Franklin Lakes Municipal Court

July 28, 2020 News Release: Municipal Court Changes Allow for Case Resolution Without In-Person Appearance

Judge:  The Honorable Francis J. Leddy, Jr., J.M.C.
Prosecutor:  Joseph P. DeMarco, Esquire
Alternate Prosecutor:  E. Carter Corriston, Jr., Esquire
Public Defender:  Salvador H. Sclafani, Esquire

New Jersey Court System Mission Statement
We are an independent branch of government constitutionally entrusted with the fair and just resolution of disputes in order to preserve the rule of law and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and Laws of the United States and this State. The Franklin Lakes Municipal Court shall exercise all of the functions, power, duties and jurisdictions conferred upon municipal courts by the provisions of N.J.R.S. 2B:8-1, as amended and supplemented, or any other law.

Pay Your Traffic Ticket Online
NJMCdirect - the fast, secure and convenient way to access your traffic ticket information online. Please have the following information ready:

• Parking or traffic ticket
• License plate number

If you choose to pay online: VISA, MasterCard or any card that contains the VISA or MasterCard logo may be used on this site. There is a convenience fee for this service.

Plea By Mail ( Statement in Mitigation or Defense by Certification)
Out-of-state residents have the option to plea by mail. A plea by mail is available to defendants with traffic tickets. Individuals that cannot appear in court should first contact the court to verify this information and have a form sent to you.

Community Dispute Resolution Program (Mediation)
A criminal complaint for a less serious violation, signed by a private citizen, can result in a court hearing. The judge may advise the complainant and defendant to try and resolve the matter through mediation. In such a case, a mediation session will be set up with 2 mediators, complainant and defendant. If successful, upon a mutual agreement, the complaint can be dismissed with a signed agreement between both parties. If an agreement is not reached, both parties will be scheduled for a trial in the Municipal Court with the judge.

Court is held the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:00 PM. No Court will be held on Legal holidays.

For specific questions regarding ticket information, please contact the Franklin Lakes Municipal Court directly at 201-891-5480.