Harrison Town Court

Harrison Town Court cases in Hudson County, Harrison Town, NJ

Harrison Municipal Court is a municipal court serving the Town of Harrison in Hudson County, within New Jersey's municipal court system. It exercises limited jurisdiction over offenses occurring in Harrison, including motor vehicle and traffic matters (speeding, parking, DWI), municipal ordinance and property/code violations, and minor criminal cases classified as disorderly or petty disorderly persons offenses (such as simple assault, shoplifting, harassment, and disorderly conduct). The court also conducts first appearances and related preliminary proceedings on indictable offenses before those matters are transferred to Hudson County Superior Court. It does not handle civil lawsuits, landlord-tenant disputes, probate, or family matters (divorce, custody, child support, or juvenile cases), which are heard in the Superior Court.

Harrison Town Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Harrison Town Court

Harrison Municipal Court serves the public by adjudicating local cases and providing case management services. Typical case types include traffic and parking violations, misdemeanor criminal offenses, and city/ordinance/code violations; some locations may also handle limited civil matters (e.g., small claims). Services include: accepting case filings (citations, complaints, motions); scheduling and holding arraignments, pretrial conferences, trials, and sentencing; payment of fines/fees and payment plans; warrant processing and bond information; records requests, calendars, and certified copies; jury services (summons, qualification, orientation) where jury trials are authorized; and compliance monitoring (probation, diversion, community service). The court may issue criminal no-contact or protective orders when permitted by law. Public assistance includes interpreters, ADA accommodations, and information via phone, online portals, and in-person counters.