Shared Municipal Courts of Mt. Olive Township and Netcong Borough
The Mt. Olive Township Municipal Court shares Municipal Court services with the Netcong Borough Municipal Court in Mt. Olive.
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 and this State.
Core Values
- Independence
- Integrity
- Fairness
- Quality Service
Location
Physical location: Mt. Olive Municipal Court
204 Flanders-Drakestown Road
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
Mailing address: Mt. Olive Municipal Court
POB 450
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
The Staff
Judge Glenn T. Gavan, JMC
Municipal Court Administrator
Mary Sherman – court@mtolivetwp.org
Business Hours & Court Sessions
Business hours are Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Virtual court sessions via Zoom are held every Monday beginning at 1:00 PM.
*Summer hours in July and August are Monday – Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 am, Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Contact Information
Phone #: 973-691-0900 x 7242
Fax #: 973-691-0288
Email address: Court@mtolivetwp.org
Prosecutor
Municipal Prosecutor
Brian W. Mason, Esq.
Public Defender
John Paul Velez, Esq.
Alternate Public Defender
John Grey
Application for the Public Defender
Applications for the Public Defender are available at the Violations Bureau or you will find it under forms Financial Questionnaire. If the potential penalty of the charge represents serious consequence, such as Jail time, loss of license or a potential fine of $750.00 or more you may want to be represented by an Attorney or the Public Defender. If you wish to apply for the Public Defender, complete the application in its entirety and bring to court. The Judge will review your request. If the judge approves the Public Defender to represent you, you may be required to pay a fee of not more than $200.00 mandated by the State.
Payments
1. If you make a payment in person, fines may be paid in cash, money order or check.
2. Payment by mail may be made by money order or check, PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH IN THE MAIL.
3. You may also pay payable traffic tickets online at www.njmcdirect.com. Mt. Olive Township’s Court Code is 1427 and Netcong Borough’s Court Code is 1428.
ADA Coordinator
Barbara Peterson
Please advise the municipal court office in advance if you require an ADA accommodation.
Interpreter
If you need the service of an interpreter, please notify the municipal court prior to your court appearance.
Expedited Expungement
If you are charged with a disorderly persons 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.
Mediation
Mediation is a 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 a less expensive, informal, and more meaningful alternative than the traditional trial process. This is because of the efforts of trained volunteers and resolution being decided by the participants. The court will refer appropriate cases to mediation.
Important Links
General Information, and the Opening Statement Video – You may also find useful information under the Self-help Center
Welcome to New Jersey Courts (English)
Welcome to New Jersey Courts (Spanish)
New Jersey DMV point schedule and other useful information
How to File an Appeal (English)
How to File an Appeal (Spanish)
How to Expunge Your Criminal Record
Records Request Form