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PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT MUNICIPAL COURT SESSIONS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, municipal courts have canceled their in-person court sessions. With the use of technology, certain cases may be able to be heard and adjudicated remotely. It is advised that you contact the court to set up a video court proceeding and provide your telephone and email address.

YOU WILL BE MAILED A NOTICE WITH A NEW COURT DATE WHEN THE SESSIONS ARE RE-ESTABLISHED. IF YOUR MAILING ADDRESS HAS CHANGED, PLEASE CALL THE COURT AND LEAVE A MESSAGE WITH YOUR NEW ADDRESS.

IF YOUR ADDRESS HAS CHANGED, PLEASE CALL 908 879-5100 X 816 WITH YOUR NEW ADDRESS.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING SUSPENSIONS OF DRIVING PRIVILEGES: IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED A SCHEDULED SUSPENSION DATE FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION, YOU MUST CALL MVC AT 609 292-7500.

STAY SAFE AND BE WELL.

Contact Information

The Chester Borough Municipal Court
Township of Chester Municipal Building
1 Parker Road
Chester NJ 07930

Ingrid O’Connor, Court Administrator – Phone: 908-879-5100

Judge: Glenn T. Gavan, JMC
Prosecutor: Brian W. Mason, Esq.
Public Defender: Forster, Arbore and Velez
ADA Coordinator: Ingrid O’Connor, CMCA

Forms of Payment: Check, cash or money order. Some traffic fines can be paid online through the MVC website.

Office Hours

Monday - Wednesday 9 AM - 4:30 PM, Thursday 9 PM - 4:30 PM, Friday 9 AM - 4:30 PM

The Mendham Borough Municipal Court
Washington Township Municipal Building
43 Schooleys Mountain Road
Long Valley NJ 07853
Phone: 908-876-3852
FAX: 908-876-0058

Jan Simonetti, Court Administrator – Phone: 908-876-3852

Judge: Frank P. Leanza
Prosecutor: Maryann McCoy
Public Defender: John P Velez, Esq
ADA Coordinator: Jan Simonetti, CMCA

Forms of Payment: Check, cash, money order, and credit card (Visa/Mastercard/Discover)

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM

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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.

Required to accomplish our mission are four paramount values representing the core of what we stand for as an organization:

Independence
Integrity
Fairness
Quality Service

Upcoming Court Sessions

visit: chestertownship.org/departments/municipal-court-violations/ for office hours and information on court sessions.

Interpreter

If you need the service of an interpreter, please notify the municipal court administrator prior to your court appearance.

Please advise the municipal court office in advance if you require an ADA accommodation.

Mediation

Mediation is a confidential, structured, non-adversarial process that allows a neutral third party to assist disputing parties in reaching a mutually acceptable solution. The mediation process can be a less expensive, informal, and more meaningful alternative than the traditional trial process. This is because of the efforts of trained volunteers and the resolution being decided by the participants. The court will refer appropriate cases to mediation.

Expedited Expungement

If you are charged with a disorderly persons offense, petty disorderly persons offense, or a municipal ordinance violations, and those charges are either dismissed, you are acquitted, or your case is discharged without a conviction or finding of guilt, you may be eligible for an expedited expungement pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:52-6. For more information and to determine if you are eligible, you may inquire with the municipal court at the time of disposition.