Estell Manor, New Jersey

Judiciary Staff Assistance - Do’s & Don’ts

We are happy to help you if we can.   However, we are allowed to help you only in certain ways, since we must be fair to everyone in a case.  Listed below are of some things the court staff CAN and CANNOT do for you.  Please read it carefully before asking the court staff for help.

•           WE CAN explain and answer questions about how the court operates.

•           WE CAN tell you what the requirements are to have your case considered by the court.

•           WE CAN give you some information from your case file.

•           WE CAN provide you with samples of court forms that are available.

•           WE CAN provide you guidance on how to complete our forms.

•           WE CAN usually answer questions about court deadlines.

•           WE CANNOT  give you legal advice.  Only your attorney can give you legal advice.

•           WE CANNOT  tell you whether or not you should bring your case to court.

•           WE CANNOT give you an opinion about what will happen if you bring your case to court.

•           WE CANNOT recommend a lawyer, but we can provide you with the telephone number of a local lawyer referral service.

•           WE CANNOT talk to the judge for you about what will happen in your case.

•           WE CANNOT let you talk to the judge outside of court.

•           WE CANNOT change an order issued by a judge.

We look forward to helping you in accordance with these guidelines.

For helpful information regarding the court system, to pay a payable traffic summons, to check your court date, or for information regarding points which may be assessed to you as a result of a traffic summons, please click on the link to the New Jersey Judiciary Home Page at www.njmcdirect.com. 

For driving directions, and much more please use www.njcourtsonline.com.