Municipal Law
The Municipal Courts of the State of New Jersey are the most active courts, and arguably the most important courts, in the State’s Judiciary. Municipal Court is most likely the only court with which the average citizen will be involved. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:8-21, municipal courts may exercise jurisdiction in the following:
- Violations of motor vehicle or traffic laws
- Petty disorderly and disorderly persons offenses
- Violations of the ordinances of the municipality wherein the Municipal Court is located or of the municipalities to which its jurisdiction extends
- Offenses as to which no indictment by grand jury is required
- Offenses of an indictable nature where indictment and trial by jury are waived, and the Judge of the Municipal Court is an attorney at law, and where such offenses do not compel a penalty in excess of one year in prison, a $1,000 fine or both with the permission of the county prosecutor
- Violations of Fish and Game Laws
- Violations of the “poor” laws, including certain types of Domestic Relations problems and emergent issuance of Temporary Restraining Orders
- Such other violations as specifically designated by statute or ordinance including failure to remit or report unemployment taxes, failure to report and remit Sales and Use Taxes, transportation of hazardous waste as well as other issues as enacted by the legislature
- Notices in Lieu of Complaint
The penalties which the municipal courts may impose are significant and can include incarceration, fines, restitution, probation, community service, revocation of driving privileges and other sanctions.
Sardo & Batista’s attorneys are experienced in handling all types of Municipal Court actions. Our attorneys have been successful in obtaining the dismissal of hundreds of cases without the necessity of a trial. We have the expertise to successfully defend our clients in every venue in the state.
To schedule an appointment, please contact the law office of Sardo & Batista, P.C.