WHAT TO EXPECT IN COURT
Important Note: If you plan to plead "not guilty" to a ticket (summons) that is not checked "court required," you must call the court office in advance to schedule your court appearance.
The court session is conducted as follows: (in accordance with R-7:14-3a)
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Application for adjournments
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Arraignments and first appearances
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Guilty Pleas
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Contested Matters With Attorneys
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Contested Matters Without Attorneys
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All Other Contested Matters
Court Room Standards
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No weapons are permitted in the court room or the municipal building.
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Please remain seated quietly in the court room. Proceedings are taped and any background noise may cause interference on the tapes.
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Food, drink or gum chewing is not permitted in the court room. Newspaper reading is not permitted while court is in session.
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Smoking is prohibited by law in all government buildings.
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Please avoid bringing small children to court. If you must bring them, please be prepared to wait outside the court room until your case is called.
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Please wear suitable clothing to court. Shirts and shoes are required. Hats are not permitted.
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When your name or the case you are involved in is called, come forward to the podium to speak to the judge. Do not approach the bench at any time.
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Turn cell phones and pagers off or to vibrate.