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1. If I have been charged with a criminal offense, such as a disorderly persons offense, petty disorderly persons offense or a violation of a Township Ordinance (housing or otherwise), what must I do?

You must
appear in court on the date indicated on the summons.  At that time you will be informed of your
rights in the Municipal Court.  You may
wish an opportunity to seek legal counsel, or you may apply for a public
defender.  In any case you will be
directed by the Municipal Court Judge as to the next step.

2. If I plead guilty or I am found guilty of any offense (traffic or criminal) and I am not satisfied with the judgment of the Judge finding me guilty or the sentence that he imposed, what can I do?

Any
person who is dissatisfied with the outcome of their case, they may file an
appeal to the superior court of New Jersey. 
1^st step is to request a transcript from Bloomfield Municipal court, check or money order made out to G & L Transcribers for $500.00, then you can either ask for an appeal packet at our violations bureau window or you may go to Municipal Court Forms on this website and print it out for yourself.

3. What If I plead guilty or I am found guilty and I don’t have the funds to pay the fine?

All
fines and court costs are expected to be paid the day of court.  If you cannot pay them you must fill out a
financial questionnaire and you will be seen by the judge to determine your
eligibility.

4. What if I fail to appear, fail to notify the Court of a new address, fail to pay a fine or costs or otherwise fail to follow the direction in the Summons, by the Court Staff or the Municipal Judge?

If you
fail to comply with a Court Directive, the Municipal Court may order a bench
warrant for your arrest, suspend your driver and or registration privileges and
impose additional sanctions for your noncompliance.

5. What is Bloomfield Municipal Courts Court Code?

0702

6. How long does it take for the tickets to be entered into the system?

It
depends on the ticket type and who issued the ticket.  If it’s a Electronic ticket (the prefix would
begin with an E) it’s automatically I our court system.  If it’s a Bloomfield officer who issued a
handwritten ticket it will take about 4 to 7 days to be entered into our
system.  If it’s a State police officer
or any other officer it can take up to 2 weeks (14 days) to be entered in to
our system. 

7. Can I pay the ticket in the city or state I live in?

No, you
have to pay the ticket in the town in which you received the ticket.

8. Where can I apply for a marriage license?

You can
obtain a marriage license in the health dept. in the town which you or your partner
live in.

9. When can I get married?

We have
a wedding schedule only 1 wedding per day and only on specific days and
times.  If you would like for our Judges
to marry you, you must contact this office to make an appointment.

10. How can I apply for a public defender?

On your
court day you need to ask the judge for a financial questionnaire fill out the
application the judge will review it, and assign a public defender to you if
you are approved. 

11. When do I meet my public defender?

On your
next court date.

12. Can I do probation in the town or state I live in?

The
Essex County Probation Dept. will assign the location.  They will take into consideration where you
live and work.

13. How can I obtain Discovery?

All
discovery requests should be directed to the Bloomfield Municipal
Prosecutor.  You may mail it in, or fax
it.

14. How many points does my ticket carry?

All
points are assessed by the NJ MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION.