Everyone who comes to court should be treated with respect. The New Jersey Courts’ Office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA Office) addresses complaints of harassment and discrimination by or against court employees, court users, or others involved in the court process. The EEO/AA Office also works to maintain a diverse workforce.
To make a discrimination complaint, contact the statewide EEO/AA office or your local EEO/AA Office, see the EEO/AA Staff Listing here. You can also complete an EEO complaint form and send it to EEOComplaint.mailbox@njcourts.gov or mail it to:
Complaints for discrimination can be sent to:
Tonya Hopson
Or to the local Vicinage EEO/AA Officer
The EEO/AA Office seeks to protect your privacy. However, during the EEO/AA process it may be necessary to discuss the complaint with others who may have relevant information.
The New Jersey Courts' Anti-Discrimination Policy Statement prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports discrimination.
Contact the Office of Attorney Ethics (OAE) by phone at 800-406-8594 or by email.
Contact the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission at 800-669-4000 and/or the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights at 833-653-2748.
The New Jersey Courts' Anti-Discrimination Policy Statement explains discrimination protections.
The New Jersey Courts' EEO/AA Master Plan outlines the responsibilities of all court employees for ensuring equal treatment by the court system.
The New Jersey Courts' EEO Complaint Procedures Manual outlines the steps followed when a discrimination complaint is made.
La igualdad de oportunidades de empleo y un ambiente libre de parcialidad son necesarios para las operaciones justas y eficaces de los tribunales. El Poder Judicial de Nueva Jersey ha tomado acciones específicas para asegurar que quienquiera que entre en contacto con el sistema judicial sea tratado con justicia y respeto. El Funcionario Jefe de EEO/AA trabaja para mantener una fuerza laboral diversa en el Poder Judicial y asegurar que nuestros tribunales estén libres de discriminación. Cada juzgado de condado tiene también un funcionario de EEO/AA que puede abordar las preocupaciones relacionadas con el reclutamiento y contratación y la interacción del público con los tribunales.
Las quejas por discriminación se pueden enviar a:
Tonya Hopson
O al funcionario EEO/AA del Vecindario local.