Municipal Court is currently NOT accepting in-person payments.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Montclair Municipal Court is conducting court in a virtual setting. The Municipal Court has resumed hearing local ordinances and criminal matters.
Please go to the sign-up form to sign up for a video court session which will be conducted using the Zoom video conferencing app.
Online Dispute Resolution
To avoid the need for a virtual court appearance, you may contest your traffic violation via Online Dispute Resolution which can be accessed at www.njmcdirect.com.
*Proceed to payment search and follow the steps to dispute case*
Please refer to the Offenses Eligible for Dispute Case Work Flow list to see if you have been charged with an eligible offense.
The Municipal Court office schedules cases for hearings, accepts bail, and maintains
records of criminal and traffic tickets for attorneys, defendants,
residents, and the general public.
Joseph C. Angelo, Esq., Municipal Judge
Peter D. Russo, Esq., Municipal Public Defender
Donna Bennion, Court Administrator
973-509-4774
Violations Bureau Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:30am to 3:30 p.m.
Court Hours:
Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.