Municipal Court
Hon. Edward H. Herman, J.M.C. Judge Municipal Court
Kelli Hand, C.M.C.A. Certified Municipal Court Administrator
Ana Collazo, DCA Deputy Court Administrator
**ALL COURT SESSIONS ARE BEING CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY, NO IN-PERSON SESSIONS.
If you received a court notice you should contact the court immediately to provide your phone number and email. DO NOT CONTACT other departments regarding court matters.
Mailing Address
East Windsor Municipal Court (Directions)
80 One Mile Road
East Windsor, NJ 08520
ph: (609) 448-3228
fax: (609) 426-0588
Violation Bureau Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:45 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Telephone Hours
Monday 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Tuesday through Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Court Sessions
Monday at 9:00 am, 2:30 pm and 6:00 pm
Except the 2nd Monday of each month 9:00 am and 2:30 pm ONLY
Complaints can be filed between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm
Mission Statement
We are an independent branch of government 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 and this State.
Jurisdiction
East Windsor Municipal Court is one of twelve municipal courts in Mercer County whose territory is confined to the municipality in which it is located. East Windsor Municipal Court receives and files all complaints signed by law enforcement officers and private citizens which occur within East Windsor Township. The East Windsor Municipal Court handles the following matters: violations of motor vehicle and traffic laws, violations of municipal ordinances, violations of Weights and Measures, Fish and Game, petty disorderly and disorderly persons offenses. Indictable charges are forwarded to the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office.
Court sessions are open proceedings and may be viewed by the public. There is no jury in a municipal court proceeding. Testimony is taken from the complainant, defendant and any witnesses, then a decision is rendered by the judge based on the facts presented and the law.
Frequent Questions
When is my court date? Do I have to appear?
If the “court appearance required” box has not been checked and if the charge is listed on the Statewide Violations Bureau Schedule, you may pay the fine without going to court. If you pay your fine without going to court, you will be pleading guilty and giving up your right to a trial and an attorney. If the “court appearance required” box has been selected, you must appear on the date and time noted. If you are not required to appear but would like to contest your summons, please contact the court to be provided a court date and time to appear before the court.
When is my payment due?
The payment is due on or before the “notice to appear date” on your summons. You can pay your summons with a check, non-international money order, Mastercard, Visa and Discover. View the payable amount of your summons online or pay now at www.njmcdirect.com
How many points will I receive for my violation?
The municipal court does not assess points. Please visit the State of New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicle at https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/license/suspension.htm