There are 598 Courts in New Jersey, serving a population of 8,960,161 people in an area of 7,353 square miles. There is 1 Court per 14,983 people, and 1 Court per 12 square miles.
The state of New Jersey is ranked 18th in Courts per capita, and 1st in Courts per square mile.
Find New Jersey Appellate Courts, Trial Courts, Problem Solving Courts, and Jury Duty Requirements.
New Jersey Appellate Courts
Court Name: New Jersey Appellate Division of Superior Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Trenton, Morristown, Jersey City, Newark, New Brunswick, Atlantic City
Number of Judges: 33
Court Name: New Jersey Supreme Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Trenton
Number of Judges: 7
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Municipal Court | State Legislation | Municipality | 315 |
| New Jersey Superior Court | Constitution | By Vicinity | 386 |
| New Jersey Tax Court | State Legislation | Statewide | 11 |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Drug Courts | Statewide |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | Yes |
| English Required | Yes |
| Residency Requirement | County Resident: 1 Day |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Time Since Prior Jury Service | 3 years |