Municipal Court
Shared Court of
Long Hill Twp. & Harding Twp.
NJ Court 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.
Independence - Integrity - Fairness - Quality Service
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| Online Municipal Case Resolution - No Court Appearance Required! | Courts now offer online ticket review to dispute certain moving violations through the Online Municipal Case Resolution System. Simply visit www.njmcdirect.com and enter your ticket information to see if your offense is eligible and select the option for Case Dispute. Eligible traffic tickets will be reviewed by the prosecutor and you will be notified with their recommendation.
If your matter is not eligible for online ticket review, you can still request to have certain tickets heard in the virtual court. To plead Not Guilty and register for virtual court, please complete the Plea of Not Guilty form. |
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Violations Bureau Hours:
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8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM Fridays 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM By Appointment Only Fines can be paid by cash, check, money order or credit card |
| Court Sessions: |
At this time Court Sessions are being held virtually using Zoom
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Interpreter/ADA:
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Contact us if you need an interpreter for your case OR If you need accommodations for a Disability at least 7 days prior to your Court date
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| Public Defender Requests: |
If you intend to plead Not Guilty and wish to have the Public Defender represent you, you may complete the application attached and submit it by email or mail prior to your court date. The Judge will review your request and if approved, there is a fee of not more than $200.00 for the Public Defender services. This fee MUST be paid before your trial date. |
| Expedited Expungements:
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If you are charged with a disorderly persons offense, petty disorderly persons offense or a municipal ordinance violation, and those charges are either dismissed, you are acquitted or your case is discharged without a conviction or finding of guilt, you will be given an expedited expungement pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:52-6. |
| Regular Expungements: |
If you wish to file for an expungement of your charges and have met the required waiting period, follow this link for more information
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| 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 expensive, informal, and more meaningful alternative that 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. |
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Important Phone Numbers |
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| Motor Vehicle Commission, Trenton | 609-292-7500 |
| Morris County Superior Court, Morristown | 973-285-6400 |
| Morris County Civil Court, Morristown | 973-285-6150 |
| Morris County Sheriffs Labor Assistance Program (SLAP), Morristown |
973-631-5174 |