Part 4 · Process

Rule 4:4-1. Summons; Issuance

Amended July 12, 2002 (current) Contains Deadlines

The plaintiff, plaintiff's attorney or the clerk of the court may issue the summons. If a summons is not issued within 15 days from the date of the Track Assignment Notice, the action may be dismissed in accordance with R. 4:37-2(a). Separate or additional summonses may issue against any defendants.