JS-44 Civil Cover Sheet - Federal District Court - New Jersey 2026

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In Section I, enter the names of the plaintiffs and defendants. Ensure you include last name, first name, and middle initial. For government entities, use full names or standard abbreviations.
For County of Residence, specify the county where the first listed plaintiff resides for non-U.S. cases, or where the first listed defendant resides for U.S. cases.
In Section II, mark the appropriate box to indicate the basis of jurisdiction: U.S. Government Plaintiff/Defendant, Federal Question, or Diversity.
Complete Section III by marking the citizenship of principal parties if diversity is indicated. This helps clarify jurisdiction.
In Section IV, select the nature of suit by placing an 'X' in one box that best describes your case.
Fill out Section V by indicating the origin of your case with an 'X' in one of the seven boxes provided.
Provide a brief description of your cause in Section VI along with any relevant civil statute.
Complete Sections VII and VIII regarding demands and related cases as necessary before signing and dating at the bottom.

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Do you have to serve the civil case cover sheet in California?

(a) Cover sheet required If the plaintiff indicates on the cover sheet that the case is complex under rule 3.400 et seq., or a collections case under rule 3.740, the plaintiff must serve a copy of the cover sheet with the complaint. In all other cases, the plaintiff is not required to serve the cover sheet.

What evidence is needed in a civil case?

In a civil case, the plaintiff must convince the jury by a preponderance of the evidence (i.e., that it is more likely than not) that the defendant is responsible for the harm the plaintiff has suffered.

Can you file a civil suit in federal court?

The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit serves the areas of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and the Islands.

What is a JS 44 form?

This form, approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States in September 1974, is required for the use of the Clerk of Court for the purpose of initiating the civil docket sheet. Consequently, a civil cover sheet is submitted to the Clerk of Court for each civil complaint filed.

What is a civil case cover sheet?

A federal civil case involves a legal dispute between two or more parties. A civil action begins when a party to a dispute files a complaint, and pays a filing fee required by statute.