Rule 8:19.Endorsements of Orders.
Part Eight: Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts · Last amended 2021 · Last verified July 16, 2026
Full Text of Rule 8:19
Plain-English Summary
Where counsel of record prepares a draft order, it must be endorsed by all counsel of record. The alternative is notice: reasonable notice of the time and place of presenting the draft, together with copies of it, served on every counsel of record who has not endorsed it — by delivery, commercial delivery service, facsimile or mail.
The requirement is not absolute. Compliance may be modified or dispensed with by the court in its discretion.
In an Electronically Filed Case, endorsement and the specification of any objections to the draft order are accomplished as Rule 1:17 provides, rather than by signature on a paper draft.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who must endorse a draft order?
All counsel of record, where the draft was prepared by counsel of record.
What if a counsel of record does not endorse?
Reasonable notice of the time and place of presenting the draft, together with copies, must be served on each counsel of record who has not endorsed it — by delivery, commercial delivery service, facsimile or mail.
Can the endorsement requirement be waived?
Yes. Compliance with the rule may be modified or dispensed with by the court in its discretion.
How does endorsement work in an electronically filed case?
Endorsement and specification of any objections to the draft order are accomplished as provided in Rule 1:17.
Does the rule cover objections to the draft?
In an Electronically Filed Case it does — objections are specified as Rule 1:17 provides.
Amendment History
Last amended by Order dated March 1, 2011; effective May 2, 2011. Last amended by Order dated November 23, 2020; effective March 1, 2021.