West Long Branch Municipal Court
LOCATION: 399 Monmouth Road
(corner of Deal and Monmouth Roads)
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
PHONE NUMBER: (732) 531-0291
FAX NUMBER: (732) 531-0302
HOURS: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Monday through Friday, except Holidays
The West Long Branch Municipal Court is a quasi-criminal court of limited jurisdiction that is under the supervision of the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC).
The judicial staff of the Municipal Court are employees of the Borough of West Long Branch, but are governed by the rules of the court as determined by the State of New Jersey Supreme Court.
COURT PERSONNEL:
Louis Garippo, Jr., Municipal Judge (2010-2012)
Kathleen McCann, Court Administrator
Ilda Guiomar, Deputy Court Administrator
Tracey Sorrentino, Part-Time Court Personnel
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WEDNESDAY as follows:
1/9, 1/23
2/13, 2/27
3/13, 3/27
4/10, 4/24
5/8, 5/22
6/12, 6/26
7/10, 7/24
8/14, 8/28
9/11, 9/25
10/9, 10/23
11/6, 11/20
12/4, 12/18
Please remember:
TRAFFIC TIME is 8:30 A.M.
CRIMINAL TIME is 11:30 A.M.
Is the Municipal Court handicapped accessible?
Yes. If you will need additional assistance, please contact the court prior to your appearance.
I want to sign a complaint. How is this done?
The Municipal Court accepts for filing all complaints. In order to sign a complaint for an offense that occurred within the jurisdiction of the Borough of West Long Branch, you need to come into the court office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
You should have the following information with you:
• Name and address of the accused.
• Time and date of the offense.
• Statute number which relates to the offense.
• License plate number and description of the motor vehicle if the complaint is a traffic summons.
• A brief description of the incident.
I need to change my court date. How is this done?
You must call the court to request an adjournment. If you need the date changed due to work/school conflict, documentation must be provided.
Adjournments are not granted on the date you are to appear. In the case of an emergency, documentation and/or a doctor’s note will be required.
Adjournments are not granted for arraignments of indictable matters or for serious motor vehicle summonses issued for D.W.I. (39:4-50), driving while suspended (39:3-40) or uninsured motor vehicle (39:6B-2) without a letter of representation from an attorney.
I need an attorney but can’t afford one. Can I be represented by the Public Defender?
In order to be eligible you must be charged with a consequence of magnitude and your income must fall within the guidelines established. If you want to be represented by the Public Defender you must make application to the court. An application will be given to you at your arraignment. You will fill it out and the Judge will determine if you are eligible. If approved, there may be a fee assessed.
Can the Court recommend an Attorney?
No. The court is not permitted to recommend an attorney. You may, however, call the Monmouth County Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service at (732) 431-5544.
I received a subpoena to testify from your court. Do I have to appear?
Yes. A subpoena requires your appearance in court. The Judge may find you in contempt or issue a warrant for your arrest if you fail to appear.
I have posted bail for myself or someone else. When do I get it back?
Bail is a guarantee that the defendant will appear at each court session as scheduled.If the defendant misses any session, the bail may be forfeited.
Bail is returned when the case is completed. You may either pick it up or it will be mailed directly to you.
If you post bail for someone else and you wish to apply the money to their fines and costs, you must be present to sign the bail over to the court.
I have a warrant for my arrest. What do I do?
You may post bail at any municipal court or at any police department in New Jersey. New court dates will not be given until bail is posted.
Why did the Judge order me to pay more than the amount indicated on the ticket?
The amounts indicated on the tickets are the amounts due if paid through the Violations Bureau. The Judge abides by the minimums and maximums as outlined in the statute.
When does my ticket have to be paid?
Tickets must be paid by the court date indicated on the bottom of the summons.
How many points does my ticket have?
Most moving violations have points assessed by the Motor Vehicle Commission (formerly DMV). You may inquire with them at (609) 292-6500 or log onto the New Jersey Point System Information Schedule. The court does not assess points.
The officer said I could pay this ticket. Why do I have to appear in court?
Only the violations listed on the Statewide Violations Bureau Schedule are payable without a court appearance as long as the officer did not check off the “court appearance required” box at the bottom of your ticket. If the violation is court appearance required and not checked by officer, the court will send notice of court appearance.
I would like to plead guilty to a lesser charge. What do I do?
You must call the court to enter a “not guilty” plea. We will schedule your case to be heard in court. The day of your appearance you may speak to the Prosecutor before speaking to the Judge.
I am paying by mail but I need a receipt. What do I do?
Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope and a receipt will be mailed to you.
My license was suspended because I did not pay my ticket. How do I take care of this?
You must call the court to find out the amount due. After you pay the ticket you will have to take your receipt to the Motor Vehicle Commission. They will assess you a $100.00 restoration fee to reinstate your driving privilege.
If the amount payable is not shown on the back of the summons, how do I know how much to pay?
You can either call the Court for the correct amount or log onto www.njmcdirect.com.