Moorestown Township Municipal Court

Moorestown Township Municipal Court cases in Burlington County, Moorestown, NJ

Bordentown Township Municipal Court is a municipal court in Bordentown, New Jersey. As part of New Jersey's municipal court system, it functions as a local court of limited jurisdiction, handling non-indictable offenses occurring within Bordentown Township. Common matters include motor vehicle and traffic violations (including DWI and parking), disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses, violations of municipal ordinances (such as noise or property maintenance), and specific state statute violations (e.g., fish and game, weights and measures). The court also conducts first appearances, sets conditions of release, and handles preliminary proceedings for indictable offenses before referral to the Superior Court in Burlington County. It does not adjudicate civil lawsuits or family matters.

Moorestown Township Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Moorestown Township Municipal Court

Bordentown Township Municipal Court serves the public by handling:
- Motor vehicle and traffic offenses (speeding, DWI/DUI, suspended license) and parking.
- Municipal ordinance/code violations (noise, property maintenance, animal/zoning).
- Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses (simple assault, harassment, shoplifting under statutory thresholds).
- Select state statute violations (e.g., fish/game, boating).

Core services:
- Accepting and processing complaints/case filings (from law enforcement or citizens).
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings: first appearances/arraignments, plea hearings, trials, and sentencing.
- Ticket and fine payments, time-payment plans, interpreters, ADA accommodations, and certified records/dispositions.

Protective orders: Municipal judges may issue emergency temporary restraining orders when Superior Court is closed; continuing restraining order matters are handled by the New Jersey Superior Court, Family Division.

Jury services: Not provided in municipal court; jury trials occur at the county Superior Court.