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Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION ANSWER
WHERE IS THE PISCATAWAY COURT LOCATED?

Public Safety Building

555 Sidney Road

Piscataway, NJ 08854
WHAT IS THE COURT CODE FOR PISCATAWAY? 1217 for Piscataway
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR THE TICKETS TO BE ENTERED INTO THE SYSTEM?

It depends on whether the ticket was issued by the N.J. State Police or Piscataway Police Officers.

  1. N.J. State Police tickets take approximately 14 days to be entered into the computer system because the State Police tickets are not given to us immediately. They usually mail the tickets to us approximately 5 to 7 days after they are issued.
  2. Piscataway Police tickets take approximately 3 to 4 days to be entered into the computer system. These tickets are usually handed to us a couple of days after they are issued.
CAN I PAY THE TICKET IN THE STATE OR CITY I LIVE IN? No. You have to pay the ticket in the town in which you received the ticket.
WHAT IS WEBSITE FOR PAYING TICKETS ONLINE? www.NJMCdirect.com
WHAT IS THE MAILING ADDRESS TO THE COURT HOUSE?

555 Sidney Road

Piscataway, NJ 08854
WHERE CAN I POST BAIL? Bail can be posted at any Police Department or at any Municipal Court. If you post bail at a Police Department, they will forward your bail money to us by mail. If you post bail at a Municipal Court, they will also forward your bail money to us by mail. Or, you can just simply post bail at the Violations window of Piscataway municipal court during our office hours.
 How Can I Post Bail?  You can post bail by cash, check or money order.
 Where Can I Apply For A Marriage License?  You can obtain a marriage license at the Municipal Clerk's Office in the Piscataway Township Municipal Building.
 When Can I Get Married?  Our Judges don't perform marriages.
 I Want To Do Work In Or On My House. Where Do I Go To Get A Permit?  You can obtain a permit in the building dept. located in the Piscataway Township Building Dept.
 How Can I Apply For A Public Defender?  On your court date you should ask the Judge if you can fill out an application for the Public Defender. And see if you are approved.
 When Do I Meet My Public Defender?  On your next court date.
 Can I Do Probation In The City Or State I Live In?  The Middlesex County Probation Dept. will assign the location. They will take into consideration where you live and work.
How Can I Obtain Discovery? All discovery requests should be directed to the Piscataway Municipal Prosecutor located at 555 Sidney Rd. Piscataway, NJ 08854
How Many Points Does My Ticket Carry? All points are assessed by the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission.
Why Didn't I Receive A New Court Date When I Change My Address At The Post Office? All address changes need to be made directly to the Piscataway Municipal Court and the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission.
Can I Sue Someone In Municipal Court? No. The Middlesex County Superior Court, Civil part, handles law suits.
Where Do I Go To Get A Restraining Order? Restraining orders are obtained from the Middlesex County Superior Court between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm. Outside of those hours you can apply for a temporary restraining order at any local Police Dept. or State Police barracks.