46 Main Street Franklin, NJ 07416 | Phone: 973-827-9280
46 Main Street Franklin, NJ 07416
Phone: 973-827-9280
Municipal Court
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.
Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, Franklin Borough Court will hold ZOOM court sessions on the following dates and times as listed below:
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 4:00PM
- Wednesday February 22, 2023 at 4:00PM
- Wednesday March 8, 2023 at 4:00PM
- Wednesday March 22, 2023 at 4:00PM
- Wednesday April 12, 2023 at 4:00PM
- Wednesday April 26, 2023 at 4:00PM
- Wednesday May 10, 2023 at 4:00PM
- Wednesday May 24, 2023 at 4:00PM
- Wednesday June 14, 2023 at 4:00PM
- Wednesday June 28, 2023 at 4:00PM
- Wednesday July 12, 2023 at 4:00PM
- Wednesday July 26, 2023 at 4:00PM
- Wednesday August 9, 2023 at 4:00PM
- Wednesday August 23, 2023 at 4:00PM
- Wednesday September 13, 2023 at 4:00PM
- Wednesday September 27, 2023 at 4:00PM
- Wednesday October 11, 2023 at 4:00PM
- Wednesday October 25, 2023 at 4:00PM
- Monday November 8, 2023 at 4:00PM
- Wednesday November 29, 2023 at 4:00PM
- Wednesday December 13, 2023 at 4:00PM
Court Administrator
Lauren Mitchener
Email: franklinhardystoncourt@franklinborough.org
email: lauren.mitchener@njcourts.org
Violations Clerk
Judge
Glenn T. Gavan, JMC
Prosecutor
Anthony DenUyl, Esq.
ADA Coordinator
Lauren Mitchener
Hours of Operation
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
Court Sessions
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 5:15pm
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!
NJ Courts 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 laws of the United States of this State.
Statement of Core Values
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
Payments
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
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.
Expedited Expungement
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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