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NJ A508
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Auth
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AI Summary
- Allows parties who testify before Senate committees about Superior Court judge nominees to request a change of venue for their family court cases
- Venue change moves the case to a different vicinage (court district) than where the confirmed nominee would be assigned
- Motion must be filed with the court where the party's family action was last heard or is pending
- Change of venue is justified by "substantial doubt that fair and impartial treatment" can be had after the party publicly commented on the nominee's qualifications
- Court must consider interests of all parties from the original family action when selecting the new venue
Legislative Description
Provides parties offering public remarks before Senate committees concerning qualifications of Superior Court judge nominees, upon motion, change of venue on family actions, to vicinage other than vicinage where nominee is assigned if confirmed.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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