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Florham Park Municipal Court and Violations Bureau are located at Borough Hall (111 Ridgedale Avenue) Florham Park, New Jersey, 07932. The Court Administrator can be contacted at 973-377-3734. The FAX number is 973-377-5749.  The Violation Bureau hours are weekdays from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. If you need directions to court, please contact the Violations Bureau and we'll be happy to assist you. PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY REQUESTS FOR ADJOURNMENTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED VIA THIS WEB SITE OR E-MAIL . YOU MUST
TELEPHONE OR WRITE TO THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR SO THAT A NEW TRIAL DATE CAN BE SCHEDULED.

WHAT TYPE OF CASES ARE HEARD IN FLORHAM PARK?

The Florham Park Municipal Court has jurisdiction over the following cases:

     Motor Vehicle/Traffic Violations
     Disorderly/Petty Disorderly Persons Offenses
     Violations of Weights and Measures
     Parks and Forests
     Fish and Game
     Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
     Violations of Municipal Ordinances of Florham Park

If you are charged with a more serious offense, these "indictables" would be sent to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office. The case would either be brought before a Grand Jury in Superior Court or downgraded to the Florham Park Municipal Court by the Prosecutor.

WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOU RECEIVE A SUMMONS?

Many traffic and parking offenses are payable by mail or at the Violation Bureau if they do not have "court appearance required" marked on the summons. You may complete the Appearance,
Plea and Waiver section on the back of the summons and make your payment by mail or in
person. By doing this, you are waiving your right to a trial and pleading guilty. Call the Violation
Bureau if you do not see the amount to be paid on the back of the summons. All criminal matters
are not payable and must be heard before the Judge in court. If you would like to plead not guilty to a summons, telephone or write to the Violations Bureau at least a week prior to the court date
listed on the summons. Again, please note this must be done by telephone or in person, it cannot be done via the web site or email. You may represent yourself or have an attorney represent you. If you cannot afford an attorney and you face a consequence of magnitude (a substantial fine, loss of driving privileges or incarceration), a Public Defender application may be filled out at your first court appearance for the Judge to review. If an interpreter is needed, one will be provided by the court. The court is unable to recommend attorneys but will provide you with the number of Morris County Legal Services. They will assist you if you need a commendation. Please do not hesitate to call the Violation Bureau if you have any questions or are unsure as to how to proceed.

RECENT LEGISLATION

NJS 2C:33-13.1 makes it a Petty Disorderly Persons offense to sell cigarettes to minors.
NJS 2C:33-26 makes it a Disorderly Persons offense to sell a motor vehicle on Sunday. A
     licensed dealer shall also be subject to suspension or revocation of their license.
NJS 18A:2-3 prohibits the sale of term papers and subjects offenders to a civil penalty of up
     to $1,000.
NJSA 2C:21-17 is amended regarding impersonation of another or assumption of a false
     identity; and establishes penalty for theft of identity.
Effective December 1, 1999, there will be increased penalties for certain alcohol-related
     driving offenses, including those in school zones.

NEW NEIGHBORS

If you have recently moved into the Borough or have new neighbors, please
let them know that it is improper to park on any street in Florham Park
between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.

HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?

The Court must remain impartial and cannot give you legal advice, but we
will try to answer any questions you have about your case or any matters
within our jurisdiction.

MY HUSBAND WON'T WEAR HIS SEAT BELT. I'M CONCERNED FOR HIS
SAFETY. IS THERE A LAW AGAINST THIS?

On January 18, 2000, Governor Whitman signed into law N.J.S.A. 39:3-76.2,
which is effective on May 1, 2000. The new law authorizes a law enforcement
officer to stop and ticket a motorist if the officer observes that the motorist is
not wearing a seat belt. No other violation need be occurring for the stop to take place.

The Passenger Automobile Seat Belt Usage Act requires the driver, all front seat passengers,
and children under age five to wear seat belts. The new law expands the definition of passenger automobile to include vans, pick-up trucks, and utility vehicles, so that the driver and passengers
of these vehicles must wear seat belts.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY REQUESTS FOR ADJOURNMENTS CANNOT BE
PROCESSED VIA THIS WEB SITE OR E-MAIL. YOU MUST TELEPHONE OR
WRITE TO THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR SO THAT A NEW TRIAL DATE CAN
BE SCHEDULED.