PHISHING SCAM ALERT
The New Jersey Judiciary is aware of a recent phishing scam impersonating the New Jersent Courts about enforcement penalties. Fraudulent text messages claim residents owe traffic fines and threaten suspension of driving privileges, increased toll charges and damage to credit scores if payment is made.
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The New Jersey Judiciary never initates unsolicited texts or emails threatening enforcement actions. Parties can make payments by accessing NJMCdirect via njcourts.gov.
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Remain vigilant when receiving unsolicited communications, especially those asking you to click links or share personal information.
Municipal Court
537 Totowa Road, 2nd Floor Totowa, NJ 07512
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​Business Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Municipal Judge Mario Batelli, J.M.C.
Jared Drill, Esq., Municipal Prosecutor
Ramsey Merhi, Esq., Public Defender
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Christina Fattal, Court Administrator
Christina.Fattal@njcourts.gov
(973) 956-1000 ext. 1006 | fax (973) 956-5667
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Irine Upritchard, Deputy Court Administrator
(973) 956-1000 ext. 1021 | fax (973) 956-5667
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Keri Giacchi, Violations Clerk
(973) 956-1000 ext. 1005 | fax (973) 956-5667
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Preparing for your day in court: Watch this video before your date so that you know what you need to do in court:
Municipal Court Opening Statement (English)
Municipal Court Opening Statement (Spanish)