New Jersey Rules of Court: Municipal Court Practice – 2026
Part 7 of the New Jersey Rules of Court governing practice in the municipal courts, including complaints, process, pretrial and trial procedure, and appeals.
Browse all 69 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Rule 7:1 — Scope
Rule 7:2 — Process
Rule 7:2-1
Contents of Complaint, Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) and Summons
Rule 7:2-2
Issuance of Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) or Summons
Rule 7:2-3
Warrants; Execution and Service: Return
Rule 7:2-4
Summons: Execution and Service; Return
Rule 7:2-5
Defective Warrant or Summons; Amendment
Rule 7:2-6
[Deleted]
Rule 7:3 — Proceedings Before the Committing Judge; Pretrial Release
Rule 7:4 — Bail
Rule 7:4-1
Right to Pretrial Release
Rule 7:4-2
Authority to Set Bail or Conditions of Pretrial Release
Rule 7:4-3
Form and Place of Deposit; Location of Real Estate; Record of Recognizances, Discharge and Forfeiture
Rule 7:4-4
Justification of Sureties
Rule 7:4-5
Forfeiture
Rule 7:4-6
Exoneration
Rule 7:4-7
Place of Deposit
Rule 7:4-8
Bail After Conviction
Rule 7:4-9
Changes in Conditions of Release for Defendants Charged on an Initial Complaint-Warrant (CDR-2) on Disorderly Persons Offenses
Rule 7:5 — Search Warrants; Suppression
Rule 7:6 — Arraignment, Pleas
Rule 7:7 — Pretrial Procedures
Rule 7:7-1
Pleadings; Objections
Rule 7:7-2
Motions
Rule 7:7-3
Notice of Alibi; Failure to Furnish
Rule 7:7-4
Notice of Defense of Insanity; Evidence of Mental Disease or Defect
Rule 7:7-5
Pretrial Procedure
Rule 7:7-6
Depositions
Rule 7:7-7
Discovery and Inspection
Rule 7:7-8
Subpoenas
Rule 7:7-9
Filing Appearance; Withdrawal from Representation and Substitution of Attorney
Rule 7:7-10
Joint Representation
Rule 7:7-11
Use of Acting Judges Pursuant to Standing Assignment Judge Order
Rule 7:8 — Trial
Rule 7:8-1
Mediation of Minor Disputes In Municipal Court Actions
Rule 7:8-2
Place of Trial; Disqualification
Rule 7:8-3
Adjournment
Rule 7:8-4
Trial of Complaints Together
Rule 7:8-5
Dismissal
Rule 7:8-6
Transfer to the Chancery Division, Family Part
Rule 7:8-7
Appearances; Exclusion of the Public
Rule 7:8-8
Record of Proceedings; Transcripts
Rule 7:8-9
Non-Monetary Procedures on Failure to Appear
Rule 7:8-9A
Monetary Sanctions for Defendant’s Failure to Appear
Rule 7:8-10
Waiver of Right to Counsel at Trial
Rule 7:8-11
Limitations on Pretrial Incarceration