MUNICIPAL COURT IS CANCELED FEBRUARY 13, 2024 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. ALL COURT CASES WILL BE RESCHEDULED.
Mission Statement:
COURT IS CLOSED WEDNESDAY APRIL 24, 2024
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.