The provisions of R. 4:24 shall not preclude the further use of discovery proceedings, on motion and order of the court, after the entry of judgment.
Rule 4:24-3.Discovery after judgment
Current through June 18, 2026 · Last verified July 7, 2026
In one sentenceRule 4:24-3 provides that the discovery-timing limits do not bar further discovery, on motion and court order, after judgment is entered.
Full Text of Rule 4:24-3
Amendment History
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Source-R.R. 4:28(c).
Plain-English Summary
The discovery clock governs the pretrial phase, not everything that can follow a judgment. This short rule makes clear that the completion-of-discovery provisions do not preclude the further use of discovery after a judgment is entered.
Post-judgment discovery is available on motion and order of the court — useful, for instance, in aid of enforcing or collecting a judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you take discovery after judgment in New Jersey?
Yes. The discovery-timing rules do not preclude further discovery after judgment, on motion and order of the court — for example, discovery in aid of enforcing a judgment.
Source & verification. The rule text and amendment history are reproduced verbatim from the
official New Jersey Rules of Court (N.J. Ct. R. 4:24-3). 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: discovery after judgmentpost-judgment discovery