Municipal Court

Municipal courts hear cases involving motor vehicles offenses, such as illegal parking, speeding and driving while intoxicated. They also hear cases involving minor criminal offenses such as simple assault, trespassing and shoplifting; known as disorderly persons offenses. Cases involving hunting, fishing and boating laws and even minor disputes between neighbors are also heard in municipal courts.

More serious cases, such as robbery (taking something by using force), auto theft and assault will be transferred to the Camden County Superior Court.

The Haddon Township Municipal COURT ID is 0416.

PAY TRAFFIC TICKET

PAY MUNICIPAL COMPLAINT

Court sessions are held both in-person and virtually.

If you received a court notice for a virtual hearing, please refer to the heading below titled “Virtual Court Assistance Guide” & “Virtual Court Zoom Information”.

Prior to your court date, please watch the New Jersey Municipal Court Opening Statement video.

Modelo de alocución inicial para los juzgados municipal – en Español

To find more information about Municipal Courts in New Jersey, please see NJ Courts.

VITUAL COURT ASSISTANCE GUIDE

For a listing of Zoom Meeting ID Numbers, see the below section titled “Virtual Court Zoom Information”

Virtual court sessions are scheduled using Virtual Hearing.

You may attend court by using your computer, smartphone, tablet, or simply dialing in using a regular phone.

Prior to your court date, please watch the Municipal Court Opening Statement on YouTube by searching “New Jersey Municipal Court Opening Statement” or click here

After you connect to your meeting, please be patient as cases are heard one by one in the order of your connection.To attend using a computer: On the date and time your matter is scheduled, please go to Zoom.us, click JOIN A MEETING, and enter your FIRST AND LAST Name and Meeting ID which is associated with your court date.To attend using your smartphone or tablet: On the date and time your matter is scheduled, please download the Zoom app located in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, open the Zoom app, click Join, and enter your First & Last Name and Meeting ID which is associated with your court date (see Virtual Court Zoom Information for listing of Meeting ID Numbers).To attend by phone: On the date and time your matter is scheduled, please dial (646) 931-3860 and enter your Meeting ID which is associated with your court date (see Virtual Court Zoom Information for listing of Meeting ID Numbers).

PRIOR TO YOUR COURT DAY, PLEASE WATCH THE NEW JERSEY MUNICIPAL COURT OPENING STATEMENT VIDEO.

MODELO DE ALOCUCION INICIAL PARA LOS JUZGADOS MUNICIPAL – EN ESPANOL

HADDON TWP./AUDUBON PARK MUNICIPAL COURT SCHEDULE

The Haddon Township Municipal Court is hearing cases both in person and by Virtual Hearings (ZOOM) on Wednesdays.

All court sessions start at 8:30 am.

Haddon Township Municipal Court Zoom Information 2025 8:30 am Sessions

To dial-in by PHONE, please call 646-931-3860. When prompted, enter the Meeting ID number.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Information concerning Municipal Court Zoom sessions

How can I unmute?

If you are calling from a landline, the option *6 will allow you to unmute at the host’s request. If you are logged in from a smartphone, desktop, laptop, or tablet, there will be a notification on the screen to unmute when the host requests you to unmute. Keep in mind, you can only unmute when the host requests you to unmute.

What if I can’t hear any audio?

If you are using a smartphone, use the option “Call using internet audio.” There is also an option on a computer that allows you to “connect audio.”

Is Zoom free?

Yes, the Zoom application is free to join meetings. If you do not have a smartphone, or any other electronic device with internet access, you can dial to the number provided on your Zoom invite.

Why have I been removed from the session?

Like any other court proceeding, each person must be identified for the record during the session. Throughout the session, the host will ask people to identify themselves with their first and last name. If after three attempts the person does not identify themselves, they will be removed from the court session. If there is a technical issue, please email the court at court@haddontwp.com or call 856-854-1176, ext. 6252 or ext. 6253.

When will my name be called?

Haddon Township Municipal Court usually has 75-100 people scheduled for each court session. Keep in mind, although it is not in-person, it is no different than being in a building with about 75-100 people. Once you are checked in, the prosecutor will speak with you and then your case will go to the judge. Please be patient.

PAYMENTS

Defendants may make payments for Municipal Complaint Time Payment Orders, in addition to parking and traffic matters, through the municipal court’s online payment website at njmcdirect.com. The Court ID for Haddon Twp/Audubon Park Municipal Court is 0416. Haddon Twp. & Audubon Park Municipal Courts merged in September of 2009. Any court matters pertaining to Audubon Park prior to September of 2009, please use municipal court code 0402.

Payments will also continue to be accepted at the court payment window or by mail. The court payment window is open Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30 pm. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Summer hours are in effect—Monday – Thursday, 8 am – 5:30 pm. Closed on Fridays during the summer.

APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC DEFENDER

If you are charged with an indictable offense in New Jersey (called a felony in other states), you are entitled to be represented by an attorney, whether or not you can afford one. If you cannot afford an attorney, you can apply for a public defender and the court will decide if one can be appointed to represent you.

Public Defender Application – English

CUESTIONARIO SOBRE SU SITUACIÓN ECONÓMICA PARA ESTABLECER LA INDIGENCIA-JUZGADOS MUNICIPALES”

PRIVATE CITIZEN MUNICIPAL COMPLAINT

In New Jersey, a private citizen can initiate a complaint in Municipal Court against someone who has allegedly violated a law or ordinance. This process involves filing a Complaint Information Form with the court, alongside a certification detailing the alleged offense and the specific law or ordinance violated.

If you wish to file a private citizen complaint, please download the Complaint Information Form below and email it to court@haddontwp.com.

Complaint Form

REQUEST A HEARING/PLEA OF NOT GUILTY

If you are NOT eligible for online ticket review, you may request to plead Not Guilty and have your tickets heard in court. Please choose one of the following options to receive a court date:

1. Visit the Court Information Window in-person at the Haddon Twp. Municipal Court located at 135 Haddon Ave. Haddon Twp. NJ 08108.
Our Information Window hours are:
Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM –during normal working hours. Summer hours are in effect from Memorial Day through Labor Day—Monday – Thursday, 8 am – 5:30 pm. Closed on Fridays during the summer.

2. Call the court office at 856-854-1176 ext. 6253, ext. 6252

REQUEST ADJOURNMENT FOR TRAFFIC & NON-TRAFFIC MATTERS

Requests for adjournments are NOT automatically granted. They will be reviewed by the Court. Adjournment requests must be made VERBALLY or in-person at least THREE (3) WORKING DAYS before your scheduled court date.

If you have an existing court date and want to request an adjournment, email the the following to court@haddontwp.com or callus at 856-854-1176 ext.6252 or ext. 6253.

Your name/Offender’s name
Phone number
Prefix and ticket/complaint number
Mailing address
Scheduled Court Date
Reason for adjournment

Your original court date has not been changed until you receive a confirmation email that your request to adjourn has been granted.

MISSED COURT OR PAYMENT DATES-PARKING TICKETS & MOVING VIOLATIONS

When a court date or payment date is missed, a notice will be mailed to you at the address on file with the division of motor vehicles in the state where the vehicle is registered.

Each new notice will advise you of the new payment date and will increase the original fine by not less than $10.00. The notices will continue until the fine is paid or your license is suspended.

Parking tickets and moving violations may be paid online at NJMCdirect.com, by mail or in-person as long as the ticket has NOT been marked “Court Appearance Required”.

Tickets paid in-person or by mail via check or money order, are handled by the Violations Bureau located at:

Haddon Twp. Municipal Court

135 Haddon Ave.

Haddon Twp. NJ 08108

856-854-1176 ext. 6252, ext.6253

PLEA BY MAIL

Plead not guilty or guilty in certain traffic or parking cases, or guilty in certain non-traffic cases.

Complete the Plea by Mail form. Email supporting documents to court@haddontwp.com or mail to Haddon Twp. Municipal Court, 135 Haddon Ave. Haddon Twp. NJ 08108.

ONLINE CASE REVIEW & RESOLUTION

No court appearance is required
Visit njmcd irect.com and enter your ticket information to see if your offense is eligible, and select the option for Case Dispute. All communication will be sent via email.

POINT INFORMATION

For any questions on points when issued a ticket, please click here for information on the NJ Points Schedule.

DRIVER’S LICENSE RESTORATION

To restore a New Jersey driver’s license:

You must first pay, at the Violations Bureau, the unpaid fines and costs, which were the reason for your suspension.

Then you must go to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) with the receipt from the Violations Bureau to have your license restored. A license restoration fee will be charged by the NJMVC.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Haddon Twp. Municipal Court
135 Haddon Ave.
Haddon Twp. NJ 08108

856-854-1176 ext. 6252, ext. 6253

Robert Gleaner, Judge

Elena Benedetti, Court Administrator; Elena.Benedetti1@njcourts.gov

Sandra Logan, Deputy Court Administrator; Sandra.Logan@njcourts.gov

Office Hours

Monday – Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm —Regular Hours

Monday – Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm —Summer Hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day)