Small Claims Court handles civil cases asking for $12,500 or less. Here are some examples of problems you can handle in Small Claims Court: Your landlord will not return your security deposit.
As of July 1, 2022, the jurisdictional limit of Small Claims court was increased from $3,000 to $5,000. The jurisdictional limit for the Special Civil Part was increased from $15,000.00 to $20,000.00. Any claims of $20,000.01 or more will be filed in the Law Division.
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STEP 1: Determine whether or not the defendant (judgment debtor) is a member on. STEP 2: Compile all the documentation and proof you have to support the entry of. STEP 3: Complete and Sign the attached form: Certification of Proof. STEP 4: File the completed form, with all attachments, with the Office of the Special Civil.
Judgments in New Jersey remain in effect for 20 years and may be renewed for an additional 20 years by filing a motion in the Superior Court, Law Division, Civil Part and/or in the Special Civil Part if the Special Civil Part case was assigned a DJ or J docket number.