222 Monmouth Boulevard
Oceanport, NJ 07757
Phone Number: (732) 222-8222
Fax Number: (732) 222-5074
The court office of Oceanport Municipal Court is normally open from 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and from 8:30 AM- 2:30 PM on Tuesday. The office hours change every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, which are court dates. On these days, the hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Court hearings for Oceanport Municipal Court are conducted by Municipal Judge Richard B. Thompson. James N. Butler Jr. represents the State as the Municipal Prosecutor in Oceanport.
The Court Administrator, Carol Smith, can assist you with questions about your summons, and process ticket payments. However, the Court Administrator cannot offer you legal advice or make changes to a judge’s orders.
Oceanport Municipal Court is a court of “limited jurisdiction” as defined by the New Jersey Courts System. The court typically deals with violations committed within its own municipal borders, most of which are motor vehicle offenses, DWI’s, and minor criminal offenses.
A court appearance is always required for criminal charges, but less serious charges may be deemed as payable offenses. If you are required to appear in court, the “court appearance required” box will be checked on your summons. If it is not, you can choose to either pay the ticket, or appear in court to contest your charges.
A knowledgeable Oceanport, NJ attorney can offer legal advice to help you decide whether or not to appear in court. Keep in mind that paying your ticket is an automatic guilty plea, and can result in damaging consequences to your livelihood.
As a defendant at Oceanport Municipal Court, you are guaranteed certain rights to ensure a fair hearing. You are presumed innocent until proven guilty, and are allowed a reasonable postponement in order to prepare a defense with an attorney. You also have the right to testify or not testify in court, and to subpoena witnesses to testify on your behalf.
If you think you will need an interpreter at your hearing, please notify the Court Administrator before the hearing date. You must also notify the Court Administrator of your not guilty plea at least 7 days before the court date.
There are other rights and resources available to you as a defendant in a New Jersey municipal court. Hiring an attorney can ensure that you are fully informed and prepared for your court hearing.
Please consider Villani & DeLuca to assist you with your Oceanport Municipal Court summons. Our lawyers will discuss all your available options for resolving your legal issues during a free consultation. Call an Oceanport, NJ lawyer at (732) 965-3350 today!
Oceanport is a borough located along the Shrewsbury River in Monmouth County, NJ. Although it is a small municipality of only 3.2 square miles, it is home to the Fort Monmouth military base and the Monmouth Park Racetrack. This racetrack is home to the annual Haskell Invitational, which is the biggest event in horse racing, next to the Triple Crown. Monmouth Park was also the host of the 2007 Breeders’ Cup. In 2008, New Jersey Monthly magazine selected Oceanport for its list of the “Best Places to Live” in New Jersey.
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