Monroe Township Municipal Court

Monroe Township Municipal Court Information

The Monroe Township Municipal Court is located at 125 Virginia Avenue in Williamstown, New Jersey. The court office is open Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You can speak with someone at the court office by dialing 856-728-9800 ext. 260, 261, or 262.

• Nicholas T. Lacovara is the Judge.
• Charles Fiore is the Prosecutor.
• Carrie L Hallock is the Court Administrator.
• The MVC Code for this Court is H13

To get more information on the Monroe Township Municipal Court, visit the court’s website.

Monroe Township NJ DWI Offense

The most serious traffic offense that someone can face in Monroe Township is driving while intoxicated, commonly referred to as DWI. This violation arises out of N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 and applies to impairment resulting from either alcohol or driving under the influence of drugs (“DUI”). A conviction for this charge results in severe consequences including:

• First Offense. The penalties for a first offense include, but are not limited to, a driver’s license suspension of 3 months if the BAC is .08-.099% and 7-12 months if the BAC is .10% or higher; fines and fees ranging from $650-$1,000; and an annual surcharge of $1,000 for three years.
• Second Offense. A conviction for a second offense results in a 2 year driver’s license suspension; 2-90 days in jail; and similar fines and surcharges to a first offense. There is also 48 hours in the Intoxicated Driver’s Resource Center and mandatory installation of an ignition interlock.
• Third Offense. A third offense carries 180 days in jail; a 10 year driver’s license suspension; installation of an ignition interlock; a $1,500 annual surcharge for three years; and fines and assessments ranging from $1,000-$1,500.

Disorderly Persons Offense

The Monroe Township Municipal Court has jurisdiction to decide misdemeanor criminal charges falling within the grade of a disorderly persons offense. It is important to keep in mind that although these are not felonies, they nevertheless result in a criminal record that can severely impact your job prospects and other aspects of your life. A conviction can also trigger up to 6 months in the Gloucester County Jail. It is therefore important to do your best to avoid a plea or finding of guilt to a charge like:

• Possession of 50 Grams or Less of Marijuana
• Resisting Arrest
• Simple Assault
• Disorderly Conduct
• Harassment
• Obstructing the Administration of Law
• Trespass
• Shoplifting
• Criminal Mischief
• Bad Checks
• Lewdness

Monroe NJ Domestic Violence Charges

The term “domestic violence” refers to an act of abuse committed against someone who qualifies under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991 including a spouse, ex-spouse, past or present boyfriend/girlfriend or someone who was in a dating relationship with the accused. An act of abuse includes, but is not limited to, the commission of simple assault, aggravated assault, terroristic threat, harassment and several other offenses set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et al.

A victim of domestic violence in Monroe Township or anywhere else has the right to request issuance of a temporary restraining order. This relief precludes any contact with the victim by the accused until such time as a Gloucester County Superior Court judge completes a final restraining order hearing to decide the merits of the allegations. There is typically a parallel criminal case that is handled in either Monroe Township Municipal Court (e.g. disorderly persons offense) or at the Gloucester County Superior Court (i.e. indictable crime of the first, second,third or fourth degree).

Traffic Ticket or Summons in Monroe Township

When someone is issued a summons/ticket for a traffic violation along Blackhorse Pike, NJ Route 42, U.S. Route 322 or another local location among the 180.28 miles of roadway in Monroe Township, the offense is heard in the town’s municipal court. Although the Monroe Township has jurisdiction to preside over these matters, it does not deal with surcharges which are handled by the NJ Division of Motor Vehicles. The most common motor vehicle charges in the court are:

• Driving While Suspended
• Careless Driving
• Speeding
• Reckless Driving
• Leaving the Scene of an Accident
• Driving Without Insurance
• DWI
• Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle
• Failure to Observe a Trafficking Safety Device
• Improper Passing

Charged With A First, Second, Third or Fourth Degree Crime in Monroe Twp.

If you were arrested and charged with an indictable crime, meaning an offense that is labeled as a first degree, second degree, third degree or fourth degree, your case falls outside local jurisdiction. The offense must be directed to the Gloucester County Superior Court in Woodbury because that is the place where grand jury and petit juries are emplaned. There is a right of presentation to these bodies when someone is facing a crime such as:

• Aggravated Assault
• Terroristic Threat
• Burglary
• Theft by Deception
• Eluding
• Distribution of Drugs (e.g. cocaine, marijuana, etc.)
• CDS Possession (e.g. LSD, heroin, prescription meds, etc.)
• Sexual Assault
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child
•  Credit Card Theft/Fraud

Directions to Monroe Township Municipal Court

From Atlantic City Expressway: Take the exit for Old Erial Road toward Oak Forest Drive. Take Route 536/Sicklerville Road in .4 miles to Washington Avenue in Monroe Township. In 1.8 miles, turn right onto Williamstown Road. Turn left on South Blackhorse Pike in 1.2 miles. Turn right onto Washington Avenue. Continue onto Library Street for 400 feet and turn left onto Blue Bell Road. In .2 miles, turn left on Virginia Avenue and Monroe Municipal Court is to your left. 

From New Jersey Turnpike: Take Exit 3 to merge onto NJ Route 168 South (North Black Horse Pike). In 4.2 miles, turn right to merge onto NJ Route 42 South toward Williamstown/Atlantic City. Merge on the Atlantic City Expressway East and follow the directions set forth above.