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Municipal Court

Belleville has a very active Municipal Court. It handles a wide variety of both criminal and civil cases involving matters such as:

  • Disorderly person offenses
  • Petty disorderly person offenses
  • Municipal and county violations
  • Traffic violations
  • Construction violations
  • Health code violations

IN COURT SESSIONS
Wednesday, 9:00AM
Wednesday Night (alternate Weds) - 6:00PM
Thursday, 1:00PM

WEATHER CANCELLATION ALERTS - Call: 973-450-3319

Interpreting Issues
If you need the services of an interpreter, please notify the Municipal Court administrator prior to your appearance in court.

Domestic Violence
Essex County Family Justice Center provides coordinated and confidential services to domestic violence victims and their children in one central safe location.   The Center is located at:
89 Market Street
2nd Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973-286-3890

New Jersey's Municipal Court System

If you would like to learn more about New Jersey’s Municipal Court system and access many useful related documents, the links below will assist you in this capacity.

Municipal Courts of New Jersey - General Information

NJ Courts Mission Statement Municipal Court Addresses
Municipal Presiding Judges Municipal Division Managers Mediation of Minor Disputes
How to File an Appeal Veterans Diversion Program Municipal Court Job Opportunities

*Additional resources in Quick Links.