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New Jersey Judiciary Sets 2026 Interest Rates for Civil Judgments

July 2025

The New Jersey Judiciary has released its annual update to post-judgment interest rates, effective January 1, 2026, pursuant to Rule 4:42-11(a)(ii). These rates are critical for litigants and counsel assessing the financial impact of delayed payments following civil judgments.

2026 Interest Rates at a Glance

  • Judgments ≤ $20,000: 4.5%
  • Judgments > $20,000: 6.5% (includes 2.0% Special Civil Part adjustment under R. 4:42-11(a)(iii))

To read the Notice to the Bar, click here.