Municipal Court

During the COVID-19 pandemic, municipal courts have cancelled their in person court sessions.  With the use of technology, certain cases may be able to be heard and adjudicated remotely.  It is advised that you contact the court to set up a video court proceeding and provide your telephone and email address.


Mission Statement

We are an independent branch of government constitutionally entrusted with the fair and just resolution of disputes in order to preserve the rule of law and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States and this State.
 




Statement of Core Values

Required to accomplish our mission are four paramount values representing the core of what we stand for as an organization:
  • Independence
  • Integrity
  • Fairness
  • Quality Service

Consolidation of Newton and Green Municipal Courts

On January 1, 2015, the Town of Newton entered into an Interlocal Services Agreement with Green Township for the consolidation of their Municipal Courts. The daily operation and court sessions of the Municipal Court of Green Township and the Municipal Court of the Town of Newton will be conducted at the Newton Municipal Building. As a Shared Court, each court remains separate, each keeping their own identity. 

 

Payments

Each Municipal Court offers payment of your tickets through NJMCDirect, the New Jersey Municipal Court website. The Newton Court Code is 1915. The Green Court Code is 1908. Payments may also be made in person by cash, check, or money order. In-person credit card (Discover, Visa or MasterCard) payments are accepted for Newton Court violations only.

 

Court Sessions

Newton and Green Court convenes every Thursday:

  • First Appearances: 9:00 am
  • Case Management: 11:00 am
  • Trials: 1:00 pm

If you need the service of an interpreter, please notify the municipal court administrator prior to your court appearance. 

Please advise the municipal court office in advance if you require an ADA accommodation.  The ADA Administrator is Katherine Quinn who can be reached at katherine.quinn@njcourts.gov. 

For Jury Duty, Probation, Divorce, Juvenile and Family Court please call the Sussex County Courthouse at 862-397-5700.

Expedited Expungement

If you are charged with a disorderly persons offense, petty disorderly persons offense, or a municipal ordinance violations, and those charges are either dismissed, you are acquitted, or your case is discharged without a conviction or finding of guilt, you may be eligible for an expedited expungement pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:52-6. For more information and to determine if you are eligible, you may inquire with the municipal court at the time of disposition.


Mediation

Mediation is a confidential, structured, non-adversarial process that allows a neutral third party to assist disputing parties in reaching a mutually acceptable solution.  The mediation process can be a less expense, informal, and more meaningful alternative than the traditional trial process.  This is because of the efforts of trained volunteers and the resolution being decided by the participants.  The court will refer appropriate cases to mediation.
 

Records Request

Please note, the Municipal Courts are not bound by the OPRA requests that are sent to Municipal Clerks. Kindly complete this fillable form by typing in the information and send to the court. Please also note on the form if you would like a certified disposition or not. If a certified copy is needed there is a $10.00 fee, otherwise there is a $5.00 fee per disposition.



Forms and Helpful Links

Welcome to NJ Courts - English

Bienvenido a Los Tribunales de Nueva Jersey - Español

Your Day in Court - English

Sus Derechos en el Juzgado  - Español
How to File an Appeal - English
 ¿Quién debe usar este paquete? - Español
 How to Expunge your Criminal or Juvenile Record - English
Official Website of New Jersey Judiciary System
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
NJ Municipal Court Opening Statement - English
Modelo de Alocución Inicial Para Los Juzgados Municipal - Español