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Part 1 53 chapters

1:1 Applicability, Scope, Construction, Relaxation And Citation of Rules

R. 1:1-1 Applicability; Scope
R. 1:1-2 Construction and Relaxation; References to Marriage, Spouse and Related Terms
R. 1:1-3 Citation of Rules

1:2 Conduct of Proceedings Generally

R. 1:2-1 Proceedings in Open Court; Robes
R. 1:2-2 Trial Courts: Verbatim Record of Proceedings
R. 1:2-3 Exhibits
R. 1:2-4 Sanctions: Failure to Appear; Motions and Briefs
R. 1:2-5 Advancement of Cases for Trial or Argument [Deleted June 28, 1996 to be effective September 1, 1996]
R. 1:2-6 Case Management Conference; Orders

1:3 Time

R. 1:3-1 Computation of Time
R. 1:3-2 Time Unaffected by Expiration of Term
R. 1:3-3 Additional Time After Service by Ordinary Mail
R. 1:3-4 Enlargement of Time

1:4 Form and Execution of Papers

R. 1:4-1 Caption: Name and Addresses of Party and Attorney; Format
R. 1:4-2 Paragraphs
R. 1:4-3 Adoption by Reference; Exhibits
R. 1:4-4 Affidavits
R. 1:4-5 Signing and Dating of Pleadings; Motions
R. 1:4-6 Typewritten Names
R. 1:4-7 Verification of Pleadings
R. 1:4-8 Frivolous Litigation
R. 1:4-9 Size, Weight and Format of Filed Papers
R. 1:4-10 Assignment of Judgment

1:5 Service And Filing Of Papers

R. 1:5-1 Service: When Required
R. 1:5-2 Manner of Service
R. 1:5-3 Proof of Service
R. 1:5-4 Service by Mail or Courier: When Complete
R. 1:5-5 Service: Numerous Defendants
R. 1:5-6 Filing
R. 1:5-7 Non-Military Affidavit

1:6 Motions And Briefs In the Trial Courts

R. 1:6-1 Applicability of Rule
R. 1:6-2 Form of Motion; Hearing
R. 1:6-3 Filing and Service of Motions and Cross-Motions
R. 1:6-4 Superior Court; Place for Filing Motions, Orders to Show Cause and Orders
R. 1:6-5 Briefs
R. 1:6-6 Evidence on Motions; Affidavits
R. 1:6-7 Reading of Moving Papers and Briefs in Advance
R. 1:6-8 Issuance of Process and Entry of Judgment

1:7 General Provisions For Trials

R. 1:7-1 Opening and Closing Statement
R. 1:7-2 Objections
R. 1:7-3 Record of Excluded Evidence
R. 1:7-4 Findings by the Court in Non-jury Trials and on Motions
R. 1:7-5 Trial Errors
R. 1:7-6 Non-public Business Records

1:8 Jury

R. 1:8-1 Trial by Jury
R. 1:8-2 Number of Jurors
R. 1:8-3 Examination of Jurors; Challenges
R. 1:8-4 Foreperson
R. 1:8-5 Availability of Petit Jury List
R. 1:8-6 Sequestration of Juries
R. 1:8-7 Requests to Charge the Jury
R. 1:8-8 Materials to be Submitted to the Jury (Exhibits and Lists; Jury Instructions); Note-Taking; Juror Questions
R. 1:8-9 Return of Verdict
R. 1:8-10 Polling of Jury
R. 1:8-3A Reduction of Bias in the Exercise of Peremptory Challenges

1:9 Subpoenas

R. 1:9-1 For attendance of witnesses; forms; issuance; notice in lieu of subpoena
R. 1:9-2 For Production of Documentary Evidence and Electronically Stored Information; Notice in Lieu of Subpoena
R. 1:9-3 Service
R. 1:9-4 Place of service
R. 1:9-5 Failure to appear
R. 1:9-6 Enforcement of subpoena of public officer or agency

1:10 Contempt Of Court And Enforcement Of Litigant's Rights Related Thereto

R. 1:10-1 Summary Contempt in Presence of Court
R. 1:10-2 Summary Contempt Proceedings on Order to Show Cause or Order for Arrest
R. 1:10-3 Relief to Litigant

1:11 Withdrawal, Substitution, Termination of Responsibility of Attorney

R. 1:11-1 Death, Removal or Disbarment of Attorney
R. 1:11-2 Withdrawal or Substitution

1:12 Disqualification And Disability Of Judges

R. 1:12-1 Cause for Disqualification; On the Court's Motion
R. 1:12-2 Disqualification on Party's Motion
R. 1:12-3 Proceedings in the Trial Courts in the Event of Disqualification or Inability

1:13 Miscellaneous Rules As To Procedure

R. 1:13-1 Clerical Mistakes
R. 1:13-2 Proceedings by Indigents
R. 1:13-3 Approval and Filing of Surety Bond; Judgment Against Principal and Surety
R. 1:13-4 Transfer of Actions
R. 1:13-5 Tables of Mortality and Life Expectancy
R. 1:13-6 Military Lists
R. 1:13-7 Dismissal of Civil Cases for Lack of Prosecution
R. 1:13-8 Priorities of Liens and Encumbrances Determined as of Commencement of Action
R. 1:13-9 Amicus Curiae; Motion; Grounds for Relief; Briefs
R. 1:13-10 Payment of Fees, Penalties, and Sanctions

1:14 Code of Ethics

1:15 Limitations On Practice Of Attorneys

R. 1:15-1 Limitation on Practice of Attorneys Serving as Judges and Surrogates
R. 1:15-2 Limitations on Practice of Attorneys Serving as Clerks and Employees of Courts and Judges
R. 1:15-3 Limitations on Practice of Other Attorneys
R. 1:15-4 Limitations Extended to Partners, etc.; Municipal Court Judges; Municipal Prosecutors
R. 1:15-5 Application of Rule

1:16 Miscellaneous Limitations On Attorneys And Practices

R. 1:16-1 Interviewing Jurors Subsequent to Trial
R. 1:16-2 Prohibition as to Gratuities

1:17 Judges And Court Personnel: Limitation On Political Activity, Holding Of Other Public Office Or Position And Other Gainful Pursuit

R. 1:17-1 Persons Prohibited
R. 1:17-2 Judges
R. 1:17-3 Non-judge Employees
R. 1:17-4 Non-applicability
R. 1:17-5 Ineligibility of Judicial Employees for Appointments
R. 1:17-6 Other Employment of Judicial Employees

1:17A Advisory Committee On Outside Activities

R. 1:17A-1 Appointment and Organization
R. 1:17A-2 Jurisdiction
R. 1:17A-3 Scope of Review
R. 1:17A-4 Form of Inquiry
R. 1:17A-5 Depositions of Inquiries
R. 1:17A-6 Inquiries From Supreme Court
R. 1:17A-7 Procedure
R. 1:17A-8 Petitions for Review
R. 1:17A-9 Reports

1:18 Duty of Judges

1:18A Advisory Committee On Extrajudicial Activities

R. 1:18A-1 Appointment and Organization
R. 1:18A-2 Jurisdiction
R. 1:18A-3 Form of Inquiry
R. 1:18A-4 Disposition of Inquiries
R. 1:18A-5 Inquiries From Supreme Court
R. 1:18A-6 Procedure; Requests for Reconsideration
R. 1:18A-7 Petitions for Review

1:18B Judicial Financial Reporting

R. 1:18B-1 Obligation to Report
R. 1:18B-2 Advisory Committee on Judicial Financial Reporting
R. 1:18B-3 Retention and Disclosure of Statements

1:19 Advisory Committee On Professional Ethics

R. 1:19-1 Appointment and Organization
R. 1:19-2 Jurisdiction
R. 1:19-4 Disposition of Inquiries
R. 1:19-5 Inquiries From Supreme Court
R. 1:19-6 Effect of Published Opinions
R. 1:19-7 Procedure
R. 1:19-8 Petitions for Review
R. 1:19-9 Ethics Telephone Research Service
R. 1:19-3 Form of Inquiry

1:19A Committee on Attorney Advertising

R. 1:19A-1 Appointment and Organization
R. 1:19A-2 Jurisdiction
R. 1:19A-3 Advisory Opinions
R. 1:19A-4 Ethics Grievances
R. 1:19A-5 Records; Confidentiality
R. 1:19A-6 Immunity
R. 1:19A-7 Referral to Office of Attorney Ethics
R. 1:19A-8 Telephone Inquiries

1:20 Discipline of Members of the Bar

R. 1:20-1 Disciplinary Jurisdiction; Annual Fee and Registration
R. 1:20-2 Office of Attorney Ethics
R. 1:20-3 District Ethics Committees; Investigations
R. 1:20-4 Formal Pleadings
R. 1:20-5 Prehearing Procedures
R. 1:20-6 Hearings
R. 1:20-7 Additional Rules of Procedure
R. 1:20-8 Priority of Disciplinary Matters
R. 1:20-9 Confidentiality; Access to and Dissemination of Disciplinary Information
R. 1:20-10 Discipline by Consent
R. 1:20-11 Temporary Suspension
R. 1:20-11A Suspension of License to Practice Law for Failure to Support Dependents
R. 1:20-11B Suspension of License to Practice Law for Failure to Repay Student Loans
R. 1:20-12 Incapacity and Disability
R. 1:20-14 Reciprocal Discipline and Disability Proceedings
R. 1:20-15 Disciplinary Review Board
R. 1:20-15A Final Disciplinary Determinations; Sanctions
R. 1:20-16 Action by the Supreme Court
R. 1:20-17 Reimbursement of Disciplinary Costs
R. 1:20-18 Supervision of Disciplined Attorney
R. 1:20-19 Appointment of Attorney-Trustee to Protect Clients' Interest
R. 1:20-20 Future Activities of Attorney Who Has Been Disciplined or Transferred to Disability-Inactive Status
R. 1:20-21 Reinstatement After Final Discipline
R. 1:20-22 Resignation Without Prejudice
R. 1:20-23 Release of Restrained Funds in Attorney Accounts
R. 1:20-21A Readmission After Disbarment

1:20A District Fee Arbitration Committees

R. 1:20A-1 Appointment and Organization
R. 1:20A-2 Jurisdiction
R. 1:20A-3 Arbitration
R. 1:20A-4 Referral to Office of Attorney Ethics
R. 1:20A-5 Records; Confidentiality; Immunity
R. 1:20A-6 Pre-action Notice to Client

1:20B Disciplinary Oversight Committee

R. 1:20B-1 Disciplinary Oversight Committee
R. 1:20B-2 Appointment
R. 1:20B-3 Organization; Officers; Quorum; Meetings
R. 1:20B-4 Powers; Confidentiality

1:21 Practice of Law

R. 1:21-1 Who May Practice; Appearance in Court
R. 1:21-1A Professional Corporations for the Practice of Law
R. 1:21-1B Limited Liability Companies for the Practice of Law
R. 1:21-1C Limited Liability Partnerships for the Practice of Law
R. 1:21-2 Appearances Pro Hac Vice
R. 1:21-3 Appearance by Law Graduates and Students; Special Permission for Out-of-State Attorneys
R. 1:21-4 Attorneys for Consuls of Any Government Not Recognized
R. 1:21-5 Counsellors; Masters Abolished; Conclusion of Use of Special Master and Special Ethics Master Terminology
R. 1:21-6 Recordkeeping; Sharing of Fees; Examination of Records
R. 1:21-7 Contingent Fees
R. 1:21-7A Deleted
R. 1:21-8 Deleted
R. 1:21-9 Certification and Practice of Foreign Legal Consultants
R. 1:21-10 Provision of Legal Services Following Determination of Major Disaster
R. 1:21-11 Definitions and Certifications Regarding Pro Bono Practice
R. 1:21-12 Madden-Exemption Based on Voluntary Qualifying Pro Bono Service
R. 1:21-1D Individuals or Partnerships Engaged in the Private Practice of Law; Reporting of Professional Liability Insurance

1:22 Committee On The Unauthorized Practice Of Law

R. 1:22-1 Appointment; Membership; Administration
R. 1:22-1A Organization; Quorum
R. 1:22-2 Jurisdiction
R. 1:22-3 Procedure: Advisory Opinions
R. 1:22-3A Petitions for Review
R. 1:22-4 Complaints: Preliminary Investigation
R. 1:22-5 Complaints: Informal Disposition
R. 1:22-6 Complaints: Referrals
R. 1:22-7 Immunity From Suit
R. 1:22-8 Subpoena: Authority of Committee; Service [Deleted]
R. 1:22-9 Prosecution of Disorderly Persons Offense [Deleted]
R. 1:22-10 Legal Assistance [Deleted]

1:23 Board Of Bar Examiners

R. 1:23-1 Appointment; Organization
R. 1:23-2 Duties; Procedure
R. 1:23-3 Confidentiality; Immunity
R. 1:23-4 Funds
R. 1:23-5 Bar Examination Test-Taking Improprieties

1:24 Bar Examinations; Qualifications For Admission to the Practice of Law

R. 1:24-1 Qualifications and Requirements for Application
R. 1:24-2 Application for Admission by Bar Examination
R. 1:24-4 Application for Admission by Motion
R. 1:24-3 Application for Admission by Uniform Bar Examination Score Transfer

1:25 Committee On Character

1:27 Admission To Practice Law

R. 1:27-1 Plenary Admission
R. 1:27-2 Limited License; In-House Counsel
R. 1:27-2A Foreign In-House Counsel Registration
R. 1:27-3 Admission of Law School Teachers
R. 1:27-4 Temporary Admission of a Military Spouse During Military Assignment in New Jersey
R. 1:27-5 Oath or Affirmation on Admission

1:27A Advisory Committee On Bar Admissions

R. 1:27A-1 Establishment of Committee; Duties
R. 1:27A-2 Committee Membership

1:27B Bar Admissions Financial Committee

R. 1:27B-1 Bar Admissions Financial Committee
R. 1:27B-2 Appointment
R. 1:27B-3 Organization; Officers; Quorum; Meetings
R. 1:27B-4 Powers

1:28 New Jersey Lawyers Fund For Client Protection

R. 1:28-1 Purpose; Administration; Appointments
R. 1:28-2 Payment to the Fund; Enforcement
R. 1:28-3 Payment of Claims
R. 1:28-4 Duties of Trustees and Officers
R. 1:28-5 General Powers of Trustees
R. 1:28-6 Subpoenas; Notice in Lieu of Subpoena; Noncompliance
R. 1:28-7 Administration
R. 1:28-8 Custodial Receivers
R. 1:28-9 Confidentiality

1:28A Interest On Lawyers Trust Accounts (IOLTA) Fund

R. 1:28A-2 Attorney IOLTA Trust Accounts
R. 1:28A-3 Duties of Trustees and Officers
R. 1:28A-4 General Powers of Trustees
R. 1:28A-5 Confidentiality
R. 1:28A-1 Purpose; administration; appointments

1:28B New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program

R. 1:28B-1 Board of Trustees; Purpose; Administration; Annual Assessment
R. 1:28B-2 Duties of Trustees and Treasurer
R. 1:28B-3 Confidentiality
R. 1:28B-4 Immunity

1:29 Certificates Of Admission And Good Standing; Change Of Name; Confirmatory Certificates

R. 1:29-1 Certificates of Admission and Good Standing; Fees
R. 1:29-2 Change Of Name
R. 1:29-3 Confirmatory Certificates; Fee

1:30 Court Schedules

R. 1:30-1 Court Always Open
R. 1:30-2 Terms of court; stated sessions of superior and county court
R. 1:30-3 Sittings of Courts
R. 1:30-4 Clerks’ Offices; Municipal Court Offices
R. 1:30-5 Vacations

1:31 Places For Transaction Of Court Business

R. 1:31-1 Location of Courtrooms; Judges' Chambers; Clerks' Offices
R. 1:31-2 Inadequate Court Facilities

1:32 Reports By Courts and Personnel; Records; Forms and Process Prescribed By Administrative Director

R. 1:32-1 Reports by Judges; Court Clerks; Court Reporters
R. 1:32-2 Books and Records
R. 1:32-2A Electronic Court Systems, Electronic Records, Electronic Signatures, Metadata, Cybersecurity
R. 1:32-3 Process; Forms

1:33 Administrative Responsibility

R. 1:33-1 The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; Acting Chief Justice
R. 1:33-2 Court Managerial Structure
R. 1:33-3 The Administrative Director of the Courts
R. 1:33-4 Assignment Judges; Presiding Judge for Administration of the Appellate Division
R. 1:33-5 Trial Court Administrators-Case Coordinators
R. 1:33-6 Presiding Judges of Functional Units
R. 1:33-6A Supervising Judges of the Special Civil Part
R. 1:33-7 Division Manager
R. 1:33-8 Probation Services
R. 1:33-9 Review of Administratively Recommended Facilities Disputes Dispositions

1:34 Supporting Personnel Of the Courts

R. 1:34-1 Standing Masters of the Supreme Court [Deleted]
R. 1:34-2 Clerks of Court; Municipal Court Administrators
R. 1:34-3 Hiring Process for Municipal Court Directors, Municipal Court Administrators and Deputy Municipal Court Administrators
R. 1:34-4 Probation Officers and Volunteers in Probation
R. 1:34-5 Court Reporters
R. 1:34-6 Office of Foreclosure
R. 1:34-7 Interpreters, Transliterators, and Translators

1:35 Judicial Conferences

R. 1:35-1 The Judicial Conference of New Jersey
R. 1:35-2 Conference of Judges

1:35A Judicial Performance Program

R. 1:35A-1 [Judicial Performance Committee] (deleted)
R. 1:35A-2 Judicial Performance Program
R. 1:35A-3 Records
R. 1:35A-4 Judicial Evaluation Commission

1:36 Opinions; Filing; Publication

R. 1:36-1 Filing of Opinions
R. 1:36-2 Publication
R. 1:36-3 Unpublished Opinions
R. 1:36-4 References in Court Decisions to Information Contained in Records Otherwise Excluded from Public Access
R. 1:36-5 Reserved Decisions

1:37 Court Titles; Seals; Abbreviations

R. 1:37-1 Title of Courts
R. 1:37-2 Seal of Courts
R. 1:37-3 Abbreviations; Title on Temporary Assignment

1:38 Public Access To Court Records and Administrative Records

R. 1:38-1 Policy
R. 1:38-1A References in Court Decisions to Information Contained in Records Otherwise Excluded from Public Access
R. 1:38-2 Definition of Court Records
R. 1:38-3 Court Records Excluded from Public Access
R. 1:38-4 Definition of Administrative Records
R. 1:38-5 Administrative Records Excluded from Public Access
R. 1:38-6 Intergovernmental Exchanges
R. 1:38-7 Confidential Personal Identifiers
R. 1:38-8 Removing from the Court File Documents Improperly Submitted to Court
R. 1:38-9 Fees
R. 1:38-10 Determinations; Appeal Process
R. 1:38-11 Sealing of Court Records
R. 1:38-12 Unsealing of Court Records
R. 1:38-13 Records Available Only in the Form Maintained by the Judiciary

1:39 Specialty Certification Of Attorneys

R. 1:39-1 Board on Attorney Certification
R. 1:39-1A Certification Committees
R. 1:39-2 Eligibility
R. 1:39-3 Written Examination
R. 1:39-4 Decision by Certification Committee or Board
R. 1:39-5 Grant; Duration; Withholding of Certification
R. 1:39-6 Effect of Certification
R. 1:39-7 Renewal of Certification
R. 1:39-8 Termination of Certification
R. 1:39-9 Review of Action of Board

1:40 Complementary Dispute Resolution Programs

R. 1:40-1 Purpose, Goals
R. 1:40-2 Modes and Definitions of Complementary Dispute Resolution
R. 1:40-3 Organization and Management
R. 1:40-4 Mediation – General Rules
R. 1:40-5 Mediation in Family Part Matters
R. 1:40-6 Mediation of Civil, Probate, and General Equity Matters
R. 1:40-7 Complementary Dispute Resolution in the Special Civil Part
R. 1:40-8 Mediation of Minor Disputes in Municipal Court Actions
R. 1:40-9 Civil Arbitration
R. 1:40-10 Relaxation of Court Rules and Program Guidelines
R. 1:40-11 Non-Court Dispute Resolution
R. 1:40-12 Mediators and Arbitrators in Court Annexed Program

1:41 Municipal Court Administrator Certification Program

R. 1:41-1 Municipal Court Administrator Certification Board
R. 1:41-2 Certification and Renewal; Lapsing of Certification
R. 1:41-3 Accreditation of Non-Certified Municipal Court Directors, Municipal Court Administrators, and Deputy Municipal Court Administrators
R. 1:41-4 Revocation or Suspension of Certification or Accreditation
R. 1:41-5 Review of Action of Board
R. 1:41-6 Stay Following Final Determination of the Board
R. 1:41-7 Confidentiality
R. 1:41-8 Immunity

1:42 Continuing Legal Education

R. 1:42-1 Continuing Legal Education Required
R. 1:42-2 Board on Continuing Legal Education
R. 1:42-3 Immunities

1:43 Filing and Other Fees Established Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2B:1-7

Part 2 16 chapters

2:1 Scope

2:2 Appealable Judgments And Determinations

R. 2:2-1 Appeals to the Supreme Court from Final Judgments
R. 2:2-2 Appeals to the Supreme Court From Interlocutory Orders
R. 2:2-3 Appeals to the Appellate Division From Final Judgments, Decisions, Actions and From Rules; Tax Court
R. 2:2-4 Appeals to the Appellate Division From Interlocutory Orders, Decisions or Actions
R. 2:2-5 Consequences of Certain Appellate Division Judgments

2:3 Who May Appeal

R. 2:3-1 Appeal by the State in Criminal Actions
R. 2:3-2 Appeal by Defendant and Others in Criminal Actions
R. 2:3-3 Joint and Several Appeals
R. 2:3-4 Cross Appeals
R. 2:3-5 Workers' Compensation Appeals Involving Employers Only

2:4 Time For Appeal

R. 2:4-1 Time: From Judgments, Orders, Decisions, Actions and From Rules
R. 2:4-2 Time for Cross Appeals and Appeals by Respondents
R. 2:4-3 Tolling of Time for Appeal and Certification
R. 2:4-4 Extension of Time for Appeal and Review

2:5 How To Appeal

R. 2:5-1 Notice of Appeal; Order in Lieu Thereof; Case Information Statement
R. 2:5-2 Deposits for Costs; Application for Dismissal for Default [DELETED]
R. 2:5-3 Preparation and Filing of Transcript; Statement of Proceedings; Prescribed Transcript Request Form
R. 2:5-4 Record on Appeal
R. 2:5-5 Correction or Supplementation of Record
R. 2:5-6 Appeals From Interlocutory Orders, Decisions and Actions

2:6 Appendices, Briefs, Transcripts

R. 2:6-1 Preparation of Appellant’s Appendix; Joint Appendix; Contents
R. 2:6-2 Contents of Appellant’s Brief
R. 2:6-3 Preparation of Respondent's Appendix; Contents
R. 2:6-4 Contents of Respondent's Brief; Statement in Lieu of Brief; Responsibility to File
R. 2:6-5 Contents of Reply Brief and Appendix
R. 2:6-6 Covers of Briefs and Appendices
R. 2:6-7 Length of Briefs
R. 2:6-8 References to Briefs; Appendices; Transcripts
R. 2:6-9 Inadequate Appendix or Brief
R. 2:6-10 Format of Briefs and Other Papers
R. 2:6-11 Time for Serving and Filing Briefs; Appendices; Transcript; Other Permissible Submissions
R. 2:6-12 Number of Briefs, Appendices and Transcripts to Be Served and Filed

2:7 Appeals By Indigent Persons

R. 2:7-1 Relief From Filing Fees
R. 2:7-2 Assignment of Counsel on Appeal
R. 2:7-3 Joinder of Petitions; Copies Required
R. 2:7-4 Relief in Subsequent Courts
R. 2:7-5 Transcripts in Appeals by Indigent Defendants from Judgment of Conviction Entered on Trial de Novo

2:8 Motions; Dismissals; Summary Dispositions

R. 2:8-1 Motions
R. 2:8-2 Dismissal of Appeals: Order; Stipulation
R. 2:8-3 Motion for Summary Disposition

2:9 Miscellaneous Proceedings Pending Appeal

R. 2:9-1 Control by Appellate Court of Proceedings Pending Appeal or Certification
R. 2:9-2 Extension and Acceleration of Time; Adjournments
R. 2:9-3 Stay Pending Review in Criminal Actions
R. 2:9-4 Bail After Conviction
R. 2:9-5 Stay of Proceedings in Civil Actions, Contempts, and Arbitrations
R. 2:9-6 Supersedeas Bond; Exceptions
R. 2:9-7 Temporary Relief in Administrative Proceedings
R. 2:9-8 Temporary Relief in Emergent Matters
R. 2:9-9 Sanctions for Non-Compliance with Rules
R. 2:9-10 Effect of Appeal by the State
R. 2:9-11 Sentencing Appeals
R. 2:9-12 [Deleted]
R. 2:9-13 Appeals from Orders Granting Pretrial Detention
R. 2:9-14 Motion for Leave to Appeal from Disposition of R. 2:9-13 Appeal

2:10 Scope Of Review

R. 2:10-1 Motion for New Trial as Prerequisite for Jury Verdict Review; Standard of Review
R. 2:10-2 Notice of Trial Errors
R. 2:10-3 Review of Sentence
R. 2:10-4 Convictions for Contempt
R. 2:10-5 Original Jurisdiction
R. 2:10-6 Allegation of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Termination of Parental Rights Cases

2:11 Argument; Determination; Costs; Rehearing

R. 2:11-1 Appellate Calendar; Oral Argument
R. 2:11-2 Determination of Appeal on Motion for Leave to Appeal
R. 2:11-3 Opinion, Judgment; Stay After Judgment
R. 2:11-4 Attorney’s Fees on Appeal
R. 2:11-5 Costs on Appeal
R. 2:11-6 Motion for Reconsideration

2:12 Appeals On Certification to the Supreme Court

R. 2:12-1 Certification on Motion of the Supreme Court
R. 2:12-2 Certification of Appeals Pending Unheard in Appellate Division
R. 2:12-3 Certification of Final Judgments of the Appellate Division
R. 2:12-4 Grounds for Certification
R. 2:12-5 Deposit for Costs [DELETED]
R. 2:12-6 Record on Petition for Certification
R. 2:12-7 Form, Service and Filing of Petition for Certification
R. 2:12-8 Respondent's Brief and Petitioner's Reply Brief
R. 2:12-9 Where Party Appeals and at the Same Time Makes Application for Certification
R. 2:12-10 Granting or Denial of Certification
R. 2:12-11 Proceedings After Certification Granted

2:12A Certification of Questions of Law by the Supreme Court

R. 2:12A-1 Responding to Questions of Law
R. 2:12A-2 Power to Reformulate Question
R. 2:12A-3 Certification Order; Record
R. 2:12A-4 Contents of Certification Order
R. 2:12A-5 Notice; Response
R. 2:12A-6 Procedures
R. 2:12A-7 Disposition
R. 2:12A-8 Cost of Certification

2:13 Administration

R. 2:13-1 Presiding Justice or Judge
R. 2:13-2 Quorum; Temporary Assignment
R. 2:13-3 Places of Sitting

2:14 Removal Of Judges

R. 2:14-1 Institution of Proceedings
R. 2:14-2 Order to Show Cause
R. 2:14-3 Conduct of Formal Proceedings

2:15 Advisory Committee On Judicial Conduct

R. 2:15-1 Establishment of Committee
R. 2:15-2 Appointment and Membership
R. 2:15-3 Quorum and Hearing Panels
R. 2:15-4 Administration and Principal Office
R. 2:15-5 Reimbursement
R. 2:15-6 Investigations; Service of Subpoenas and Orders
R. 2:15-7 Cooperation by Attorneys and Court Personnel
R. 2:15-8 Initial Review by Committee
R. 2:15-9 Preliminary Investigation; Disclosure to Judge
R. 2:15-10 Action on Completion of Preliminary Investigation
R. 2:15-11 Informal Conference
R. 2:15-12 Institution of Formal Proceedings Before the Committee
R. 2:15-13 Discovery
R. 2:15-14 Conduct of Formal Hearing
R. 2:15-15 Decision of the Committee; Transmittal of the Record
R. 2:15-15A Discipline by Consent
R. 2:15-16 Motion by Judge
R. 2:15-17 Action by the Supreme Court
R. 2:15-18 Prosecution of Removal Proceedings and of Other Proceedings Before the Supreme Court
R. 2:15-19 Challenges to the Proceedings
R. 2:15-20 Confidentiality
R. 2:15-21 Costs
R. 2:15-22 Immunity From Suit
R. 2:15-23 Effect of Retirement, Resignation, or Failure of Reappointment
R. 2:15-24 Disqualification of Judge
R. 2:15-25 Referral for Administrative Action

Part 3 33 chapters

3:1 General Provisions

R. 3:1-1 Scope
R. 3:1-2 Territorial Limits
R. 3:1-3 Effect of Prosecutor's Election to Waive Death Penalty [Deleted]
R. 3:1-4 Orders; Form; Entry
R. 3:1-5 Indictable Offenses in the Superior Court; Transfer
R. 3:1-6 Trial of Non-Indictables in Superior Court

3:2 Contents of Complaints, Arrest Warrant and Summons

R. 3:2-1 Contents of Complaint; Citizen Complaints for Indictable Offenses; Forwarding of Indictable Complaints to Prosecutor and Criminal Division Manager; Forwarding of Investigative Reports to Prosecutor
R. 3:2-2 Summons
R. 3:2-3 Arrest Warrant

3:3 Summons or Warrant Upon Complaint

R. 3:3-1 Issuance of a Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or a Complaint-Summons (CDR-1)
R. 3:3-2 (Reserved)
R. 3:3-3 Execution or Service; Return
R. 3:3-4 Defective Warrant or Summons

3:4 Proceedings Before The Committing Judge; Pretrial Release

R. 3:4-1 Procedure After Arrest
R. 3:4-2 First Appearance After Filing Complaint; Prehearing Rights Advisement
R. 3:4-3 Hearing as to Probable Cause on Indictable Offenses
R. 3:4-4 Proceedings in Arrest Under Uniform Fresh Pursuit Law
R. 3:4-5 Effect of Technical Insufficiency or Irregularity in the Proceedings
R. 3:4-6 Pre-Indictment Disposition Conference
R. 3:4-7 Pre-Indictment Hearing

3:4A Pretrial Detention

3:5 Search Warrants

R. 3:5-1 Authority to Issue
R. 3:5-2 Grounds for Issuance
R. 3:5-3 Issuance and Contents
R. 3:5-4 Secrecy
R. 3:5-5 Execution and Return With Inventory
R. 3:5-6 Records; Confidentiality
R. 3:5-7 Motion to suppress evidence and for return of property
R. 3:5-8 Search and Seizure Without Search Warrant

3:5A Investigative Detention

R. 3:5A-1 Authority to Issue
R. 3:5A-2 Application
R. 3:5A-3 Notice and Return
R. 3:5A-4 Grounds for Issuance
R. 3:5A-5 Contents of Order for Investigative Detention
R. 3:5A-6 Emergent Application
R. 3:5A-7 Service
R. 3:5A-8 Filling
R. 3:5A-9 Definition

3:6 The Grand Jury

R. 3:6-1 Summoning the Grand Jury
R. 3:6-2 Objections to Grand Jury and Grand Jurors
R. 3:6-3 Supervising and Charging the Grand Jury
R. 3:6-4 Foreperson; Deputy Foreperson
R. 3:6-5 Clerk
R. 3:6-6 Who May Be Present at Session and Deliberations; Record and Transcript
R. 3:6-7 Secrecy of Proceedings
R. 3:6-8 Finding and Return of Indictment; No Bill
R. 3:6-9 Finding and Return of Presentment
R. 3:6-10 Discharge; Continuance of Term
R. 3:6-11 Impanelment and Judicial Supervision of State Grand Jury

3:7 Indictment and Accusation

R. 3:7-1 Entitling of Papers
R. 3:7-2 Use of Indictment or Accusation
R. 3:7-3 Nature and Contents of Indictment or Accusation
R. 3:7-4 Amendment of Indictment or Accusation
R. 3:7-5 Bill of Particulars
R. 3:7-6 Joinder of Offenses
R. 3:7-7 Joinder of Defendants
R. 3:7-8 Issuance of a Warrant or Summons Upon Indictment or Accusation Where Defendant Has Not Been Previously Charged
R. 3:7-9 Form of Post-Indictment or Post-Accusation Warrant and Summons
R. 3:7-10 Execution of Service; Return

3:8 Appearance of Counsel

R. 3:8-1 Filling Appearance
R. 3:8-2 Joint Representation
R. 3:8-3 Representation by Public Defender

3:9 Pretrial Procedure

R. 3:9-1 Post-Indictment Procedure; Arraignment; Meet and Confer; Plea Offer; Conferences; Pretrial Hearings; Pretrial Conference
R. 3:9-2 Pleas
R. 3:9-3 Plea discussion; Agreements; Withdrawals

3:10 Pleading and Motions Before Trial; Defenses and Objections

R. 3:10-1 Pleadings and Motions
R. 3:10-2 Time and Manner of Making Motion; Hearing on Motion
R. 3:10-3 Notice by the State – Expert Witness Testimony When Testifying Expert Did Not Participate in Underlying Tests
R. 3:10-4 [Reserved]
R. 3:10-5 [Reserved]
R. 3:10-6 [Reserved]
R. 3:10-7 Effect of Determination of Motion
R. 3:10-8 Notice of Intention to Proffer Map of Public Housing, Park, or Building
R. 3:10-9 Notice of Intention to Proffer Affidavit Regarding Search of Firearm Permit Database

3:11 Identifications –Out-of-Court; In-Court

R. 3:11-2 First-Time In-Court Identifications
R. 3:11-1 Record of An Out-Of-Court Identification Procedure

3:12 Defendant's Obligation to Provide Notice

R. 3:12-1 Notice Under Specific Criminal Code Provisions
R. 3:12-2 Notice of Alibi; Failure to Furnish

3:13 Depositions; Discovery

R. 3:13-1 [Deleted]
R. 3:13-2 Depositions
R. 3:13-3 Discovery and Inspection
R. 3:13-4 Additional Discovery in Capital Cases [Deleted]
R. 3:13-5 Discovery Fees

3:14 Place of Trial; Foreign Juries

R. 3:14-1 Venue
R. 3:14-2 Motion for Change of Venue or Foreign Jury
R. 3:14-3 Foreign Juries; Order and Selection
R. 3:14-4 Order for Change of Venue; Costs

3:15 Joinder And Severance

R. 3:15-1 Trial of Indictments or Accusations Together
R. 3:15-2 Relief From Prejudicial Joinder
R. 3:15-3 Trial of Criminal Offenses and Lesser, Related Infractions

3:16 Presence Of The Defendant

3:17 Electronic Recordation

3:18 Motion For Judgment Of Acquittal

R. 3:18-1 Motion Before Submission to Jury
R. 3:18-2 Motion After Discharge of Jury

3:19 Verdict

R. 3:19-1 Several Defendants or Counts; Written Verdict Sheets
R. 3:19-2 Acquittal by Reason of Insanity

3:20 New Trial

R. 3:20-1 Trial by Court or Jury
R. 3:20-2 Time for Making Motion

3:21 Sentence And Judgment; Withdrawal of Plea; Presentence Investigation; Probation

R. 3:21-1 Withdrawal of Plea
R. 3:21-2 Presentence Procedure
R. 3:21-3 Diagnostic Center Report
R. 3:21-4 Sentence
R. 3:21-4A Sentence, murder under N.J.S.A. 2C:3(a)(1) or N.J.S.A. 2C:11- 3(a)(2)[Deleted]
R. 3:21-5 Judgment
R. 3:21-6 Conviction of a Corporation
R. 3:21-7 Probation and Suspended Sentence
R. 3:21-8 Credit for Confinement Pending Sentence and Re-Sentence
R. 3:21-9 Arrest of Judgment
R. 3:21-10 Reduction or Change of Sentence
R. 3:21-11 Motion to Vacate Certain Convictions

3:22 Post Conviction Relief

R. 3:22-1 Petition for Relief
R. 3:22-2 Grounds
R. 3:22-3 Exclusiveness of Remedy; Not Substitute for Appeal or Motion
R. 3:22-4 Bar of Grounds Not Raised in Prior Proceedings; Bar of Second or Subsequent Petitions; Exceptions
R. 3:22-5 Bar of Ground Expressly Adjudicated
R. 3:22-6 Indigents; Waiver of Fees; Assignment of Counsel, and Grant of Transcript; Assigned Counsel May Not Withdraw
R. 3:22-6A Notifying Court of Assignment; Filing of Appearance
R. 3:22-7 Docketing; Service on Prosecutor; Assignment for Disposition
R. 3:22-8 Contents of Petition; Verification
R. 3:22-9 Amendments of Pleadings; Answer by Prosecutor
R. 3:22-10 Presence of Defendant at Hearing; Evidentiary Hearing
R. 3:22-11 Determination; Findings and Conclusions; Judgment; Supplementary Orders
R. 3:22-12 Limitations
R. 3:22-13 Notice Requirements in Petitions for Post-Conviction Relief

3:23 Appeals From Judgments of Conviction In Courts of Limited Criminal Jurisdiction

R. 3:23-1 Exclusive Method of Review
R. 3:23-2 Appeal; How Taken; Time
R. 3:23-3 Notice of Appeal; Contents
R. 3:23-4 Duties of Clerks of the Trial Court and Superior Court, Law Division
R. 3:23-5 Relief Pending Appeal
R. 3:23-6 Transmittal of Recognizance or Cash Deposit
R. 3:23-7 Dismissal of Appeal
R. 3:23-8 Hearing on Appeal
R. 3:23-9 Prosecuting Attorney Defined

3:24 Appeals From Orders In Courts Of Limited Criminal Jurisdiction

3:25 Dismissal

R. 3:25-1 Upon Motion of the Prosecutor Before or During Trial
R. 3:25-2 Order for Trial
R. 3:25-3 Dismissal for Delay
R. 3:25-4 Speedy Trial for Certain Defendants

3:25A Consolidated Dispositions

R. 3:25A-1 Application for Disposition
R. 3:25A-2 Order of Disposition; Filing

3:26 Bail

R. 3:26-1 Right to Pretrial Release Before Conviction
R. 3:26-2 Authority to Set Conditions of Pretrial Release
R. 3:26-3 Bail for Witness
R. 3:26-4 Form and Place of Deposit; Location of Real Estate; Record of Recognizances, Discharge and Forfeiture Thereof
R. 3:26-5 Justification of Sureties
R. 3:26-6 Forfeiture
R. 3:26-7 Exoneration
R. 3:26-8 Bail Sufficiency; Source Hearing
R. 3:26-9 Disclosures to Pretrial Services Program: Confidentiality

3:27 [Reserved]

3:28 Pretrial Intervention Programs

R. 3:28-1 Eligibility for Pretrial Intervention
R. 3:28-2 Timing of Application
R. 3:28-3 Application Process
R. 3:28-4 Factors to Consider in Assessing Applications
R. 3:28-5 Admission into Pretrial Intervention
R. 3:28-6 Appeal of Decision by Criminal Division Manager or Prosecutor
R. 3:28-7 Conclusion of Period of Pretrial Intervention
R. 3:28-8 Confidentiality of Pretrial Intervention Process and Records
R. 3:28-9 Written Reasons and Decisions
R. 3:28-10 Pretrial Intervention Program Director

3:29 Statement Of Reasons For Disposition Of Motion Or Application

3:30 Fees for Expungement of Records

R. 3:30-1 Expungement of Records
R. 3:30-2 Expungements for Marijuana/Hashish Offenses, Recovery Court, Dismissals/Acquittals, and Clean Slate

Part 4 105 chapters

4:1 Scope Of Rules

4:2 Form; Commencement Of Action

R. 4:2-1 Form of Action
R. 4:2-2 Commencement of Action

4:3 Divisions; Venue; Transfer of Actions

R. 4:3-1 Divisions of Court; Commencement and Transfer of Actions
R. 4:3-2 Venue in the Superior Court
R. 4:3-3 Change of Venue in the Superior Court
R. 4:3-4 Transfer and Removal of Actions

4:4 Process

R. 4:4-1 Summons; Issuance
R. 4:4-2 Summons: Form
R. 4:4-3 By Whom Served; Copies
R. 4:4-4 Summons; Personal Service; In Personam Jurisdiction
R. 4:4-5 Summons; Service on Absent Defendants; In Rem or Quasi In Rem Jurisdiction
R. 4:4-6 General Appearance; Acknowledgment of Service
R. 4:4-7 Return
R. 4:4-8 Amendment

4:5 General Rules of Pleading

R. 4:5-1 General Requirements for Pleadings
R. 4:5-2 Claim for Relief
R. 4:5-3 Answer; Defenses; Form of Denials
R. 4:5-4 Affirmative Defenses; Misdesignation of Defense and Counterclaim
R. 4:5-5 Effect of Failure to Deny
R. 4:5-6 Consistency
R. 4:5-7 Pleadings to Be Concise and Direct; Construction
R. 4:5-8 Pleading Special Matters

4:5A Case Tracks

R. 4:5A-1 Tracks Defined
R. 4:5A-2 Notice of Track Assignment; Change of Assignment
R. 4:5A-3 Applicability [Deleted]

4:5B Case Management; Conferences

R. 4:5B-1 Assignment for Case Management
R. 4:5B-2 Case Management Conferences
R. 4:5B-3 Settlement Conferences
R. 4:5B-4 Professional Malpractice Case Management

4:6 Defenses And Objections: When And How Presented; By Pleading Or Motion; Motion For Judgment On Pleadings

R. 4:6-1 When Presented
R. 4:6-2 How Presented
R. 4:6-3 Required Motions; Preliminary Hearings
R. 4:6-4 Motion for More Definite Statement or to Strike or Dismiss for Impropriety of Pleading
R. 4:6-5 Motion to Strike for Insufficiency
R. 4:6-6 Consolidation of Defenses
R. 4:6-7 Waiver or Preservation of Defenses

4:7 Counterclaim And Cross-Claim

R. 4:7-1 Mandatory or Permissive Counterclaims
R. 4:7-2 Counterclaim Exceeding Opposing Claim
R. 4:7-3 Counterclaim Maturing or Acquired After Pleading
R. 4:7-4 Omitted Counterclaim
R. 4:7-5 Cross-Claim Against Co-party; Claim for Contribution or Claim for Indemnity
R. 4:7-6 Additional Parties May Be Brought In
R. 4:7-7 Separate Trials; Separate Judgment

4:8 Third Party Practice

R. 4:8-1 Third Party Brought in By Defendant
R. 4:8-2 Third Party Brought in By Plaintiff

4:9 Amended And Supplemental Pleadings

R. 4:9-1 Amendments
R. 4:9-2 Amendments to Conform to the Evidence
R. 4:9-3 When Amendments Relate Back
R. 4:9-4 Supplemental Pleadings

4:10 Pretrial Discovery

R. 4:10-1 Discovery Methods
R. 4:10-2 Scope of Discovery; Treating Physician
R. 4:10-3 Protective Orders
R. 4:10-4 Sequence and Timing of Discovery
R. 4:10-5 Objections to Admissibility [Deleted]
R. 4:10-6 Effect of Taking or Using Depositions [Deleted]

4:11 Depositions Before Action or Pending Appeal or For Use In Other Jurisdictions

R. 4:11-1 Before Action
R. 4:11-2 Pending Appeal
R. 4:11-3 Perpetuation of Testimony
R. 4:11-4 Testimony for Use in Foreign Jurisdictions
R. 4:11-5 Depositions Outside the State

4:12 Persons Before Whom Depositions May Be Taken; Authority

R. 4:12-1 Within the State
R. 4:12-2 Without the State but Within the United States
R. 4:12-3 In Foreign Countries
R. 4:12-4 Disqualification for Interest

4:13 Stipulations Regarding Discovery Procedure

4:14 Depositions Upon Oral Examination

R. 4:14-1 When Depositions May Be Taken
R. 4:14-2 Notice of Examination; General Requirements; Deposition of Organization
R. 4:14-3 Examination and Cross-Examination; Record of Examination; Oath; Objections
R. 4:14-4 Motion or Application to Terminate or Limit Examination or For Sanctions
R. 4:14-5 Submission to Witness; Changes; Signing
R. 4:14-6 Certification and Filing by Officer; Exhibits; Copies
R. 4:14-7 Subpoena for Taking Depositions
R. 4:14-8 Failure to Attend or Serve Subpoena; Expenses
R. 4:14-9 Audiovisual Recording of Depositions

4:15 Depositions Upon Written Questions

R. 4:15-1 Serving Questions; Notice
R. 4:15-2 Officer to Take Responses and Prepare Record
R. 4:15-3 Orders for the Protection of Parties and Deponents and the Exclusion of Illegal Evidence [Deleted]

4:16 Use Of Depositions; Objections; Effect; Errors And Irregularities

R. 4:16-1 Use of Depositions
R. 4:16-2 Objections to Admissibility
R. 4:16-3 Effect of Taking or Using Deposition
R. 4:16-4 Effect of Errors and Irregularities in Depositions

4:17 Interrogatories To Parties

R. 4:17-1 Service, Scope of Interrogatories
R. 4:17-2 Time to Serve Interrogatories
R. 4:17-3 Number of Copies Served; Form of Interrogatories
R. 4:17-4 Form, Service and Time of Answers
R. 4:17-5 Objections to Interrogatories
R. 4:17-6 Limitation of Interrogatories
R. 4:17-7 Amendment of Answers
R. 4:17-8 Use, Filing and Effect of Interrogatories

4:18 Discovery and Inspection of Documents and Property; Copies of Documents

R. 4:18-1 Production of Documents, Electronically Stored Information, and Things and Entry Upon Land for Inspection and Other Purposes; Pre-Litigation Discovery
R. 4:18-2 Copies of Documents Referred to In Pleading

4:19 Examination of Persons

R. 4:19-1 Physical and Mental Examination of Persons
R. 4:19-2 Observation and Recording of Physical and Mental Examination of Persons

4:20 Impartial Medical Examinations and Expert Testimony [Deleted]

4:21A Arbitration of Certain Civil Actions

R. 4:21A-1 Actions Subject to Arbitration; Notice and Scheduling of Arbitration
R. 4:21A-2 Qualification, Selection, Assignment and Compensation of Arbitrators
R. 4:21A-3 Settlements; Offer of Judgment
R. 4:21A-4 Conduct of Hearing
R. 4:21A-5 Arbitration Award
R. 4:21A-6 Entry of Judgment; Trial De Novo
R. 4:21A-7 Arbitration of Minor's and Mentally Incapacitated Person's Claims
R. 4:21A-8 Administration
R. 4:21A-9 Parties In Default

4:22 Requests For Admissions

R. 4:22-1 Request for Admission
R. 4:22-2 Effect of Admission

4:23 Failure To Make Discovery; Sanctions

R. 4:23-1 Motion for Order Compelling Discovery
R. 4:23-2 Failure to Comply With Order
R. 4:23-3 Expenses on Failure to Admit
R. 4:23-4 Failure of Party to Attend at Own Deposition
R. 4:23-5 Failure to Make Discovery
R. 4:23-6 Electronically Stored Information

4:24 Time For Completion Of Discovery And Other Pretrial Proceedings

R. 4:24-1 Time for Completion of Discovery and Effect of Remand from the Federal Courts
R. 4:24-2 Motions Required to Be Made During Discovery Period
R. 4:24-3 Discovery After Judgment

4:24A High-Low Agreements

4:25 Pretrial Conferences

R. 4:25-1 Pretrial Conferences
R. 4:25-2 Notices; Filing of Pretrial Memorandum
R. 4:25-3 Form of Pretrial Memoranda
R. 4:25-4 Designation of Trial Counsel
R. 4:25-5 Scheduling of Pretrial Conferences
R. 4:25-6 Pretrial Conference After Grant of New Trial
R. 4:25-7 Attorney Conferences
R. 4:25-8 Motions in Limine

4:26 Parties Plaintiff And Defendant

R. 4:26-1 Real Party in Interest
R. 4:26-2 Minor or Mentally Incapacitated Person
R. 4:26-3 Virtual Representation of Future Interest
R. 4:26-4 Fictitious Names; In Personam Actions
R. 4:26-5 Unknown Defendants: In Rem Actions
R. 4:26-6 Initials or Contractions of First Name or Names; Effect on Filing of Complaints; Entry of Judgment; Notice or Certificate of Indebtedness
R. 4:26-7 Public Officers

4:27 Joinder Of Claims And Remedies

R. 4:27-1 Joinder of Claims
R. 4:27-2 Joinder of Remedies; Fraudulent Conveyances

4:28 Joinder of Parties

R. 4:28-1 Joinder of Persons Needed for Just Adjudication
R. 4:28-2 Claims by or Against Fiduciaries
R. 4:28-3 Claims by or Against Spouse
R. 4:28-4 Notice to Attorney General and Attorneys for Other Governmental Bodies

4:29 Joinder of Multiple Parties

R. 4:29-1 Permissive Joinder
R. 4:29-2 Separate Trials

4:30 Misjoinder And Non-Joinder Of Parties

4:30A Entire Controversy Doctrine

4:31 Interpleader

4:32 Class Actions

R. 4:32-1 Requirements for Maintaining Class Action
R. 4:32-2 Determining by Order Whether to Certify a Class Action; Appointing Class Counsel; Notice and Membership in the Class; Multiple Classes and Subclasses
R. 4:32-3 Derivative Action by Shareholders

4:33 Intervention

R. 4:33-1 Intervention as of Right
R. 4:33-2 Permissive Intervention
R. 4:33-3 Procedure

4:34 Substitution Of Parties

R. 4:34-1 Death
R. 4:34-2 Mental Incapacity
R. 4:34-3 Transfer of Interest
R. 4:34-4 Public Officers; Death or Separation From Office

4:35 Trial By Jury Or By The Court

R. 4:35-1 Demand for Jury Trial
R. 4:35-2 Advisory Jury and Trial by Consent
R. 4:35-3 Trial by the Court
R. 4:35-4 Continuous Trials

4:36 Assignment For Trial In The Superior Court

R. 4:36-1 County Where Tried
R. 4:36-2 Notice of Expiration of Discovery Period
R. 4:36-3 Trial Calendar

4:37 Dismissal Of Actions

R. 4:37-1 Voluntary Dismissal; Effect Thereof
R. 4:37-2 Involuntary Dismissal; Effect Thereof
R. 4:37-3 Dismissal of Counterclaim, Cross-Claim or Third-Party Claim
R. 4:37-4 Costs of Previously Dismissed Action

4:38 Consolidation; Separate Trials

R. 4:38-1 Consolidation
R. 4:38-2 Separate Trials

4:38A Centralized Management of Multicounty Litigation

4:39 Verdicts

R. 4:39-1 Special Verdicts
R. 4:39-2 General Verdict Accompanied by Answer to Interrogatories
R. 4:39-3 Omissions in Verdict in Action to Recover Personal Property

4:40 Motion for Judgment

R. 4:40-1 Motion for Judgment at Trial
R. 4:40-2 Reservation ofDecision on Motion; Motion for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict

4:41 References

R. 4:41-1 References
R. 4:41-2 Compensation
R. 4:41-3 Powers
R. 4:41-4 Proceedings
R. 4:41-5 Report

4:42 Judgment; Orders; Damages; Costs

R. 4:42-1 Form; Settlement
R. 4:42-2 Judgment Upon Multiple Claims
R. 4:42-3 Declaratory Judgment
R. 4:42-4 Effect of Unsatisfied Judgment Against One or More of Several Persons Jointly Liable
R. 4:42-5 Effect of Judgment for Possession
R. 4:42-6 Effect of Demand for Judgment
R. 4:42-7 Damages in Continuing Cause
R. 4:42-8 Costs
R. 4:42-9 Attorney's Fees
R. 4:42-10 Search Fees
R. 4:42-11 Interest; Rate on Judgments; in Tort Actions

4:43 Default

R. 4:43-2 Final Judgment by Default
R. 4:43-1 Entry of Default
R. 4:43-3 Setting Aside Default
R. 4:43-4 Plaintiffs, Counterclaimants, Cross-Claimants

4:44 Proceedings to Approve Settlements

R. 4:44-1 Venue; Filing
R. 4:44-2 Medical Testimony
R. 4:44-3 Hearing; Order; Expenses

4:44A Proceedings To Approve Transfer Of Structured Settlement Payment Rights

R. 4:44A-1 Venue; Complaint; Service
R. 4:44A-2 Hearing

4:45 Judgment By Confession

R. 4:45-1 Warrant of Attorney
R. 4:45-2 Procedure to Confess Judgment

4:46 Summary Judgment

R. 4:46-1 Time for Making, Filing, and Serving Motion
R. 4:46-2 Motion and Proceedings Thereon
R. 4:46-3 Case Not Adjudicated on Motion
R. 4:46-4 Leave to Proceed Upon Terms
R. 4:46-5 Affidavits
R. 4:46-6 Attorneys Fees

4:47 Entry Of Judgment

4:48 Satisfaction Or Cancellation Of Judgment

R. 4:48-1 Execution and Delivery of Warrant of Satisfaction
R. 4:48-2 Entry of Satisfaction
R. 4:48-3 Entry of Satisfaction on Payment of Moneys Into Court
R. 4:48-4 Recourse by Some Judgment Debtors Against Other Judgment Debtors

4:48A Judgments For Minors And Mentally Incapacitated Persons

4:49 New Trials; Amendment Of Judgments

R. 4:49-1 Motion for New Trial
R. 4:49-2 Motion to Alter or Amend a Judgment or Order

4:50 Relief From Judgment Or Order

R. 4:50-1 Grounds of Motion
R. 4:50-2 Time of Motion
R. 4:50-3 Effect of Motion

4:51 Ne Exeat; Capias

R. 4:51-1 Issuance; Service
R. 4:51-2 Execution; Bond
R. 4:51-3 Motion to Discharge Writ
R. 4:51-4 Capias; Fraud in Inception of Contract
R. 4:51-5 Effect of Prior Writ of Attachment

4:52 Injunctions

R. 4:52-1 Temporary Restraint and Interlocutory Injunction-Application on Filing of Complaint
R. 4:52-2 Temporary Restraint and Interlocutory Injunction-During Pendency of Action
R. 4:52-3 Security
R. 4:52-4 Form and Scope of Injunction or Restraining Order
R. 4:52-5 Denial of Application
R. 4:52-6 Stay of Action in Superior Court
R. 4:52-7 Labor Disputes

4:53 Receivers And Liquidating Trustees

R. 4:53-1 Notice; Dismissal; Appeal
R. 4:53-2 Venue
R. 4:53-3 Employment of Attorney or Accountant
R. 4:53-4 Allowances to Receivers and Attorneys
R. 4:53-5 Attorney for the Plaintiff
R. 4:53-6 Partnership Receivers and Liquidating Trustees
R. 4:53-7 Inventory and Account; Audit
R. 4:53-8 Accounting Upon Liquidation of a Financial Institution
R. 4:53-9 Destruction of Records

4:54 Assignments For Benefit Of Creditors

4:55 Discharge Of Insolvent Debtors

4:56 Action To Approve A Plan Of Bank Reorganization

R. 4:56-1 Summary Action; Complaint
R. 4:56-2 Order to Show Cause to Approve Plan; Service

4:57 Deposits In Court; Deposits In Lieu Of Bond; Withdrawals

R. 4:57-1 Deposit In Court
R. 4:57-2 Procedure for Deposit and Withdrawal of Moneys
R. 4:57-3 Accounts; Audit
R. 4:57-4 Income and Interest on Deposits
R. 4:57-5 Notice of Withdrawals; Order

4:58 Offer of Judgment

R. 4:58-1 Time and Manner of Making and Accepting Offer
R. 4:58-2 Consequences of Non-Acceptance of Claimant’s Offer
R. 4:58-3 Consequences of Non-Acceptance of Offer of Party Not a Claimant
R. 4:58-4 Multiple Claims; Multiple Parties
R. 4:58-5 New Trial
R. 4:58-6 Application for Fee; Limitations
R. 4:58-7 Acceptance of Offer Not Deemed a Judgment; Payment of Accepted Offer

4:59 Process to Enforce Judgments

R. 4:59-1 Execution
R. 4:59-2 Judgment for Specific Acts; Writ of Possession
R. 4:59-3 Process In Behalf of and Against Persons Not Parties

4:60 Attachment And Sequestration

R. 4:60-1 Definitions
R. 4:60-2 Commencement of Action; Venue
R. 4:60-3 Attachment and Summons
R. 4:60-4 Attachment and Arrest
R. 4:60-5 Order Directing Issuance of Writ
R. 4:60-6 Issuance of Writ; Further Writs
R. 4:60-7 Levy
R. 4:60-8 Inventory and Return
R. 4:60-9 Notice to Defendant; Defense
R. 4:60-10 Time to Defend
R. 4:60-11 Motion to Vacate Writ or Levy
R. 4:60-12 Appearance; Judgment
R. 4:60-13 Discharge From Attachment
R. 4:60-14 Claim of Property
R. 4:60-15 Applying Claimants
R. 4:60-16 Consolidation of Actions
R. 4:60-17 Auxiliary Proceedings
R. 4:60-18 Order for Dismissal
R. 4:60-19 Sequestration

4:61 Replevin

R. 4:61-1 Writ of Replevin
R. 4:61-2 Allegations of Demand and Refusal; Title
R. 4:61-3 Defenses; Counterclaim
R. 4:61-4 Judgment for Plaintiff
R. 4:61-5 Judgment for Defendant

4:62 Quiet Title

R. 4:62-1 Complaint
R. 4:62-2 Answer
R. 4:62-3 Tender; Deposit in Court
R. 4:62-4 Judgment By Default or For Failure to Appear

4:63 Waste; Partition; Account; Dower; Curtesy

R. 4:63-1 Partition; Dower; Curtesy
R. 4:63-2 Notice of Motion for Sale Free From Dower and Curtesy
R. 4:63-3 Calculation of Gross Sum in Lieu of Dower or Curtesy
R. 4:63-4 Calculation of Investment in Lieu of Dower or Curtesy

4:63A Motion and Hearing On Filing of Notice of Lis Pendens

4:64 Foreclosure Of Mortgages, Condominium Association Liens And Tax Sale Certificates

R. 4:64-1 Foreclosure Complaint, Uncontested Judgment Other Than In Rem Tax Foreclosures
R. 4:64-1A Foreclosure of Vacant and Abandoned Residential Property
R. 4:64-1B Mediation of Eligible Residential Foreclosure Cases
R. 4:64-2 Proof; Certification or Affidavit
R. 4:64-3 Surplus Moneys
R. 4:64-4 Abandonment of Action by Plaintiff; Right of Defendants to Proceed
R. 4:64-5 Joinder of Claims in Foreclosure
R. 4:64-6 Action to Foreclose Tax Sale Certificates; Answer As Stay; Redemption
R. 4:64-7 In Rem Tax Foreclosure
R. 4:64-8 Dismissal of Foreclosure Actions for Lack of Prosecution; Reinstatement
R. 4:64-8A Administrative Conversion of Uncontested Case Into a Contested Matter
R. 4:64-9 Motions in Uncontested Matters

4:65 Sales Of Property; In General

R. 4:65-1 Compensation
R. 4:65-2 Notice of Sale; Posting and Mailing
R. 4:65-3 Advertisement of Diagram or Statement in Lieu
R. 4:65-4 Place of Public Sale; Adjournments
R. 4:65-5 Sheriff's Sale; Objections
R. 4:65-6 Report and Confirmation of Sales

4:66 [Reserved]

4:67 Summary Actions

R. 4:67-1 Applicability
R. 4:67-2 Complaint; Order to Show Cause; Motion
R. 4:67-3 Service of Order to Show Cause
R. 4:67-4 Answers; Objections; Demand for Jury Trial
R. 4:67-5 Hearing; Judgment; Briefs
R. 4:67-6 Summary Proceedings to Enforce Agency Orders

4:68 Actions for Escheat Under N.J.S. 2A:37–11 to 28, Inclusive [Deleted]

4:69 Actions In Lieu Of Prerogative Writs

R. 4:69-1 Actions in Superior Court, Law Division
R. 4:69-2 Motion for Summary Judgment
R. 4:69-3 Motion to Law Division for Stay
R. 4:69-4 Filing and Management for Actions in Lieu of Prerogative Writs
R. 4:69-5 Exhaustion of Remedies
R. 4:69-6 Limitation on Bringing Certain Actions
R. 4:69-7 Interlocutory Appeals

4:70 Summary Proceedings For Collection Of Statutory Penalties

R. 4:70-1 Applicability; Scope
R. 4:70-2 Complaint; Verification; Process
R. 4:70-3 Hearing; Penalties; Payment
R. 4:70-4 Commitment

4:71 Appeals From Local Agencies

R. 4:71-1 Summary Action
R. 4:71-2 Order to Show Cause; Form, Service
R. 4:71-3 Filing of Record of Proceedings

4:72 Actions For Change of Name

R. 4:72-1 Complaint
R. 4:72-2 Guardian ad litem
R. 4:72-3 Notice of Application
R. 4:72-4 Hearing; Judgment; Filing

4:73 Condemnation; Appeals From Assessments

R. 4:73-1 Complaint
R. 4:73-2 Parties; Trial of Dispute as to Title
R. 4:73-3 Service of Process
R. 4:73-4 Report of Commissioners; Service
R. 4:73-5 Fees and Costs
R. 4:73-6 Appeal From Report of Commissioners
R. 4:73-7 Jury; View of Property
R. 4:73-8 Costs on Appeal
R. 4:73-9 Payment Into Court; Disputes as to Allocation; Withdrawal; Review
R. 4:73-10 Appeals From Assessments for Improvements and Awards of Damages
R. 4:73-11 Pretrial Discovery, Exchange of Experts' Reports, Comparable Sales and Leases; Expert Testimony

4:74 Special Proceedings In The Superior Court, Law Division

R. 4:74-1 Workmen's Compensation Appeals [Deleted]
R. 4:74-2 General Provisions or Appeal to Superior Court, Law Division
R. 4:74-3 Appeals From Penalties Imposed by Municipal Courts
R. 4:74-4 Appeal From Judgment of a Municipal Court for Confiscation or Forfeiture of a Chattel
R. 4:74-5 Appeals From Municipal Court Judgments In Civil Actions
R. 4:74-6 Appeals In Bastardy Proceedings [Deleted]
R. 4:74-7 Civil Commitment – Adults
R. 4:74-7A Civil Commitment-Minors
R. 4:74-7B Discovery By a Person Subject to Involuntary Commitment Pursuant to the Sexually Violent Predator Act
R. 4:74-8 Notice of Appeal From Wage Collection Section
R. 4:74-9 Fixing Time and Place of Birth of Person of Unknown Parentage
R. 4:74-10 Money Judgments Rendered In Special Proceedings

4:80 Application To Surrogate's Court For Probate Or Administration

R. 4:80-1 Application
R. 4:80-2 Proof of Will: Nonresident or Deceased Witnesses
R. 4:80-3 Renunciation By or Notice to Next of Kin and Others
R. 4:80-4 Qualifications
R. 4:80-5 Residents Preferred Over Nonresidents
R. 4:80-6 Notice of Probate of Will
R. 4:80-7 Use of Photostatic Copy Where Will Is Probated In Another State
R. 4:80-8 [Notice to Creditors to Present Claims] [Deleted]
R. 4:80-9 Testamentary Trustee

4:81 Application to Surrogate's Court For Guardianship of Minor

R. 4:81-1 Application
R. 4:81-2 Renunciation or Notice
R. 4:81-3 Signature to Application
R. 4:81-4 Residents Preferred Over Nonresidents
R. 4:81-5 Acceptance

4:82 Matters In Which The Surrogate's Court May Not Act

4:83 Probate Actions in the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Probate Part: General Provisions

R. 4:83-1 Method of Proceeding
R. 4:83-2 Filing of Papers
R. 4:83-3 Title of Action
R. 4:83-4 Venue
R. 4:83-5 Verification

4:84 Complaints In Cases In Which Surrogate's Court Not Able to Act

R. 4:84-1 In General
R. 4:84-2 Probate In the Superior Court
R. 4:84-3 Contested Administration
R. 4:84-4 Appointment of Substituted Trustees
R. 4:84-5 Appointment of Administrator Pendente Lite or Other Limited Administrator

4:85 Review By Superior Court of Actions By Surrogate's Court: General Provisions

R. 4:85-1 Complaint; Time for Filing
R. 4:85-2 Enlargement of Time
R. 4:85-3 After-Discovered Will

4:86 Action For Guardianship of an Incapacitated Person or For The Appointment of a Conservator

R. 4:86-1 Action; Records; Guardianship Monitoring Program
R. 4:86-2 Complaint; Accompanying Documents; Alternative Affidavits or Certifications
R. 4:86-3 Disqualification of Affiant
R. 4:86-3A Action On Complaint
R. 4:86-4 Order for Hearing
R. 4:86-5 Proof of Service; Appearance of Alleged Incapacitated Person at Hearing; Answer
R. 4:86-6 Hearing; Judgment
R. 4:86-7 Rights of an Incapacitated Person; Proceedings for Return to Capacity or Review of Guardianship
R. 4:86-7A Application for Financial Maintenance for Incapacitated Adults Subject to Prior Chancery Division, Family Part Order
R. 4:86-9 Guardians for Incapacitated Persons Under Uniform Veterans Guardianship Law
R. 4:86-8 Appointment of Guardian for Nonresident Incapacitated Person
R. 4:86-10 Appointment of Guardian For Persons Eligible For and/or Receiving Services From the Division of Developmental Disabilities
R. 4:86-11 Appointment of Conservator
R. 4:86-12 Special Medical Guardian In General Equity

4:87 Actions For The Settlement Of Accounts

R. 4:87-1 Procedure
R. 4:87-2 Complaint
R. 4:87-3 Form of Account; Statement of Assets to Be Annexed to Account
R. 4:87-4 Service
R. 4:87-5 Vouchers
R. 4:87-6 Audit and Report On Accounts
R. 4:87-7 Report of Guardian Ad Litem
R. 4:87-8 Exceptions
R. 4:87-9 Dispensing With Accounting By Agreement

4:88 Commissions And Attorney's Fee

R. 4:88-1 Affidavit of Accountant's Services
R. 4:88-2 Commission Payments Before Settlement
R. 4:88-3 Notice as to Apportionment of Commissions
R. 4:88-4 Affidavit of Attorney's Services

4:89 Distribution

R. 4:89-1 Where an Account Is About to Be Settled
R. 4:89-2 Complaint
R. 4:89-3 Inquiry for Unknown Distributees

4:90 Sale Of Property Subject To Escheat To Pay Debts

R. 4:90-1 Complaint By Personal Representative for Sale
R. 4:90-2 Complaint By Creditor for Sale
R. 4:90-3 Order to Show Cause
R. 4:90-4 Objections to Claim
R. 4:90-5 Judgment for Sale
R. 4:90-6 Notice of Application For Prosecution of Bonds of Heirs and Devisees

4:91 Insolvent Estates

R. 4:91-1 Proceedings When Estate Is Insolvent
R. 4:91-2 Service On Creditors and Other Interested Persons of Insolvent Estate
R. 4:91-3 Exceptions to Account, Inventory and Claims; Determination
R. 4:91-4 Excepted Claims; Plenary Action; Recovery
R. 4:91-5 Actions Pending May Proceed to Judgment

4:92 Proceedings To Apply Toward Decedent's Debts Moneys Received On Foreclosure And Partition Sales

R. 4:92-1 Motion
R. 4:92-2 Statement of Assets and Liabilities
R. 4:92-3 Bond

4:93 Declaration Of Death

R. 4:93-1 Complaint
R. 4:93-2 Declaration of Death
R. 4:93-3 Parties Defendant
R. 4:93-4 Hearing
R. 4:93-5 Letters Issued

4:94 Sale Or Mortgage Of Minor's And Mentally Incapacitated Person's Lands

R. 4:94-1 Action for Sale
R. 4:94-2 Complaint; Supporting Affidavits; Notice
R. 4:94-3 Order to Sell
R. 4:94-4 Bond
R. 4:94-5 Confirmation of Sale; Conveyance
R. 4:94-6 Mortgage of Lands
R. 4:94-7 Costs and Expenses of Proceedings

4:95 Miscellaneous Actions

R. 4:95-1 Order to Compel Production of Purported Will
R. 4:95-2 Summary Action by Fiduciary for Instructions
R. 4:95-3 Approval of Compromise
R. 4:95-4 Certificate as to Further Security; Death Act, etc.

4:96 Miscellaneous

R. 4:96-1 Qualifications; Acceptance
R. 4:96-2 Renunciations
R. 4:96-3 Money Judgments In the Chancery Division, Probate Part
R. 4:96-4 Notice to Surety
R. 4:96-5 Bond From Corporate Fiduciary

4:100 Civil Docket

4:101 Civil Judgment And Order Docket

R. 4:101-1 Abstracts to Be Entered
R. 4:101-2 Entries
R. 4:101-3 Effect of Entry; Date of Judgment or Order
R. 4:101-4 Docketing of Judgments; Recording of Transcript and Other Document
R. 4:101-5 Assignments of, Postponement of Lien of, or Warrant to Satisfy Judgments; Entry of Satisfaction

4:102 Scope, Cognizability, and Administration

R. 4:102-1 Scope and Applicability of Rules
R. 4:102-2 Cognizability
R. 4:102-3 Judges Assigned
R. 4:102-4 Admittance to or Removal from the CBLP
R. 4:102-5 General Principles

4:103 Case Management

R. 4:103-1 Initial Disclosures
R. 4:103-2 Initial Conference of the Parties
R. 4:103-3 Case Management Conferences and Scheduling Orders

4:104 Discovery

R. 4:104-1 General Principles
R. 4:104-2 Timing of Discovery
R. 4:104-8 Signature Required; Effect of Signature

4:105 Motions

R. 4:105-1 General Principles
R. 4:105-2 Motions to Be Addressed In the Scheduling Order
R. 4:105-3 Extensions of Time for Initial Dispositive Motions
R. 4:105-4 Advance Notice of Discovery Motions
R. 4:105-5 Process Applicable to Summary Judgment Motions
R. 4:105-6 Length of Papers
R. 4:105-7 Sur-Reply and Post-Submission Papers
R. 4:105-8 Joint Motion Submissions
R. 4:105-9 Motions Not Requiring Briefs

Part 5 38 chapters

5:1 Cognizability of Actions; Scope and Applicability of Rules

R. 5:1-1 Scope and Applicability of Rules
R. 5:1-2 Actions Cognizable
R. 5:1-3 Transfer of Actions to and From the Family Part
R. 5:1-4 Differentiated Case Management In Civil Family Actions
R. 5:1-5 Arbitration

5:2 Venue-

R. 5:2-1 Venue, Where Laid
R. 5:2-2 Change of Venue

5:3 General Provisions for Family Actions

R. 5:3-1 Applicability
R. 5:3-2 Closed Hearings; Record
R. 5:3-3 Appointment of Experts
R. 5:3-4 Counsel: Appearance; Prosecutor
R. 5:3-5 Attorney Fees and Retainer Agreements In Civil Family Actions; Withdrawal
R. 5:3-6 Continuous Trials
R. 5:3-7 Additional Remedies on Violation of Orders Relating to Parenting Time, Alimony, Financial Maintenance, Support or Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
R. 5:3-8 Review and Enforcement of Arbitration Awards

5:4 Process, Pleadings, Appearances

R. 5:4-1 Process
R. 5:4-2 Complaint
R. 5:4-3 Answer, Acknowledgment, Appearance
R. 5:4-4 Service of Process in Family Part Summary Actions; Initial Complaints and Applications for Post-Dispositional Relief
R. 5:4-5 Issuance of Summons for Dissolution Complaints

5:5 Pretrial Procedures and Procedures Relating to Certain Judgments

R. 5:5-1 Discovery
R. 5:5-2 Family Case Information Statement
R. 5:5-3 Financial Statements and Case Information Statements in Summary Support Actions
R. 5:5-4 Motions in Family Actions
R. 5:5-5 Participation In Early Settlement Programs
R. 5:5-6 Participation In Mandatory Post-ESP Mediation or In a Mandatory PostESP Complementary Dispute Resolution Event
R. 5:5-7 Case Management Conferences In Civil Family Actions
R. 5:5-8 Previous File or Record
R. 5:5-9 Procedures Concerning the Entry of Certain Final Judgments of Divorce, Dissolutions of Civil Unions, and Terminations of Domestic Partnerships
R. 5:5-10 Default; Notice for Final Judgment

5:6 Summary Action For Support

R. 5:6-1 When and By Whom Filed
R. 5:6-2 Matters Brought by Assistance Agencies
R. 5:6-3 Hearing
R. 5:6-4 Interstate Support
R. 5:6-5 Enforcement of Orders
R. 5:6-6 Probation-Initiated Status Review of Support Orders
R. 5:6-7 Separate Maintenance
R. 5:6-8 Affidavit or Certification of Non-Military Service
R. 5:6-9 Termination of Child Support Obligations

5:6A Child Support Guidelines

5:6B Cost-Of-Living Adjustments For Child Support Orders

5:7 Divorce, Dissolution of Civil Union, Termination of Domestic Partnership, Nullity, Separate Maintenance

R. 5:7-1 Venue
R. 5:7-2 Application Pendente Lite
R. 5:7-3 Corroboration
R. 5:7-4 Orders Establishing Alimony and Child Support Payments
R. 5:7-4A Income Withholding for Child Support: Notices
R. 5:7-5 Failure to Pay; Enforcement by the Court or a Party; Suspension and Revocation of Licenses for Failure to Support Dependents; Execution of Assets for Child Support; Child Support Judgments and Post-Judgment Interest
R. 5:7-6 Consolidated Enforcement and Modification Proceedings
R. 5:7-7 Delay in Prosecution; Order to Proceed
R. 5:7-8 Bifurcation
R. 5:7-9 Affidavit or Certification of Non-Military Service
R. 5:7-10 Suspension of Child Support Orders
R. 5:7-11 Application for Title IV-D Child Support Services; Probation Division Enforcement; Monitoring-Only Services

5:7A Domestic Violence: Restraining Orders

5:7B Sexual Assault Survivor Protection Act: Protective Orders

5:7C Limitations on Pretrial Incarceration

5:8 Custody of Children

R. 5:8-1 Investigation Before Award
R. 5:8-2 Direction for Periodic Reports
R. 5:8-3 Investigation After Award
R. 5:8-4 Filing of Report
R. 5:8-5 Custody and Parenting Time/Visitation Plans, Recital in Judgment or Order
R. 5:8-6 Trial of Custody Issue

5:8A Appointment Of Counsel For Child

5:8B Appointment Of Guardian Ad Litem

5:8C Appointment Of Court Appointed Special Advocate

5:8D Parenting Coordinators

5:9 Actions By Approved Agency For Termination Of Parental Rights

R. 5:9-1 Venue
R. 5:9-2 Service
R. 5:9-3 Hearing

5:9A Actions for Kinship Legal Guardianship

R. 5:9A-1 Title of Action
R. 5:9A-2 Filing and Service
R. 5:9A-3 Venue in Actions Concerning Kinship Legal Guardianship

5:10 Action For the Adoption of a Child

R. 5:10-1 Venue
R. 5:10-2 Caption of Complaint; Waiver of Filing Fees
R. 5:10-3 Contents of Complaint
R. 5:10-4 Surrogate Action
R. 5:10-5 Post-Complaint Submissions
R. 5:10-6 Indian Child Welfare Act
R. 5:10-7 Judicial Surrender of Parental Rights
R. 5:10-8 Preliminary Hearing
R. 5:10-9 Order Upon Preliminary Hearing
R. 5:10-10 Petition for Modification or Revocation of an Order
R. 5:10-11 Final Hearing
R. 5:10-12 Judgment of Adoption; Procedures for Closing and Sealing Adoption Records
R. 5:10-13 Requests to Unseal Adoption Cases; Procedure
R. 5:10-14 Domestic Adoptions and Re-adoptions of Foreign Citizens
R. 5:10-15 Adoption of United States Citizens by Residents of Foreign Countries that are Signatories to the Hague Adoption Convention
R. 5:10-16 Adoptions of United States Citizens by Residents of Foreign Countries That Are Not Signatories to the Hague Adoption Convention
R. 5:10-17 Co-Parent Adoption Complaints

5:10A Adoption of a Child or an Adult; Use of Automated System; Name Checks

5:11 Action for Adoption of Adult

5:12 Proceedings By Division of Child Protection and Permanency

R. 5:12-1 Notices Regarding Placement of a Child; Form and Contents of Complaint
R. 5:12-2 Process
R. 5:12-3 Discovery
R. 5:12-4 Case Management Conference, Hearings, Trial, and Termination of Parental Rights Proceedings
R. 5:12-5 Bond
R. 5:12-6 Matters Involving Law Enforcement
R. 5:12-7 Claims of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

5:13 Proceedings Under the Child Placement Review Act

R. 5:13-1 Definitions
R. 5:13-2 Forms
R. 5:13-3 Commencement of Proceedings
R. 5:13-4 Voluntary Placement: Initial Court Determination
R. 5:13-5 Reviews of Children in Placement; Court Orders; Submission of Placement Plan
R. 5:13-6 Board Recommendations
R. 5:13-7 Court Determination Following Board Review
R. 5:13-8 Confidentiality

5:14 Proceedings To Determine Parent-Child Relationship

R. 5:14-1 Complaint, Parties
R. 5:14-2 Consent conference; Trial
R. 5:14-3 Judgment
R. 5:14-4 Gestational Carrier Matters; Orders of Parentage

5:15 Petition: Contents; Filing; Service

R. 5:15-1 When and By Whom Filed
R. 5:15-2 Form and Contents of Petition
R. 5:15-3 Filing and Service, Notice of Hearing

5:16 Short-Term Custody

R. 5:16-1 Standards for Taking Into Custody
R. 5:16-2 Procedure Following Custody

5:17 Juvenile-Family Crisis Hearing

R. 5:17-1 Appearances
R. 5:17-2 Finding
R. 5:17-3 Disposition
R. 5:17-4 Closed Hearings; Records

5:18 Out-of-Home Placement

R. 5:18-1 Petition for Out-of-Home Placement; Temporary Placement
R. 5:18-2 Temporary Out-of-Home Placement; Hearing
R. 5:18-3 Long-Term Placement

5:19 General Provisions

R. 5:19-1 Establishment of Venue; Change of Venue
R. 5:19-2 Confidentiality of Hearing and Records
R. 5:19-3 Individual Hearings
R. 5:19-4 Use of Restraints On a Juvenile

5:20 Complaint; Process

R. 5:20-1 Complaint
R. 5:20-2 Summons
R. 5:20-3 Warrant
R. 5:20-4 Necessary Parties
R. 5:20-5 Juvenile Delinquency Matters; Discovery and Inspection

5:21 Custody; Pretrial Detention

R. 5:21-1 Taking Into Custody, Initial Procedure
R. 5:21-2 Release
R. 5:21-3 Detention Hearings
R. 5:21-4 Place of Detention or Shelter Care
R. 5:21-5 Standards for Detention
R. 5:21-6 Post-Complaint Detention
R. 5:21-7 Adjudicatory Hearing
R. 5:21-8 Custody and Detention of Material Witness

5:21A Juvenile Plea Form

5:22 Referral to Other Courts

R. 5:22-1 Referral at Election of Juvenile
R. 5:22-2 Waiver of Jurisdiction and Referral Without Juvenile's Consent
R. 5:22-3 Detention Hearing After Referral
R. 5:22-4 Proceedings After Waiver
R. 5:22-5 Remand to the Family Part

5:23 Transfer Of Causes From Other Courts

R. 5:23-1 Transfer Generally
R. 5:23-2 Proceedings After Transfer

5:24 Disposition

R. 5:24-1 Disposition Hearing
R. 5:24-2 Predisposition Evaluation
R. 5:24-3 Manner of Disposition
R. 5:24-4 Order of Disposition
R. 5:24-5 Retention of Jurisdiction
R. 5:24-6 Modification of Order of Disposition: Post-disposition Relief

5:25 Juvenile Conference Committees; Referees

R. 5:25-1 Juvenile Conference Committees
R. 5:25-2 Referees (Deleted)
R. 5:25-3 Child Support Hearing Officers (Deleted)
R. 5:25-4 Domestic Violence Hearing Officers (Deleted)
R. 5:25-5 Court Staff Mediators and Hearing Officers

5:26 Expungement of Family Court Records

Part 6 12 chapters

6:1 Scope, Cognizability and Venue

R. 6:1-1 Scope and Applicability of Rules
R. 6:1-2 Cognizability
R. 6:1-3 Venue

6:2 Process

R. 6:2-1 Form of Summons
R. 6:2-2 Process; Filing and Issuance
R. 6:2-3 Service of Process
R. 6:2-4 Issuance and Signing of Process

6:3 Pleadings, Motions and Parties

R. 6:3-1 Applicability of Part IV Rules
R. 6:3-2 Endorsement of Papers: Complaint; Summons
R. 6:3-3 Motion Practice
R. 6:3-4 Summary Actions for Possession of Premises

6:4 Proceedings Before Trial

R. 6:4-1 Transfer of Actions
R. 6:4-2 Pretrial Conference
R. 6:4-3 Interrogatories; Admissions; Production
R. 6:4-4 Depositions
R. 6:4-5 Time for Completion of Discovery Proceedings
R. 6:4-6 Sanctions
R. 6:4-7 Adjournment of Proceedings

6:5 Trials

R. 6:5-1 Applicability of Part IV Rules; Sanctions
R. 6:5-2 Notice of Trial; Assignment for Trial
R. 6:5-3 Trial by Jury

6:6 Judgment

R. 6:6-1 Applicability of Part IV Rules
R. 6:6-2 Entry of Default and Automatic Vacation Thereof
R. 6:6-4 Consent Judgments for Possession and Stipulations of Settlement, Residential Cases
R. 6:6-5 Judgment; Costs
R. 6:6-6 Post-Judgment Levy Exemption Claims and Applications for Relief in Tenancy Actions
R. 6:6-7 Issuance by Clerk of Certificate of Satisfaction of Judgment

6:7 Process to Enforce Judgments

R. 6:7-1 Requests for Issuance of Writs of Execution; Contents of Writs of Execution and Other Process for the Enforcement of Judgments; Notice to Debtor; Claim for Exemption; Warrant of Removal; Enforcement of Consent Judgments and Stipulations of Settlement...
R. 6:7-2 Orders for Discovery; Information Subpoenas
R. 6:7-3 Wage Executions; Notice, Order, Hearing; Accrual of Interest, Credits and Costs
R. 6:7-4 Chattel Executions; Time at Which Levy Can be Made; Accrual of Interest, Credits and Costs

6:8 Special Actions: Attachment, Capias and Replevin; Return of Orders for Possession

6:9 Procedure for Collection of Statutory Penalties and for Confiscation of Chattels

6:10 Representation In Summary Actions Between Landlord and Tenant

6:11 Small Claims Section; Practice

6:12 General Provisions; Rules of Administration

R. 6:12-1 Recording and Transcript of Proceedings
R. 6:12-2 Clerk's Office; Place of Trials; Filing; Inquiries
R. 6:12-3 Supporting Personnel
R. 6:12-4 Accounting System

Part 7 14 chapters

7:1 Scope

7:2 Process

R. 7:2-1 Contents of Complaint, Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) and Summons
R. 7:2-2 Issuance of Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or Summons
R. 7:2-3 Warrants; Execution and Service: Return
R. 7:2-4 Summons: Execution and Service; Return
R. 7:2-5 Defective Warrant or Summons; Amendment
R. 7:2-6 [Deleted]

7:3 Proceedings Before the Committing Judge; Pretrial Release

R. 7:3-1 Procedure After Arrest
R. 7:3-2 Hearing on First Appearance; Right to Counsel

7:4 Bail

R. 7:4-1 Right to Pretrial Release
R. 7:4-2 Authority to Set Bail or Conditions of Pretrial Release
R. 7:4-3 Form and Place of Deposit; Location of Real Estate; Record of Recognizances, Discharge and Forfeiture
R. 7:4-4 Justification of Sureties
R. 7:4-5 Forfeiture
R. 7:4-6 Exoneration
R. 7:4-7 Place of Deposit
R. 7:4-8 Bail After Conviction
R. 7:4-9 Changes in Conditions of Release for Defendants Charged on an Initial Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) on Disorderly Persons Offenses

7:5 Search Warrants; Suppression

R. 7:5-1 Filing
R. 7:5-2 Motion to Suppress Evidence
R. 7:5-3 Search and Seizure Without a Warrant
R. 7:5-4 Motion to Suppress Medical Records Obtained Pursuant to Rule 7:7-8(d)

7:6 Arraignment, Pleas

R. 7:6-1 Arraignment
R. 7:6-2 Pleas, Plea Agreements
R. 7:6-3 Guilty Plea by Mail or in an Electronic System in Non-Traffic Offenses.

7:7 Pretrial Procedures

R. 7:7-1 Pleadings; Objections
R. 7:7-2 Motions
R. 7:7-3 Notice of Alibi; Failure to Furnish
R. 7:7-4 Notice of Defense of Insanity; Evidence of Mental Disease or Defect
R. 7:7-5 Pretrial Procedure
R. 7:7-6 Depositions
R. 7:7-7 Discovery and Inspection
R. 7:7-8 Subpoenas
R. 7:7-9 Filing Appearance; Withdrawal from Representation and Substitution of Attorney
R. 7:7-10 Joint Representation
R. 7:7-11 Use of Acting Judges Pursuant to Standing Assignment Judge Order

7:8 Trial

R. 7:8-1 Mediation of Minor Disputes In Municipal Court Actions
R. 7:8-2 Place of Trial; Disqualification
R. 7:8-3 Adjournment
R. 7:8-4 Trial of Complaints Together
R. 7:8-5 Dismissal
R. 7:8-6 Transfer to the Chancery Division, Family Part
R. 7:8-7 Appearances; Exclusion of the Public
R. 7:8-8 Record of Proceedings; Transcripts
R. 7:8-9 Non-Monetary Procedures on Failure to Appear
R. 7:8-9A Monetary Sanctions for Defendant’s Failure to Appear
R. 7:8-10 Waiver of Right to Counsel at Trial
R. 7:8-11 Limitations on Pretrial Incarceration

7:9 Sentence and Judgment

R. 7:9-1 Sentence
R. 7:9-2 Judgment
R. 7:9-3 Credit for Confinement Pending Sentence
R. 7:9-4 Reduction or Change of Sentence
R. 7:9-5 Failure to Pay
R. 7:9-6 Expungement of Municipal Court Records

7:10 New Trial; Post-Trial Proceedings

R. 7:10-1 New Trial
R. 7:10-2 Post-Conviction Relief

7:11 Summary Proceedings For Collection of Statutory Penalties [Deleted]

7:12 Trial of Traffic Offenses

R. 7:12-1 Trial Date; Adjournment
R. 7:12-2 Calendar Parts; Sessions
R. 7:12-3 Pleas of Not Guilty and Pleas of Guilty by Mail or in an Electronic System in Certain Traffic or Parking Offenses
R. 7:12-4 Violations Bureau; Designation; Functions

7:13 Appeals

R. 7:13-1 Appeals
R. 7:13-2 Stay
R. 7:13-3 Reversal; Remission of Fine and Costs

7:14 General Provisions; Administration

R. 7:14-1 Opening Statement
R. 7:14-2 Amendment of Process or Pleading
R. 7:14-3 Court Calendar
R. 7:14-4 Financial Control
R. 7:14-5 Oath of Municipal Court Judge

Part 8 13 chapters

8:1 Scope: Applicability

8:2 Review Jurisdiction

8:3 Commencement of Action; Pleading

R. 8:3-1 Commencement of Action
R. 8:3-2 Pleadings Allowed
R. 8:3-3 General Form of Pleading; Appearances in Court
R. 8:3-4 Contents of Complaint, Generally
R. 8:3-5 Contents of Complaint; Specific Actions
R. 8:3-6 Answers
R. 8:3-7 Counterclaim In Real Property Tax Cases
R. 8:3-8 Amended and Supplemental Pleadings; Deletion of Documents and Correction of Data
R. 8:3-9 Withdrawal

8:4 Time

R. 8:4-1 Time for Filing Complaint
R. 8:4-2 Calculation of Time for Filing
R. 8:4-3 Time for Filing Responsive Pleadings

8:5 Process

R. 8:5-1 Complaint as Process
R. 8:5-2 By Whom Served
R. 8:5-3 On Whom Served
R. 8:5-4 Mode of Service of Complaint
R. 8:5-5 Proof of Service

8:6 Pretrial Proceedings; Assignment to Tracks and Case Management

R. 8:6-1 Discovery; Exchange of Appraisals and Comparable Sales and Rentals
R. 8:6-2 Pretrial Conferences
R. 8:6-3 Failure to Make Discovery
R. 8:6-4 Local Property Tax Cases; Tracks and Subtracks; Standards for Assignment
R. 8:6-5 Local Property Tax Cases; Track Assignment
R. 8:6-6 Local Property Tax Cases; Case Management Notice
R. 8:6-7 Local Property Tax Cases; Track Reassignment
R. 8:6-8 Local Property Tax Cases; Mandatory Settlement Conference

8:7 Motions

8:8 Trials

R. 8:8-1 Trial by Court; Submission Without Trial
R. 8:8-2 Assignment for Hearing
R. 8:8-3 Consolidation and Severance
R. 8:8-4 Non-appearance
R. 8:8-5 Adjournments
R. 8:8-6 Full Court Review

8:9 Judgment

R. 8:9-1 Form of Judgment
R. 8:9-2 Costs
R. 8:9-3 Agreed Computations
R. 8:9-4 Failure to Agree on Computations
R. 8:9-5 Judgment Pursuant to Stipulation

8:10 New Trials; Amendment of Findings or Judgments

8:11 Small Claims Division; Practice and Procedure

8:12 Filing Fees

8:13 Pilot County as Taxing District

Appendix 0 chapters

Other 0 chapters

1.20

1.20 Discipline of Members of the Bar

1.20-13

1.20-13 Attorneys charged with or convicted of crimes

1:20-15B

1:20-15B Attorney Regulatory Board

Appendices

Appendix I-A Life Expectancies for All Races and Both Sexes
Appendix I-B Present Value Table of $1 Annuity Received at the End of Each Time Period
Appendix II Interrogatory Forms
Appendix II-A Notice to Client/Pro Se Party Pursuant to R. 4:23-5(a)(1)
Appendix II-B Notice to Client/Pro Se Party Pursuant to R. 4:23-5(a)(2)
Appendix III Court Transcript Request Form (R. 2:5-3(a))
Appendix IV Notice of Appeal to Appellate Division
Appendix IV- SPANISH Notice of Appeal to Appellate Division - Spanish
Appendix V [Deleted] Family Part Case Information Statement
Appendix VI Notice to Debtor (Rules 4:59-1(g) and 6:7-1(b))
Appendix VII Appellate Division Civil Case Information Statement
Appendix VII- Spanish Appellate Division Civil Case Information Statement - Spanish
Appendix VIII Appellate Division Criminal Case Information Statement
Appendix VIII- Spanish Appellate Division Criminal Case Information Statement - Spanish
Appendix IX-A Considerations In the Use of Child Support Guidelines
Appendix IX-B Use of the Child Support Guidelines
Appendix IX-C Child Support Guidelines Sole Parenting Worksheet
Appendix IX-D Child Support Guidelines Shared Parenting Worksheet
Appendix IX-E Child Support Guidelines Net Childcare Cost Worksheet
Appendix IX-F Basic Child Support Award Schedule
Appendix IX-G [Deleted] Child Support Awards as a Percentage of Combined Net Income
Appendix IX-H Combined Tax Withholding Tables for Use With the Child Support Guidelines
Appendix X [Deleted] Form of Case Management Order - Family (Rule 5:5-7) [Deleted]
Appendix XI-A(1) Summons and Return of Service
Appendix XI-A(2) Small Claims Summons and Return of Service
Appendix XI-B Tenancy Summons
Appendix XI-C Small Claims Complaint (Contract, Security Deposit, Rent or Tort)
Appendix XI-D Small Claims Complaint - Motor Vehicle
Appendix XI-E Answer - Auto Accident
Appendix XI-F Answer - Civil Action
Appendix XI-G(1) Warrant of Removal - Residential
Appendix XI-G(2) Warrant of Removal - Commercial
Appendix XI-G(3) Warrant of Removal - Notice to Tenants
Appendix XI-G(4) Warrant of Removal - Execution
Appendix XI-H Execution Against Goods and Chattels
Appendix XI-I Notice of Application for Wage Execution
Appendix XI-J Wage Execution
Appendix XI-L Information Subpoena and Written Questions
Appendix XI-M Notice Of Motion For Order Enforcing Litigant's Rights
Appendix XI-N Certification in Support of Motion for Order Enforcing Litigant's Rights
Appendix XI-O Order to Enforce Litigant's Rights
Appendix XI-P Certification in Support of Application for Arrest Warrant
Appendix XI-Q Warrant for Arrest
Appendix XI-R Information Subpoena and Written Questions to Non-Parties
Appendix XI-S Landlord Tenant Trial Information – Harris Announcement
Appendix XI-S (Spanish) Landlord Tenant Trial Information – Harris Announcement (Spanish)
Appendix XI-T Certification by Landlord
Appendix XI-U Certification by Landlord's Attorney
Appendix XI-V Settlement Agreement (Tenant Remains)
Appendix XI-W Consent to Enter Judgment for Possession (Tenant Vacates)
Appendix XI-X Verified Complaint – Nonpayment of Rent
Appendix XI-Y Writ of Possession
Appendix XI-Z Answer With a Counterclaim, Cross-claim and/or Third Party Complaint
Appendix XII-A Summons
Appendix XII-B1 (Civil Case Information Statement (Civil CIS)
Appendix XII-B2 Foreclosure Case Information Statement (FCIS)
Appendix XII-C Authorization to Release Private Health Care Information
Appendix XII-D Writ of Execution
Appendix XII-E Writ of Wage Execution
Appendix XII-J Amount Due Schedule
Appendix XII-K Notice to Residential Tenants of Rights During Foreclosure
Appendix XVIII Statement of Client Rights and Responsibilities In Civil Family Actions
Appendix XIX Appendix XIX – Mediation of Economic Aspects of Family Actions- “Completion of Mediation” Form [Deleted]
Appendix XX Civil Case Management/Trial Management Guidelines
Appendix XXII- A Uniform Arbitration Statement of Facts (R. 4:21A-4)
Appendix XXII- B Uniform Commercial Arbitration Memorandum (R. 4:21A-4)
Appendix XXIII Pretrial Information Exchange (R. 4:25-7(b))
Appendix XXV [Deleted] Final Judgment of Divorce (Rule 5:5-9)
Appendix XXVI Guidelines for the Compensation of Mediators Serving In the Civil Mediation Program
Appendix XXVII-A [Deleted] Certification of Notification of Complementary Dispute Resolution Alternatives -- Certification by Attorney and Client
Appendix XXVII-B [Deleted] Self-Represented Litigant Certification of Notification of Complementary Dispute Resolution (CDR) Alternatives
Appendix XXVIII-A Tax Court of New Jersey Case Information Statement (CIS-LP)
Appendix XXVIII-B Case Information Statement Correction of Error In Assessment (CIS-C/E)
Appendix XXIX Notice of Arbitration Hearing
Appendix XXIX-A Arbitration/Alternate Dispute Resolution Questionnaire Form
Appendix XXIX-B Agreement to Arbitrate Pursuant to the Uniform Arbitration Act, N.J.S.A. 2A: 23B-1 et seq.
Appendix XXIX-C Agreement to Resolve Disputes Pursuant to the New Jersey Alternative Procedure for Dispute Resolution Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:23A-1 et seq.
Appendix XXIX-D Arbitration/Umpire Disclosure Form
Appendix XXX Discovery Confidentiality Order for CBLP Cases
Appendix XXXI Uniform Interrogatories for Cohabitating Party Contesting Alimony Review - For Post-Judgment Application (N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(n))
Appendix XXXII Sample Form: Request for Production of Documents in Cohabitation Post-Judgment Applications

Applicability

Applicability Part 1 Appendix (CJC): Applicability
Applicability Part 1 Appendix (CCJE): Applicability

Attorney Advertising Guidelines

Attorney Advertising Guidelines (As approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey) (RPC) Attorney Advertising Guideline 1
Attorney Advertising Guidelines (As approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey) (RPC) Attorney Advertising Guideline 2
Attorney Advertising Guidelines (As approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey) (RPC) Attorney Advertising Guideline 3
Attorney Advertising Guidelines (As approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey) (RPC) Attorney Advertising Guideline 4

CCJE

CCJE and Index of Opinions Part 1 Appendix (CCJE)

Codes of Conduct (judges and judiciary employees)

Canon 1 Part 1 Appendix (CJC): Canon 1
Canon 2 Part 1 Appendix (CJC): Canon 2
Canon 3 CJC Part 1 Appendix (CJC): Canon 3
Canon 4 Part 1 Appendix (CJC): Canon 4
Canon 5 Part 1 Appendix (CJC): Canon 5
Canon 6 Part 1 Appendix (CJC): Canon 6
Canon 7 Part 1 Appendix (CJC): Canon 7
Canon 1 Part 1 Appendix (CCJE): Canon 1
Canon 2 Part 1 Appendix (CCJE): Canon 2
Canon 3 Part 1 Appendix (CCJE): Canon 3
Canon 4 Part 1 Appendix (CCJE): Canon 4
Canon 5 Part 1 Appendix (CCJE): Canon 5
Canon 6 Part 1 Appendix (CCJE): Canon 6
Canon 7 Part 1 Appendix (CCJE): Canon 7
Canon 8 Part 1 Appendix (CCJE): Canon 8

Former

Former 1:22-7 Proceedings Following Hearing [Deleted]

Guidelines (Part 7)

Guideline 1 (Part 7) Purpose
Guideline 2 (Part 7) Definitions
Guideline 3 (Part 7) Prosecutor’s Responsibilities
Guideline 4 (Part 7) Limitation [withdrawn]

Part

Part 1 Appendix (CCJE): Index of Opinion -- I. Public Position Advisory Committee/Council of College/University/High School
Part 1 Appendix (CPCITT) Legal Authority of the Code
Part 1 Appendix (CPCITT) (CPCITT) Policy
Part 1 Appendix (CPCITT) (CPCITT) Scope
Part 1 Appendix (CPCITT) (CPCITT) Canon 1
Part 1 Appendix (CPCITT) (CPCITT) Canon 2
Part 1 Appendix (CPCITT) (CPCITT) Canon 3
Part 1 Appendix (CPCITT) (CPCITT) Canon 4
Part 1 Appendix (CPCITT) (CPCITT) Canon 5
Part 1 Appendix (CPCITT) (CPCITT) Canon 6
Part 1 Appendix (CPCITT) (CPCITT) Canon 7
Part 1 Appendix (CPCITT) (CPCITT) Canon 8
Part 1 Appendix (CPCITT) (CPCITT) Canon 9
Part 1 Appendix (CPCITT) (CPCITT) Canon 10

Rules of Professional Conduct

RPC 1.0 Terminology
RPC 1.1 Competence
RPC 1.2 Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer
RPC 1.3 Diligence
RPC 1.4 Communication
RPC 1.5 Fees
RPC 1.6 Confidentiality of Information
RPC 1.7 Conflict of Interest: General Rule
RPC 1.8 Conflict of Interest: Current Clients; Specific Rules
RPC 1.9 Duties to Former Clients
RPC 1.10 Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule
RPC 1.11 Successive Government and Private Employment
RPC 1.12 Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral or Law Clerk
RPC 1.13 Organization as the Client
RPC 1.14 Client Under a Disability
RPC 1.15 Safekeeping Property
RPC 1.16 Declining or Terminating Representation
RPC 1.17 Sale of Law Practice
RPC 1.18 Prospective Client
RPC 2.1 Advisor
RPC 2.2 (Reserved)
RPC 2.3 Evaluation for Use by Third Persons
RPC 2.4 Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral
RPC 3.1 Meritorious Claims and Contentions
RPC 3.2 Expediting Litigation
RPC 3.3 Candor Toward the Tribunal
RPC 3.4 Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel
RPC 3.5 Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal
RPC 3.6 Trial Publicity
RPC 3.7 Lawyer as Witness
RPC 3.8 Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor
RPC 3.9 Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings
RPC 4.1 Truthfulness in Statements to Others
RPC 4.2 Communication with Person Represented by Counsel
RPC 4.3 Dealing with Unrepresented Person; Employee of Organization
RPC 4.4 Respect for Rights of Third Persons
RPC 5.1 Responsibilities of Partners, Supervisory Lawyers, and Law Firms
RPC 5.2 Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer
RPC 5.3 Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistance
RPC 5.4 Professional Independence of a Lawyer
RPC 5.5 Lawyers Not Admitted to the Bar of This State and the Lawful Practice of Law
RPC 5.6 Restrictions on Right to Practice
RPC 6.1 Voluntary Public Interest Legal Service
RPC 6.2 Accepting Appointments
RPC 6.3 Membership in Legal Services Organization
RPC 6.4 Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests
RPC 6.5 Nonprofit and Court-Annexed Limited Legal Service Programs
RPC 7.1 Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Service
RPC 7.2 Advertising
RPC 7.3 Personal Contact with Prospective Clients
RPC 7.4 Communication of Fields of Practice and Certification
RPC 7.5 Law Firm Names and Letterheads
RPC 8.1 Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters
RPC 8.2 Judicial and Legal Officials
RPC 8.3 Reporting Professional Misconduct
RPC 8.4 Misconduct
RPC 8.5 Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law

Scope

Scope Part 1 Appendix (CCJE): Scope

Appendix to Part 7

Second Appendix to Part 7 Guidelines for Determination of Consequence of Magnitude (See Rule 7:3-2)

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[4:32-4] [Dismissal or Compromise ] [Deleted]

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[4:32-5] [Derivative Action by Shareholders] [Deleted]

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