Heather V. Taylor at a glance
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- Family Judge
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Heather V. Taylor
Family Judge · New Jersey Superior Court, Essex Vicinage
Biography
Professional career
- Superior Court judge assigned to Vicinage 5 (Essex County) in the New Jersey Family Division, appointed in 2022 by Governor Phil Murphy and serving until 2029
- Initial Assignment Order: Issued January 10, 2022, by the Chief Justice, placing her in the Family Division, Essex County (Vicinage 5)
- Ethics Leadership: Chief Ethics Officer for the Office of the Governor of New Jersey from 2014 until her judicial appointment
- Public Service: Deputy Attorney General with the Division of Criminal Justice in the NJ Office of the Attorney General
Education
Additional information
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Media Access And Electronic Devices
Statewide
New Jersey statewide Supreme Court guidelines govern media access and electronic devices in courtrooms; recording, photography, broadcasting, and transmission require compliance with the published approval process and courtroom restrictions.
Transmission, broadcasting, recording and/or photographing is prohibited at any proceeding closed by court order, statute, or Rule of Court.New Jersey Courts ↗
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New Jersey Courts
New Jersey Superior Court, Essex Vicinage
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