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James Newman, Muncipal Judge
Dale Connor, Court Administrator
732-747-0241 ext. 224
Kate Chieffo, Deputy Court Administrator
732-747-0241 ext 224
(Monday – 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
(Tuesday – 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
(Wednesday – 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
(Thursday- 8:00 AM – 11:00AM, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
(Friday- 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Municipal Court is held in the Borough Hall, 748 River Road, Fair Haven, NJ.
Court Sessions are the 2nd & 4th
Thursdays of the month at 8:30 AM
The following matters are heard in Municipal Court:
- Traffic and parking summons
- Criminal matters (Disorderly, Petty Disorderly)
- Borough ordinance violations
FAILURE TO APPEAR
All summonses, whether traffic, criminal or ordinance
violations must be answered either by payment or a personal appearance in
court. If a person fails to respond by the date shown on the summons, the
court must take further action.
To make payment of parking or traffic tickets via the
internet, logon to www.njmcdirect.com.
If the violation charged is payable, a “Failure to Appear”
notice is sent the defendant. An additional $10.00 penalty is assessed
and the defendant is warned that a warrant will be issued and driving
privileges will be suspended in New Jersey and 40+ other states if payment is
not received by the date shown on the notice.
If the violation charged requires a personal appearance in
court and the defendant fails to appear, the judge will order that a warrant
for arrest is issued and a bail amount will be assessed.
Your Rights as a Defendant in the Municipal Court in the
State of New Jersey
Below, there is a list of more common vehicle violations:
| Unregistered Vehicle |
$54.00 |
| Failure to exhibit a drivers license or registration |
$180.00 |
| Failure to inspect |
$130.00 |
| Unclear plates |
$54.00 |
| Maintenance of lamps |
$54.00 |
| Failure to wear seatbelt |
$46.00 |
| Failure to observe signal |
$85.00 |
| Failre to turn |
$85.00 |
Driving over speed limit
| 1-9 MPH |
$85.00 |
| 10-14 MPH |
$95.00 |
| 15-19 MPH |
$105.00 |
| 20-24 MPH |
$200.00 |
- You are PRESUMED TO BE INNOCENT until proven guilty beyond
a reasonable doubt.
- You have the RIGHT TO BE INFORMED OF THE CHARGES against
you.
- You have the RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT concerning the charges
against you, and anything you say may be held against you.
- You have the RIGHT TO RETAIN AN ATTORNEY.
- You have the RIGHT TO BE ASSIGNED AN ATTORNEY if the judge
determines that you are convicted, you will either go to jail, receive a
substantial fine or your driver’s license will be suspended.
- You have the RIGHT TO REQUEST A REASONABLE POSTPONEMENT so
that you may have an opportunity to consult with your attorney and prepare
a proper defense.
- You have the RIGHT TO TESTIFY OR NOT TO TESTIFY on your
own behalf.
- You have the RIGHT TO CALL OR SUBPOENA WITNESSESS to
testify on your behalf.
- You have the RIGHT TO APPEAL within twenty (20) days of
any conviction.
If you think you need the services of an interpreter, please
notify the municipal court prior to your appearance in court.
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