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Attorneys must use eCourts Appellate to file all non-emergent appellate matters. For emergent matters, contact the Appellate Division emergent clerks between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 609-815-2950 and when prompted, press 1.
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Review the Appellate Division Checklist for Preparation of Brief. Use the Civil Appeals Manual, Criminal Appeals Manual or the State Agency Appeals Filing Tips for filing assistance with eCourts Appellate. Use the eCourts Appellate eFiling Checklist to ensure all steps have been completed.
File documents and cases in civil, criminal, Tax Court, and appellate cases; Pay filing fees online using a JACS collateral account; Request transcripts; and. Access electronic case jackets and files.
The Appellate Division hears appeals from the Law and Chancery Divisions of the New Jersey Superior Court, the Tax Court, and final decisions of State administrative agencies. The Appellate Division decides approximately 7,000 appeals and 7,500 motions each year.
This Toolkit includes resources about initiating the appeal, filing and serving documents using eCourts Appellate or in paper, preparing the briefs and appendix, presenting oral argument, and filing post-decision motions, such as moving for reconsideration or requesting attorneys' fees and costs.
The Appellate Division has a central clerk's office that processes the filing of notices of appeal, briefs, motions and other papers. An appeal of a final order in New Jersey must be filed within 45 days. [16] Appeals from interlocutory orders may be made at any time before final judgment. [17]
This Checklist addresses initial steps to take before e-filing, formatting documents for e-filing, and filing a new appeal or in an existing appeal. It also addresses confirming electronic service, post-filing best practices, and handling e-filing errors.
