After a case has been assigned or designated to the CBLP, the parties shall seek rulings on all motions in the case only from the judge assigned to the case and not from other judges unless otherwise ordered by the court.
Rule 4:105-1.General Principles
Last amended September 1, 2018 · Current through June 18, 2026 · Last verified July 7, 2026
In one sentenceRule 4:105-1 requires CBLP motions to go only to the judge assigned to the case, not any other judge, unless the court orders otherwise.
Full Text of Rule 4:105-1
Amendment History
New Jersey publishes each rule’s amendment record in a “History” note beneath the rule. It is reproduced verbatim below; the “R.R.” citations refer to the former Revised Rules numbering the current rules replaced.
Adopted July 27, 2018 to be effective September 1, 2018.
Plain-English Summary
Once a case lands in the CBLP, there's no judge-shopping. Every motion goes to the judge assigned to that case, not to any other judge, unless the court itself orders a different arrangement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a CBLP motion be brought before a judge other than the one assigned to the case?
Not unless the court orders otherwise; motions go to the assigned judge.
Source & verification. The rule text and amendment history are reproduced verbatim from the
official New Jersey Rules of Court (N.J. Ct. R. 4:105-1). Prescribed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey (N.J. Const. art. VI, § 2, ¶ 3). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified July 7, 2026. ·
Official source
Also known as: CBLP motion practice