Municipal Court

 

ATTENTION

Attending Municipal Court Remotely: What to Do and What to Expect 

Municipal Court Opening Statement (English)

Municipal Court Opening Statement (Spanish)

Municipal Court Opening Statement Introduction (Spanish)

 

 

LESLEY KIRCHGESSNER is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 

Topic: SOUTH TOMS RIVER MUNICIPAL COURT / WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2024 @ 3:30 PM / HONORABLE SCOTT BASEN, JMC PRESIDING

Time: Mar 27, 2024 03:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 

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Meeting ID: 996 0661 6100
Passcode: 869296

Please be advised! 

 If you have any questions please call 732.349.1141

 The Municipal Court of the Borough of South Toms River. 


All defendants are to listen to the Judge's opening remarks before their ZOOM Session.
(opening remarks located below)


The Borough offices are open once again to the general public. All municipal fines can be paid @ the Municipal Court, via US Mail or @ www.njmcdirect.com.
If you have any questions concerning court matters please call during our regular business hours of 5:00 - 7:30 pm, Monday through Thursday to assist you.

PLEASE BE ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING CHANGE IN HOURS

HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday thru Thursday from 5:00 - 7:30 pm

 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 and this state.

Mailing Address
19 Double Trouble Rd.
South Toms River, NJ 08757

Phone Numbers
(732) 349-1141
(732) 240-3304 fax

Contact Information
Scott J. Basen, J.M.C., Judge Municipal Court
Lesley Kirchgessner, Court Administrator - lesley.kirchgessner@njcourts.gov

2023 Court Sessions / 4TH Wednesday of the Month / Beginning @ 2:30 PM

  • JANUARY 25
  • FEBRUARY 22
  • MARCH 22
  • APRIL 26
  • MAY 24
  • JUNE 28
  • JULY 26
  • AUGUST 23
  • SEPTEMBER 27
  • OCTOBER 25
  • NOVEMBER 29 *5th Wednesday Due to the Holiday
  • DECEMBER 20 *3rd Wednesday Due to the Holiday

*Currently being held virtually via ZOOM


Municipal Court Prosecutors:

Joseph Coronato Sr., Esq / @ joesr@coronatolaw.net
Joseph Coronato Jr., Esq. / @ joejr@coronatolaw.net

Office: 732.240.4600

Municipal Public Defender:
John J. Noak, Esq.
Office: 732.505.4321 / @ ROSE.JJNPC@COMCAST.NET

Forms

What to Do After Your Virtual Court Appearance

The judge will discuss with you your payment options at the time of sentencing. If you are in need of a time payment please click the Financial Questionnaire above, fill it out and mail it to the municipal court with your payment.

Please allow a week for the municipal court to enter your disposition and mail you any necessary forms and/or payment information.

If you were assessed fines and/or costs and would like to pay with a credit card please log-on to www.njmcdirect.com and make your credit card payment via the state website. We do not accept credit card payments via telephone. If you would like to mail in you payment, we accept checks and money orders made payable to "South Toms River Municipal Court" and our mailing address is: 19 Double Trouble Road, South Toms River, New Jersey 08757. Please include your summons number on all checks or money orders along with your full name.


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