Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, if you have access to the internet. You can log onto “NJMCDIRECT” to make a payment electronically. You must have your ticket number and your license plate number available in order to utilize this system.

No. The court is not permitted to recommend an attorney.

All moving violations have points assessed by Motor Vehicle Services (formerly DMV). You may inquire with them at  888-486-3339. The court does not assess points.

To receive a receipt you must send the court a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

315 Westfield Avenue

Clark, NJ 07066

Bail is a guarantee that the defendant will appear at each court session as scheduled. If the defendant misses any session, the bail money may be forfeited. Bail is returned when the case is completed. You may pick it up Friday after your appearance or it will be mailed. If you posted bail for someone else and you are allowing the money to be used toward the fines, the court needs verification in writing from you if you are not going to be there on the court date.

Please call the court immediately with your driver’s license number or plate number for a parking ticket so we can search our computer base.

If you wish to be represented by the public defender you must make application for this through the Judge in the courtroom. In order to be eligible, you must be charged with a consequence of magnitude and your income must fall within the guidelines established. The Judge may require you to submit proof of your income. If approved there may be a fee assessed not to exceed $200.

If you have a court date scheduled in Clark, NJ you must call the Clark Court to request an adjournment. If you need the date changed due to a previously scheduled vacation or work / school conflict, documentation must be provided. No adjournments are granted on the date that you are due to appear. In the case of an emergency documentation and / or a doctor’s note will be required. Adjournments are not granted for arraignments on indictable matters or first appearances for serious motor vehicle summonses issued for DWI (39:4-50), driving while suspended (39:3-40) or uninsured motor vehicle (39:6B-2).   You may reach the Clark court at  at 732-381-5395.

If you wish to be heard by the court, then it is important you are there. Please keep in mind if the officer did not witness the accident then he/she can not testify and may not be able to prove the state’s case without you.

Yes. A subpoena requires your appearance. The Judge may find you in contempt or issue a warrant for your arrest if you fail to appear.

You must post bail either at Clark Township or at your local police department. New court dates will not be given until bail is received in this office.

The Municipal Court accepts for filing all complaints. In order to sign a complaint for an offense that occurred within the jurisdiction of Clark Township, you need to come into the court office during regular business hours. You should have the following information with you:

• A brief description of the incident
• License plate number and description of motor vehicle if you wish to sign a traffic summons
• Name and address of person whom you wish to sign against
• Statute number which relates to the offense
• Time and date of offense

You must call the court at 732-381-5395 to enter a not guilty plea. We will schedule your case to be heard in court. On the day of your appearance speak to the prosecutor.

Yes. If you need assistance, please contact the court prior to your appearance at 732-381-5395.

You must contact the court at 732-381-5395 to find out the amount due. After you pay the ticket you will have to take your receipt to DMV. They will assess you a $100 penalty to reinstate your driving privilege.

Assessments are not limited to fines. There are mandatory assessments on disorderly person’s complaints. Court costs are $33, VCCB $50, and SNSC $ 75 in addition to the “fine”.

Only the violations listed on the Statewide Violations Bureau Schedule are payable without a court appearance as long as the officer did not check off the “court appearance required” box on the bottom of your ticket.

Mediation or CDR (citizen dispute resolution) is an alternative method for resolving disputes. A trained mediator is present to help the parties involved come to an agreement without the necessity of a municipal court trial. The Judge decides what matters are appropriate for mediation. You may ask him to refer your case to Mediation on the day of your arraignment.

This ticket must be paid by the court date indicated on the bottom of your summons if you have not entered a not guilty plea.

The amounts indicated on the summonses are the amount due if paid through the violation bureau. The Judge has the discretion to increase or decrease this amount if you were heard in the courtroom.

Promulgation of Updated Statewide Violations Bureau Schedule (Municipal Court Charges to which a Defendant may Plead Guilty and Pay without a Court Appearance)

https://www.njcourts.gov/selfhelp/index.html

http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Violations/penalties_pointSchedule.htm

https://www.njcourts.gov/forms/10559_muni_appeal_kit.pdf?c=QQ0

www.NJMCdirect.com

https://njcourts.gov/courts/assets/municipal/indigencyguidelines.pdf?c=KRC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_zJg-XLde0

https://www.njcourts.gov/forms/10959_yourdayincourt_8x11.pdf?c=vbt

https://www.njcourts.gov/forms/10715_plea_mail.pdf?c=uQC