New Jersey § 2B:20-8 Form and service of summons

New Jersey Statutes

§ 2B:20-8 — Form and service of summons

New Jersey § 2B:20-8

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N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2B:20-8 (2026).

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a.The summons for jury service shall be by written notice and shall state the date, time and place where the juror is to appear for service.

b.The summons shall be served at least 30 days prior to the date upon which the juror is to appear, by regular mail addressed to the juror's usual residence or business address unless service at another address is ordered by the Assignment Judge. Service of the summons shall be complete upon mailing.

c.If a sufficient number of jurors is unavailable due to a successful challenge or other unanticipated occurrence and new panels of jurors must be selected from the juror source list, the Assignment Judge may direct that the summons be served less than 30 days prior to the date upon which the jurors are to appear. Source: 2A:72-5; 2A:71-11 L.1995,c.44,

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a. The summons for jury service shall be by written notice and shall state the date, time and place where the juror is to appear for service. b. The summons shall be served at least 30 days prior to the date upon which the juror is to appear, by regular mail addressed to the juror's usual residence or business address unless service at another address is ordered by the Assignment Judge. Service of the summons shall be complete upon mailing. c. If a sufficient number of jurors is unavailable due to a successful challenge or other unanticipated occurrence and new panels of jurors must be selected from the juror source list, the Assignment Judge may direct that the summons be served less than 30 days prior to the date upon which the jurors are to appear. Source: 2A:72-5; 2A:71-11 L.1995,c.44,s.1.