The New Jersey Judiciary Records Request Form, CN 10200, is the standard form for obtaining copies of records from any New Jersey court. Download it from the NJ Courts website or pick one up at a courthouse clerk’s office, complete the five parts, and submit it through the Judiciary Electronic Documents Submission (JEDS) system for most courts.1New Jersey Judiciary. Records Request Form CN 10200 The same form covers the Superior Court, Appellate Division, Supreme Court, Tax Court, and Municipal Courts.
What You Can and Can’t Request
The form reaches two broad types of records: case records (complaints, answers, motions, orders, judgments, and official transcripts or recordings of public proceedings) and administrative records about the operation of the judiciary itself, such as budgets and policies.2New Jersey Judiciary. New Jersey Judiciary Records Request Form
Several categories are confidential and will not be released to the public. Juvenile delinquency, adoption, and child abuse or neglect cases are closed, and Rule 1:38-3 also shields grand jury records, expunged records, victim statements, child custody evaluations, and medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse records.3New Jersey Courts. Amendments to Rule 1:38-3 Judges’ draft opinions, working notes, and deliberative records are internal and unavailable, and unfiled discovery is not a “court record” at all.
Divorce and name change records are a special case. Only the named parties and their attorneys of record may request them, and a party must attach a redacted copy of a photo ID to the request. Anyone else needs a court order before the clerk will release anything.1New Jersey Judiciary. Records Request Form CN 10200
Filling Out the Form
The form has five parts. Working through them in order is the fastest route.
Part A: Your Contact Information
Enter your last name, first name, and middle initial, your mailing address, city, state, and zip. A phone number with area code is required. Email is marked optional, but adding it makes it much easier for the clerk to reach you if something needs clarifying.1New Jersey Judiciary. Records Request Form CN 10200
Part B: Processing Location
Check the court that holds the records: Appellate Division Clerk’s Office, Supreme Court Clerk’s Office, Superior Court Clerk’s Office, Tax Court Clerk’s Office, Municipal Court, the Office of the Administrative Director, or Other. For Superior Court, also select the county where the case was heard. A form sent to the wrong court will not be rerouted automatically.1New Jersey Judiciary. Records Request Form CN 10200
Part C: Case Identification
This is where most delays start. If you have the docket number, enter it with the case name. That is the single fastest way for staff to pull a file. For criminal or municipal matters without a docket number, the form provides fields for the individual’s name and aliases, date of birth, Social Security number, indictment or arrest date, and the sentencing judge.1New Jersey Judiciary. Records Request Form CN 10200 Fill in as many as you can; blank fields force a broader search.
Part D: Description of Records Requested
Describe exactly which documents you want. “The entire case file” is a valid request, but it costs more and takes longer than asking for a specific judgment, sentencing order, or filed motion. Include case numbers, dates, and names. If the description runs long, attach additional pages.1New Jersey Judiciary. Records Request Form CN 10200
Part E: Copy Fees
Indicate whether you are a named party or attorney in the case. This affects how fees are calculated. Complete this section even if you have no connection to the case.
Where to Submit It
Submission depends on which court holds the records:
- Superior Court, Appellate Division, and Supreme Court requests go through JEDS. Log in, select your court and venue, and upload the completed form as an attachment.4VLJ NJ. How to Use the Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS)
- Tax Court requests go by email to txctrecords.mailbox@njcourts.gov.1New Jersey Judiciary. Records Request Form CN 10200
- Wills and probate records are not handled through JEDS. Contact the Surrogate’s Office in the county where the matter was filed.
- Municipal Court records come from the specific Municipal Court where the case was heard.1New Jersey Judiciary. Records Request Form CN 10200
The form lets you choose how the records are delivered once they’re ready: in-person pickup, U.S. Mail, or email.1New Jersey Judiciary. Records Request Form CN 10200
Fees
Plain copies are charged per page under the Supreme Court’s fee schedule in Rule 1:38-9. Call the clerk’s office handling your request for the current per-page rate, since that rate is set administratively and can change. The Superior Court Clerk’s Office charges the following for authenticated copies:5New Jersey Courts. Copies of Court Records
- Certified copy: $15
- Seal of the Court: $10
- Exemplified copy: $50, plus plain copy fees
Plain copies are fine for reading or personal reference. Certified or exemplified copies carry the clerk’s official stamp and are what another court, agency, or employer will want when they need proof the document is authentic.
How Long It Takes
Most routine requests are processed immediately or within a few business days. Older cases moved to off-site storage can take up to a week.6New Jersey Judiciary. New Jersey Judiciary Records Request Form Extensive files, or files that need redaction before release, take longer. If staff expect a significant delay, they will contact you using the phone number or email in Part A.
If Your Request Is Denied
Under Rule 1:38-10, a person denied access to a court or administrative record may seek review by the Administrative Director of the Courts. For municipal court records, the first appeal goes to the Trial Court Administrator for the appropriate vicinage before escalating to the Administrative Director. If the Administrative Director also denies access, you may appeal to the Appellate Division. The rule sets no specific deadline, but filing promptly strengthens your position.
Check Online First
Before you file anything, check whether the information you need is already on the NJ Courts public case search at njcourts.gov. The portal lets you search case jackets by party name or docket number and look up criminal case dispositions at no cost.7New Jersey Courts. Find a Case It’s useful for confirming a docket number before you fill out the form, and sometimes the docket information itself is all you were after.
Where to Ask Questions
If you have questions before submitting, the following lines connect to the offices that handle records requests:1New Jersey Judiciary. Records Request Form CN 10200
- Appellate Court records: 609-815-2950
- Supreme Court records: 609-815-2955
- General records request questions: SCCOrecordreq.Mbx@njcourts.gov