During the COVID-19 pandemic, municipal courts have cancelled their in person court sessions. With the use of technology, certain cases may be able to be heard and adjudicated remotely. It is advised that you contact the court to set up a video court proceeding and provide your telephone and email address. 

 

***** IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING SUSPENSIONS OF DRIVING PRIVILEGES: IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED A SCHEDULED SUSPENSION DATE FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION, YOU MUST CALL MVC AT 609 292-7500.

 

THE SHARED COURT OF MENDHAM TOWNSHIP, CHESTER TOWNSHIP AND CHESTER BOROUGH 

Mendham Township has relocated the court to Chester Township Municipal Court. 

Chester Township

1 Parker Rd, Chester, NJ 07930

Phone: (908) 879-5100 ext. 816
Fax: 908-879-1837

 

 For directions click here.

 

Mission Statement:

We are an independent branch of goverment constitutionally entrusted with the fair and just resolution of disputes in order to preserve the rule of law and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States of this State.

 

Statement of Core Values:

Required to accomplish our mission are four paramount values representing the core of what we stand for as an organization:

  • Independence
  • Integrity
  • Fairness
  • Quality Service

 

Certified Court Administrator:  Ingrid O'Connor iconnor@chestertownship.org

For information about the Chester Township Court click here.

CLICK HERE for online payments

**MVC Points schedule, restoration, and other MVC issues** https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/license/suspension.htm

Effective January 1, 2018 Chester Township will be hosting the Mendham Township Court at the Chester Township Municipal Building.  Court office hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

Court will be held the first and third Thursday of every month, beginning with Mendham Township’s Court at 4:00 p.m.  Chester Township’s Court will follow at 6:00 p.m.

If you need the service of an interpreter, please notify the municipal court administrator prior to your court appearance. Please advise the municipal court office in advance if you require an ADA accommodation.

 

Municipal Court Judge: Glenn T. Gavan

Municipal Prosecutor: Brian Mason
Court Administrator: Ingrid O’Connor
Public Defender: Anthony Arbore

 

FORMS & DOCUMENTS

Welcome to the NJ Courts Information Packet: English ~ Spanish

How to File an Appeal:  English ~ Spanish

New Jersey Records Request Forms

Your Day in Court:  English ~ Spanish

Opening Statements:  English ~ Spanish

 

New Jersey Court Information

 

Payment

Form of payment accepted in Court: checks, cash, money order. Traffic matters can be paid online at njmcdirect.com

 

Expedited Expungement Information:

If you are charged with a disorderly persons offense, petty disorderly persons offense, or a municipal ordinance violations, and those charges are either dismissed, you are acquitted, or your case is discharged without a conviction or finding of guilt, you may be eligible for an expedited expungement pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:52-6. For more information and to determine if you are eligible, you may inquire with the municipal court at the time of disposition.

NJ Expungement Information Forms

 

Mediation

The Community Dispute Resolution Committee (CDRC) provides a means in which minor disputes at the municipal level can be resolved without having to go to Court. Disputing parties appear before a trained mediator who works with the parties to develop a solution to the problem. The Court will refer appropriate cases to mediation.