East Orange Court

East Orange Court is a city courthouse in East Orange, New Jersey. It’s an independent branch of government that provides fairness and justice and protects rights and liberties to preserve the law according to the direction of the United States and New Jersey. The court’s core value is to provide fairness, independence, integrity and quality service to the East Orange people. It has jurisdiction over criminal, traffic and civil case matters.

How to find records?

East Orange Municipal Court records can be found online in the following ways:

• Searching by name
• Searching by case number
• Searching by address
• Searching by phone
• Searching by email

Some recorded information is confidential and is not found online. For these types of records, a person had to submit an open record request to the clerk’s office. Download and fill in all the information on the form and send it to the court clerk’s office. The court will then decide whether to provide you with that record information or not.

What is the role of a clerk?

East Orange Court Clerk’s role is to help the judges perform their duties. The clerk’s office also contains certificates, passports, copies, and permits; a person had to submit the documents at their office for further case proceedings or papers. They also solve queries, collect fines and help the judge outside the court. The clerk’s office is an agent of licensing and custodians of the town records. It acts as the governing body secretary that makes agendas for the meetings and as the municipality’s chief registrar of voters.

How to attend a case hearing remotely?

East Orange Municipal Court Zoom is a way that provides virtual hearings for cases. It was introduced in coronavirus, and all hearing was held remotely in those days. If any person wants an online case hearing, they should fill out a form for a virtual case hearing and then the court will decide whether their case can be solved in a virtual hearing or not. After the court decides your virtual hearing case, they email you with a meeting ID, and with that ID, you can see your available schedule on the website. In a virtual hearing, a person had to install a zoom application login with the meeting id provided by the court. Make sure the internet connection is working speedily. You must log in a half hour before the schedule and sit in that place where your face appears very clearly.

see also Wheatland County Clerk & Recorder

How to make payments?

East Orange Municipal Court pay tickets can be made in the following ways:

In-Person

A person can make payment by visiting the court during business hours and paying in cash, checks, or with a card at the counter. Service or deduction charges will be applied if you pay with a credit card.

Online

A person can pay online using the New Jersey Municipal Court Direct Website. Processing fees will be applied in this method.

Mail

A Person can send a certified check or money order to the court’s mailing address. The address is 221 Freeway Dr E, East Orange, NJ 07018, United States. Do not send cash or personal checks in the mail; only certified checks are accepted.

Phone

Payment can be made by credit card by calling 1-888-912-1541. Convince charges will be applied by this method

The small claims division handles which types of cases?

East Orange Municipal Court’s small claim division handles cases in which claims are up to $10000. Hiring an attorney is not necessary in this type of case. The court fee for taking a small claims case is $34. A person can sue a person aged 18+, and that person or property must be in East Orange.

The traffic division handles which types of cases?

East Orange Court traffic division handles cases related to traffic and vehicle that consist of:

• Speeding Ticket
• Moving Violation
• Driving while drinking
• Driving Recklessly
• Leave from the accident scene
• Criminal traffic violation
• Accident
• Drugs found in the car
• Failure to obey the device from traffic controls
• Driving without a license

Some traffic and vehicle cases are also solved by submitting a plea form of guilty or not guilty. After submitting the form, the court will respond whether to appear in court or pay a fine only. Hiring an attorney is compulsory in criminal traffic cases for your guidance.

How to get a marriage license?

East Orange Court marriage license is obtained from the clerk’s office and is given by the health service. The cost for application fees is $28, and for certificates is $ 15 per copy. The couple’s age must be 18+. The couple must be presented in court when they come for the license. To obtain the permit, the couple had to submit a marriage form with a birth certificate, photo ID like a driver’s license, passport, or anything that could prove their identity. If anyone is divorced, a divorce paper must be submitted before getting support. If anyone wants the copies, fill out the certificated copy of the marriage license request and submit it to the court. After receiving the license, a marriage ceremony is held in court.

see also Hennepin County Court

How can I apply for a passport?

A person can apply for a passport at the clerk’s office. The fee for passport acceptance is $35. You have to schedule an appointment with the clerk’s office if you want to apply for a passport. Bring a photo with you when you use it. Contact the clerk department for any guidance.

Phone: 973-266-5110

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