N.J.S.A. 11A:2-15 Appeal procedure
Any appeal from adverse actions specified in N.J.S.11A:2-13 and subsection a.(4) of N.J.S.11A:2-6 shall be made in writing to the Civil Service Commis… Amended 1 time since 1986.
Current through the close of the 221st Legislature (L. 2025, c. 346). What that means
Reviewed as of July 28, 2026. Official text: njleg.state.nj.us.
In plain language
Twenty days from receipt of the appointing authority's final written determination, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission. That is the deadline, and it runs from receipt rather than from the date on the letter. The second sentence covers the case that would otherwise trap someone: where the appointing authority never issues a written determination at all, the appeal goes directly to the Commission within a reasonable time. An employer's silence does not run out the clock.
Written by the NJ Civil Service Navigator editorial team from the text of this section. The statute itself is below, unabridged.
Any appeal from adverse actions specified in N.J.S.11A:2-13 and subsection a.(4) of N.J.S.11A:2-6 shall be made in writing to the Civil Service Commission no later than 20 days from receipt of the final written determination of the appointing authority. If the appointing authority fails to provide a written determination, an appeal may be made directly to the Civil Service Commission within reasonable time.
Enacted by L. 1986, c. 112, effective September 25, 1986. Last amended by L. 2008, c. 29, effective June 30, 2008.
An old amendment date alone does not mean a provision is obsolete. This mirror reflects the source watermark above; later laws and decisions can affect how the text applies.
Legislative history
Session laws, newest first
- L. 2008, c. 29, section 12Amended
effective June 30, 2008 - L. 1986, c. 112Enacted
effective September 25, 1986
How this section has been applied
2 reported decisions cite this section. Citations only: the summaries in the source are the publisher's own writing, and where we describe a case we write it from the decision itself.
New Jersey Supreme Court 1
- Adams v. Atlantic City59 A.2d 825
Appellate Division 1
- Mesghali v. Bayside State Prison334 N.J. Super. 617, 760 A.2d 805
Commission decisions resting on 11A:2-15
27 decisions of the Civil Service Commission since January 16, 2019 rest on this section: 27 cite it directly. The newest:
- In the Matter of J.I., City of Passaic July 22, 2026 · · Referred for further review · cites this section
- In the Matter of D.H., City of Orange Township June 10, 2026 · Petition for interim relief or a stay · Denied · cites this section
- In the Matter of J.J., Passaic County February 25, 2026 · · Dismissed as untimely · cites this section
- In the Matter of Johnny Harris, Orange Township Fire Department December 17, 2025 · Request for reconsideration · Denied · cites this section
- In the Matter of Melissa Lespier, Essex County, Department of Public Safety and Corrections January 15, 2025 · Request for reconsideration · Denied · cites this section
- In the Matter of John McCarthy, Parsippany-Troy Hills January 15, 2025 · Petition for interim relief or a stay · Denied · cites this section
- In the Matter of Chaz Dunton December 18, 2024 · Discipline · Denied · cites this section
- In the Matters of M.S. and A.V., Police Sergeant (PM5120N), Jersey City May 24, 2023 · Bypass on a certification · Denied · cites this section
Effective-date provisions
Quoted from the session laws themselves.
- Section 120 of L. 2008, c. 29 provides: “This act shall take effect immediately and any actions necessary to implement this act may be taken any time thereafter. General implementation shall be completed no later than 12 months following enactment.” Chapter 29, L. 2008, was approved on June 30, 2008.
Sections this one refers to
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-13 Opportunity for appointing authority hearing, alternative procedures
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-6 Powers and duties