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NJ A1219

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Inganamort

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the Governor and Senate from the appointment process for judges of joint municipal courts and central municipal courts in New Jersey
  • Joint municipal court judges would be appointed according to terms set forth in the agreement between the participating municipalities, with the agreement filed with the Administrative Director of the Courts
  • Central municipal court judges would be appointed by the county executive in counties that have one, or by the county governing body in all other counties
  • Municipal court judges for single municipalities would continue to be appointed at the local level (by mayor with council consent, or by governing body depending on government structure)
  • Takes effect only upon voter approval of Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 88 of 2012-2013 or a substantially similar constitutional amendment

Legislative Description

Provides for appointment of certain municipal court judges at the local or county level.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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