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MUNICIPAL COURT 599 Pennsylvania Ave. |
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| Phone | 732-349-6453 |
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732-240-0533 |
| Judge | Honorable Stacey D. Kerr |
| Court Admin | |
| Deputy Court Admin | Christina DeMey |
The Municipal Court's office
hours are Wednesdays 4 pm to 6 pm
Email address to contact the Municipal Court:
court@pinebeachnj.gov
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Court begins
at 3 pm for virtual sessions &
Virtual Court 5/1/24 at 3 pm (virtual session via Zoom)
Pine Beach
Borough Hall
Fines can be paid in person with in cash (exact payment), checks, or money orders. 599 Pennsylvania Ave. Pine Beach, NJ 08741 Wednesday 4 pm-6 pm
You may also mail payments to: Pine Beach Municipal Court PO Box 425 Pine Beach, NJ 08741
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Court Operation
The
Pine Beach Municipal Court is no different than any other Municipal
Court in the State of New Jersey, in that we handle traffic,
quasi-criminal, disorderly and petty disorderly cases. Charges of
greater magnitude are directed to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office
and the Superior Court.
The majority of quasi-criminal cases will involve an appearance in
court. Motor Vehicle Summonses that do not require a court appearance
may be paid at the Pine Beach Court Administrator’s Office
or at the NJMCdirect
website.
Attending Municipal Court Remotely: What to Do and What to Expect
Municipal Court Opening Statement (English)
Municipal Court Opening Statement Introduction (Spanish)
Municipal Court Opening Statement (Spanish)
YouTube Opening Statements in other available languages:
Request for Virtual Municipal Court
Please provide the following information in an email to the Court Administrator. Your matter be scheduled in a Virtual Court session in the Pine Beach Municipal Court. The court will review your request and schedule your matter virtually if deemed appropriate. You will receive an email confirmation with instructions on how to participate. Please expect to be available for up to one hour for your virtual court hearing.
Gather the following information and send an email to the Court Admin:
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Defendants first name, middle initial and last name. ( for example: John J Smith )
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Case complaint number. ( for example: E20 0000 or S2020 0000 ) If you do not have your case/complaint number, please contact the court at 732-349-6453.
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Phone Number ( for example: 123-456-7890 )
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Email address
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Is Interpreter needed for court? You MUST include this statement as either YES or NO.
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Are you an Attorney requesting a court date? You MUST include this statement as either YES or NO.
* Notice to Attorneys - You may this information via email to request a virtual court date for your client as well as enter your appearance. Please enter your client information and your information. Please inform your client that he/she does not need to fill out this form if you have done so already. You and your client will receive an email confirmation with instructions on how to participate.
Keys to a Successful Zoom Virtual Court Appearance:
-Set up in a closed room with no other noise or people. -Pre-registration is required before the Virtual Court Session.-Connect to the meeting using your first and last name.
-Be sure to allow all connections to audio or video by Zoom.
As per AOC rules, audio and video recording of the proceedings are strictly prohibited. If you would like a copy of the proceeding, you can fill out a judiciary records request form located below.
Financial Questionnaire
Public Defender Form ►
What to Do After Your Virtual Court Appearance
The judge will discuss with you your payment options at the time of sentencing. If you are in need of a time payment please click the Financial Questionnaire above, fill it out and mail it to the municipal court with your payment.
Please allow a week for the municipal court to enter your disposition and mail you any necessary forms and/or payment information.
If you were assessed fines and/or costs and would like to pay with a credit card please log-on to www.njmcdirect.com and make your credit card payment via the state website. We do not accept credit card payments via telephone. If you would like to mail in you payment, we accept checks and money orders made payable to "Pine Beach Municipal Court" and our mailing address is:599 Pennsylvania Ave.
P.O. Box 425
Pine Beach, NJ 08741
Please include your summons number on all checks or money orders along with your full name.
Adjournment Policy
In order to adhere to the Superior Court of New Jersey Ocean Vicinage policy regarding adjournments the court requires that all requests for adjournment be made in writing at least four business days prior to the scheduled court date, except in cases of a bona fide emergency. All requests should have back up documentation enclosed as appropriate. In the event of a disparity between the date/time on a summons and the date/time provided in the trial notice, then the listing set forth on the trial notice shall prevail. All requests can be faxed to the Court at (732)240-0533.
Payment Arrangements
Payments arrangements made at the conclusion of an appearance in court
may also be paid at the court office or at the NJDIRECT
website.
This site offers the user a direct link to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle
Commission (MVC) which will enable the user to pay MVC fees and
surcharges directly, and allows them to also re-establish driving
privileges that may have been suspended. Additionally NJMCDIRECT offers
the user the capability to run a state-wide check by license plate
number to see if they have any outstanding summonses in any Municipal
Court in the State of New Jersey.
Please make sure that you take the time to read the front and back of
your Motor Vehicle Summons or complaint so that you are aware of what is
required of you as a defendant. Should you receive a Motor Vehicle
Summons or a Quasi Criminal Complaint, you may contact the Municipal
Court at 732-349-6453
with specific questions.
For on-line information and payment
options, log on to:
www.njmcdirect.com