The courtroom called Judge in Chambers (JIC) in the Civil Division handles a wide variety of emergency hearings, short-term cases, and administrative matters, such as adult name changes and other changes to vital records. in the Civil Division. Below you will find information about the most common matters handled in JIC, as well as applications and forms you can complete and file online or print and file in person.

In most instances, applicants/parties will be required to attend a hearing before a judge in JIC. Please note that these hearings are conducted through Webex and will rarely be on the same day that an applicant/party files their paperwork with the court.