Municipal Court
We are located at:
Municipal Building–First Floor
90 Monmouth Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
90 Monmouth Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
We can be reached at:
Telephone: (732)530-2716
Fax: (732)530-7186
Fax: (732)530-7186
Hours of Operation:
Monday thru Thursday: 8:00AM—6:00PM
Court Sessions:
Thursday: 8:30AM
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Hon. William Himelman | Judge |
| Frances Pastoriza | Court Administrator |
| Mary Trapani | Deputy Court Administrator |
| Ellen Ciok | Deputy Court Administrator |
| Cleo Cintron | Violation Clerk |
Your day in Court…what to expect
- Prior to entering the courtroom please turn off or silence your phone or pager.
- When you get to court, check in with the Prosecutor.
- Listen to instructions from court staff and from the Judge.
- Once court has started please remain quiet until it is your time to speak and all proceedings are recorded.
- The judge will give an opening statement explaining court procedures.
Cases are usually called in the following order:
Request for Postponements
Uncontested motions
First arraignments
Guilty Pleas
Contested Motions
Pleas of Not Guilty (with attorney)
Pleas of Not Guilty (without attorney)
15
Mar
Municipal Court session beginning at 8:30 a.m. Ending times vary.
24
Mar
Municipal Court session beginning 8:30 a.m. Ending times vary.
29
Mar
Municipal Court session beginning 8:30 a.m. Ending times vary.
08
Apr
Municipal Court session beginning at 8:30AM. End time varies.
15
Apr
Municipal Court session beginning at 8:30AM. End time varies.
22
Apr
Municipal Court session beginning at 8:30AM. End time varies.
Municipal Court FAQ's
A Spanish interpreter is always available during court sessions. If you need another language, please inform the court prior to your appearance and it will be arranged.
You can only apply for a Public Defender in court. The Judge will determine if you are eligible based on your income.
Please see the Violations Fee Schedule.
Refer to the MVC Point Schedule on NJMCDIRECT.COM.
On the back of the summons, in red, is noted that if you intend to plead “Not Guilty” you must notify the court seven (7) days before the court date given on the front of the summons. The date on the summons is a pay by date only. If you fail to call the court and the officer is not scheduled for court that date you will have to be given a second date.
Yes, if it is not marked “Court Appearance required”, and is not listed on the Statewide Violation Schedule, under NJMCDIRECT.COM.
A plea agreement is a way to settle a case without a trial. Plea agreements are negotiated with the Prosecutor and the involved Police Officer. All plea agreements must be approved by the Judge.
Be prepared to give the court staff member your driver’s license number so that they may assist you.
The court staff cannot offer advice. Depending on the offense, the Judge will advise you.
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