Under this rule, if it appears to the court that a charged offense may constitute a minor dispute, the court may order the persons involved to participate in mediation. Exceptions to this rule include cases involving serious injury, repeated acts of violence between the parties, clearly demonstrated psychological or emotional disability of a party, incidents involving the same persons who are already parties to a Superior Court action between them, matters arising under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, a violation of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Code, or matters involving penalty enforcement actions.
Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey Rule 7:8-1 - Trial-Mediation of Minor Disputes in Municipal Court Actions
Supreme Court of New Jersey. Sep. 1, 2018https://njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/rules/r7-8.pdf