Court Code: 1906
46 Main Street
Franklin, NJ 07416

Phone: 973-827-9280 ext 108
Fax: 973-827-0921
Email: franklinhardystoncourt@franklinborough.org

NOTICE – During the COVID-19 pandemic, municipal courts have cancelled their in person court sessions. With the use of technology, most cases may be able to be heard and adjudicated remotely. It is advised that you contact the court to set up a video court proceeding and provide your contact information.

Franklin Borough Court will hold ZOOM court sessions at 4pm followed by in-person session at 5pm on the following dates and times as listed below:

• Wednesday,January 10, 2024 at 4:00PM
• Wednesday January 24, 2024 at 4:00PM
• Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 4:00pm
• Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 4:00pm
• Wednesday March 13, 2024 at 4:00PM
• Wednesday March 27, 2024 at 4:00PM
• Wednesday April 10, 2024 at 4:00PM
• Wednesday April 24, 2024 at 4:00PM
• Wednesday May 8, 2024 at 4:00PM
• Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 4:00PM
• Wednesday June 12, 2024 at 4:00PM
• Wednesday June 26, 2024 at 4:00PM
• Wednesday July 10, 2024 at 4:00PM
• Wednesday  July 24, 2024 at 4:00PM
• Wednesday August 14, 2024 at 4:00PM
• Wednesday September 11, 2024 at 4:00PM
• Wednesday September 25, 2024 at 4:00PM
• Wednesday October 9, 2024 at 4:00PM
• Wednesday October 23, 2024 at 4:00PM
• Monday November 13, 2024 at 4:00PM
• Wednesday December 11, 2024 at 4:00PM

Lauren Mitchener

Email: franklinhardystoncourt@franklinborough.org
email: lauren.mitchener@njcourts.org

 Suzann Brush

PHONE: 973-827-9280 ext. 106

Email: franklinhardystonviolations@franklinborough.org

email: suzann.brush@njcourts.gov

Glenn T. Gavan, JMC

Timothy Profeta, Esq.

Lauren Mitchener

Monday 8:30am – 4:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am – 4:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am – 2:00pm (We leave early to accommodate for virtual and in-person night court)

Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm
Friday 8:30pm – 4:00pm

If you need the service of an interpreter, please notify the court prior to your appearance.
Please advise the municipal court office if you require ADA accommodation.

(This is a general guideline)
Franklin Boro. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month @ virtual 4:00pm, in-person 5:00pm
Hardyston Twp. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month @ virtual 4:30pm, in-person 5:45pm
**Always check your personal court notice for specific date/time**

We are unavailable to assist you while court is in session or outside of operating hours!

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 laws of the United States of this State.

Required to accomplish our mission are four paramount values representing the core of what we stand for as an organization:

• Independence
• Integrity
• Fairness
• Quality Service

Each court accepts payments through the www.NJMCDIRECT.com website. Payment may also be made in person using cash, check, money order or credit card (Visa, Mastercard or Discover)

Mediation is the 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 less expensive, informal, and a 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 are charged with a disorderly person’s offense, petty disorderly persons offense, or a municipal ordinance violation, 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. 2C:52-6. For more information and to determine if you are eligible, you may inquire with the municipal court at the time of disposition.

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