Municipal Court

Effective February 1, 2022 the administrative functions of the municipal court will be located art the Franklin Borough Municipal Building as part of a municipal shared services agreement.
Judge: Honorable Paris P. Eliades
Court Administrator/ADA Compliance Officer: Lauren Mitchener
Municipal Prosecutor: Timothy Profeta, Esq.
Public Defender – John Grey, Esq.
Administrative Offices: Franklin Borough Hall, 46 Main Street, Franklin, NJ 07416
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Telephone: (973) 827-9280 x 108  or x 107 Fax: (973) 827-0921
Court Sessions – 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.Please note that most court appearances are being conducted remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19. In the event that you have a case with the Hardyston Court that requires an in-person appearance, your case will be heard at the Hardyston Municipal Building. If you have any questions regarding your court appearance please contact the Court Administrator in Franklin.

Online payments for traffic tickets can be made at njmcdirect.com.
The 4 digit court code for Hardyston is 1911. Traffic tickets issued by Hardyston Police officers do not have a prefix.

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 lws of the United States and this state.

Core Values     Independence      Integrity      Fairness      Quality Service

Expedited Expungement
If you are charged with a disorderly persons offense, petty disorderly persons offense, or a municipal ordinance violations, and those charges are either dismissed, you are acquitted, or your case is discharged without a conviction or finding of guilt, you may be eligible for an expedited expungement pursuant to N.J.S.A. 20:52-6. For more information and to determine if you are eligible, you may inquire with the municipal court at the time of disposition.

Mediation is a confidential, structured, non-adversarial process that allows a neutral third party to assist disputing parties in reaching a mutually acceptable solution. The mediation process can be a less expense, informal, and more meaningful alternative than the traditional trial process. This is because of the efforts of trained volunteers and the resolution being decided by the participants. The court will refer appropriate cases to mediation. If you need the service of an interpreter, please notify the municipal court administrator prior to your court appearance.
process. This is because of the efforts of trained volunteers and resolution being decided by the participants. The court will refer appropriate cases to mediation.

Important Links

Under this link you can find General Information, and the Opening Statement Video link. You may also find useful information under the Self-help Center.
https://njcourts.gov/courts/mcs.html?lang=eng

Welcome to New Jersey Courts (English)
https://www.njcourts.gov/forms/11222 welcome_muni_courts_eng.pdf

Welcome to New Jersey Courts (Spanish)
https://www.njcourts.gov/forms/11222 welcome_muni_courts_spn.pdf

New Jersey DMV point schedule.
https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/license/suspension.htm 

Pay a ticket on-line.
www.njmcdirect.com

Your Day In Court (English)
https://www.njcourts.gov/forms/10959_yourdayincourt_8x11.pdf

Your Day In Court (Spanish)
https://www.njcourts.gov/forms/10959_yourdayincourt_spn_8x11.pdf

How to File an Appeal (English)
https://www.njcourts.gov/forms/10559_muni_appeal_kit.pdf How to File an Appeal (English)

How to File an Appeal (Spanish)
https://www.njcourts.gov/forms/10559_muni_appeal_kit_spn.pdf How to File an Appeal (Spanish)

How to Expunge Your Criminal Record
https://www.njcourts.gov/forms/10557_expunge_kit.pdf