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Paterson's municipal court at 111 Broadway runs about two dozen sessions a week, including evening sessions. Indictable charges from Paterson go to the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office and the Passaic County Superior Court, which is also in Paterson.

The city describes the court as running 24 sessions a week, 20 during the day and four in the evening, with separate sessions for first appearances, domestic violence matters and DWI. Its judges rotate so that one is available 24 hours a day for restraining orders, search warrants and bail. We take Paterson cases from our only office, in Newark.

Who handles a Paterson case

  • Most complaints here come from the Paterson Police Department.
  • The city lists a chief judge and five additional municipal judges, plus a civilian mediation program for disputes between neighbors, family members and local businesses.
  • Indictable charges go to the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office; the Passaic County Courthouse is at 77 Hamilton Street.

Paterson Municipal Court

Address
111 Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07505
Court phone
(973) 321-1515
Official page
City of Paterson: Municipal Court
Court days
Monday to Friday (NJ Judiciary list)
Office hours
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (NJ Judiciary list); evening hours Monday and Wednesday (city)
  • You can ask the court to put your case on a Zoom session using the city's online request form; questions go to virtualcourt@patersonnj.gov or (973) 321-1515.
  • For certain cases the city accepts a plea by mail form, guilty or not guilty, with supporting documents.
  • The city's page lists in-person hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays, plus 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday evenings.

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

Read our full Paterson Municipal Court guide.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Paterson have a separate DWI session?

Yes. The city says the court holds designated sessions for DWI, domestic violence and first appearances.

Can I get a restraining order in Paterson at night?

The city says its municipal judges rotate so one is available 24 hours a day for restraining orders, search warrants and bail.

Where is a Paterson indictable case heard?

In the Passaic County Superior Court in Paterson, prosecuted by the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office.

Sources

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