The New Jersey Application for Assignment of Counsel — Children in Court 5A (CIC 5A) is a legal document used by the state of New Jersey to appoint an attorney to represent a child in a court proceeding. It is used to assign a guardian ad item (GAL), a court-appointed attorney who is responsible for protecting the rights of the child involved in the court case and for providing legal advice to the child. The CIC 5A form is required for all court cases involving a minor, including juvenile delinquency, child protection, guardianship, adoption, and termination of parental rights cases. There are two types of CIC 5A forms: the Application for Assignment of Counsel — Children in Court 5A (CIC 5A) and the Motion for Assignment of Counsel — Children in Court 5A (CIC 5A). Both forms require the same basic information, including the name and contact information of the child, the name and contact information of the parents or guardians, the court case number, and the type of case. The CIC 5A form also requires the signature of the child or the child's parent or guardian.