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TRAFFIC/ PARKING TICKETS

TRAFFIC/ PARKING TICKETS
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Pay a ticket (Plead guilty)

If you pay the fine, that means you are pleading guilty to the violation.

Payment Options:

  • In person by cash, check, money order or card with proper identification.
  • By Mail with a check or money order made out to the West New York Municipal Court
  • Online: www.njmcdirect.com

The judge has the authority to grant payment plans. If you need more time to pay, please request a court date.

Dispute a ticket (Plead not guilty)

If you are pleading not guilty, you are disputing the violation and will be heard by the municipal judge.

  • Call 201-295-5195 to provide your contact information
  • Fill out the Virtual Court Request Form (Spanish)
  • Email court@westnewyorknj.org with the following info
    o   Name of vehicle’s registered owner
    o   Date of birth
    o   Current address
    o   Phone number

Request a different court date

You can ask for a different court date if you cannot attend on the assigned date by calling 201-295-5195 or emailing court@westnewyorknj.org. Court staff will send a new court date using your provided contact information. All changes to addresses, phone numbers and/or email addresses must be reported to the court.
(Trials and DWI/DUI are subject to judge’s review)

OTHER MUNICIPAL COMPLAINTS (Criminal or local ordinances)

OTHER MUNICIPAL COMPLAINTS
(Criminal or local ordinances)

Municipal Court Case Search (njcourts.gov)

Court Appearance is Mandatory

You have the right to plead guilty or not guilty to the charges and will be heard by the Municipal Court Judge.

  • Call 201-295-5195 to provide your contact information
  • Fill out the Virtual Court Request Form (Spanish)
  • Email court@westnewyorknj.org with the following info
    o   Name of vehicle’s registered owner
    o   Date of birth
    o   Current address
    o   Phone number

(Payment plans must be established directly with the judge.)

Request a different court date

You can ask for a different court date if you cannot attend on the assigned date by calling (201) 295-5195 or emailing court@westnewyorknj.org. Court staff will send a new court date using your provided contact information. All changes to addresses, phone numbers and/or email addresses must be reported to the court.
(Trials and DWI/DUI are subject to judge’s review)

Post-court payment

Payment Options:

  • In person by cash, check, money order or card with proper identification.
  • By Mail with a check or money order made out to the West New York Municipal Court
  • Online: www.njmcdirect.com

The judge has the authority to grant payment plans. If you need more time to pay, please request a new court date.

Preparing for Municipal Court Appearance

Preparing for Municipal Court Appearance

Preparing for Your Day in Court

Watch this video before your court date so that you know what you need to do in court.

The video is also available in:

  • American Sign Language.
  • Spanish.
  • Polish.
  • Korean.
  • Portuguese.
  • Haitian Creole.

Watch this video for tips on how to participate in a remote court event.

Requesting Court Accommodations

The court will provide an interpreter if required. Learn more about interpreting services.

Connecting to Virtual Court

Connecting to Virtual Court

Your court date, and Zoom details are sent by mail and email.
Mail: the zoom info is printed on the front of your court notice
Email: search your inbox for “MACS”

Zoom Instructions (EN)

Zoom Instrucciones (SP)

What to Expect in Virtual Court

When you come to court:

  • If possible, download Zoom before your court date. Be sure to grant Zoom permission to use your device’s camera and microphone.
  • Cases are heard one a time. We thank you in advance for your patience.
  • You have successfully connected when the Opening Statement video is playing. Please remain connected until the judge admits you to the session.
  • Try to avoid disconnecting as you may lose your place in line.
  • Court staff will message you with questions or updates, be sure to look for the chat options.

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