Ramsey Municipal Court

Ramsey Municipal Court cases in Bergen County, Ramsey, NJ

Ramsey Municipal Court is a municipal court within the New Jersey Judiciary serving the Borough of Ramsey in Bergen County. It is a court of limited jurisdiction that handles local ordinance and code violations; motor vehicle and traffic offenses (including parking and DWI/DUI); and non-indictable criminal matters such as disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses (e.g., simple assault, shoplifting under statutory thresholds). The court also conducts first appearances and other preliminary proceedings for indictable offenses before referring them to the Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County. It does not hear civil lawsuits, landlord-tenant disputes, or family matters, which are handled by the Superior Court (Special Civil Part, Law Division, or Family Part).

Ramsey Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Ramsey Municipal Court

Ramsey Municipal Court serves the public by:
- Case types: traffic/parking citations; municipal ordinance and housing/building code violations; misdemeanors/disorderly persons and petty offenses (e.g., shoplifting, simple assault, harassment); DWI/DUI.
- Case filings and intake: accepts complaints/citizen filings for eligible matters; processes summonses/tickets; maintains records.
- Court hearings: schedules arraignments, status conferences, plea/sentencing, compliance hearings, and bench trials; issues subpoenas and warrants when authorized.
- Protective orders: may issue temporary protective orders in qualifying situations and coordinates transfer to the appropriate court for final hearings.
- Payments and compliance: collects fines, fees, and restitution; offers payment plans, community service options, and compliance monitoring.
- Public access: provides case information, certified dispositions, forms, interpreters, and ADA accommodations.
- Jury services: not provided by the municipal court; jury management occurs in the county/superior court.