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West Orange hears municipal cases in person at 60 Main Street on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and a DWI there cannot be settled by mail. Restraining order hearings and indictable cases go to the Superior Court in Newark.

West Orange moved its municipal court back to in-person sessions on January 10, 2023, according to the township, and still keeps a Zoom information line. The court is at 60 Main Street, next to Town Hall at 66 Main Street. We take West Orange cases from our only office, in Newark.

Who handles a West Orange case

  • Charges in the township usually start with a West Orange Police Department summons or complaint.
  • The township names Yvonne Bowers as court administrator and Ismael Castro as deputy court administrator.
  • Indictable charges and final restraining order hearings move to the Essex County Superior Court in Newark; the Essex County Prosecutor's Office handles indictable cases.

West Orange Municipal Court

Address
60 Main Street, West Orange, NJ 07052
Court phone
(973) 325-4080
Official page
Township of West Orange: Municipal Court
Court days
Tuesday and Thursday (NJ Judiciary list)
Office hours
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (township)
  • The township says DWI (39:4-50), driving while suspended (39:3-40) and not-guilty criminal offenses are excluded from plea by mail.
  • Its page describes the Judiciary's online dispute resolution program, which covers 37 traffic offenses such as speeding and failure to yield, and lets you ask the municipal prosecutor to review a ticket online.
  • You can give the court your email or cell number to get electronic notices of court dates.
  • Zoom information line listed by the township: (973) 325-4081.

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 West Orange court in person or on Zoom?

The township says the court returned to in-person sessions on January 10, 2023. It still lists a Zoom information line, (973) 325-4081. Follow your notice.

Can I resolve a West Orange DWI by mail?

No. The township says DWI (39:4-50) and driving while suspended (39:3-40) are excluded from plea by mail.

Where do West Orange restraining order hearings happen?

Final restraining order hearings under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act are heard in the Family Part of the Essex County Superior Court in Newark.

Sources

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.