New Jersey Court Summary

The New Jersey trial court system consists of Superior Courts, Municipal Courts, and Tax Courts.

Superior Courts have general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases but generally handle cases beyond the jurisdiction of other courts. Municipal Courts have limited jurisdiction over some types of criminal cases. The New Jersey Tax Court is a specialized court that handles certain tax cases for the entire state from two locations.


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Where to find court cases in New Jersey

The chart below gives general information on the types of cases heard in each type of court in New Jersey.

= Most or all cases.

= Some cases.

Case Type	Court Type
Civil	Superior Courts	Municipal Courts
General Civil - Unlimited
General Civil - Limited
Small Claims
Civil Equity
Complex Commercial
Foreclosures and Liens
Real Estate Title and Boundary
Landlord / Tenant
Ordinance Violations
Protection, No Contact, and Restraining Orders
Administrative Agency Appeals
Criminal	Superior Courts	Municipal Courts
Felony
Felony Preliminary Hearings
Misdemeanors
Ordinance Violations
Juvenile
Traffic and Infractions	$Some Traffic and Infractions cases can be found in the Superior Courts$	$Most or all Traffic and Infractions cases can be found in the Municipal Courts$
Domestic Relations	Superior Courts	Municipal Courts
Divorce
Child Custody and Visitation
Child Support
Paternity
Domestic Violence Protection Order
Juvenile	Superior Courts	Municipal Courts
Adoptions
Juvenile Delinquency
Child Abuse and Neglect
Termination of Parental Rights
Children in Need of Supervision
Mental Health	Superior Courts	Municipal Courts
Involuntary Commitments
Other Mental Health Cases
Probate	Superior Courts	Municipal Courts
Wills & Estates
Name Changes
Trusts
Guardianships and Conservatorships

Note: Some courts in New Jersey are not included in the chart above. Please use the following links for descriptions and types of cases heard:

Tax Courts

New Jersey Courts Summary