Administrative Directive #06-24, “Supreme Court Guidelines on Media Access and Electronic Devices in the New Jersey Courts (Revised 2024) (Supersedes Directive #11-20)”

This directive promulgates the attached Supreme Court Guidelines on Media Access and Electronic Devices in the New Jersey Courts (Revised 2024) (“Guidelines”), as approved by the Supreme Court, to be effective immediately.  This supersedes the version of the Guidelines promulgated by Directive #11-20 (effective April 27, 2020).

The revised Guidelines streamline statewide policy.  In addition, they incorporate new provisions as to the applicability of the policy to virtual, as well as in-person, court events.  The revisions also include a revised template order for state courts, a new template order for municipal courtrooms, and a new order/sign for posting at customer service areas (including in Municipal Courts and in Probation ancillary facilities).   

Questions on the Supreme Court Guidelines on Media Access and Electronic Devices in the New Jersey Courts should be directed to the Office of Communications at 609-815-2900 x52353.  Questions regarding law enforcement response to issues related to the Guidelines may be directed to the Court and Judicial Security Unit at 609-815-2900 x54501.