Jersey City Municipal Court - Jersey City, NJ

Lewis S. McRae Justice Complex

Court Overview

The Jersey City Municipal Court, located within the Lewis S. McRae Justice Complex, serves as the local judicial branch for Jersey City. It has jurisdiction over disorderly persons offenses, petty disorderly persons offenses, motor vehicle and traffic violations, and municipal ordinance violations. This court handles one of the highest volumes of cases in New Jersey. Residents and visitors can address matters such as parking tickets, moving violations, and minor criminal charges here. 🏛️⚖️🚓

Services and Divisions

• Traffic and Parking: Processing of summonses for speeding, illegal parking, and other driving infractions.
• Criminal Division: Adjudication of minor criminal offenses including simple assault, shoplifting, and trespassing.
• Housing and Zoning: Handling violations related to city codes, building standards, and tenant-landlord disputes.
• Virtual Court: Many sessions are now conducted remotely via Zoom to improve accessibility.

Important Information

Payments for traffic and parking tickets not requiring a court appearance can be made online via the NJMCdirect portal. For mandatory court appearances, attendees must pass through security screening. The court enforces strict decorum, and cell phones must be silenced. If you cannot afford an attorney for a criminal matter, you may apply for a public defender. 📜👨‍⚖️