What do I do if I have received a Summons that requires my Court appearance and I wish to plead guilty at that time?

If your Summons is checked "Court Appearance Required" and you wish to plead guilty, you must:

  • Appear on the date indicated on the Summons
  • Make arrangements to appear on another date prior to the date indicated on the summons

Reason to Appear

You will be informed of your rights by the Judge in open Court. The reason that your appearance is required is usually because the fine or penalty must be set by the Municipal Judge.

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1. If I wish to simply pay a fine for parking and certain moving offenses, what do I do?
2. What do I do if I have received a Summons that requires my Court appearance and I wish to plead guilty at that time?
3. If I have received a Summons and I wish to contest the allegations made in the Summons, how should I proceed?
4. If I have been charged with a criminal offense, such as a disorderly persons offense, petty disorderly persons offense or a violation of a Township Ordinance, what must I do?
5. If I plead guilty or I am found guilty of any offense (traffic or criminal) and I am not satisfied with the judgment of the Judge finding me guilty or the sentence that he imposed, what can I do?
6. What If I plead guilty or I am found guilty and I don’t have the funds to pay the fine?
7. What if I fail to appear, fail to notify the Court of a new address, fail to pay a fine or costs or otherwise fail to follow the direction in the Summons, by the Court Staff or the Municipal Judge?