Part 5 · Proceedings by Division of Youth and Family Services

Rule 5:12-7. Claims of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Amended July 16, 2009 (current)

Claims of ineffective assistance of trial counsel shall be raised exclusively on direct appeal of a final judgment or order. The matter shall proceed expeditiously in accordance with R. 2:9-1(c) and R. 2:10-6.