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Rule 4:105-2.Motions to be Addressed in the Scheduling Order

Last amended September 1, 2018 · Current through June 18, 2026 · Last verified July 7, 2026

In one sentenceRule 4:105-2 lets the scheduling order incorporate the parties' court-approved agreements on motion filing and disposition procedures, along with sanctions for noncompliance.

Full Text of Rule 4:105-2

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The initial scheduling order and any amendments thereto may include provisions agreed to by the parties with the approval of the court regarding the procedures for the filing of and the disposition of motions. The court may include provisions regarding sanctions for non-compliance with these rules.

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

Motion practice in a CBLP case can be tailored up front. The initial scheduling order, and any later amendments, can include procedures the parties agreed to and the court approved for how motions get filed and decided, and the court can build in sanctions for anyone who doesn't follow them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the parties customize motion procedures in a CBLP case?

Yes, the scheduling order may include provisions the parties agreed to, with the court's approval, governing how motions are filed and decided.

Source & verification. The rule text and amendment history are reproduced verbatim from the official New Jersey Rules of Court (N.J. Ct. R. 4:105-2). 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 procedures scheduling order