What are the features of eCourts?
How do I register for eCourts?
What document formats are allowed for eFiling?
What cases can filings be submitted for?
What is the rule regarding Redaction related to documents submitted to court?
Will I be notified of a filing?
eCourts is software proprietary to the New Jersey Judiciary in support of a paperless solution. The web based application allows electronic filing of documents to the courts as well as provides electronic notifications and case access to the case parties.
New rule 1:32-2A (Effective 9/1/2013) serves to:
Confirm the Judiciary’s intention and authority to develop and implement paperless, electronic court systems
Confirm that the data and documents maintained in an approved electronic court system shall have the same force and effect as if in original paper format
Provide for the use of electronic signatures in an approved electronic court system
What are the features of eCourts?
Judiciary Electronic Filing : A web-based application that allows for electronic filing of documents to the courts
Case Management Processing : Allows for case processing by court staff and chambers staff
Document Management : Maintains an electronic case jacket (e-filed documents and documents scanned or uploaded by court staff)
New Jersey attorneys in good standing will be able to file using eCourts. The Attorney ID used for filing should be that of the attorney whose name is directly associated with the filing.
Use the following URL to logon to eCourts
https://ecourts.judiciary.state.nj.us
How do I register for eCourts?
Use your 9 digit Attorney ID and password to register and login for eCourts.
Initial Registration page will be displayed.
Select check boxes to complete certifications and continue
Verify your firm information and enter email address and certify the same.
Click on links for more detailed information on Registration and Login
Motions and motion-related documents
File a new motion
Respond to a motion
Add a document to a motion
Brief
Exhibit
Replacement document, etc.
Join a motion
Reconsider a motion
Withdraw a motion
Other Case Documents
Notice of Appearance
Notice of Defense
Waiver of First Appearance
Demand for Bill of Particular’s as to Alibi
Confirming letter
Indictment
Accusation
What document formats are allowed for eFiling?
Most documents must be in PDF format. Some documents such as proposed order must be in MS Word format.
What cases can filings be submitted for?
eCourts will initially accept filings for Superior Court Criminal cases with an assigned PROMIS/Gavel number.
Filings can only be submitted in counties where eCourts has been implemented.
Filings cannot be submitted for :
Cases not yet in PROMIS/Gavel
Cases transferred or merged into other cases (file in active case, not closed case)
Non-Criminal cases (e.g., gun permits, municipal appeals)
Megan’s law filings and Krol filings are NOT to be submitted via eCourts
What is the rule regarding Redaction related to documents submitted to court?
Per Rule 1:38-7 confidential personal identifiers must be redacted by filer. Documents are immediately available in the Case Jacket upon eFiling and a court order is required to remove filings.
Per Rule 1:38-7 confidential personal identifier is a:
Social Security number
Driver’s license number
Vehicle plate number
Insurance policy number
Active financial account number, or active credit card number
Prohibition on Submission of Confidential Personal Identifiers to the Court:
A party shall not set forth confidential personal identifiers as defined in R. 1:38-7(a) in any document or pleading submitted to the court unless otherwise required by statute, rule, administrative directive, or court order; provided, however, that an active financial account number may be identified by the last four digits when the financial account is the subject of the litigation and cannot otherwise be identified
Will I be notified of a filing?
Yes. You will be notified of any filings that you may have completed using eCourts. An email will be sent to the registered email address within few minutes of a successful eFiling.