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 State and this State.The Municipal Court is a court of limited jurisdiction with responsibility of adjudicating motor vehicle, parking, and some criminal offenses as well as municipal ordinance violations. The municipal court usually only hears cases where the offense has occurred within its boundaries. Norwood Municipal Court meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month. The court may also schedule special sessions when needed.
Municipal Court Judge: ROBERT TRAVERS
Municipal Court Prosecutor: LAURA NUNNINK
Municipal Court Administrator: LINDSAY VOLPITTA
Email Address= :
Lvolpitta@norwoodboro.orgPhone number:= 201-767-7207
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday– 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday - 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday - 8:30 a.m. - noon
Municipal Court Direct Online:
www.njmcdirect.comWhen you come to court, please enter through the side door. All persons entering the building will be subject to being electronically monitored with a metal detector and all bags, briefcases, backpacks, etc. will be searched.
All Cell Phones must be turned off once you enter the courtroom.
No photos or videos are permitted unless prior approval is granted by the Municipal Court Judge.
The following is a list of the most common statutes that a court appearance is required:
39:4-50 Driving While Intoxicated
39:3-40 Driving While Suspended
39:4-97.3 Driving While Using a Handheld Device
39:3-29C Failure to produce a Valid Insurance Card
39:3-10 Driving Without a License
All Criminal Offenses and Borough Ordinances.
What to expect when you come to court:
- You must enter through the side= door of Borough Hall, the front door is locked and no one may enter or exit during court.
- All persons entering the building will be required to pass through a metal detector and will be subjected to the request of all security personnel.
- Hats may not be worn in court.
- All cell phones and electronic devices must be turned off while in the courtroom.
- No photos or videos are permitted, unless prior consent is granted by the Municipal Court Judge.
- All backpacks, purses, messenger bags and briefcases are subject to search at any time.
- No reading material is permitted in the court room.
Is Court Appearance Required?
If you received a summons and the police officer checked off that court appearance is required you must appear in court on the court date listed on the summons. Certain violations are not payable and will require a court appearance even if the box is not checked off. If you are uncertain if you can pay a ticket or have to appear in court, please call the Court Administrator at 201-767-7207 during regular business hours.
Some examples of offenses that require a court appearance:
- Driving while suspended
- Driving while intoxicated (DWI)
- Failure to produce an insurance card
- Driving with an open container of alcohol
- Driving without a license
- Cell phone usage
Pleas
You must notify the court at least 7 days prior to your scheduled court date if you intend to plead not guilty. You must call or email the court office with you intention. You are required to provide the following information when pleading not guilty:
- Your summons or complaint number
- Your current and accurate address
- A telephone number where you can be reached.
Can I get a case adjourned?
Only one adjournment will be granted. The court normally grants an adjournment once a non-guilty plea is entered to allow the person to prepare their defense or to retain the services of an attorney. However, in the case of more serious offenses such as certain criminal, indictable, DWI, the court will require the person to appear for an arraignment. In these matters adjournments will not be granted.
What is a civilian complaint?
A civilian complaint is when a member of the general public (not a law enforcement officer) signs a traffic, borough ordinance, disorderly persons, or criminal complaint against another person.
What is a probable cause hearing?
A probable cause hearing is when the complainant is scheduled to go before the Judge and explain to him the events of the incident. After the Judge listens to the complainant he will then find probable cause and issue the complaint or not find probable cause and not issue the complaint. The defendant is not present at this time. If the complaint is issued the defendant will be served and scheduled for a first appearance, which is where he or she will enter a plea.
