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CHANGES TO THE 2014 NEW JERSEY LAWYERS DIARY AND MANUAL®
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CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE
2014 NEW JERSEY LAWYERS DIARY AND MANUAL®
SINCE PUBLICATION
The following material supplements the information in the 2014 edition, and includes both
election-related changes and other changes and corrections to the 2014 edition:
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
Camden
U.S. Magistrate Judge Edward R. Knight died April 12, 2014.
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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
Newark
Judge Morris Stern died February 12, 2014.
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SUPREME COURT OF NEW JERSEY
Faustino J. Fernandez-Vina has been confirmed and sworn as a new Associate Justice. His current
address, subject to change, is Hughes Justice Complex, 25 W. Market St., P.O. Box 979,
Trenton 08625-0979; Tel. (609) 292-8090.
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SUPERIOR COURT, APPELLATE DIVISION
The following are new Appellate Division Judges:
Garry S. Rothstadt (Part E), North Tower, Suite 1101, 158 Headquarters Tower, Morristown 07960-3965;
Tel (973) 631-6365.
Amy O’Connor (Part F), North Tower, Suite 1101, 158 Headquarters Tower, Morristown 07960-3965;
Tel (973) 631-6365.
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SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL BY COUNTY
Atlantic County
Donna M. Taylor is a new Judge, Law Division, Criminal Part. Her address is Criminal Complex,
Chambers 5, 4997 Unami Blvd., Mays Landing 08330; Tel. 609-909-8207.Her
Jeffrey J. Waldman is a new Judge, Chancery Division, Family Part. His address is
Atlantic County Civil Courts Bldg., Chambers 244W, 1201 Bacharach Blvd., Atlantic City 08401;
Tel. (609) 594-3460.His Secretaryis Dorothy Angello; his Law Clerk is Brian Yarzab.
Octavia Melendez is a Retired Judge on Recall, Chancery Division, Family Part. Her address is
Atlantic County Civil Courts Bldg., Chambers 261W, 1201 Bacharach Blvd., Atlantic City 08401;
Tel. (609) 594-3446.
Judge Nancy L. Ridgway has been transferred to Cape May County, Chancery Division, Family Part.
The telephone number for Civil Part Team Leader (Team 2) Robert Helsabeck is (609) 594-3573.
The telephone number under Special Civil Part Information for Special Civil Part is (609) 594-3455.
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Atlantic County (Cont’d)
Joseph Allegretto is a new Special Civil Part Officer. His address is P.O. Box 353, Absecon 08201;
Tel. (609) 377-5001; Fax: (609) 568-6008.
Bergen County
Jon Goodman is no longer Trial Court Administrator, having retired.
The new Trial Court Administrator is Laura Simoldoni.
6/12/14
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Camden County
F.J. Fernandez-Vina is no longer Assignment Judge, having been confirmed as a Justice of the
Supreme Court.
The new Assignment Judge is Lee A. Solomon (formerly Acting Assignment Judge and Presiding
Judge, Criminal Part); his Chambers are now in Suite 670; his telephone number is still
(856) 379-2363. Also, note that on June 4, 2014, Judge Solomon was nominated to be a Justice of the
Supreme Court of New Jerse. Confirmation is pending.
The new Acting Assignment Judge is Charles W. Dortch, Jr., Suite 270, (856) 379-2348.
The new Presiding Judge, Criminal Part is Edward J. McBride, Jr.; his Chambers are now in Suite 370,
(856) 379-2365.
Kathleen M. Delaney has been relocated to Suite 630. Her telephone number remains (856) 379-2359.
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Cape May County
Nancy L. Ridgway has been transferred from Atlantic County to Chancery Division, Family Part.Her
address is Cape May County Courthouse, Chambers 260, Cape May Court House 08210.
Tel. (609) 463-6542. Her Secretary is Rosemarie Smith; her Law Clerk is Robert Belasco.
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Essex County
The following Judges are no longer in Essex County:
Peter A. Bogaard (now in Morris County)
Randal C. Chiocca (now in Passaic County)
Angela White Dalton (now in Monmouth County)
Michael V. Cresitello, Jr. is a new Judge, Law Division, Civil Part. His address is Historic Courthouse,
Chambers 312, 470 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Newark 07102; Tel. 973-693-5893, 5894.
His Secretary is Shellie Sovak; his Law Clerk is Consuelo Mejer.
Judge Garry J. Furnari has relocated to Chambers 212. His telephone number is (973) 693-6466, 67.
Peter J. Vazquez is no longer Presiding Judge of the Law Division Criminal Part. He retired in April 2014.
The new Presiding Judge of the Criminal Part is Ronald D. Wigler (formerly of the Chancery
Division, Family Part. His Chambers are now in the Veterans Courthouse, Room 608. His telephone
number is (973) 693-5991, 92.
Robert M. Hanna is a new Judge, Chancery Division, Family Part. His address is Wilentz Justice
Complex, Chambers 1304, 212 Washington St., Newark 07102; Tel. 973-693-6724,25. His Secretary is
Jessica Roman; his Law Clerk is Kara Kopach.
Bruce J. Kaplan is a new Judge, Chancery Division, Family Part. His address is Wilentz Justice
Complex, Chambers 956, 212 Washington St., Newark 07102; Tel. 973-693-5532, 33. His Secretary is
Bernadette Merz; his Law Clerk is Alexander Brown.
The telephone number for Judge Harriet Farber Klein is now (973) 693-6655, 56.
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Essex County
Shazeeda Samsudeen is no longer Family Division Manager. She is now Vicinage Chief Probation
Officer. The Family Division Manager position is subject to appointment.
Silvia Gonzalez is no longer Vicinage Chief Probation Officer.
The new Vicinage Chief Probation Officer is Shazeeda Samsudeen (previously Family Division
Manager).
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Gloucester County
John J. Matheussen is a new Judge, Chancery Division, Family Part. His address is Justice Complex,
2nd Floor, 70 Hunter St., Woodbury, NJ 08096; Tel. (856) 686-7414. His Secretary is Elissa Milne-Gomez.
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Hudson County
Fred J. Theemling, Jr. is no longer a Judge of the Law Division, Criminal Part, having retired May 9, 2014.
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Middlesex County
Timothy P. Lydon is a new Judge, Law Division, Civil Part. His address is Middlesex County
Courthouse, Chambers 402, 56 Paterson St., P.O. Box 964, New Brunswick 08903-0964;
Tel. (732) 519-3621; Fax: (732) 565-2914. His Secretary is Elizabeth Arway.
Judge Vincent Leblon (Law Division, Civil Part) has relocated to Chambers 301; Tel. (732) 519-3578;
Fax: (732) 565-2929. His a Secretary is now Irene Hannah. His Law Clerk is still John Soltesz.
Judge Ana Viscomi has been transferred to Law Division, Civil Part. Her address is Middlesex
County Courthouse, Chambers 203, 56 Paterson St., P.O. Box 964, New Brunswick 08903-0964;
Tel. (732) 519-3556; Fax: (732) 565-2927. Her Secretary is Kathleen Carvin.
Judge Arnold Natoli (Chancery Division, Family Part) has relocated to Chambers 202; Tel. (732) 519-3120;
Fax: (732) 565-2917. His a Secretary is now Lisa Uveges. His Law Clerk is still Scott Press.
Marcia L. Silva is a new Judge, Chancery Division, Family Part. Her address is Family Courthouse,
Chambers 303, 120 New St., P.O. Box 2691, New Brunswick, NJ 08903-2691 (732) 519-3140;
Fax: (732) 565-2935. Her Secretary is Rita Damas-Santos. Her Law Clerk is Joyce Min, who formerly
worked with Judge Ana Viscomi.
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Monmouth County
Angela White Dalton has been transferred from Essex County to Chancery Division, Family Part.
Her telephone number is (732) 677-4113. Her Secretary is Lisa Black. Her Law Clerk is Sean Kennedy.
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Morris County
Peter A. Bogaard has been transferred from Essex County to Chancery Division, Family Part. His
address is now Morris County Courthouse, Washington & Court Sts., P.O. Box 910, Morristown
07963-0910; Tel. (973) 656-4003. His Secretary is Scott Honstetter. His Law Clerk is Yangho Shin.
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Passaic County
Garry S. Rothstadt is no longer a Law Division, Civil Part Judge in Passaic County. He has been
reassigned to the Appellate Division, Part E.
Randal C. Chiocca has been transferred from Essex County to Law Division, Criminal Division. His
Address is Passaic County Courthouse, 77 Hamilton St., Chambers 340, Paterson 07505;
Tel. (973) 247-8147. His Secretary is Maureen Gaydarik. His Law Clerk is James Felix.
Ronald B. Sokalski is now a Judge in the Law Division, Criminal Part, On Recall. His Address is
Passaic County Courthouse, 77 Hamilton St., Chambers 623, Paterson 07505; Tel. (973) 247-8147.
The Secretary for Judge Esther Suarez of the Chancery Division, Family Part, has been reassigned.
The position is subject to appointment.
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Somerset County
Peter J. Tober is a new Judge, Chancery Division, Family Part. His address is Somerset County
Courthouse, 20 N. Bridge St., P.O. Box 3000, Somerville 08876-1262; Tel. (908) 231-7076.
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Union County
Mark P. Ciarroca is not thePresidingJudgefor Special Civil Part; however, heis a Judgefor Special Civil Part.
The Presiding Judge for Special Civil Part is Alan G. Lesnewich.
Scott J. Moynihan is now a Judge, Law Division, Criminal Part (formerly Chancery Division, Family
Part). His new address is Courthouse Annex, 4th Floor; Tel. (908) 659-5445; Fax (908) 659-5448; Smart
Fax (908)659-3073.
Frederic S. Kessler is no longer Judge, Chancery Division, General Equity Part, having retired.
The new Presiding Judge, Chancery Division, General Equity Part is Katherine R. Dupuis (formerly
Presiding Judge, Chancery Division, Family Part). Her new address is Courthouse Annex, 1st Floor;
Tel. (908) 659-4855; Fax (908) 659-4858; Smart Fax (908)659-3062.
The new Presiding Judge, Chancery Division, Family Part is Lisa F. Chrystal (formerly Judge, Law
Division, Civil Part). Her new address is Courthouse, 10th Floor; Tel. (908) 659-4717;
Fax (908) 659-4720; Right Fax (908) 659- 599.
Thomas J. Walsh is now a Judge, Chancery Division, Family Part (formerly Law Division, Criminal
Part). His address is Rotunda, Basement; Tel. (908) 659-5430; Fax (908) 659-5434;
Right Fax (908) 659-3067.
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Union County (Cont’d)
The telephone number for FM Team Leader Maria Velazquez is (908) 659-4743.
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Warren County
Amy O’Connor is no longer a Law Division, Civil and Special Civil Part Judge in Warren County. She
has been reassigned to the Appellate Division, Part F.
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COSTS AND FEES
Fees of the U.S. Court of Appeals
Pursuant to a fee announcement made after the 2014 edition was published, effective December 1,
2013, the fee for filing a Notice of Appeal will increase to $505.00.
Fees of the U.S. District Court
Pursuant to a fee announcement made after the 2014 edition was published, effective December 1,
2013, the fee for retrieval of records from a Federal Records Center, National Archives, will increase to
$64.00 for the first box retrieved and $39.00 per additional box.
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Federal Post-Judgment Interest Rates
The following are Federal Post-Judgment Interest Rates which took effect after the 2014 edition went
to press:
Nov. 1, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.11%
Feb. 21, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.12%
Nov. 8, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.11%
Feb. 28, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.11%
Nov. 15, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.13%
Mar. 7, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.12%
Nov. 22, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.13%
Mar. 14, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.12%
Nov. 29, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.13%
Mar. 21, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.14%
Dec. 6, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.13%
Mar. 28, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.13%
Dec. 13, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.14%
Apr. 4, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.12%
Dec. 20, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.13%
Apr. 11, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.10%
Dec. 27, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.13%
Apr. 18, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.11%
Jan. 3, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.13%
Apr. 25, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.11%
Jan. 10, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.13%
May 2, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.10%
Jan. 17, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.11%
May 9, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.10%
Jan. 24, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.11%
May 16, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.09%
Jan. 31, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.11%
May 23, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.09%
Feb. 7, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.12%
May 30, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.10%
Feb. 14, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.12%
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Fees of the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts
Pursuant to two fee announcements made after the 2014 edition was published, effective December 1,
2013 and June 1, 2014, several Bankruptcy Court Filing Fees have changed to access an update fee
schedule, CLICK HERE
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SHERIFF'S MILEAGE LISTS
Bergen County
Michael Saudino will continue as Bergen County Sheriff.
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Burlington County
Jean E. Stanfield will continue as Burlington County Sheriff.
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Hudson County
Frank X. Schillari will continue as Hudson County Sheriff.
Hunterdon County
Frederick W. Brown will continue as Hunterdon County Sheriff.
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Middlesex County
Mildred Scott will continue as Middlesex County Sheriff.
Monmouth County
Shaun E. Golden will continue as Monmouth County Sheriff.
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Morris County
Edward V. Rochford will continue as Morris County Sheriff.
Ocean County
William T. Sommerling is no longer Ocean County Sheriff.
The new Ocean County Sheriff is Michael Mastronardi.
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Passaic County
Richard Berdnick will continue as Passaic County Sheriff.
Somerset County
Frank J. Provenzano will continue as Somerset County Sheriff.
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Warren County
David P. Gallant will continue as Warren County Sheriff.
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COUNTY SEATS, COUNTY CLERKS, REGISTERS, SHERIFFS AND SURROGATES
Bergen County
Michael Saudino will continue as County Sheriff.
Burlington County
Timothy Tyler will continue as County Clerk.
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Burlington County
Jean E. Stanfield will continue as County Sheriff.
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Cumberland County
Douglas M. Rainer will continue as Surrogate.
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Hudson County
Frank X. Schillari will continue as County Sheriff.
Hunterdon County
Frederick W. Brown will continue as County Sheriff.
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Middlesex County
Mildred Scott will continue as County Sheriff.
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Monmouth County
Shaun E. Golden will continue as County Sheriff.
Morris County
Joan Branhall is no longer County Clerk.
The new County Clerk is Ann F. Grossi.
Edward V. Rochford will continue as County Sheriff.
Ocean County
Jeffrey W. Moran will continue as Surrogate.
William T. Sommerling is no longer County Sheriff.
The new County Sheriff is Michael Mastronardi.
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Passaic County
Richard Berdnick will continue as County Sheriff.
Somerset County
Frank J. Provenzano will continue as County Sheriff.
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Warren County
David P. Gallant will continue as County Sheriff.
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NEW JERSEY STATE PROBATION OFFICES
Essex County
Silvia Gonzalez is no longer Vicinage Chief Probation Officer.
The new Vicinage Chief Probation Officer is Shazeeda Samsudeen (previously Family Division
Manager).
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MUNICIPAL DIRECTORY
Alpine
Gail B. Warming-Tanno is no longer Clerk.
The new Clerk is Jerry Beckmann
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Atlantic City
Lorenzo T. Langford is no longer Mayor.
The new Mayor is Don Guardian.
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Bernardsville
Municipal Court sessions are now heard Monday at 9:30 A.M.
Berkeley Heights
Michael V. Cresitello is no longer Planning Board Attorney. He is now a Superior Court Judge in
Essex County.
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Bloomfield
Raymond J. McCarthy is no longer Mayor.
The new Mayor is Michael Venezia.
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Bound Brook
Carey Pilato is no longer Mayor, having resigned. The position is subject to appointment.
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Bridgewater
The correct name for the Court Administrator for the Municipal Court is AudreyLipinski, C.M.C.A.
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Buena Vista
Jeffrey J. Walman is no longer Prosecutor of the Buena Vista Regional Municipal Court. He is now a
Superior Court Judge in Atlantic County.
The new Prosecutor is Colin G. Bell. His telephone number is (609) 344-5161.
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Municipal Court of Central Bergen County
Scott Mooney is no longer a Prosecutor, having resigned. The position is subject to appointment
Chatham Boro.
Effective January 1, 2014, the Municipal Court will be called the Joint Municipal Court of Madison, the
Chathams, Harding and Morris Township.
Theresa Rizzo is an additional Deputy Court Administrator.
Chatham Township
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Clark
Essex County.
The new Planning Board Attorney is Kelly Carey. Her telephone number is (201) 757-7800.
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Demarest
Hours for the Municipal Courtare now Second Tuesday of the month at 6 P.M.
Court Office Hours are now Mon. Tues., Wed. and Fri., 1:45-5:15 P.M. and Thurs., 9-11:45 A.M.
Brian K. Bernstein is no longer Judge.
The new Judge is Thomas R. Betancourt.
Scott Mooney is no longer Prosecutor.
The new Prosecutor is Geoffrey D. Mueller.
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Dover
Gerard Smith is now the Chief Judge of the Dover Joint Municipal Court.
Michael M. Luther is now a Judge of the court, but is no longer Chief Judge.
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East Orange
Robert L. Bowser is no longer Mayor.
The new Mayor is Lester E. Taylor.
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Edison
Antonia (Toni) Ricigliano is no longer Mayor.
The new Mayor is Thomas Lankey.
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Emerson
Scott Mooney is no longer a Prosecutor, having resigned. The position is subject to appointment
Englewood Cliffs
Lisette M. Duffy is no longer Acting Clerk/Administrator. She has been appointed to the position
permanently.
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Essex Fells
The Municipal Court is now known as Essex Fells/North Caldwell Municipal Courts.
Dolores Pierron is no longer Court Administrator.
The new Court Administrator is Terri A. Malone.
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Guttenberg
Frank M. Leanza is no longer Municipal Court Judge, having retired.
The Acting Municipal Court Judge is Lilia A. Muñoz.
Hackensack
Debra A. Heck is no longer Clerk, having resigned.
The ne w Clerk is Deborah Karlsson.
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Harding
Hardwick
Effective March 1, 2014, Harwick ended its affiliation with the Knowlton, Frelinghuysen, Hardwick
and Franklin Municipal Courts (hereafter known as the Knowlton, Frelinghuysen and Franklin
Municipal Courts) and is under the jurisdiction of the North Warren Municipal Court, 407 Rt. 611,
Hope-Great Meadows Rd., P.O. Box 134, Hope 07844-0134 Tel. (908) 459-5800; Fax: (908) 459-9062.
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Hillsdale
Jonathan DeJoseph is no longer Administrator, having resigned. The position is subject to
appointment.
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Kingwood
David Evans is no longer Public Defender.
The new Public Defender is Scott Wilhelm.
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Long Branch
The telephone number for Planning Board Attorney Martin J. Arbus is (732) 888-0002.
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Madison
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Mendham Borough
The main telephone number for the Mendham Borough and Mendham Township Municipal Court is
(973) 543-7526.
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Mendham Township
The main telephone number for the Mendham Borough and Mendham Township Municipal Court is
(973) 543-7526.
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Milford
David Evans is no longer Public Defender.
The new Public Defender is Scott Hilhelm.
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Mine Hill
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Morris Township
Effective January 1, 2014, the Municipal Court will be merged into an existed joint municipal court, to
be called the Joint Municipal Court of Madison, the Chathams, Harding and Morris Township.
The following will be the information for the court:
Hartley Dodge Memorial Bldg., 50 Kings Rd., Madison 07940-2592
(973) 593-3042; Fax: (973) 593-0125.
Court Schedule: Morris Twp.: First and third Mon. and fourth Tues., 5 and 6:30 P.M.
Judge: Gary Troxell
Court Admin.: Frank Ciampi, C.M.C.A.
Deputy Ct. Admins.:
Dawn Allgeier, C.M.C.A.
Angelo Esposito
Theresa Rizzo
Prosecutor: Mathue D. Munn (Morris) (973) 627-7300
Mount Arlington
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Mountainside
Vivian J Hoff is no longer Court Administrator.
The new Court Administrator is Cynthia J. West.
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Newton
The Fax number for the Municipal Court is now (973) 383-0465.
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North Caldwell
The Municipal Court is now known as Essex Fells/North Caldwell Municipal Courts.
Dolores Pierron is no longer Court Administrator.
The new Court Administrator is Terri A. Malone.
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Northvale
Paul Bazela is no longer Mayor, having resigned.
The new Mayor is Ed Piehler (Acting)
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Ocean Township (Monmouth County)
The telephone number for Township Attorney Martin J. Arbus is (732) 888-0002.
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Old Bridge
Essex County.
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Randolph
Michael V. Cresitello is no longer Municipal Court Prosecutor. He is now a Superior Court Judge in
Essex County.
The new Prosecutor is Matthew Petracca. His telephone number is (973) 998-6860.
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Rockaway Boro.
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Sayreville
Spencer Robbins is no longer a Judge, having resigned.
Robert A. Blanda is no longer Prosecutor for the Municipal Court.
The new Prosecutor is Francis M. Womack III. His telephone number is (732) 553-9030;
Fax: (732) 553-9040.
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South Plainfield
Spencer Robbins is no longer a Judge, having resigned. The position is subject to appointment.
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Tenafly
Gene Vinci is not Tax Collector . He is still the C.F.O. (Chief Financial Officer).
The Tax Collector is C. Anne Doyle, and she can be contacted at (201) 568-6100, Ext. 5533.
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Trenton
Tony F. Mack is no longer Mayor, having been removed from office following a criminal conviction.
The Acting Mayor is George Muschal.
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Victory Gardens
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West Deptford
Eric M. Campo is no longer Administrator. The position is subject to appointment.
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Weymouth
Jeffrey J. Walman is no longer Prosecutor of the Buena Vista Regional Municipal Court. He is now a
Superior Court Judge in Atlantic County.
The new Prosecutor is Colin G. Bell. His telephone number is (609) 344-5161.
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Wharton
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Woodbridge
Spencer Robbins is no longer a Judge, having resigned.
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Wyckoff
Rudy Boonstra is no longer Mayor.
The new Mayor is Douglas J. Christie.
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NEW JERSEY REAL ESTATE TAX RATES BY COUNTIES
Hudson County
Due to a clerical error, the tax rates for municipalities in Hudson County were incorrect. The follwing
are revised Tax Rates and Equalization Ratios:
Bayonne City
7.339
43.92
East Newark Borough
9.091
29.52
Guttenberg Town
3.483
88.85
Harrison Town
6.694
47.58
Hoboken City
4.798
30.93
Jersey City
7.466
32.72
Kearny Town
9.791
33.07
North Bergen Twp.
5.147
53.24
Secaucus Town
3.758
51.78
Union City
6.545
48.37
Weehawken Twp.
4.646
46.76
West New York Town
6.650
40.31
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LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS AND MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE
State Legislative Office
Kent M. Hicks is no longer Clerk of the Senate.
The new Clerk of the Senate is Jennifer McQuaid.
Andrew Hendry is no longer Executive Director for the Senate Majority.
The new Executive Director for the Senate Majority is Kevin Drennan.
James A. Harkness is no longer Executive Director for the Senate Minority.
The new Executive Director for the Senate Minority is Christine Shipley.
Sheila Y. Oliver is no longer Speaker of the Assembly. She will continue as an Assembly member.
The new Assembly Speaker is Vincent Prieto.
William J. Caruso is no longer Executive Director for the Assmebly Majority.
The new Executive Director for the Assembly Majority is Steve Gardner.
1st Legislative District
Nelson Albano is leaving office as an Assembly member.
The new Assembly member is Samuel L. Fiocchi, Sr. (R)
2nd Legislative District
John F. Amodeo is leaving office as an Assembly member.
The new Assembly member is Vincent Mazzeo.
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8th Legislative District
Scott Rudder is leaving office as an Assembly member.
The new Assembly member is Maria Rodriguez-Gregg (R).
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Barbara Buono is leaving office as a State Senator.
The new State Senator is Peter J. Barnes III (D).
Peter J. Barnes III is leaving office as an Assembly member, having been elected a State Senator.
The new Assembly member is Nancy Pinkin (D).
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The address for State Senator Dr. Joseph (Joe) Pennacchio is now 170 Changebridge Rd.,
Suite A-1, Montvale 07045. The telephone numbers remain the same.
The new Assembly member is Eliana Pintor Marin (D).
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33rd Legislative District
The following are leaving office as Assembly Members:
Sean Connors
Ruben J. Ramos, Jr.
The following are new Assembly members:
Carmelo G. Garcia (D)
Raj Mukherji (D)
Paul J. Contillo is leaving office as an Assembly member.
The new Assembly member is Joseph Lagana (D).
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Robert Schroeder is leaving office as an Assembly member.
The new Assembly member is Robert Auth (R).
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey
Robert E. Andrews resigned as Representative for the 1st Congressional District on Feb. 18, 2014.
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Executive Office of the President
Jay Carney is no longer Press Secretary.
The new Press Secretary is Josh Earnest.
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FEDERAL DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES
Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
Francisco J. Sanchez is no longer Under Secretary.
The new Under Secretary is Stefan Selig (Confirmation Pending).
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Department of Health, Office of the Surgeon General
Dr. Vivek H. Murthy has been nominated to be the new Surgeon General (Confirmation Pending).
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Department of Homeland Security
Janet A. Napolitano is no longer Secretary of Homeland Security.
The new Secretary of Homeland Security is Jeh C. Johnson.
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Department of Veterans Affairs
Eric K. Shinseki is no longer Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
The new Secretary of Veteran s Affairs is Sloan D. Gibson (Acting).
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Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Gary Gensler is leaving office as Chair, due to term expiration.
Timothy G. Massad has been nominated to be the new Chair (Confirmation Pending).
Page 288
Federal Reserve System
Janet Yellen is the new Chair.
Page 291
National Transportation Safety Board
Deborah Hersman is no longer Chair
The new Acting Chair is Christiopher A. Hart.
Page 292
Office of Personnel Management
Elaine Kaplan is no longer Director.
The new Director is Katherine Archuleta.
Page 293
Small Business Administration
Karen G. Mills is no longer Administrator.
The new Administrator is Maria Contreras-Sweet.
Page 295
STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES
Office of the Governor
Deborah Gramiccioni is no longer Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy & Cabinet Liaison. She has been
appointed Deputy Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Th e new Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Cabinet Liaison is Amy Cradic.
Charles B. McKenna is no longer Chief Counsel.
The new Chief Counsel is Christopher S. Porrino.
Bill Stepien is no longer Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs.
Department of Banking and Insurance
The new Director of the Division of Banking is Patrick J. Mullen.
Page 296
Department of Children and Families, Division of Child Protection and Permanency
Kara Wood is no longer Director. The position is subject to appointment.
Page 299
Department of Education
Christopher Cerf is no longer Commissioner, having resigned.
David Hespe has been nominated to be the new Commissioner; confirmation is pending.
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Page 305
Department of Law and Public Safety, Office of the Attorney General
Kevin M. O’Dowd has been nominated to be Attorney General. The nomination is subject to
confirmation.
Thomas R. Calcagni is no longer First Assistant Attorney General. The position is subject to
appointment.
Christopher S. Porrino is no longer Director of the Division of Law. He is now Chief Counsel,
Office of the Governor.
The new Director of the Division of Law is Jeffrey S. Jacobson.
Page 314
Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Consumer Affairs
Eric T. Kanefski is no longer Director.
The new Acting Director is Steve C. Lee.
Page 319
Department of Law and Public Safety, State Ethics Commission
Peter J. Tober is no longer Executive Director. He is now a Superior Court Judge in Somerset County.
The new Executive Director is Susana E. Guerrero.
Page 320
Department of Transportation
James Simpson has resigned as Commissioner. The position is subject to appointment.
Joseph W. Mrozek is no longer Deputy Commissioner. He is now Executive Director of the New
Jersey Turnpike Authority.
Joseph D. Bertoni (formerly Chief of Staff) is the new Deputy Commissioner.
Joseph Dee (formerly Director of Communications) is now Chief of Staff.
The position of Director of Communications is subject to appointment.
Page 324
New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit)
James Weinstein is no longer Executive Director.
The new Executive Director is Veronique (Ronnie) Hakim.
Page 330
Delaware River Port Authority
John J. Matheussen is no longer Executive Director. He is now a Superior Court Judge in Gloucester
County. The position is subject to appointment.
Port Authority Transit Corporation
John J. Matheussen is no longer President. He is now a Superior Court Judge in Gloucester County.
Page 331
New Jersey Turnpike Authority
Veronique Hakim is no longer Executive Director. She is now Executive Director of the New Jersey
Transit Corporation (NJ Transit).
The new Executive Director is Joseph W. Mrozek.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
David Samson is no longer Chair. The position is subject to appointment.
John Degnan has been nominated to be the new Chair; the appointment is subject to confirmation.
William E. Baroni, Jr. is no longer Deputy Executive Director.
The new Deputy Executive Director is Deborah Gramiccioni.
Page 411
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX
The following are new Consumer Price Index figures:
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
2013 Ave. Jan.
Feb.
New York—Northeastern N.J.
252.917 253.013 253.088 252.784
255.477 254.782
Philadelphia—New Jersey
247.012 n/a
242.341 241.759
n/a
U.S. City Average
229.735 229.133 229.174 229.324
230.040 230.871
243.584
Mar.
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NATIONAL DIRECTORY OF STATES
Montana
Max Baucus is no longer a U.S. Senator; having been appointed Ambassador to CHina.
The new U.S. Senator is John E. Walsh.
Page 184
New Jersey
Kevin M. O’Dowd has been nominated to be Attorney General. The nomination is subject to
confirmation.
Page 185
New Jersey
Chris Christie will continue as Governor.
Kim Guadagno will continue as Lt. Governor/Secretary of State.
Page 206
Utah
John Swallow is no longer Attorney General, having resigned.
The new Attorney General is Sean D. Reyes.
Page 209
Virginia
Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II is no longer Attorney General.
The new Attorney General is Mark R. Herring (Democrat).
Page 210
Virginia (Cont’d)
Robert F. McDonnell is no longer Governor.
The new Governor is Terry R. McAuliffe (Democrat).
FEES OF U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURTS
Filing and Conversion Fees
To be collected by the clerk in Bankruptcy Code
cases pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1930 and the
Bankruptcy Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule
(effective June 1, 2014)
For a case commenced under Chapter 7 of Title 11
(including $75.00 administrative fee and
$15.00 trustee surcharge) ................................. $335.00
For a case commenced under Chapter 13 of
Title 11 (including $75.00 administrative fee).
310.00
For a case commenced under Chapter 9 of Title
11 (including $550.00 administrative fee) ....... 1,717.00
Title 11 (including $75.00 administrative fee).
275.00
Title 11 that does not concern a railroad, as
defined in section 101 of Title 11 (including
$550.00 administrative fee)............................. 1,717.00
Title 11 concerning a railroad, as so defined
(including $550.00 administrative fee)............ 1,550.00
For filing case under Chapter 15 (formerly a petition
ancillary to a foreign proceeding under 11 U.S.C.
§304) (including $550.00 administrative fee)......... 1,717.00
For filing an Adversary proceeding ....................
350.00
For a conversion from Chapter 7 of Title 11 to
Chapter 11 on request of debtor ......................
922.00
Chapter 11 on request of debtor ......................
932.00
Chapter 7 on request of debtor (including
$15.00 trustee surcharge) ..............................
25.00
Chapter 7 on request of debtor (including
$15.00 trustee surcharge)...............................
60.00
Chapter 13 on request of debtor......................
35.00
For splitting of a Joint Chapter 7 case
(including $75.00 administrative fee and
335.00
(including $550.00 administrative fee)............ 1,717.00
(including $75.00 administrative fee)..............
310.00
For reopening of a Chapter 7 case (including
260.00
For reopening of a Chapter 13 case ....................
235.00
For reopening of a Chapter 9 or 15 case ............. 1,167.00
For reopening of a Chapter 11 case .................... 1,167.00
For filing Notice of Appeal (including docket fee)...
298.00
Addl. fee upon authorization of appeal .....
157.00
For filing a motion to convert a case to Chapter 7
of Title 11 or a notice of conversion pursuant to
Section 1208(a) or Section 1307(a) of Title 11 .....
15.00
Note: Filing fees should also be collected when a
case is reopened except in cases of administrative
error or actions relating to the discharge.
Miscellaneous Fee Schedule
The fees included in this schedule are to be charged for
services provided by the bankruptcy courts.
• The United States should not be charged fees under this
schedule, with the exception of those specifically
prescribed in Items 1, 3, and 5 when the information
requested is available through remote electronic access.
• Federal agencies or programs that are funded from judiciary
appropriations (agencies, organizations, and individuals
providing services authorized by the Criminal Justice Act,
18 U.S.C. § 3006A and bankruptcy administrators) should
not be charged any fees under this schedule.
1. For reproducing any document, $.50 per page. This fee
applies to services rendered on behalf of the United States if
the document requested is available through electronic access.
2. For certification of any document, $11.00. For
exemplification of any document, $21.00.
3. For reproduction of an audio recording of a court proceeding,
$30.00. This fee applies to services rendered on behalf of the
United States if the recording is available electronically.
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4. For filing an amendment to the debtor’s schedules of
creditors, lists of creditors, or mailing list, $30.00, except:
• The bankruptcy judge may, for good cause, waive the
charge in any case.
• The fee must not be charged if:
• the amendment is to change the address of a creditor
or an attorney for a creditor listed on the schedules; or
• the amendment is to add the name and address of an
attorney for a creditor listed on the schedules
5. For conducting a search of the bankruptcy court records,
$30.00 per name or item searched. This fee applies to
services rendered on behalf of the United States if the
information requested is available through electronic access.
6. For filing a complaint, $350.00, except:
• If a trustee or debtor-in-possession files the complaint,
the fee should be paid by the estate, to the extent there is
an estate.
• This fee must not be charged if—
• the debtor is the plaintiff; or
• a child support creditor or representative files the
complaint and submits the form required by § 304(g)
of the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1994.
7. For filing any document that is not related to a pending
case or proceeding, $46.00.
8. Administrative fee:
• For filing a petition under Chapter 7, 12, or 13, $75.00.
• For filing a petition under Chapter 9, 11, or 15, $550.00.
• When a motion to divide a joint case under Chapter 7,
12, or 13 is filed, $75.00.
• When a motion to divide a joint case is filed under
Chapter 11 is filed, $550.00.
9. For payment to trustees pursuant to 11 U.S.C § 330(b)(2), a
$15.00 fee applies in the following circumstances:
• For filing a petition under Chapter 7.
• For filing a motion to reopen a Chapter 7 case.
• For filing a motion to divide a joint Chapter 7 case.
• For filing a motion to convert a case to a Chapter 7 case.
• For filing a notice of conversion to a Chapter 7 case.
10. In addition to any fees imposed under Item 9, above,
the following fees must be collected:
• For filing a motion to convert a Chapter 12 case to a
Chapter 7 case or a notice of conversion pursuant to 11
U.S.C. § 1208(a), $45.
• For filing a motion to convert a Chapter 13 case to a
Chapter 7 case or a notice of conversion pursuant to 11
U.S.C. § 1307(a), $10.
The fee amounts in this item are derived from the fees
prescribed in 28 U.S.C. § 1930(a).
If the trustee files the motion to convert, the fee is payable
only from the estate that exists prior to conversion.
If the filing fee for the chapter to which the case is
requested to be converted is less than the fee paid at the
commencement of the case, no refund may be provided.
11. For filing a motion to reopen, the following fees apply:
• For filing a motion to reopen a Chapter 7 case, $260.
• For filing a motion to reopen a Chapter 9 case, $1,167.
The fee amounts in this item are derived from the fees
prescribed in 28 U.S.C. § 1930(a).
The reopening fee must be charged when a case has been
closed without a discharge being entered.
The court may waive this fee under appropriate
circumstances or may defer payment of the fee from trustees
pending discovery of additional assets. If payment is
deferred, the fee should be waived if no additional assets are
discovered.
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Fees of U.S. Bankruptcy Courts—Cont’d
The reopening fee must not be charged in the following instances:
• to permit a party to file a complaint to obtain a
determination under Rule 4007(b); or
• when a debtor files a motion to reopen a case based upon
an alleged violation of the terms of the discharge under
11 U.S.C. § 524; or
• when the reopening is to correct an administrative error.
12. For retrieval one box of records from a Federal Records
Center, National Archives, or other storage location removed
from the place of business of the court, $64.00. For retrievals
involving multiple boxes, $39.00 for each additional box.
13. For any payment returned or denied for insufficient
funds, $53.00.
14. For filing an appeal or cross appeal from a final judgment,
order or decree, $293.00.
• This fee is collected in addition to the statutory fee of
$5.00 that is collected under 28 U.S.C. § 1930 (c) when a
notice of appeal is filed.
• Parties filing a joint notice of appeal should pay only one fee.
• If a trustee or debtor-in-possession is the appellant, the
fee must be payable only from the estate, to the extent
there is an estate.
• Upon notice from the court of appeals that a direct
appeal or cross appeal has been authorized, an
additional fee of $157.00 must be collected.
15. For filing a case under Chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy
Code, $1,167.
This fee is derived from and equal to the fee prescribed in
28 U.S.C. § 1930 (a)(3) for filing a case commenced under
Chapter 11 of Title 11.
16. The court may charge and collect fees commensurate with
the cost of providing copies of the local rules of court. The court
may also distribute copies of the local rules without charge.
17. The clerk shall assess a charge for the handling of registry
funds deposited with the court, to be assessed from interest
earnings and in accordance with the detailed fee schedule
issued by the Director of the Administrative Office of the
United States Courts. For management of registry funds
invested through the Court Registry Investment System, a fee
at a rate of 2.5 basis points shall be assessed from interest
payments.
18. For a motion filed by the debtor to divide a joint case
filed under 11 U.S.C. § 302, the following fees apply:
• For filing a motion to divide a Chapter 7 case, $245.
• For filing a motion to divide a Chapter 11 case, $1,167.
These fees are derived from and equal to the filing fees
prescribed in 28 U.S.C. § 1930 (a).
19. For filing the following motions, $176.00:
• To terminate, annul, modify or condition the automatic stay;
• To compel abandonment of property of the estate
pursuant to Rule 6007(b) of the Federal Rules of
Bankruptcy Procedure;
• To withdraw the reference of a case or proceeding under
28 U.S.C. § 157(d); or
• To sell property of the estate free and clear of liens under 28
U.S.C. § 363(f).
This fee must not be collected in the following situations:
• For a motion for relief from the co-debtor stay;
• For a stipulation for court approval of an agreement for
relief from a stay; or
For a motion filed by a child support creditor or its
representative, if the form required by § 304(g) of the
Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1994 is filed.
20. For filing a transfer of claim, $25.00 per claim transferred.

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