The New Jersey Hearing Cycle Calendar is a tool used by the courts of the state of New Jersey to set the dates for hearings for a variety of legal matters. There are two types of New Jersey Hearing Cycle Calendars: the Annual Hearing Cycle Calendar and the Special Calendar. The Annual Hearing Cycle Calendar is used to set the dates for hearings in civil, family, and criminal cases. It is based on a two-year cycle, with the same dates repeating on an alternating basis. The Special Calendar is used to set the dates for a variety of hearings, such as for special proceedings, motions, and appeals. Both types of calendars are set by the Administrative Office of the Courts and used by the courts throughout the state.