Senatorial courtesy (New Jersey)

Senatorial courtesy is an unwritten rule practiced in New Jersey Senate, under which a senator can block consideration of a nomination by the Governor of New Jersey, where the nominee is from the Senator's home county or district. Where a nominee has not received "courtesy" from a relevant senator, their nomination will not be considered. Senators may withhold courtesy out of outright opposition to a nomination or to gain political leverage for other priorities. While the practice is infrequently invoked, it has brought criticism and calls for legislation that would forbid its use.

Prior to 1973, the New Jersey Senate had one member from each of the state's 21 counties, making determinations of jurisdiction for senatorial courtesy simple.