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NJ Rev Stat § 2B:12-36 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:12-36 - Disposition of fines, costs collected.

2B:12-36 Disposition of fines, costs collected.  3. a. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, fines and costs collected by the regional municipal court shall be retained by the regional municipal court on a pro rata basis equal to the costs associated with management, administration, operation, judge and staff salaries, and technology for the regional municipal court. The remainder of the fines and costs collected by the regional municipal court shall be distributed in accordance with N.J.S.22A:3-4, R.S.39:5-40, R.S.39:5-41, and subsection c. of section 3 of P.L.1979, c.396 (C.2C:46-4). b. A county participating in the pilot program may consider determining budgets for participating municipalities in that county by way of an assessment based on each participating municipality's equalized value as determined by the appropriate county board of taxation.  L.2021, c.191, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:12-37 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:12-37 - Judicial appointments.

2B:12-37 Judicial appointments.  4. Judicial appointments to the regional municipal court shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Article VI, Section VI, paragraph 1 of the State Constitution. Municipal court judges sitting in the municipal courts selected under section 1 of this act may be considered for appointment to the regional municipal court. The assignment judge of the vicinage shall have the authority to make a temporary appointment in the event of a vacancy. L.2021, c.191, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:12-38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:12-38 - Certain regional municipal courts to begin hearing cases.

2B:12-38 Certain regional municipal courts to begin hearing cases.  5. Any regional municipal court established in a county that is included in the pilot program pursuant to subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.2021, c.191 (C.2B:12-34), because that qualified county considered municipal court consolidation on a county-wide basis prior to the enactment of P.L.2021, c.191 (C.2B:12-34 et seq.) and submitted information on that previous consideration to the Administrative Director of the Courts, shall begin hearing cases no later than January 1, 2022, and any regional municipal court in any other qualified county selected by the Administrative Director of the Courts for the pilot program shall begin hearing cases no later than one year following enactment.  L.2021, c.191, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:13-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:13-1 - Establishment

2B:13-1. Establishment  2B:13-1. Establishment. a. A Tax Court is hereby established as a court of limited jurisdiction pursuant to Article VI, Section I, paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution.  b. The Tax Court shall be a court of record and shall have a seal. L.1993,c.74,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:13-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:13-2 - Jurisdiction

2B:13-2. Jurisdiction  2B:13-2. Jurisdiction. a. The Tax Court shall have jurisdiction to review actions or regulations with respect to a tax matter of the following:  (1) Any State agency or official; (2) A county board of taxation; (3) A county or municipal official. b. The Tax Court shall have jurisdiction over actions cognizable in the Superior Court which raise issues as to which expertise in matters involving taxation is desirable, and which have been transferred to the Tax Court pursuant to the Rules of the Supreme Court.  c. The Tax Court shall have jurisdiction over any other matters as may be provided by statute.  d. The Tax Court jurisdiction shall include any powers that may be necessary to effectuate its decisions, judgments and orders.  L.1993,c.74,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:13-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:13-3 - Hearing and determination of cases; legal and equitable relief; practice and procedure; decisions

2B:13-3. Hearing and determination of cases; legal and equitable relief; practice and procedure; decisions  2B:13-3. Hearing and Determination of Cases; Legal and Equitable Relief; Practice and Procedure; Decisions. a. The Tax Court, in all causes within its jurisdiction, and subject to law, may grant legal and equitable relief so that all matters in controversy between the parties may be completely determined.  b. The Tax Court shall determine all issues of fact and of law de novo. c. Practice and procedure in the Tax Court shall be as provided by the Rules of the Supreme Court.  d. Decisions of the Tax Court shall be published in the manner directed by the Supreme Court.  L.1993,c.74,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:13-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:13-4 - Appeals

2B:13-4. Appeals  2B:13-4. Appeals. Judgments of the Tax Court may be appealed as of right to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court pursuant to the Rules of the Supreme Court.  L.1993,c.74,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:13-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:13-5 - Locations; facilities

2B:13-5. Locations; facilities  2B:13-5. Locations; facilities. a. The Tax Court shall maintain permanent locations in Trenton and Newark and may hold sessions at other locations throughout the State.  b. The State shall provide courtrooms, chambers and offices for the Tax Court at the required permanent locations in Trenton and Newark and shall arrange for courtrooms, chambers and offices or other appropriate facilities at other locations throughout the State.  L.1993,c.74,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:13-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:13-6 - Judges; number; qualifications

2B:13-6. Judges; number; qualifications  2B:13-6. Judges; Number; Qualifications. a. The Tax Court shall consist of no less than six, nor more than 12 judges, each of whom shall exercise the powers of the court, subject to the Rules of the Supreme Court.  b. The judges of the Tax Court shall have been admitted to the practice of law in the State for at least 10 years prior to appointment and shall be chosen for their special qualifications, knowledge and experience in matters of taxation.  L.1993,c.74,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:13-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:13-7 - Term of office; retirement

2B:13-7. Term of office; retirement  2B:13-7. Term of Office; Retirement. a. The judges of the Tax Court shall hold their offices for initial terms of seven years and until their successors are appointed and qualified, and upon reappointment shall hold their offices during good behavior.  b. The judges of the Tax Court shall be retired upon attaining the age of 70 years, upon the same terms and conditions as judges of the Superior Court, and shall have the same pension rights and other benefits as judges of the Superior Court.  L.1993,c.74,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:13-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:13-8 - Compensation not to be reduced; prohibition against gainful employment

2B:13-8. Compensation not to be reduced; prohibition against gainful employment  2B:13-8. Compensation Not to be Reduced; Prohibition Against Gainful Employment. a. Each judge of the Tax Court shall receive annual compensation and other benefits equal to that of a judge of the Superior Court and which shall not be diminished during the term of appointment.  b. The judges of the Tax Court shall not engage in the practice of law or other gainful pursuit nor shall they hold other office or position of profit under this State, any other State or the United States.  L.1993,c.74,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:13-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:13-9 - Impeachment and removal; incapacity

2B:13-9. Impeachment and removal; incapacity  2B:13-9. Impeachment and Removal; Incapacity. a. The judges of the Tax Court shall be subject to impeachment, and upon impeachment shall not exercise judicial office until acquitted. The judges of the Tax Court shall also be subject to removal from office by the Supreme Court for the causes and in the manner as is provided by law for the removal of judges of the Superior Court.  b. Whenever the Supreme Court certifies to the Governor that a judge of the Tax Court appears to be substantially unable to perform the duties of office, the Governor shall appoint a commission of three persons to inquire into the circumstances. Upon the recommendation of the commission, the Governor may retire the judge from office, on pension, as may be provided by law.  L.1993,c.74,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:13-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:13-10 - Presiding judge

2B:13-10. Presiding judge  2B:13-10. Presiding Judge. The Chief Justice shall assign one of the judges of the Tax Court to be the presiding judge of the Tax Court. The presiding judge shall, subject to the supervision of the Chief Justice and the Administrative Director of the Courts, be responsible for the administration of the Tax Court.  L.1993,c.74,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:13-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:13-11 - Annual report

2B:13-11. Annual report  2B:13-11. Annual Report. The presiding judge shall submit a report to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court annually. The report shall be published as part of the Annual Report of the Administrative Director of the Courts. The report shall contain information and statistics for the previous fiscal year concerning the operation of the Tax Court. The report may also contain recommendations by the presiding judge regarding the clarification or revision of legislation, rules and regulations relating to taxation, or the practice and procedure in the Tax Court.  L.1993,c.74,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:13-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:13-12 - Assignment of judges to other courts

2B:13-12. Assignment of judges to other courts  2B:13-12. Assignment of Judges to Other Courts. The Chief Justice may assign judges of the Tax Court to the Superior Court or to any other court as the need appears, and any judge so assigned shall exercise all of the powers of a judge of that court.  L.1993,c.74,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:13-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:13-13 - Clerk

2B:13-13. Clerk  2B:13-13. Clerk. The Supreme Court shall appoint to serve at its pleasure a Clerk and a Deputy Clerk of the Tax Court, neither of whom shall be subject to the provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes.  L.1993,c.74,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:13-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:13-14 - Small claims division jurisdiction

2B:13-14. Small claims division jurisdiction  2B:13-14. Small Claims Division Jurisdiction. The Tax Court shall have a Small Claims Division with jurisdiction in those classes of cases as may be provided by the Rules of the Supreme Court.  L.1993,c.74,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:13-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:13-15 - Conduct of hearing

2B:13-15. Conduct of hearing  2B:13-15. Conduct of Hearing. Hearings in the Small Claims Division shall be informal, and the judge may receive evidence as the judge deems appropriate for a determination of the case, except that all testimony shall be given under oath. A party may appear on the party's own behalf or by an attorney or by any other person as may be provided by the Rules of the Supreme Court.  L.1993,c.74,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:14-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:14-1 - Election of surrogates

2B:14-1. Election of surrogates  2B:14-1. Election of Surrogates. A Surrogate shall be elected to serve in each county for a five-year term commencing January 1 after election. The Surrogate shall be both the Judge and Clerk of the Surrogate's Court. L.1999,c.70,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:14-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:14-2 - Bond of surrogates

2B:14-2. Bond of surrogates  2B:14-2. Bond of Surrogates. A county may require the Surrogate to enter into a faithful performance bond and may set the amount and terms of the bond. The bond, after approval by a judge of the Superior Court, shall be filed with the Secretary of State; a copy shall be filed with the clerk of the county governing body. L.1999,c.70,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:14-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:14-3 - Salaries of surrogates.

2B:14-3 Salaries of surrogates.  2B:14-3. Salaries of Surrogates. The board of chosen freeholders in each county shall fix the Surrogate's annual salary by resolution in an amount equal to not less than sixty-five percent (65%) of the annual salary of a Judge of the Superior Court which shall not be diminished during the term of office or during any consecutive terms served by the Surrogate. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require that a surrogate whose annual salary exceeds the amount provided for herein shall be reduced, or that a board of chosen freeholders may not increase the salary of a surrogate in excess of the amount provided for herein. L.1999, c.70, s.1; amended 2001, c.370, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:14-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:14-4 - Disqualification; referral to assignment judge

2B:14-4. Disqualification; referral to assignment judge  2B:14-4. Disqualification; referral to Assignment Judge. a. Neither the Surrogate nor any employee of the Surrogate's office may perform duties respecting a matter if the Surrogate is a fiduciary or has an interest in a matter. b. When the Surrogate and employees are disqualified from performing their duties, the matter shall be referred to the Assignment Judge of the county for appropriate disposition. L.1999,c.70,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:14-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:14-5 - Filling vacancy in surrogate's office

2B:14-5. Filling vacancy in surrogate's office  2B:14-5. Filling vacancy in Surrogate's office. If a Surrogate does not take office within 30 days after the end of the preceding term or a vacancy occurs in the office of Surrogate, the Governor, with advice and consent of the Senate, shall fill the vacancy from the political party of the person last elected to the office. The person appointed shall serve until election and qualification of a successor. Election of a successor for a five-year term shall occur at the next general election unless the vacancy occurs within 37 days before the election, in which case it shall occur at the second succeeding general election. L.1999,c.70,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:14-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:14-6 - Recorded documents

2B:14-6. Recorded documents  2B:14-6. Recorded documents. The Surrogate shall record: a. Orders and judgments of the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Probate Part; b. Fiduciary bonds required by law; c. Accounts of fiduciaries, disclaimers, revocations, renunciations and requests; d. Wills proved before the Surrogate or the Superior Court, together with proofs; e. Letters testamentary, of administration, of guardianship or of trusteeship issued by the Surrogate and relevant documents; f. Receipts and releases given to fiduciaries; and g. Other documents which the Surrogate is required by law to record. L.1999,c.70,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:14-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:14-7 - Acknowledgment, proof

2B:14-7. Acknowledgment, proof  2B:14-7. Acknowledgment, proof. Receipts and releases shall be acknowledged or proved prior to recording. The acknowledgment or proof shall be recorded with the receipt or discharge by the Surrogate of: a. The county which is issuing the relevant letters; b. The county where the seller of real estate resides; or c. The county where the trust-related property is located. L.1999,c.70,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:14-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:14-8 - Recording

2B:14-8. Recording  2B:14-8. Recording. The Surrogate shall determine the means of recording instruments and the county shall furnish equipment and supplies for recording. L.1999,c.70,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:14-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:14-9 - Filing

2B:14-9. Filing  2B:14-9. Filing. On the first Monday in January, April, July and October, annually, the Surrogate shall file with the Clerk of the Superior Court indexes of all wills proved before the Surrogate or the Superior Court and a report of all letters of administration granted in the previous three months. L.1999,c.70,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:14-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:14-10 - Deputy surrogate; special deputy surrogate

2B:14-10. Deputy surrogate; special deputy surrogate  2B:14-10. Deputy Surrogate; Special Deputy Surrogate. a. A Surrogate may appoint a Deputy Surrogate who shall serve at the pleasure of the Surrogate. b. During the Surrogate's absence or disability or in the event of a vacancy in the office of Surrogate, the Deputy Surrogate shall exercise all powers and duties of the Surrogate's office. c. A county may require that the Deputy Surrogate enter into a faithful performance bond and may set the amount and terms of the bond. d. A Surrogate may appoint an employee to be Special Deputy Surrogate. The Special Deputy Surrogate shall serve at the pleasure of the Surrogate and, during absence or disability of the Surrogate and Deputy Surrogate or when there is both a vacancy in the Office of the Surrogate and no Deputy Surrogate, the Special Deputy Surrogate shall exercise all the powers and duties of the Surrogate. L.1999,c.70,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:14-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:14-11 - Special probate clerk

2B:14-11. Special probate clerk  2B:14-11. Special Probate Clerk. A Surrogate may designate one or more employees to serve as Special Probate Clerk. A special probate clerk shall serve at the pleasure of the Surrogate and may exercise the same powers as the Surrogate in taking depositions of witnesses to wills, qualifications of executors and administrators, acceptance of trusteeships and guardianships, and oaths and affirmances. L.1999,c.70,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:14-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:14-12 - Executive secretary; chief clerk

2B:14-12. Executive secretary; chief clerk  2B:14-12. Executive Secretary; Chief Clerk. A Surrogate may, in his discretion, appoint an Executive Secretary and a Chief Clerk, both of whom shall serve at the pleasure of the surrogate. L.1999,c.70,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:14-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:14-13 - Other employees' appointment; compensation

2B:14-13. Other employees' appointment; compensation  2B:14-13. Other Employees' Appointment; Compensation. The Surrogate shall select and appoint the Deputy Surrogate, any special Deputy Surrogate, Executive Secretary, Chief Clerk and engage all other employees, who shall receive such compensation as shall be recommended by the Surrogate and approved by the county governing body. L.1999,c.70,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:14-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:14-14 - Preparation of annual budget request by county surrogate.

2B:14-14 Preparation of annual budget request by county surrogate.  8. A county surrogate shall prepare the annual budget request for the office of the county surrogate pursuant to the requirements of section 3 of P.L.2015, c.249 (C.40A:4-45.45b). L.2015, c.249, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:19-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:19-1 - Short title

2B:19-1. Short title  1. Sections 1 through 9 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the "Comprehensive Enforcement Program Fund Act."  L.1995,c.9,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:19-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:19-2 - Findings, declarations.

2B:19-2 Findings, declarations.  2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The Judiciary routinely enters judgments and court orders setting forth assessments, surcharges, fines and restitution against litigants pursuant to statutory law. b. The enforcement of court orders is crucial to ensure respect for the rule of law and credibility of the court process. c. Despite monitoring of judgments and court orders by probation divisions and other segments of the Judiciary responsible for doing so, many orders are not complied with because there is a lack of central coordination, funding, automation, and control. d. The Judiciary has successfully developed a hearing officer program in child support enforcement and a pilot criminal enforcement court project, which is in the process of being expanded, that have demonstrated significant increases in collections and compliance. e. The Governor's Management Review Commission has reviewed the collections process in New Jersey and made recommendations supporting the establishment and funding of a Statewide comprehensive enforcement program operated by the Judiciary. f. Upon passage of this act, the Supreme Court and the Chief Justice will establish a Statewide comprehensive enforcement program which will provide for the enforcement of court orders and oversee collection of court-ordered fines, assessments, surcharges and judgments in the civil, criminal and family divisions, the Tax Court and in municipal court as provided in section 6 of P.L.1995, c.9 (C.2B:19-6). The comprehensive enforcement program will provide for the collection of certain surcharges administratively imposed by the Division of Motor Vehicles as provided in section 6 of P.L.1995, c.9 (C.2B:19-6). The comprehensive enforcement program will utilize the child support hearing officer model and the pilot project criminal enforcement court model, supported by a Statewide automation system designed to increase collections, compliance and accountability. L.1995, c.9, s.2; amended 1997, c.280, s.1; 2001, c.421, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2B:19-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2B - Court Organization and Civil Code|Section 2B:19-3 - Comprehensive Enforcement Program Fund

2B:19-3. Comprehensive Enforcement Program Fund  3. There is established as a separate fund in the General Fund, to be administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts, a "Comprehensive Enforcement Program Fund." This fund shall be the depository for the deductions from collections and the enforced community service fees described in sections 4 and 5 of this act for the purpose of operating the comprehensive enforcement program, the computer system established pursuant to P.L.1992, c.169, enforced community service and any subsequent programs or methodologies employed to enforce collection of court ordered financial obligations.  L.1995,c.9,s.3.