New Jersey Superior Court- Addresses and Information Phone Numbers

Atlantic County Civil Court Building
1201 Bacharach Boulevard
Atlantic City. NJ 08401
(609) 345-6700

Atlantic County Criminal Court House
5909 Main Street
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-7000

Bergen County Justice Center
10 Main Street
Hackensack. NJ 07601
(201) 527-2700

Burlington County Court Facility
49 Rancocas Road
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 518-2500

Camden County Hall of Justice
101 South Fifth Street
Camden, NJ 08103
(856)379-2200

Cape May County Courthouse
9 North Main Street
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-1000

Cumberland County Courthouse
Broad & Fayette Streets
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-8000

Essex County Courts Building
50 West Market Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 693-5701

Gloucester County Courthouse
I North Broad Street
Woodbury NJ 08096
(856) 853-3200

Hudson County Administration Building
595 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 795-6000

Hunterdon County Courthouse
65 Park Avenue
Flemington NJ 08822
(908) 788-1589

Mercer County Courthouse
209 South Broad Street
Trenton, NJ 08650-0068
(609) 571-4000

Middlesex County Courthouse
1 Kennedy Square
New Brunswick, NJ 08903-0964
(732) 981-3200

Monmouth County Courthouse
71 Monument Park
Freehold, NJ 07728-1266
(732) 677-4210

Morris County Courthouse
Washington & Court Streets
P0. Box 910
Morristown, NJ 07963-09 10
(973) 656-4000

Ocean County Courthouse
118 Washington Street
Toms River, NJ 08754
(732) 244-2121

Passaic County Court House
77 Hamilton Street
Paterson, NJ 07505-2017
(973) 247-8000

Salem County Courthouse
92 Market Street
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-7510

Somerset County Courthouse
North Bridge Street
Somerville, NJ 08876-1262
(908) 231-7191

Sussex County Judicial Center
43-4 7 High Street Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 579-0675

Union County Courthouse
2 Broad Street Elizabeth, NJ 07207
(908) 659-4100

Warren County Courthouse
Second & Hardwick Streets
Belvidere, NJ 07823
(908) 475-6161


Consequences of a Criminal Guilty Plea

1. You will have to appear in open court and tell the judge what you did that makes you guilty of the particular offense(s)

2. Do you understand that if you plead guilty:

a. You will have a criminal record

b. You may go to Jail or Prison.

c. You will have to pay Fines and Court Costs.

3. If you are on Probation, you will have to submit to random drug and urine testing. If you violate Probation, you often go to jail.

4. In indictable matters, you will be required to provide a DNA sample, which could be used by law enforcement for the investigation of criminal activity, and pay for the cost of testing.

5. You must pay restitution if the court finds there is a victim who has suffered a loss and if the court finds that you are able or will be able in the future to pay restitution.

6. If you are a public office holder or employee, you can be required to forfeit your office or job by virtue of your plea of guilty.

7. If you are not a United States citizen or national, you may be deported by virtue of your plea of guilty.

8. You must wait 5-10 years to expunge a first offense. 2C:52-3

9. You could be put on Probation.

10. In Drug Cases, a mandatory DEDR penalty of $500-$1,000, and lose your driver's license for 6 months - 2years. You must pay a Law Enforcement Officers Training and Equipment Fund penalty of $30.

11. You may be required to do Community Service.

12. You must pay a minimum Violent Crimes Compensation Board assessment of $50 ($100 minimum if you are convicted of a crime of violence) for each count to which you plead guilty.

13. You must pay a $75 Safe Neighborhood Services Fund assessment for each conviction.

14. If you are being sentenced to probation, you must pay a fee of up to $25 per month for the term of probation.

15. You lose the presumption against incarceration in future cases. 2C:44-1

16. You may lose your right to vote.

The defense of a person charged with a criminal offense is not impossible. There are a number of viable defenses and arguments which can be pursued to achieve a successful result. Advocacy, commitment, and persistence are essential to defending a client accused of a criminal offense.

Jail for Crimes and Disorderly Conduct:

If someone pleads Guilty or is found Guilty of a criminal offense, the following is the statutory Prison/Jail terms.

NJSA 2C: 43-8 (1) In the case of a crime of the first degree, for a specific term of years which shall be fixed by the court and shall be between 10 years and 20 years;

(2) In the case of a crime of the second degree, for a specific term of years which shall be fixed by the court and shall be between five years and 10 years;

(3) In the case of a crime of the third degree, for a specific term of years which shall be fixed by the court and shall be between three years and five years;

(4) In the case of a crime of the fourth degree, for a specific term which shall be fixed by the court and shall not exceed 18 months.

2C:43-3 Fines have been increased recently! 2C:43-3. Fines and Restitutions. A person who has been convicted of an offense may be sentenced to pay a fine, to make restitution, or both, such fine not to exceed:

a. (1) $200,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the first degree;

(2) $150,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the second degree;

b. (1) $15,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the third degree;

(2) $10,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the fourth degree;

c. $1,000.00, when the conviction is of a disorderly persons offense;

d. $500.00, when the conviction is of a petty disorderly persons offense;

If facing any criminal charge, retain an experienced attorney immediately to determine you rights and obligations to the court.