New Jersey constitutes one judicial district (the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey). Court shall be held at Camden, Newark and Trenton.
There are 12 district courts in Middlesex County, with the District Attorney having an office in each of the courts.
District Court Locations Ayer District Court. 25 East Main Street. Cambridge District Court. 4040 Mystic Valley Parkway. Concord District Court. 305 Walden Street. Framingham District Court. 600 Concord Street, P.O. Box 828. Lowell District Court. Malden District Court. Marlborough District Court. Natick District Court.
There are 94 district courts, 13 circuit courts, and one Supreme Court throughout the country. Courts in the federal system work differently in many ways than state courts. The primary difference for civil cases (as opposed to criminal cases) is the types of cases that can be heard in the federal system.
In New Jersey, there are several different kinds of courts. They include the New Jersey Supreme Court; the Superior Court, which includes the Appellate Division; the Tax Court; and the Municipal Courts. Cases involving criminal, civil and family law are heard in what is known as the Superior Court.
The procedure to establish contempt is straightforward. The person seeking the finding must file a motion in court with supporting documents stating how a court order was allegedly violated. The court will set a hearing date. The accused party must be properly served with the motion and notice of hearing.
The time it takes for a small claims court case to be heard in New Jersey can vary depending on the county you're in and the complexity of your case. However, you can expect the process to take several months, between 3 to 6 months on average.
Filing a Lawsuit (Plaintiffs) When filing a lawsuit, you need to complete the packet “How to File a Complaint in the Superior Court of New Jersey Law Division – Civil Part”. The packet includes instructions for filing and the complaint form. The complaint needs to name the party or parties you are filing against.
Lawsuits for amounts up to $20,000 are called special civil cases. They are filed in Superior Court, in the special civil part of the civil division.
Seven Tips When Representing Yourself In Court Make a good impression. If you dress nicely, it tells the judge that you respect the courtroom and care about your case. Be respectful. Know what to ask. Arrive early. Tell your story. Come prepared. Use a lawyer if you need help.