Parties may extend the track-allotted discovery period up to 60 days, by consent.
Such extension may be obtained by signed stipulation filed with the court or by
application to the Civil Division Manager or team leader, by telephone or by letter copied
to all parties, representing that all parties have consented to the extension. Any such
consensual extension of discovery must be sought prior to the expiration of the discovery
period, and any telephone application for extension must thereafter be confirmed in
writing to all parties by the party seeking the extension. See R. 4:24-1(c). If parties do
not agree, or if an extension greater than 60 days is sought, a formal motion must be filed
with the Civil Presiding Judge or his or her designee. Any such application for discovery
may be granted for good cause shown, and the order must describe the discovery to be
engaged in and specify the date by which discovery is to be completed. Absent
exceptional circumstances, no discovery extension is to be permitted once an arbitration
or trial date is set.
More information can be obtained from “ A PRACTITIONER’S GUIDE TO NEW JERSEY’S CIVIL COURT PROCEDURES”
KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC
ATTORNEY AT LAW
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
(Phone) 732-572-0500
(Fax) 732-572-0030
Personal Injury Dept.: 732-572-0024
website: www.njpersonalinjurylawcenter.com
