Grant of certification
Grant of certification is the term used by the New Jersey Supreme Court when using its discretionary authority to hear an appeal, and is also used by other state supreme courts. It is analogous to a grant of certiorari by the United States Supreme Court.
The criteria for this certification in New Jersey as set forth by a rule:
| â | Rule 2:12-4. Grounds for certification.
Certification will be granted only if the appeal presents a question of general public importance which has not been but should be settled by the Supreme Court or is similar to a question presented on another appeal to the Supreme Court; if the decision under review is in conflict with any other decision of the same or a higher court or calls for an exercise of the Supreme Courtâs supervision and in other matters if the interest of justice requires. Certification will not be allowed on final judgments of the Appellate Division except for special reasons. |
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