Here you will find important information and documents needed for attending a virtual court session.

Contact Requirements

If you have a virtual court session for Seaside Heights, please reach out to your prosecutor David Casadonte at 732-244-4488.

You must contact the prosecutor prior to your virtual court date.

Virtual Court Meeting Information

Please fully read all of the information before attempting to join the Virtual Court Meeting below.

How to Join

There are multiple ways of joining a virtual court session, each with different requirements.

• PC/Mac laptop or desktop will require a browser which will run Zoom Meeting as needed. A microphone and video camera are required.
• Smart Phone: Install the Zoom Cloud Meetings app and allow access to your camera and microphone.
• Call In: You can dial into the proceeding and appear by phone. Dialing *9 during the conference call will raise your hand if you are called on for attendance.

Tips

Keys to a successful Zoom Virtual Court Appearance:

• Set up in a closed room with no noise or other people.
• Connect to the meeting using your real first and last name on the display.
• Be sure to allow any connections to audio or video by Zoom.
• If you are not successful with video, be prepared to call in to the phone number listed with the Zoom meeting information. This number is listed below. It will change from meeting to meeting.
• If you show up 30 minutes early, someone will be available to test prior to your appearance.

Needed Court Documents

Court documents you may need:

• Virtual Court Registration Form
• Plea Form (PDF)
• Complaint Form (PDF)
• Public Defender Application (PDF)
• Judicial Records Request Form (PDF)

Please Note

If you have questions or concerns for an upcoming scheduled court matter, please call 732-830-2202 during regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and leave a message.  A court employee will respond with the information you need to appear.

As per AOC rules, audio and video recording of the proceedings are strictly prohibited. If you would like a copy of the proceeding, you can fill out a judiciary request form which can be found at New Jersey Courts Online.

Opening Statement

The following Opening Statements are available for you to view. The English Version and the portion of the Model Spanish Opening Statements relating to the availability of an interpreter and ADA services will be played at the start of your court session.

• Municipal Court Opening Statement (English)
• Municipal Court Opening Statement Introduction (Spanish)
• Municipal Court Opening Statement (Spanish)

What to Do After Your Court Appearance

If you were given fines in Municipal court and would like to pay over the phone, please call 732-830-2202. We accept Visa and MasterCard. We will be placing your fines on a time payment and sending out your paperwork by mail.