separated. Parents are encouraged to share the rights and responsibilities of caring for their child(ren)., Custody, Joint Legal Custody, Fosters co-parenting and shared access to information., Sole Legal Custody, All major decisions are made by one parent., Primary Residential Custody, The child lives with one parent at least 51% of the time., Shared Residential Custody, The child resides with each parent equally., Parenting Time, Parenting Time is the time that a non-custodial parent spends with a child when the other parent has sole legal custody. Supervised parenting time means that the visits are overseen by a third person. The court can appoint a member of the family or another person to supervise., Visitation, A grandparent or any sibling of a child living in New Jersey can file in court to request visitation. The filer must prove that visitation is in the best interest of the child.
- Consent Conference, Not all issues require a hearing. Consent conferences can help the parties reach agreement on custody, visitation, paternity, or child support. This process gives the parent or caregiver the chance to help write the court order for the judge to sign., Screening, All non-dissolution cases are screened to see if they are a good fit for a consent conference. A trained court professional will help the parties discuss the issues and try to reach agreement., Working It Out, The goal of the consent conference is to reach an agreement on the issues filed in court. Each issue in the court case is discussed. If an agreement is reached on some or all of the issues, the court staff writes up an order. The order lists issues where the parties agree. If they still disagree on some things, the order will say that., Judge Review, Both parties will sign the consent order. Then the judge will review and sign it. Once the judge signs the court order it becomes a binding agreement and enforceable. Copies of the signed court order are distributed to all parties., What Comes Next, The issues not resolved in the consent conference can go through further mediation. They also could be handled at a court hearing. The judge also could decide to dismiss them.
- Glossary-Custody Parenting time, Glossary, Adult Neutral Party : An adult neutral party is an impartial third-party. They have no financial, official, or personal interest in a controversy, dispute, or issue. Affidavit : An affidavit is a notarized written statement made to the court swearing that the information contained in the filed papers is true. Appeal : An appeal is a written request asking a higher court to look at the decision of the judge and change that judge’s decision. Arrears : The word arrears means unpaid or overdue child support, alimony or spousal support payments. Caption : The caption is how the parties’ names were written in the original papers filed for your divorce. If you were the plaintiff or defendant, you are still the plaintiff or defendant for all subsequent filings. Certification : A certification is a written statement made to the court when you file papers, swearing that the information contained in the filed papers is true. Defendant : The defendant is the person or business against whom a case is filed. Exhibits : Exhibits are papers and information you provide to support what is in your motion. Family Case Information Statement (CIS) : The CIS tells the court your past financial status as well as your current status. If you are filing an FM motion and asking for any type of monetary relief such as an increase or decrease in support, you must complete and file a copy of the last CIS submitted to the court and complete a new and current CIS. File : To file means to give the correct forms and fee to the court to begin the court’s consideration of your request. Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) system : The JEDS system is an electronic filing system for self-represented litigants for submitting documents to the court. Attorneys can only use the JEDS system in cases not managed through eCourts. Motion : A motion is a written request in which you ask the court to issue an order, change an order it has already issued, enforce an order it has already issued,, or ask the court to take some other action related to your case., Order : An order is a signed paper from the judge telling someone they must do something. Party : A party is a person, business or governmental agency involved in a court action. Plaintiff : The plaintiff is the party who starts the lawsuit. Pleading : A pleading is a formal written statement of the respective parties of their claim or response to a claim. Pro Se : The term pro se means that you are representing yourself in court without a lawyer. Process Server : A process server is a person (for example, a sheriff or deputy), who serves writs, subpoenas, etc. Relief : To ask for relief is to ask the court for something. Service : Service refers to the delivery of a writ, summons, or other legal papers to the person required to respond to them. Substantial Change : A substantial change , as used in this packet, means a significant change in your situation or circumstances affecting your case. Third Party : A third party is a person or group besides the two primarily involved in a situation, especially a dispute. Warrant : A warrant is a notification to law enforcement that a person should be arrested when found.
- How to File, If your motion involves child support, check ( N.J. Court Rule 5:6A) . to see the guidelines that are used to determine child support amounts. 12 Steps for Filing a Motion: Fill out the Notice of Motion (Form A) This form tells the court and other party what you wish to change. It also lists the date the motion will be heard. Get a court date for your motion – Court Calendar Use the link to go to the court calendar. Under “Miscellaneous,” select “Motion Day Schedule.” Pick a Friday that allows enough time to meet all requirements. Fill in that date on your Notice of Motion Form. Fill out the Confident Litigant Information Sheet This form must be completed any time you file a pleading for alimony, child support, etc. Do not leave any blank spaces. Enter “N/A” in any field that does not apply. Fill out the Certification in Support of Motion (Form B) Type or print the reasons the court should agree to your request. Reasons must be based on facts. Include a copy of all pervious orders. Include any supporting documents, such as pay stubs or tax returns. Sign and date the form. Fill out the Proposed Order (Form C) Include everything you are asking the court. The original and two copies of your Proposed Order must be included. Do not use this form to establish a new child support claim. Do no use this form to increase or decrease your child support obligation. Fill out the Certification of Filing and Service (Form D) Tells the court the day you mailed or delivered your motion. Lists the method of delivery. Fill out the Notice to Litigants (From E) Use this form to inform the other party of your request., Failing to include the Notice to Litigants could get your case dismissed., Fill out the Statement for the Probation Division (Form F), Only use this form if child support is through the Probation Division., Fill out the Case Information Statement ( CIS) Use this form if you previously filed a CIS in the case. You must include a copy of the most recent CIS if you’re seeking monetary relief. Fill out the Letter to the Clerk (Form G) Complete the Letter to the Clerk of the Superior Court. This letter must be the first page of the documents you send to court. You must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Check your completed forms and make copies Check your forms. Make sure they are complete. Remove all instruction sheets. Make sure you signed where required. Make 3 copies of the entire packet. Make 2 extra copies of the proposed order. Keep one packet of copies for your records. Submit your forms Forms can be submitted electronically, by mail, or by delivery. You can upload your forms here. To mail your forms or deliver them in person, find your county courthouse. You can properly serve the packet the other party or their attorney by: Certified or regular mail through the USPS Process server or Courier Service An adult neutral third party Delivery by you You must be able to prove in court you delivered the packet to the other party. The “ Family Multi-Purpose Post Judgment Motion Packet ” has more detailed instructions for filling out the required forms.
- Arbitration Frequently Asked Questions, Arbitration is a process in which a dispute is submitted to experienced and knowledgeable neutral attorneys or retired Superior Court Judges who hear arguments, review evidence and render a non-binding decision. It is less formal, less complex and often can be concluded more quickly than court proceedings., Frequently Asked Questions, Who are the arbitrators? Arbitrators are attorneys who have at least ten years of consistent and extensive experience in New Jersey in the pertinent substantive area of law. Arbitrators are selected by the Assignment Judge or his/her designee on recommendation of the local bar association and are paid a per diem fee by the court for their services. Retired Superior Court Judges may also serve as arbitrators. How does arbitration work? All attorneys and all parties are notified of their date for an arbitration hearing. Before the scheduled hearing, each party shall exchange a statement of the factual and legal issues. Although attendance by each party or their attorney is required, all attorneys and parties are strongly encouraged to appear at the hearing. The arbitrator conducts the hearing during which each party presents its case. Parties are permitted to introduce exhibits and other relevant documentary evidence. The arbitrator generally exercises the powers of the court in the management and conduct of the hearing. After the hearing, the arbitrator renders a non-binding decision and a written award. The decision is usually rendered on the day of the arbitration hearing in the presence of the participants. What if I am not satisfied with the arbitrator’s award? A party who is not satisfied with the arbitrator’s award can reject the award and get a trial by filing a notice called a “demand for a trial de novo ” with the court and serving it upon all parties within 30 days of the filing of the arbitrator's award. The court is very strict concerning enforcing the 30-day time limit. The effect of not filing the demand for trial de novo is that the award, whether a monetary award or a dismissal, can be converted into a judgment. A party requesting a trial de novo must pay a trial de novo fee to the Treasurer, State of New Jersey. Under certain circumstances if the requesting party does not significantly improve their position at trial, they may also be liable to pay other reasonable costs, including attorney fees of the other party up to $750, and witness costs up to $500 after the trial is concluded. What are the advantages of arbitration? Some of the advantages of arbitration include: arbitrators are knowledgeable and experienced attorneys or retired Superior Court Judges; prompt scheduling, expeditious procedures, and established time frames for each step serve to limit the time required to resolve the case; many of the costs associated with the formal court process can be eliminated by arbitration; each party tells his or her side of the case to an arbitrator in an atmosphere that is less formal than a court proceeding; an arbitrator's decision and award may resolve a case or serve as the basis for further negotiations to a settlement; and arbitration awards, if accepted by all parties and confirmed by the court, are legally binding and enforceable What types of cases are arbitrated? Arbitration is mandatory statewide for civil cases involving automobile negligence, personal injury, contracts and commercial matters, products liability and personal injury protection suits against one’s own insurance carrier for unpaid insurance benefits. What cases are amenable to resolution by arbitration? Arbitration has been found to be particularly effective in resolving cases having the following characteristics: the parties require an independent decision to resolve the dispute; the parties have full information, but seek the opinion of a third party respecting the extent of damages, or the credibility of witness; the parties are committed to “litigating” and are not open to negotiation; the parties have no relationship beyond a single incident and the disputed issues involve only the amount of money damages; or the amount at stake is relatively small and a quick third-party decision is of primary importance, e.g. , simple book account cases.
- Volunteer Services, Be a bridge between the community and the courts, "Volunteers strengthen the court-community partnership by serving as active participants in their communities. They also help to promote public trust and confidence in the court system, which is so very important. Volunteers are vital to our court system."- Chief Justice Stuart Rabner, Explore our rewarding volunteer opportunities, Volunteers have been working in the courts for decades. Thousands of volunteers participate in the delivery of court services statewide, helping to resolve disputes justly for the people of New Jersey. Court volunteers represent a broad cross-section of the community, from high school students helping other youth avoid delinquency to adults and seniors who greet and assist court users, mediate neighborhood disputes, and advocate for children in foster care. Watch the Video Court Volunteers: Making a Difference Court Volunteers: Making a Difference video featuring interviews with court volunteers who discuss the joys and benefits of their volunteer work., Regional Opportunities for ISP Screening Boards, Volunteers can be selected to help screen inmates for the intensive Supervision Program. The program allows certain offenders the opportunity to work their way back into the community under close supervision by specially trained probation officers. Intensive Supervision Program - Screening board Learn more about this volunteer opportunity., Attorney Volunteers for Supreme Court Committees, Attorneys are encouraged to serve on Supreme Court committees Supreme Court committees that review the Rules of Court and propose changes and additions for the court's consideration. Attorney volunteers are also sought for district ethics and fee arbitration committees as part of the Attorney Ethics and Conduct attorney discipline and regulatory process . , Frequently Asked Questions About Volunteer Services, What should I consider before applying to become a court volunteer? Prospective volunteers should Important Information for Prospective Court Volunteers read about the guidelines for becoming a court volunteer. Issues such as citizenship, age, and background checks are addressed. What will I gain from my experience through volunteering? Through court volunteer work, community members are able to make a difference in the lives of fellow community members. They contribute to the important mission of the Judiciary: justice. Volunteers gain knowledge, a unique experience, and an understanding of the inner workings of the court system while enhancing their personal development. Can I apply for an internship? For the Judiciary, an intern position is different from a volunteer position. The Internship Program is administered separately from the Volunteer Services Program. You can find out about available Find Jobs paid and unpaid internship opportunities, which are handled by the Human Resources Division of the Superior Court in each county. If I am involved in a court case, can I still be a volunteer? To keep the trust of the people it serves, the Judiciary must maintain the highest degree of integrity. Court volunteers are required to accept and comply with all applicable Judiciary policies including the Code of Conduct and Litigation Reporting Policy for Judiciary Volunteers. Specifically, volunteers must report certain litigation involvement for themselves as well as for their immediate family members. The information reported is handled in a confidential manner and reviewed by designated judicial officers to determine whether the Judiciary needs to take any steps to avoid an actual or apparent conflict of interest. Do I have to volunteer in the County where I live? Certain programs have local residency requirements. For further information, contact the volunteer services liaison in the county where you want to volunteer. You will find his or her contact information by clicking on the county in the above. If I belong to a political organization, can I serve as a court volunteer? Judiciary volunteers may hold elected or appointed political offices so long as doing so neither is nor appears to be in conflict with the nature of their volunteer duties. Volunteers, however, may not use their position with the Judiciary to further personal political ambitions to hold or retain public office or use the affiliation with the Judiciary in campaigning for themselves or any candidate. Please refer to the Code of Conduct and Litigation Reporting Policy for Judiciary Volunteers Code of Conduct and Litigation Reporting Policy for Judiciary Volunteers What training is required for me to participate? Newly appointed volunteers must complete a new volunteer orientation session which is a foundational training session designed to clarify the role of a court volunteer including general expectations. New volunteers also receive initial program-specific training on their detailed responsibilities. What volunteer programs are available? To learn more about volunteer programs at our NJ Courts, download our Volunteer Programs - brochure Volunteer Programs brochure . What kind of commitment is expected of me when volunteering? Court volunteers are initially appointed to a one-year or three-year term, depending on the specific program, and may be reappointed for three-year terms thereafter. Some programs offer flexible scheduling both during and outside of normal court business hours. For more information about a specific program, contact the volunteer services liaison in the county where you want to volunteer. You will find his or her contact information by clicking on the county in the list to the left.
- Arbitration, Some civil cases go to arbitration instead of going to trial. An arbitrator will hear the case, consider evidence, and decide the outcome. Typically, arbitration ends with an award to one party or a dismissal of the case. Questionnaire Attorneys are required to complete this questionnaire as directed by the notice received from the Civil Presiding Judges. Body, Arbitration Overview , There are several advantages to arbitration. It is a faster and cheaper than going to trial. Both parties get an impartial, third-party expert to review the case. This helps when the parties reach an agreement. Arbitration is less formal than trial. Each party gets tell their side of the case. Proceedings are kept confidential. Once both parties accept the arbitration award, it becomes legally binding and enforceable. Arbitrators are experienced lawyers. Some are retired judges. They must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the area of law pertaining to the case. Each arbitrator receives formal training and must be approved by the assignment judge. Arbitration is mandatory for certain civil cases: automobile negligence ( N.J.S.A . 39:6A-24, et. seq); personal injury ( N.J.S.A . 2A:23A-20, et. seq); suits against a party's insurance carrier for unpaid bills arising from a vehicular accident; and certain commercial cases. In addition, Lemon Law Program Lemon Law cases can go to arbitration. Lemon law cases involve defective cars or other products that do not work., Voluntary Binding Arbitration (vba) , Cases can be referred by the courts for voluntary binding arbitration. You can learn more from the Civil CDR Resource Book Civil CDR Program Resource Book appendix . Here is a summary of the process: The parties file a written consent form that submits the case to binding arbitration. The parties must also submit a consent order of dismissal with prejudice. This means that the court case is dismissed and the parties will abide by the arbitrator's decision. The case is then presented to a panel of two arbitrators whom the parties have selected. A Superior Court judge, also selected by the parties, is present. The judge only participates if the arbitrators do not agree. The judge explains to the parties that the decision of the panel will be final and not appealable. All parties must then agree, on the record, that they understand the final and binding nature of the program. The arbitration itself proceeds off the record. The parties often use a high/low agreement, which the arbitrators do not see. The high/low provision lets the attorneys know what is the best and the worst that could happen for their clients in the case. For the plaintiffs, that’s a guarantee that at least they get something. The incentive for the defense is that it can set a cap and limit its exposure. The high/low provision helps to protect the client -- whether the client is the plaintiff or the defendant. The courts do not schedule the case nor pay the arbitrators. It is the responsibility of the attorneys using VBA to coordinate the arbitrators, arrange payment, and ensure attendance at a time when the judge is available. , NOTE: In lemon law cases only, if the parties fail to submit the completed VBA materials to the court within 30 days, the case will be referred to mediation., Resources for Arbitrators, Continuing education trainings are being offered for active roster arbitrators. See Arbitration Course Schedule list of scheduled trainings . The list will be updated as trainings are added. Arbitrators are welcome to attend any of the trainings, even those outside the county in which they regularly arbitrate. For information on whether a specific vicinage will be offering a training, contact the county’s Arbitration Administrators and CDR Point Persons Committee Arbitration Administrator/CDR Point Person . This Checklist For Arbitrators checklist is available to help you during arbitration: Introduce all participants. Explain the adjudicatory nature of the proceeding and his/her background as an unbiased attorney approved by the court and local bar. Take stipulations. Swear in witnesses. Allow all sides to present relevant information. Make a determination based solely on the evidence presented and either call a “no cause” or award full value. Complete the written award ensuring that brief findings of fact and conclusions of law are included and that the absence of parties, or relevant evidence, or of items of incomplete discovery is noted. Absent exceptional circumstances, deliver the award in the presence of the parties. If the arbitrator conducts a settlement conference prior to rendering a decision on the merits of the case, he or she should not continue the arbitration process, but should instead turn the arbitration over to another arbitrator. Otherwise, the arbitrator should not engage in settlement negotiations until after the award form is completed and only with the parties’ consent. Use the arbitrator’s Quick Reference Guide Quick Reference Guide or view this flyer for more information. Access the contact list for the Arbitration Administrators and CDR Point Persons Committee . , Statewide Adjournment of Arbitration , All requests to adjourn a civil trial or an arbitration are governed by Rule 4:36-3 Trial Calendar Rule 4:36-3(b) . A good faith effort shall be made to discuss any request for an adjournment with all other parties before the request is presented to the court. All adjournment requests must be made in writing, submitted to the civil division manager. Faxed submissions are acceptable. Telephone requests will not be accepted absent exceptional circumstances. Requests must be copied to all other parties. Any request for an adjournment must be presented as soon as the need for an adjournment is known. Absent exceptional circumstances, the request must be presented no later than the close of business on the Wednesday preceding the week the matter is scheduled for trial or arbitration. The written request must indicate the reason or reasons the adjournment has been requested, and whether the other parties have consented to the proposed adjournment. The written request should also include a new proposed date for trial or arbitration, consented to by all parties. If consent cannot be obtained, the court will determine the matter by conference call with all parties. If the adjournment request is based upon a conflict with another court proceeding, the party requesting the adjournment must indicate whether he or she is designated trial counsel and supply the name of the other matter, the court and county in which it is pending, and the docket number assigned to the matter. No adjournments will be granted to accommodate dispositive motions returnable on or after the scheduled trial date. A matter should not be considered adjourned until court staff has confirmed that the request for an adjournment has been granted. Timely response will be given to the party requesting the adjournment, who will then be responsible for communicating the decision to all other parties. To the extent any party is dissatisfied with the decision made by the civil case management office, the following procedure should be followed: in master calendar counties, the aggrieved party should present the matter to the civil division manager directly; to the extent that any party is dissatisfied with the decision made by the Civil Division Manager, that party may ask that the matter be presented to the civil presiding judge; in individual/team calendar counties, the aggrieved party should present the matter to the civil division manager directly; to the extent that any party is dissatisfied with the decision made by the civil division manager, that party may ask that the matter be presented to the pretrial or managing judge. Requests for adjournment of a civil trial based on expert unavailability are governed by R. 4:36-3(c) Adjournments Expert Unavailability R. 4:36-3(c) . See Directive #6-04 for more information., How to Become an Arbitrator , Potential Arbitrators need to Application For Admission To Roster of Civil Arbitrators apply . There is a ARBITRATORS’ TRAINING CURRICULUM training manual available as well. ARBITRATOR SCREENING AND APPOINTMENT GUIDELINES All new arbitrators must submit a completed uniform application form with a copy of their resumé and proof of attendance at the required initial training in accordance with RULE 1:40-12 Mediators and Arbitrators in Court Annexed Program R. 1:40-12(c) . Existing arbitrators applying for appointment in additional counties must submit proof of attendance at a continuing training in accordance with R. 1:40-12(c). A certified civil trial attorney with the requisite experience, who has also completed the training and continuing education required by R. 1:40-12(c), will be entitled to automatic inclusion on the roster. After attending the initial training, a new arbitrator shall attend continuing training after two years. Thereafter, an arbitrator shall attend continuing training every four years. Mediators and Arbitrators in Court Annexed Program R. 1:40-12(c)(1) . Arbitrators who have already attended the initial training and at least one continuing training shall attend continuing training every four years. Mediators and Arbitrators in Court Annexed Program R. 1:40-12(c)(2) . Completed application forms should be submitted to the arbitration administrator of the county in which the arbitrator wishes to serve. Appointments to the roster cannot be provisional. All required documents must be submitted prior to consideration for appointment to the roster. The arbitration administrator will verify and submit the application and accompanying documents to the local selection committee. No applicant is permitted to submit required paperwork directly to the local selection committee nor can the local selection committee consider any applicant that has not previously submitted all required paperwork to the arbitration administrator. After its review, the local selection committee will then submit recommendations for the roster to the assignment judge or his/her designee for final approval. This is necessary to ensure that arbitrators are qualified in accordance with Arbitration of Certain Civil Actions R. 4:21A-2 . Upon approval by the assignment judge or his/her designee, the arbitration administrator will advise the AOC Civil Practice Division of the appointment of new arbitrators to the county roster. Any individual who feels that he or she has been aggrieved during the application or review process may bring this matter to the attention of the assignment judge for review. The local selection committee shall annually review the roster of arbitrators Revised 09/10//2019 in consultation with the civil presiding judge, civil division manager and Arbitration Administrator and make recommendations to the Assignment Judge to remove arbitrators from the roster. See Arbitration of Certain Civil Actions R. 4:21A-2(b) . It is imperative that staff are an integral part of this process so that evaluations include staff input regarding arbitrator scheduling issues, time management, promptness, cooperation, professionalism, availability and other relevant issues. Arbitrator mentoring and other assistance should be made available at the county level. General concerns identified as a result of the evaluation process should be addressed at county meetings to the extent practicable, with assignment judges always welcome to reach out to the AOC Civil Practice Division on arbitration-related issues. Each county is encouraged to establish a local monitoring and support committee to provide assistance to arbitrators, court staff, and judges regarding any arbitration-related issues. This can be part of the existing bar committees. , Related Dispute Resolution, Arbitration falls under the Civil CDR Program Information Center Complementary Dispute Resolution (CDR) program . Additional CDR programs include Civil Mediation Mediation . , Forms, CN Title 10505 Uniform Arbitration Statement of Facts - Appendix XXII-A 10506 Uniform Commercial Arbitration Memorandum - Appendix XXII-B 10507 Application For Admission To Roster of Civil Arbitrators 10736 Voluntary Binding Arbitration - Civil Action Consent Order of Dismissal 10738 Voluntary Binding Arbitration Program Application 10763 Uniform Order Confirming Arbitration Award and Entering Judgment 10766 Order of Dismissal/Suppression 10767 Notice of Settlement/Order of Dismissal 10768 Trial De Novo Request Form 10769 Voluntary Binding Arbitration Program Consent Form 10770 Voluntary Binding Arbitration Order 10977 Report and Award Form of Arbitrator(s) - Auto / Personal Injury 10978 Report and Award Form of Arbitrator(s) - Commercial 11329 Civil Division Arbitration Program Pamphlet 11669 Notice Of Arbitration Hearing - Rule 4:21A-9(b) Arbitration is a process in which a dispute is submitted to experienced and knowledgeable neutral attorneys or retired Superior Court Judges who hear arguments, review evidence and render a non-binding decision. It is less formal, less complex and often can be concluded more quickly than court proceedings., Frequently Asked Questions, Who are the arbitrators? Arbitrators are attorneys who have at least ten years of consistent and extensive experience in New Jersey in the pertinent substantive area of law. Arbitrators are selected by the Assignment Judge or his/her designee on recommendation of the local bar association and are paid a per diem fee by the court for their services. Retired Superior Court Judges may also serve as arbitrators. How does arbitration work? All attorneys and all parties are notified of their date for an arbitration hearing. Before the scheduled hearing, each party shall exchange a statement of the factual and legal issues. Although attendance by each party or their attorney is required, all attorneys and parties are strongly encouraged to appear at the hearing. The arbitrator conducts the hearing during which each party presents its case. Parties are permitted to introduce exhibits and other relevant documentary evidence. The arbitrator generally exercises the powers of the court in the management and conduct of the hearing. After the hearing, the arbitrator renders a non-binding decision and a written award. The decision is usually rendered on the day of the arbitration hearing in the presence of the participants. What if I am not satisfied with the arbitrator’s award? A party who is not satisfied with the arbitrator’s award can reject the award and get a trial by filing a notice called a “demand for a trial de novo ” with the court and serving it upon all parties within 30 days of the filing of the arbitrator's award. The court is very strict concerning enforcing the 30-day time limit. The effect of not filing the demand for trial de novo is that the award, whether a monetary award or a dismissal, can be converted into a judgment. A party requesting a trial de novo must pay a trial de novo fee to the Treasurer, State of New Jersey. Under certain circumstances if the requesting party does not significantly improve their position at trial, they may also be liable to pay other reasonable costs, including attorney fees of the other party up to $750, and witness costs up to $500 after the trial is concluded. What are the advantages of arbitration? Some of the advantages of arbitration include: arbitrators are knowledgeable and experienced attorneys or retired Superior Court Judges; prompt scheduling, expeditious procedures, and established time frames for each step serve to limit the time required to resolve the case; many of the costs associated with the formal court process can be eliminated by arbitration; each party tells his or her side of the case to an arbitrator in an atmosphere that is less formal than a court proceeding; an arbitrator's decision and award may resolve a case or serve as the basis for further negotiations to a settlement; and arbitration awards, if accepted by all parties and confirmed by the court, are legally binding and enforceable What types of cases are arbitrated? Arbitration is mandatory statewide for civil cases involving automobile negligence, personal injury, contracts and commercial matters, products liability and personal injury protection suits against one’s own insurance carrier for unpaid insurance benefits. What cases are amenable to resolution by arbitration? Arbitration has been found to be particularly effective in resolving cases having the following characteristics: the parties require an independent decision to resolve the dispute; the parties have full information, but seek the opinion of a third party respecting the extent of damages, or the credibility of witness; the parties are committed to “litigating” and are not open to negotiation; the parties have no relationship beyond a single incident and the disputed issues involve only the amount of money damages; or the amount at stake is relatively small and a quick third-party decision is of primary importance, e.g. , simple book account cases.
- Judicial Education and Performance, Judges do important work. The Judicial Education and Performance Office helps them learn and grow in this role. Judges attend training to learn about procedures, court technologies, and how to resolve cases fairly and efficiently. They also learn about new legislation, case law, and social issues that impact the cases before them. The office also gives judges feedback through evaluations to help them improve their work. These evaluations are also used during the reappointment process. , Judicial Education, Comprehensive Judicial Orientation Program (CJOP) and New Judge Orientation., CJOP and Orientation programming helps new judges move from attorney to judge. It also helps experienced Judges with new assignments. The program gives in-depth training in the State’s judicial practices and procedures. Judges also gain access to a library of training materials. Each judge is also matched with a more senior judge who acts as a mentor. , The Judicial College and Seminars, . These events offer judges a wide range of training programs. They allow judges to stay up to date on developments in the law. Special attention is paid substance use disorders training, domestic violence training, and racial, gender, LGBTQ+ equity in the law training. , Judicial Performance Program, Attorneys provide valuable feedback to the Judicial Performance and Education Program through the Judicial Performance Program. Their input helps the courts ensure that all judges are given the chance to improve and help maintain the quality of justice provided by the New Jersey Courts. Attorneys complete anonymous questionnaires. They evaluate judges on more than 30 performance standards. Results are shared with the judge, the assignment judge, the Supreme Court, the Governor, the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Judicial Evaluation Commission.
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- Statewide Pro Bono Coordinator Contact List, Name Address Contact Atlantic/Cape May Overs, Carolina Statewide Pro Bono Coordinator Atlantic/Cape May Atlantic County Civil Courthouse 1201 Bacharach Boulevard Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Phone: 609-402-0100 ext. 47036 Email: ATLProBono.Mailbox @njcourts.gov Bergen Marfino, Elena Statewide Pro Bono Coordinator Bergen Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main Street Suite/Room 124 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25209 Email: BERProBono.Mailbox @njcourts.gov Burlington Coleman, Lyssa Statewide Pro Bono Coordinator Burlington Burlington County Court Facility 49 Rancocas Road Suite/Room Municipal Division Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38045 Email: BURProBono.Mailbox @njcourts.gov Camden Mejia, Georgette Statewide Pro Bono Coordinator Camden Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Suite/Room 680 Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43960 Email: CAMProBono.Mailbox @njcourts.gov Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Demarzio, Joseph Statewide Pro Bono Coordinator Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Salem County Courthouse 92 Market Street Salem, New Jersey 08079 Phone: 856-878-5050 Email: VIC15ProBono.mbx @njcourts.gov Essex Dunnemann, James Assistant Municipal Division Manager, Statewide Pro Bono Coordinator Essex Municipal Division Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Suite/Room 716 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-776-9300 ext. 55714 Email: ESXProBono.Mailbox @njcourts.gov Hudson Gambino, Jennifer Statewide Pro Bono Coordinator Hudson Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Suite/Room TCA's Office Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Phone: 201-748-4400 ext. 60521 Email: HudProBono.mailbox @njcourts.gov Mercer Bare, Karen Statewide Pro Bono Coordinator Mercer Mercer County Criminal Courthouse 400 South Warren Street Suite/Room 109 Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 Phone: 609-571-4200 ext. 74048 Email: MerProBono.Mailbox @njcourts.gov Middlesex VACANT Statewide Pro Bono Coordinator Middlesex Middlesex County Courthouse PO Box 964 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903-0964 Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88837 Email: MIDProBono.Mailbox @njcourts.gov Pagination 1 Go to page 2 2 Go to next page > Next page Showing 1 to 20 of 33 items
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