***Please be advised that the court office does not answer phone calls on the day of court. If you need virtual court information use the Pre-Register Virtual session tab. If you are schduled for In-person you must make arrangements to be present. adjournments are not granted on the day of court ***
Municipal Court
The Municipal Court Office is located in the lower level of the Municipal Building. The Municipal Court has jurisdiction over cases within their territorial jurisdiction, including violations of municipal ordinances, violations of motor vehicle and traffic laws, disorderly persons offenses, petty disorderly persons offenses and other non-indictable offenses except where exclusive jurisdiction is given to the Superior Court. Also included within this jurisdiction are violations of fish and game laws.
COURT SESSIONS: Notice will indicate how your appearance will be conducted
VIRTUAL: Conducted via ZOOM - Court Notices now supply zoom meeting ID number.
IN-PERSON: Your Personal Appearance is required in the Courtroom
MEDIATION
Matters will be conducted either in-person or by zoom. Mediator will make the determination.
Payments
The violation window is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If anyone is unable to make a payment at our violations window and does not want to mail in their payment, they are welcome to drop the payment in the drop-box, located outside, in front of the Municipal Building.
CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS
Credit Cards for payment is not available. Help available at violations window to make payment with QR code.
ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION
Payments for ALL MATTERS may be made at NJMC Direct - Court Code 1512
FINANCIAL QUESTIONNAIRE
File a Complaint-Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Complaints are NOT taken when court is in session
Record Requests
Records requests - for the Municipal Court only - A New Jersey Judiciary Records Request Form must be completed for any Municipal Court records being requested. This form differs from the Open Public Records Act ("OPRA") form. Forms are available for public download below.
For more information regarding the Municipal Courts, general information, legal references, forms - NJ Courts
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Lacey Township Municipal Court no longer maintains FAX communication. You may utilize the email address below or JEDS for your communication requirements.
Contact Information
Lisa Tatham
Court Administrator
Municipal Court
818 Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ 08731
Phone: (609) 693-1100, ext. 5
Benjamin H. Mabie, III JUDGE
2026 Holiday Closures
April 3, 2026 - July 3, 2026
September 7, 2026
October 12, 2026
November 3, 2026 - November 11, 2026 - November 26, 2026 - November 27, 2026
December 24, 2026 Close 12:00 pm - December 25, 2026
2026 Court Dates
Phone Calls are not answered on the day of court - It is your responsibility to call the court office on the next business day to determine the outcome of your failed appearance. Do NOT call other Township Departments as they will not be able to assist.
March 17th In Person - 8:45am - 12:30pm
March 24th Virtual - 8:45am - 10:30am - 1:00pm
April 7, 2026 In Person - 12:30pm
April 14, 2026 Virtual - 8:45am - 10:30am, 1:00pm
April 21, 2026 In Person - 8:45am - 12:30pm
April 28, 2026 Virtual - 8:45am - 10:30am - 1:00pm
May 5, 2026 In Person - 12:30pm
May 12, 2026 Virtual - 8:45am - 10:30am - 1:00pm
May 19, 2026 In Person - 8:45am - 12:30pm
May 26, 2026 Virtual - 8:34am - 10:30am - 1:00 pm
June 2, 2026 In Person - 12:30pm
June 9, 2026 Virtual - 8:45am - 10:30am - 1:00 pm
June 16, 2026 In Person - 8:45am - 12:30pm
June 23, 2026 Virtual - 8:45am - 10:30am - 1:00pm
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