United States Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey
About This Court
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey is a unit of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, operating within the Third Circuit. The court has jurisdiction over all bankruptcy cases and proceedings arising under Title 11 of the United States Code filed within the state of New Jersey. As one of the busier bankruptcy courts in the Third Circuit, it handles a wide range of consumer and business bankruptcy filings across its divisions.
The District of New Jersey is a single federal judicial district covering the entire state. The bankruptcy court maintains divisional offices in Newark, Trenton, and Camden, serving the northern, central, and southern regions of the state respectively. The court applies the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure as well as its own local rules.
New Jersey's bankruptcy court has handled several high-profile Chapter 11 corporate reorganizations given the state's significant commercial and industrial base. The court serves a densely populated and economically active region, which contributes to a substantial and varied docket.
Handles cases filed under the federal Bankruptcy Code within the jurisdiction of the District of New Jersey. Bankruptcy judges are appointed by the court of appeals for 14-year terms. Proceedings are governed by the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.
Divisions
Newark Division (Newark), Trenton Division (Trenton), Camden Division (Camden)
Caseload
The court handles a high volume of consumer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases, as well as notable large-scale Chapter 11 corporate reorganizations given New Jersey's substantial commercial economy.
Bar Admission
Attorneys must be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey to appear in the bankruptcy court. Admission to the New Jersey bar is generally a prerequisite for district court admission.
Clerk's Office
Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Building, 50 Walnut Street, Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 645-4764
Local Rules
The Local Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, which supplement the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. See the court's official website for the authoritative text.
Civil Rules 13
General Rules 68
Attorney Rules 2
Appellate Rules 1
| Rule | Title |
|---|---|
| D.N.J. LBR 8001-1 | Appeal to District Court |