Rule 5:8-2. Direction for Periodic Reports

If an award of custody of minor children has been made, the court may in its discretion file a certified copy of its order or judgment with the Family Division of the county or counties in which the child or children reside with a direction therein to such Family Division to make periodic reports to the court as to the status of the custody. It shall be the duty of counsel to file 2 copies of the order or judgment with the Family Division within 2 days, together with information concerning the exact place of residence of the child or children. Upon the filing of such report, the court may on its own motion, and where it deems it necessary, reopen the case and schedule a formal hearing on proper notice to all parties.

A certified copy of a custody decree of another state shall be filed pursuant to procedures promulgated by the Administrative Office of the Courts.