Municipal Court

MUNICIPAL COURT IS CANCELED FEBRUARY 13, 2024 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. ALL COURT CASES WILL BE RESCHEDULED. 
Mission Statement:

We are an independent branch of government constitutionally entrusted with the fair and just resolution of disputes in order to preserve the rule of law and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States and this state.

 Hours of Operation:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
MONDAY- FRIDAY

Phone: 732-968-3400
Fax: 732-968-3576

Municipal Court: Tuesday 4:00 pm 

The Honorable Katherine Howes, Municipal Judge

Court Administrator: Theresa M. Crisafulli
theresa.crisafulli@njcourts.gov

Violations Clerk: Denise Donato
denise.donato@njcourts.gov


To pay a motor vehicle ticket online: www.njmcdirect.com

In order to pay a ticket online, you must have the following:
court code, ticket prefix, ticket number, license plate #

There are two types of traffic tickets: payable and non-payable.

If pleading not guilty to a ticket you must contact the court seven days prior to the court date/pay date.

The Dunellen Municipal Court accepts VISA, MASTER CARD, DISCOVER, AMERICAN EXPRESS, PERSONAL CHECKS, MONEY ORDERS, and CASH.

Virtual Court Session Request Form

If your case qualifies for a virtual court session, we will schedule your matter. You will receive an email confirmation with instructions on how to participate.