Rule 5:1-1 Scope and Applicability of Rules
Rule 5:1 — Cognizability of Actions; Scope and Applicability of Rules
Rule Text
The rules in Part V shall govern family actions. All family actions shall also be governed by the rules in Part I insofar as applicable. Civil family actions shall also be governed by the rules in Part IV insofar as applicable and except as otherwise provided by the rules in Part V. Criminal and quasi-criminal family actions shall also be governed by the rules in Part III insofar as applicable except as otherwise provided by the rules in Part V. Juvenile delinquency actions shall be governed by the rules in Part III insofar as applicable and except as otherwise provided by the rules in Part V.
Amendment history: Source - new. Adopted December 20, 1983, to be effective December 31, 1983; amended January 5, 1998 to be effective February 1, 1998.