Municipal Court

(609) 799-0915 HOURS 9 AM - 4 PM

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(609) 799-0915 HOURS 9 AM - 4 PM

Court Appearance Required When:

• "Court Appearance Required" is checked on the front of Complaint and Summons. You MUST appear in court at the date and time indicated.
• You wish to have a trial.
• The charge is not listed on the State or Local (Supplemental) Violations Bureau Schedule. (Call Municipal Court -(609) 799-0915 to verify or e-mail.)

(609) 799-0915 HOURS 9 AM - 4 PM

PLEA OF "NOT GUILTY":

If you intend to plead not guilty to the offense charged in the Complaint and Summons and have a trial, you must notify the Court Administrator, whose address and telephone number are shown below of your intention at least 7 days prior to your scheduled court date. If you fail to notify the Court Administrator, it may be necessary to make 2 court appearances.

PLEA OF "GUILTY":

If you wish to plead guilty and give up your rights to have a lawyer and a trial, you may do so provided and provided . The more frequently charged State and/or Local Supplemental Violations Bureau offenses and prescribed penalties are listed below. You may also telephone the Violations Clerk to determine whether other offenses are listed on either the State or Local - Supplemental Violations Bureau Schedules and the amount of the penalty. If the Violations Bureau is authorized to dispose of this charge, complete in full the APPEARANCE, GUILTY PLEA AND WAIVER (see below) and bring or mail this Complaint and Summons, together with payment in the amount of the prescribed penalty, to the Violations Bureau at the address indicated below prior to your scheduled court date.

• "Court Appearance Required" has not been checked on the Complaint and Summons.
• The charge is listed on the Violations Bureau Schedule. The more frequently charged State and/or Local Supplemental Violations Bureau offenses and prescribed penalties can be found on the Costs pages under Penalties.

You may also telephone the Violations Clerk to determine whether other offenses are listed on either the State or Local - Supplemental Violations Bureau Schedules and the amount of the penalty 

Complete in full the Appearance, Guilty Plea And Waiver (on the back of the ticket). Bring or mail the Complaint and Summons (ticket), together with payment in the amount of the prescribed penalty, to the Violations Bureau. The payment must arrive prior to your scheduled court date.

Payment:

• Cash , check or money order is accepted when payment is made in person.
• Check or money orders should be made payable to "West Windsor Court." Please print the ticket number on the front of the check or money order in the memo portion of the check.

*Payment received after the scheduled court appearance date may be assessed additional penalties. Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you would like a receipt.

(609) 799-0915          
HOURS 9 AM - 4 PM 

• Notify the court AT LEAST one day before court appearance date. 
• Will NOT be granted the day of your court appearance.
• Will NOT be granted if ticket is 6 months or older.

L * R * S

Lawyer Referral Service
of the
Mercer County Bar Association

• Experienced lawyers currently practicing in all legal fields.
• The initial half hour consultation with the lawyer is $25.00.
• If you need a referral to an experienced lawyer or would like more information, call the MCBA Lawyer Referral Service at 609-585-6200.

Your Rights in the Municipal Courts of the State of New Jersey

1. You have the RIGHT TO BE INFORMED OF THE CHARGES against you.
2. You have the RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT concerning the charges against you and anything you say may be held against you.
3.  You may plead Guilty or Not Guilty to certain non-indictable charges against you; such as, traffic offenses, disorderly persons offenses and ordinances. If you are charged with an INDICTABLE offense, the Judge cannot ask for your plea because you have the right to a probable cause hearing before the Judge and a trial by jury at the County level if the Grand Jury indicts you. There are, however, certain INDICTABLE offenses that may be tried by the Judge if you waive indictment and trial by jury in writing and the County Prosecutor consents. You have the right to be informed if you have been charged with such an offense.
4. You have the RIGHT TO RETAIN AN ATTORNEY.
5. You have the RIGHT TO BE ASSIGNED AN ATTORNEY if: (a) You are charged with an indictable offense and the State Public Defender determines that you cannot afford an attorney or (b) You are charged with a non-indictable offense and the Judge determines you cannot afford an attorney and there is a likelihood that if you are convicted, you will either go to jail, receive a substantial fine or your driver's license will be suspended.
6. You have the right to obtain a REASONABLE POSTPONEMENT so that you may have an opportunity to consult with your attorney and prepare a proper defense.
7. You are PRESUMED TO BE INNOCENT until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
8. You have the RIGHT TO TESTIFY OR NOT TO TESTIFY on your behalf.
9. You have the RIGHT TO CALL OR SUBPOENA witnesses to testify on your behalf.

Cases usually will be heard in this order:

1. application of adjournments
2. guilty pleas
3. contested matters with an attorney
4. other contested matters

IF YOU COME TO COURT FOR A TRAFFIC OFFENSE: and you have not previously notified the court of your intention to plead Not Guilty, speak to the court clerk immediately. If the officer or others involved can be contacted to testify, your case may be heard. If they cannot be reached, you will have to make another court appearance at a later date.

WHEN YOU PLEAD "GUILTY," it is not necessary to have a trial. You have admitted that you have violated the law. However, you may then explain to the Judge any extenuating circumstances. The Judge will then impose sentence.

IF YOU PLEAD "NOT GUILTY," you and the witnesses will be placed under oath to speak the truth. It is necessary for the prosecution to prove the charges against you. Your attorney has the right to ask the prosecution's witnesses any questions pertaining to the charges. If you do not have an attorney, present your questions for the witness to the Judge.

*For some violations, the required proof is by a preponderance of the credible evidence as, for example, in Penalty Enforcement Actions, Fish and Game, filiation proceedings, breathalyzer refusal violations, etc.

WHEN THE PROSECUTION HAS FINISHED: you may then present your own witnesses or testify on your own behalf. You are not forced to testify against yourself, but you may testify if you desire. Any evidence you give may be used by either side. If you do testify, the prosecution has the right to ask you any questions pertaining to the charges.

If the court finds you guilty and you feel the judgment or the sentence was in error, you have twenty (20) days within which to appeal. Appeals in practically all instances will be heard by the Superior Court, Law Division.

Damages resulting from a collision cannot be tried by this court. This court is only concerned with violations of the State statutes and municipal ordinances.

Every person has the right to make his own defense without an attorney; but, if you are in doubt as to your proper course, it is recommended that you consult an attorney.

Notice to Victims of Motor Vehicle Accidents 

Your Role in the Court Process

If you have suffered personal or psychological injury as a result of a motor vehicle accident, or if a member of your family has been killed in a traffic accident, you may qualify for special rights under New Jersey law. If the accident involved a drunk driver, you may also qualify as a victim if you have been injured, had a family member killed or have suffered a loss of personal or real property.

As a victim in a motor vehicle accident, you are entitled to certain rights under New Jersey law. You also play a key role in the court process. Among your rights are the following:

1. You have the right to be treated with fairness, compassion and respect by the criminal justice system.
2. You have the right to be present and be given advance notice of all court proceedings in your case.
3. You have the right to be notified if the defendant is to be released from custody.
4. You have the right to be advised about the status of the case as it proceeds through the court system. You will also be informed of the final disposition of the case.
5. You have the right to consult with the prosecutor prior to the filing of a proposed plea agreement or application to dismiss the charges in the case.
   • If you are the victim of a drunk driver, you have certain additional rights.
6. You have the right, prior to sentencing, to make an in court statement directly to the judge describing the impact the case has had on you or your family.
7. You have the right to be free from intimidation and to have the inconveniences associated with participation in the criminal justice process minimized to the fullest extent possible.
8. You have the right to be notified if your presence in court is not needed, and to be provided with a secure waiting area during court proceedings.
9. You have the right to be compensated for your losses whenever possible and to the prompt return of your property when it is no longer needed as evidence.

Your rights as a victim are protected by the New Jersey Constitution and by state. law. This court and its staff will make every effort to protect your rights as a victim and to enforce the law respecting those rights.

Penalties

• To Make Payment
• Points and Surcharges

Court Appearance

• Guilty
• Not Guilty

Postponement