Gloucester City Municipal Court 


The Municipal Court hears all violations of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Laws, petty disorderly persons, disorderly persons offenses, violation of city ordinances and other violations of housing and construction codes.

Address: City Hall, 313 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ  08030

Phone # (856) 456-3958

Fax # (856) 456-3065

Email: court@cityofgloucester.org

Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Court Sessions: Every Tuesday @ 8:30 am

Court Staff:

Municipal Court Judge - William Golden

Prosecutor - Paul Dougherty

Public Defender - Charles Wigginton

Court Administrator - Betty Ann Rainwater

Deputy Court Administrator - Dolores Willett

Deputy Court Administrator - Donna Florich

Assistant Violations Clerk - Patrica Herda

Paying Tickets By Mail
You can also pay by mail to the address above. Please include the ticket or a copy with your check or money order. Do not send cash. Please include a self-stamped address envelope if you would like a receipt. If payment is received after the appearance date, you may be assessed additional penalties.

Paying Tickets In Person
You may pay your ticket in person at the Violations Bureau, located at 313 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ.  Please bring your ticket with a check or money order between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Contesting Tickets
If you plan to enter a not guilty plea to a traffic summons, you must notify the Court Administrator at least 5 days prior to your scheduled court date. If you fail to do so, it may be necessary for you to make two court appearances. Only those tickets with a checked court appearance date will be listed for court. If you have a summons that does not require a court appearance, but would like to appear, please follow the procedure above.

Failure To Appear
If you fail to appear in response to a summons or to pay the penalty, additional charges may result. A warrant for your arrest may be issued, and your driving privileges in New Jersey may be suspended. If you have been issued a parking ticket, and fail to appear or pay the penalty, the owner of the vehicle may be subject to the same consequences listed above. If you have any questions for the Municipal Court, please contact our office during regular business hours.

Paying Tickets Online
In coalition with the State of New Jersey,
we now provide an online payment service. Payable moving tickets and parking tickets can be paid on the internet using VISA and MASTERCARD.   Directions for payment, frequently asked questions, information on the Point System and more can be found on this site. To pay tickets on-line, you will need the Court Code, Ticket Number including the letter prefix, License Plate Number and a valid credit card (VISA or MASTERCARD).Click here to pay online.

Court Related Websites
State of NJ website designed for on-line payment and inquiries. www.njmcdirect.com                Administrative Office of the Courts
www.judiciary.state.nj.us        New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission

Directions To Municipal Court of  Gloucester City

From North Jersey - NJ Turnpike South
Take Turnpike South to Exit 3-Bellmawr. Turn right onto Rte 168 North (Black Horse Pike). At the 6th light, turn left onto Kings Highway (Harwan Theater on left/Mobil Gas Station on right). Continue until you come to the 7-Eleven Store and Bert’s Auto Body. Make a right onto Market Street. Continue on Market Street. You will cross over Rte 130 North and South. Continue to the end of Market Street. Turn right onto King Street. Go four streets down and turn right onto Monmouth Street. The City Hall Building will be on the left.

From the Jersey Shore – Atlantic City Expressway
Take the Atlantic City Expressway to 42 North (stay in middle lane until you pass 295 N Trenton – then move to the right lane). Take Exit 1C – Gloucester/Mt. Ephraim. When you reach the top of the exit, turn left onto Market Street. Continue on Market Street. You will cross over Rte 130 North and South. Continue to the end of Market Street. Turn right onto King Street. Go four streets down and turn right onto Monmouth Street. The City Hall Building will be on the left.

From 295 South
Take 295 South to Exit 26 – Camden/Philadelphia. Follow to Exit 1C Gloucester/Mt. Ephraim. At top of exit, turn left onto Market Street. Continue on Market Street. You will cross over Rte 130 N and S. Continue to the end of Market Street. Turn right onto King Street. Go four streets down and turn right onto Monmouth Street. The City Hall Building will be on the left.

From 295 North
Take 295 North to Exit Local 76 Camden/Trenton. At bottom of exit, bear to the left. Follow signs for Walt Whitman Bridge/Camden. Follow to Exit 1C – Gloucester/Mt. Ephraim. At the top of exit, turn left onto Market Street. Continue on Market Street. You will cross over Rte 130 North and South. Continue to the end of Market Street. Turn right onto King Street. Go four streets down and turn right onto Monmouth Street. The City Hall Building will be on the left.

From Philadelphia – Ben Franklin Bridge
Take the Ben Franklin Bridge to 676 East. Take the Gloucester/Collingswood Exit. At the top of exit, bear right to dead end (Essex Street). Turn right. Continue on Essex Street and make a left onto King Street. Turn left onto Monmouth Street. The City Hall Building will be on the left.

From Philadelphia – Walt Whitman Bridge
Take the Walt Whitman Bridge to Rte 130 South to Market Street (Ramada Inn on left side). Make a right onto Market St. and continue to end. Turn right onto King Street. Go four streets and turn right onto Monmouth Street. The City Hall Building will be on the left.