Little Falls Municipal Court

Little Falls Municipal Court cases in Passaic County, Little Falls, NJ

Little Falls Municipal Court is a municipal court within the New Jersey Judiciary serving Little Falls, Passaic County. It has limited jurisdiction over local matters, including motor-vehicle and parking tickets, DWI/DUI, municipal ordinance violations (such as noise and property maintenance), and minor criminal offenses classified as disorderly persons or petty disorderly persons (e.g., simple assault, harassment, shoplifting under statutory thresholds). The court conducts first appearances, issues warrants, and makes probable-cause determinations for indictable offenses before referral to Passaic County Superior Court. It does not adjudicate civil or family matters, which are heard in the Superior Court. Appeals from this court's decisions are taken to the Superior Court, Law Division.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Little Falls Municipal Court

Little Falls Municipal Court serves the public by adjudicating local, non-indictable matters. It handles traffic and parking offenses; DWI; municipal ordinance and code violations; and disorderly/petty disorderly persons offenses such as simple assault, harassment, shoplifting (non-indictable), trespass, and certain alcohol/drug possession cases. Services include accepting filings for traffic/ordinance complaints, citizen complaints for minor offenses, motions, and records requests; scheduling and managing hearings; processing payments of fines/fees/restitution; and issuing warrants and handling appearances. The court conducts arraignments, pretrial conferences, plea hearings, bench trials, and sentencing, and provides interpreter and accessibility accommodations. Protective measures may include emergency restraining orders when authorized and no-contact conditions of release. Jury services are not provided; cases are tried by a judge. The court also supports eligible diversion programs (e.g., conditional dismissal/discharge).