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Anyone wishing to see the Court Administrator in person should always call ahead to make arrangements. This office is staffed on a part time basis.
The Municipal Court is a local court created by State law, whose territory is confined to the city or community in which it is located. Practice and procedures are governed by New Jersey Court Rules. The Municipal Court Judge is responsible for overseeing the administration of his or her Municipal Court. The Assignment Judge of the Superior Court (whose office is located in Mount Holly) is responsible for overseeing the administration of all of the municipal courts in Burlington County
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Cases heard in municipal court are divided into four general categories:
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Violations of motor vehicle and traffic laws
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Violations of disorderly and petty disorderly persons offenses (criminal cases which may result in fines or jail)
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Violations of Fish and Game laws, Parks and Forests, Weights and Measures, SPCA, and Boating Regulations
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Violations of municipal ordinances (local laws)
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More serious offenses, known as indictable offenses, are sent to the County Prosecutor's Office. The County Prosecutor decides whether to present the case to a Grand Jury or to return to the municipal court as a less serious offense (a downgrade).
A court appearance is
ALWAYS required in criminal matters. In traffic or other matters, if a
court appearance required is checked on the ticket, you must appear in court at the time and place indicated, even if you wish to plead guilty. If court appearance required is not checked on the traffic ticket, you must still appear in court if:
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You wish to have a trial
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The charge is not listed on the Statewide Violations Schedule
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Personal injury is involved
Court is held on the first and third Tuesday of each month. You must sign in at 3:30pm. All sessions begin at 4pm.
2011 COURT SCHEDULE
| JANUARY 4 AND 18 |
JULY 5 AND 19 |
| FEBRUARY 1 AND 15 |
AUGUST 2 AND 16 |
| MARCH 1 AND 15 |
SEPTEMBER 6 AND 20 |
| APRIL 5 AND 19 |
OCTOBER 4 AND 18 |
| MAY 3 AND 17 |
NOVEMBER 1 AND 15 |
| JUNE 7 AND 21 |
DECEMBER 6 AND 20 |
Helpful Phone Numbers
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Lawyer Referral Service of Burlington County Bar Association - (609)261-4862
This service provides legal referrals in a particular field of law in which the client needs help. Attorneys will have initial consultation with client for reduced fee.
Office on Aging, Human Services Facility - (609)265-5069
Legal Aid is one of the many services provided by the County Office on Aging to the residents of Burlington County who are over the age of 60. This service provides legal advice, but does not provide representation in the municipal courts.
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