Monday - Friday
9:00 - 5:00
(908) 725-6300
100 Commons Way
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
MUNICIPAL COURT
Contact Us
Address: 100 Commons Way
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Contacts
The Honorable Katherine Howes
JMC
Jenni Peterson
Court Administrator
Phone: 908-725-6375
Email:
jenni.peterson@njcourts.gov
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the Municipal Court, you may contact the Court Administrator by phone at 908-725-6375 or by e-mail at jenni.peterson@njcourts.gov.
The Municipal Court deals with every aspect of a moving violation, parking violation or any petty disorderly person or disorderly person criminal complaint.
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Municipal Courts of Bridgewater Township, Somerville Borough, and Raritan Borough
Plea By Mail
You may elect to resolve your matter without the need for a virtual hearing by completing the Plea by Mail form. This form may only be used to plead not guilty or guilty in certain traffic or parking cases, or guilty in certain non-traffic cases. Completed forms and any supporting documents can be emailed here or mailed via US Mail.
If payment is made by mail, do not send cash. Please send a check or money order payable to the municipal court named in the upper right hand corner of your ticket and mail to: 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807.
A payment can also be made by clicking here. Payment is due on or before the date listed on the bottom of the summons. If payment is received after that day, a late fee may be assessed. If you would like a receipt, please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope. If your license is suspended as a result of this ticket, the receipt must be taken to Motor Vehicle Commission for reinstatement.
Virtual Court
Virtual Court Instructions
If you have been notified that a virtual court session is being held is your case, please follow the following instructions prior to and at the time of the meeting.
Prior to your hearing: In order to connect to your virtual court session, download Zoom on your preferred device via the App Store, Google Play OR via https://zoom.us/download id using a desktop/laptop. Ensure your device has a camera and microphone.
At the time of your hearing: Once download on your device, select the application and then you will be given three options…please hit the “Join a Meeting” option. At the “Join the Meeting” screen, kindly enter your meeting ID.
Once entered, you will automatically join the meeting once the host has confirmed.
***IMPORTANT – PLEASE UNMUTE YOUR MICROPHONE SO THE JUDGE CAN HEAR; failure to do so will result in you being placed back into the waiting room.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Court at (908) 725-6375
Information About Traffic Summonses
If you plan to plead not guilty to a traffic summons you must notify the Court of your intention prior to the date at the bottom of the ticket. You will be re-set for court at which time you will be given the opportunity to speak with the prosecutor before going to trial. If you fail to notify the Court, it may be necessary for you to make two court appearances. Only summonses with a checked court appearance will be listed on the court agenda.
If you fail to appear in response to a summons or to pay the prescribed penalty, additional penalties may result. A warrant may be issued for your arrest and your driving privileges in New Jersey may be revoked.
Public Access
For information on Access to Case Related Court Records, click here
For the Municipal Court Records Request Form, click here. Please email completed request form to Jenni Peterson