Municipal Court

Municipal Court & Violations Office

Hon. Anthony Gallina, JMC

Court Administrator
Deborah Zafonte, CMCA
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Deputy Court Administrator
Enida Ciftja, DCA
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Violations Clerk
Jo Lana Benzacar, VC
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Phone: 201-796-1457 x8801
Fax: 201-796-8132
Emergencies: Dial 911

Location:182 Market Street
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:30am -4:30pm and Fridays 8:30am-3:00pm
Court Sessions:
Every Tuesday 3:00P

Elmwood Park Municipal Court Information

Links for FAQ:

Plea by Mail: https://www.njcourts.gov/forms/10715_plea_mail.pdf?c=uQC
Your Day in Court: https://njcourts.gov/forms/10959_yourdayincourt_8x11.pdf?c=vbt
Opening Statement: https://www.youtube.watch?y=y_zJg-XLde0
Do I qualify for a Public Defender: https://njcourts.gov/courts/assets/municipal/indigencyguidelines.pdf?c=KRC
Where may I pay my fine: www.NJMCdirect.com
Municipal Court Appeal Form: https://www.njcourts.gov/forms/10559_muni_appeal_kit.pdf?c=QQ0
Court Fines: https://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/directives/dir_15_20.pdf?c=aNi
NJMVC Point Schedule: http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Violations/penalties_pointSchedule.htm
Records Request Application: https://www.njcourts.gov/selfhelp/index.html

Many municipal court sessions are being conducted virtually/remotely to minimize exposure to COVID-19. Accordingly, all complainants, defendants, attorneys, victims are to contact the municipal court at 201-796-1457 x603 at least 7 days prior to your scheduled court date to provide your full name, e-mail address, and cell phone number. You will receive a Zoom link approximately 5 days prior to your court date.

*Please note if your case involves a consequence of magnitude (i.e. license revocation, high fine, jail time), you may be eligible for an in-person court session. Additionally, if you are having technical issues or lack the proper equipment to participate in a virtual format, kindly reach out to the court and we will place you on an in-person calendar.

Refer to the Borough website for any unplanned closures. In said event, your case will be relisted automatically.