VINELAND MUNICIPAL COURT REOPENING OPERATING PROCEDURE
PROCEDIMIENTO OPERATIVO DE REAPERTURA DEL TRIBUNAL MUNICIPAL DE VINELAND
Municipal Court
The Vineland Municipal Court handles all criminal complaints, ordinance violations, and traffic tickets issued in the city. The court schedules cases for hearings, accepts bail, and maintains records of criminal and traffic tickets for attorneys, defendants, residents, and the general public.
Individuals must meet eligibility criteria for the services of the municipal Public Defender. A defendant is only entitled to be represented by the Public Defender when:
- The charge presents a risk of the defendant going to jail, losing driving privileges, or receiving a substantial fine, and
- The court determines that the defendant is unable to afford an attorney.
The defendant will be required to complete an application form that can be obtained from the court. The court may charge an application fee. The Judge will review the application and decide if the defendant qualifies for a Public Defender. The Judge may require the defendant to bring in proof of income or employment (tax returns, pay stubs), and may verify the information.
Court Office Hours
Court staff is available to assist you:
By Telephone:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 8:45 am to 4:00 pm
Friday – 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Lobby Hours:
Monday – Closed
Wednesday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, doors reopen from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Friday – 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Court Sessions
Tuesday
Afternoon session begins at 1:30 pm
Wednesday
Morning session begins at 9:00 am
Afternoon session begins at 1:30 pm
Evening session begins at 5:00 pm
Thursday
Morning session begins at 9:00 am
Afternoon session begins at 1:30 pm
If you are scheduled for virtual court and have not yet received a link to your court session, please call the court during office hours at 856-794-4214 for that information.
Click here for the Vineland Municipal Court Adjournment Policy.
Traffic tickets and criminal complaints can be paid at www.njmcdirect.com.
Municipal Court Staff
- Chief Judge – Teri Giordano
- Municipal Court Judge – John J. Armano, Jr.
- Court Director/Court Administrator – Rachele D’Ippolito
- Deputy Court Administrator – Chantal Vargas
- Deputy Court Administrator – Stephen Peale
- Municipal Prosecutor – Chuck Fiore
- Municipal Prosecutor – Damon Tyner
- Public Defender – Dan Hutchinson
Municipal Court Information and Forms
- Municipal Court Opening Statement Video- English
- Municipal Court Opening Statement Video – Spanish
- Appeal a Municipal Court Decision
- Authorization to Apply/Refund Bail Funds
- Complaint Information Form
- Domestic Violence Complaint Form
- How to Expunge Your Criminal-Juvenile Record
- Plea By Mail Form
- Public Defender Form
- Records Request Form
- Adjournment Policy
- On-line Dispute Resolution
