NOTICE TO THE BAR & PUBLIC
SUPREME COURT COMMITTEES – REQUEST FOR INDICATION OF INTEREST IN POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT
The Supreme Court seeks individuals with diverse areas of expertise, experiences, and perspectives interested in assisting the Judiciary through service on committees and other groups. The Court continues to prioritize inclusivity in the composition of its committees, including as to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and all primary aspects of identity, as well as areas of legal practice, geography, and community involvement, in order to support robust discussion and comprehensive consideration of issues.
Overview — Supreme Court Committees
The Court benefits from the input of different types of committees, as described on this Judiciary webpage. Rules Committees submit recommendations to the Court in accordance with their two-year schedule and in response to any specific requests by the Court. Program Committees report on an as-needed basis; provide feedback on in-development Judiciary proposals; and support training, outreach, and other initiatives. Jury Charge Committees recommend updates to the model jury charges.
Upcoming Committee Openings
The Court soon will be considering appointments for the 2022-2024 term (September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024) for several committees, including (1) Civil Practice Committee; (2) Committee on Jury Selection in Civil and Criminal Trials; (3) Committee on Model Civil Jury Charges; (4) Committee on the Tax Court; and (5) Committee on Women in the Courts.
Future Committee Opportunities
On a rolling basis, the Court also considers candidates for committees that provide advice regarding the practice of law (e.g., Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics). Special Committees, Ad Hoc Committees, and Judiciary
Working Groups may also be created to explore and offer recommendations on specific issues.
Application Process
Anyone interested in being considered by the Court for appointment, either to any of these specific committees or generally, should send an email to Comments.mailbox@njcourts.gov. Requests for consideration may also be submitted by mail to:
Glenn A. Grant, Administrative Director of the Courts Attention: Interest in Supreme Court Committees Hughes Justice Complex, P.O. Box 037
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0037
Please include the following in your email: your full name, address, email address, telephone number(s), your attorney ID (if applicable), the county or counties in which you practice (for attorneys), and a selection of the committee(s) in which you are interested. If possible, also include a resume or link to an online profile with your email. Please explain in 2-3 sentences why you want to participate in a Supreme Court committee.
Through collaborative discussion and development of recommendations, Supreme Court committees assist the Court in its ongoing review of and improvements to court operations and legal practice. Participation by a diverse array of members advances the quality of justice in New Jersey.
Questions about Supreme Court committees should be directed to the Office of the Administrative Director at (609) 376-3000.
Dated: May 4, 2022
/s/ Glenn A. Grant
Administrative Director of the Courts