One at One: Remote Court Appearances During the Crisis

Today’s Issue:

Can the New Jersey Superior Court force a litigant to proceed via remote appearance?

Answer:

In most cases, yes. Most New Jersey Court events may be conducted remotely, even over the objection of a party. Exceptions exist in certain criminal and family matters, as well as in matters relating to the adjudication of an individual’s incapacity, for which the parties must consent.

Resources:

https://www.njcourts.gov/notices/2020/n200420a.pdf?c=8vE
https://www.law.com/njlawjournal/2020/04/21/nj-judiciary-issues-updated-guidelines-on-virtual-proceedings-amid-covid-19/

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This post is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.