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Montclair's municipal court is upstairs in police headquarters, 647 Bloomfield Avenue, and sits on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Crimes charged in Montclair are prosecuted by Essex County in Newark.

In Montclair the court and the police are in the same building. The township lists the Public Safety Building at 647 Bloomfield Avenue as home to both the Police Department and the Municipal Court, with court payments taken on the 2nd floor of police headquarters. Town Hall is separately at 205 Claremont Avenue. We take Montclair cases from our only office, in Newark.

Who handles a Montclair case

  • Arrests in town are generally made by the Montclair Police Department, headquartered in the same building as the court.
  • The township lists Joseph Angelo as municipal judge.
  • Indictable charges are reviewed by the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.

Montclair Municipal Court

Address
Public Safety Building, 647 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042
Court phone
973-509-4774
Official page
Township of Montclair: Municipal Court
Court days
Tuesday and Wednesday (NJ Judiciary list)
Office hours
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (NJ Judiciary list)
  • Payments by mail go to the court at police headquarters, 2nd floor, 647 Bloomfield Avenue, by check or money order; the township says cash is not accepted.
  • Court email listed by the township: Montclair.MC@njcourts.gov; court fax: 973-744-6902.
  • The township's court page has a form that can be emailed to montclaircourt@montclairnjusa.org.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is the Montclair Municipal Court in the police building?

Yes. The township lists the court in the Public Safety Building at 647 Bloomfield Avenue, which is also police headquarters. Payments are made on the 2nd floor.

Which days does the Montclair court hold sessions?

The NJ Judiciary's municipal court list shows Tuesday and Wednesday. Your notice says which session is yours.

Can I pay a Montclair court fine in cash by mail?

No. The township says mailed payments must be by check or money order and cash is not accepted.

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This page provides general information about New Jersey law. It is not legal advice, and reading it or contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different and no outcome is guaranteed.