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

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. In Section II, mark the appropriate box to indicate the basis of jurisdiction: U.S. Government Plaintiff/Defendant, Federal Question, or Diversity.
5. Complete Section III by marking the citizenship of principal parties if diversity is indicated. This helps clarify jurisdiction.
6. In Section IV, select the nature of suit by placing an 'X' in one box that best describes your case.
7. Fill out Section V by indicating the origin of your case with an 'X' in one of the seven boxes provided.
8. Provide a brief description of your cause in Section VI along with any relevant civil statute.
9. Complete Sections VII and VIII regarding demands and related cases as necessary before signing and dating at the bottom.

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