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Elizabeth's municipal court handles every traffic and criminal matter at one address, 1 Police Plaza, and currently holds its sessions by Zoom. Crimes charged in Elizabeth are prosecuted by the Union County Prosecutor's Office at the county courthouse, also in Elizabeth.

Elizabeth runs one of the busier municipal court calendars in Union County, with sessions every weekday and evening sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday. The city also runs a Zoom "virtual violations window" where you can speak with court staff from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We take Elizabeth cases from our only office, in Newark.

Who handles a Elizabeth case

  • The court shares 1 Police Plaza with the Elizabeth Police Department.
  • The city lists Roman Montes as chief judge and four other municipal judges.
  • Indictable charges go to the Union County Prosecutor's Office and the Union County Superior Court at 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth.

Elizabeth Municipal Court

Address
1 Police Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Court phone
908-558-6800
Official page
City of Elizabeth: Municipal Court
Court days
Monday to Friday, by Zoom (city)
Office hours
Virtual violations window 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (city)
  • Zoom sessions listed by the city: Monday 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Tuesday 9:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Thursday and Friday 9:00 a.m.
  • Bail window: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Mailed payments go by check or money order to Elizabeth Municipal Court, 1 Police Plaza. Court email: municipalcourt1@elizabethnj.org.
  • Some older listings show a different court address; the city's own page names 1 Police Plaza only.

Court details can change. Confirm with the court before you go.

Read our full Elizabeth Municipal Court guide.

For indictable crimes and restraining orders, read our Union County Superior Court guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is Elizabeth municipal court in person or on Zoom?

The city says court sessions are currently held by Zoom and posts the Zoom information on its court page. Follow your notice.

Does Elizabeth have evening court?

Yes. The city lists 5:30 p.m. sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Where are Elizabeth felony cases heard?

In the Union County Superior Court, 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, prosecuted by the Union County Prosecutor's Office.

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