MUNICIPAL COURT
Contact Us
Address: Fairview Municipal Court
59 Anderson Avenue, 2nd Floor
Fairview, NJ 07022
Phone: 201-943-4368
Fax: 201-943-4402
Hours: M-F 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Court Hearings Wednesday at 5PM
Contacts
Crystal Calabrese
Judge
Serina M. Ruberto
Court Administrator
201-943-3300 Ext. 239
Christopher Rossi
Deputy Court Administrator
201-943-3300 Ext 238
Melissa Delcid
Violations Clerk
201-943-3300 Ext. 236
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About
Municipal Court Sessions will be conducted virtually/remotely to minimize exposure to COVID-19. Accordingly, all complainants, defendants, attorneys, and victims are to contact the municipal court via email at fairviewmunicipalcourt@gmail.com or at 201-943-4368 to provide your full name, email address and cell phone number within seven business days of receipt of this notice. Thank you.
It is through the Municipal Courts that the citizens in the State of New Jersey come into contact with the judicial system, either as a defendant, a victim or a witness. Since most citizens never appear before another court, it is from their experience in the Municipal Courts that most people base their conclusions about the quality of justice in New Jersey
Defendants' Rights
As a Defendant facing charges in the Municipal Court, you are guaranteed the following rights under the law:
- You are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
- You have the right to be informed of the charges against you.
- You have the right to remain silent concerning the charges against you, and anything you say may be held against you.
- You have the right to retain an attorney.
- You have the right to be assigned an attorney if the judge determines that you cannot afford an attorney, and there is likelihood that if you are convicted, you will either go to jail, receive a substantial fine or your driver's license will be suspended.
- You have the right to request a reasonable postponement so that you may have an opportunity to consult with an attorney and prepare a proper defense.
- You have the right to testify or not to testify on your own behalf.
- You have the right to call or subpoena witnesses to testify on your behalf.
- You have the right to appeal within 20 days of any conviction.
Your Day in Court: What to Expect
Learn what to expect when you go to court:
- Prior to entering the court room, please turn off or silence your phone or pager.
- When you get to court, check in with court staff.
- Listen to instructions from court staff and from the judge. The proceeding are sound recorded, so please remain quiet until it is your time to speak.
- The judge will give an opening statement explaining court procedures, defendants rights & penalities.
- Cases are usually called in the following order:
- Requests for postponements
- Uncontested motions first arraignments
- Guilty pleas
- Contested motions pleas of not guilty (with attorney)
- Pleas of not guilty (without attorney)
- A case may be postponed to give you time to obtain representation by a private attorney or by a public defender (if you qualify) and prepare your defense. If you need a postponement, ask the court staff for assistance.
- If your case involves a dispute between you and another person, you may be required to participate in a discussion with a mediator to attempt to settle the dispute without going in front of the judge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, if it is not marked "Court Appearance required," and the payment amount can be found on the Statewide Violations Bureau Schedule.