Municipal Court

Municipal Court Updates

Municipal Court: Plea By Mail Form

October 25, 2023

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. You can find the form at njcourts.gov or you can always get in contact with the court at 908-369-3532, court@hillsborough-nj.com. There will be a link to the Plea by Mail form in tomorrow’s eNews....

FOR ALL VIRTUAL COURT SESSIONS, PLEASE WATCH THE FOLLOWING NEW JERSEY MUNICIPAL COURT APPROVED OPENING STATEMENT WHICH YOU ARE REQUIRED TO LISTEN TO BEFORE YOUR VIRTUAL COURT APPEARANCE

ALSO PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW FOR TIPS FOR YOUR VIRTUAL COURT HEARING

Court Sessions

Mondays
1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:30 pm

Tuesdays
9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Francesco Taddeo, JMC

Susan Keeth

Certified Municipal Court Administrator

Nancy Horvath
Deputy Court Administrator, CMCA.

The Municipal Court hears all violations of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Code, petty disorderly and disorderly persons offenses, quasi criminal matters and violations of Town Code Ordinances. The court also offers a Mediation Program to aid in resolving neighbor and minor disputes.

Please refer to the back of your ticket for options on how to proceed with resolving your violation.

Contact Us

Phone: 908-369-3532
Fax: 908-369-4401
Email: court@hillsborough-nj.org

379 S. Branch Rd.
Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Office Hours

M-F 8:00 am to 4:00 p.m.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Municipal Court Open?

Yes. The building is open to the public, court staff is ready to assist you by phone, email or fax. The Municipal Court is still open during regular business hours of 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday.

How can I make a payment?

I want to enter a not guilty plea to my ticket. How can I schedule a court date?

I have a minor motor vehicle violation. Is it necessary for me to personally appear in court if I’d like to speak to the Municipal Prosecutor?

I have a question about my fine and don’t know my outstanding balance?

I need to request a disposition for a case. How can I do that?