New Jersey: Burlington Special Civil Part of the Superior Court Law Division to use ECF
Lawyers will no longer have to visit the courthouse in Burlington County to file lawsuits for nonpayment of small loans, credit card bills, or contracts up to $15,000.

Beginning Feb. 28, they can opt to file electronically through the Internet using a court Web address instead of filing paperwork at a court office.

Superior Court Judge John Sweeney said Monday that electronic filing is for lawsuits in the Special Civil Part of the Superior Court Law Division. This court hears cases of debt collection and contract actions with damages up to $15,000. Electronic filing does not apply to major lawsuits filed in the Superior Court Law Division, which will continue to require filings on paper.

"We are strong supporters of technology and we believe this tool will increase our case processing speed and efficiency and allow us to keep up with ever-increasing caseloads," Sweeney said. CourierPost Online article

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