Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
908-769-2900
263 Somerset Street
North Plainfield, NJ 07060
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
908-769-2900
263 Somerset Street
North Plainfield, NJ 07060
Violations Bureau Located at :
263 Somerset Street
North Plainfield, NJ 07060
Court Sessions Held at:
840 Somerset Street
Watchung, NJ 07069
Phone: (908) 769-2265
Fax: (908) 769-2266
Municipal Judge
The Honorable Francesco Taddeo
Court Administrator
Jodi Mack
Deputy Court Administrator
Yesenia Rios
Violations Bureau Hours: 8am–4:15pm
Court Sessions: Thursdays at 9:30am
Proper Dress is Required in Court Sessions– NO SHORTS, HATS, TANK TOPS ARE ALLOWED
NO CELL PHONES or ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE PERMITTED
*In order to pay online, you must have the following: Court Code, Summons Number, and License Plate Number
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For information on attending Municipal Court remotely, you can access video links on the Judiciary's municipal court internet page via the below link:
Payment information will be posted in the chat during the virtual court session.
How to log into Zoom Virtual Court:
Please be advised virtual court has the same legal effect as an in-person court appearance. When you enter the meeting, you will be in the “waiting room” and the screen will say “the host will let you in soon.” Please be patient, the court will let you in ASAP. Please use your full name as your screen name. Remain on mute until your matter is called. When addressing the court your camera must be on. Dress appropriately and have an appropriate background.
AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDING OF COURT PROCEEDINGS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
“In accordance with Directive #06-24 - Supreme Court Guidelines on Electronic Devices in the Courts and Vicinage 13 Assignment Judge Kevin M. Shanahan’s Order prohibiting recording devices in the Municipal Courts, both virtual and in person, you are prohibited from recording, photographing, transmitting and/or broadcasting any proceeding without the express permission of the Court. Anyone that fails to abide by the provisions of the guidelines and Order may be subject to discipline by the court and/or charged with contempt of court and brought before a judge for alleged violation of Rule 1:10-1, punishable by a term of imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months or a fine of up to $1000, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:43-3 and N.J.S.A. 2C: 43-8 and may be charged with a violation of N.J.S.A. 2C: 29-9 (Criminal Contempt), as deemed appropriate by law enforcement. By joining the virtual court session, you agree to abide by these guidelines and Assignment Judge Kevin M. Shanahan’s above referenced order dated August 7, 2024.”
Electronic Devices in Court Policies
Electronic Devices in Court Policies (Spanish)