Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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. 

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

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

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.

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. 

On your next court date.

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

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

All points are assessed by the NJ MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION.