RESPONSIBILITIES
The municipal court of the Borough of Mountain Lakes is a court of limited jurisdiction, which hears cases arising in the Borough involving minor criminal offenses, violations of local ordinances and motor vehicle laws.
The responsibility of the court is to make sure justice is carried out in a fair manner. It also has the responsibility to collect fines, impose sanctions, such as community service and assignment to the Sheriff's Labor Assistance Program and may levy periods of incarceration not to exceed 180 days.
| Judge: | Arnold Miniman |
| Prosecutor: | Brian Mason |
| Court Administrator: | Joan Egan |
LOCATION AND HOURS
The court is located at 400 Boulevard, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046.
Court sits on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Borough Hall.
Fines can be paid by mail to the Mountain Lakes Municipal Court.
Traffic ticket fines can also be paid by credit card on the Web.
If you have any further questions about the Mountain Lakes Municipal Court, please call 973-386-5677 and leave a message. Your call will be returned.
LIST OF COMMON OFFENSES
The most common offenses are traffic violations. These would include speeding, improper passing, failure to wear seatbelts and failure to inspect, register or insure vehicle. More serious offenses include driving while intoxicated, disorderly conduct, theft or simple assault.
Some common fines for traffic violations are:
| Unregistered vehicle: | $54.00 | |||
| Improper Passing: | $85.00 | |||
| Failure to wear seatbelt: | $46.00 | |||
| Careless driving: | $85.00 | |||
| Speeding: | 1-9 mph over | $85.00 | ||
| 10-14 mph over | $95.00 | |||
| 15-19 mph over | $105.00 | |||
| 20-24 mph over | $200.00 | |||
| 25-29 mph over | $220.00 | |||
| 30-34 mph over | $240.00 | |||