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Starting January 2023, the Municipal Court will be conducting in-person and virtual court sessions. Please check your court notice, if you are scheduled for a virtual hearing your notice will indicate this under the new court date, VIRTUAL COURT HEARING-ROOM VIRT. If you are scheduled for in-person your notice will indicate this under the new court date,  ROOM-#0001.

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Shared Municipal Court Administration of Hanover Township & East Hanover Township

The Hanover Municipal Court Administration shares services with the Township of East Hanover Municipal Court

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.

Core Values

  • Independence
  • Integrity
  • Fairness
  • Quality Service

The East Hanover Municipal Court is presided over by Judge Philip Maenza.

Business Hours & Court Sessions

Business hours are Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.  & Friday 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Hanover Court Sessions are held every Monday starting @ 1:00 p.m.
East Hanover Court Sessions are held every Thursday starting @ 9:30 a.m.

Location
Hanover Municipal Campus
1000 Route 10 West
Whippany, NJ  07981
973-428-2519

GPS address:  1000 State Highway 10
                          Whippany, NJ  07981

Application for the Public Defender

Applications for the Public Defender are available at the Violations Bureau or you will find it under forms Financial Questionnaire.  If the potential penalty of the charge represents serious consequence, such as Jail time, loss of license or a potential fine of $750.00 or more you may want to be represented by an Attorney or the Public Defender.  If you wish to apply for the Public Defender, complete the application in its entirety and bring to court.  The Judge will review your request.  If the judge approves the Public Defender to represent you, you may be required to pay a fee of not more than $200.00 mandated by the State. 

Payments

  1. If you make a payment in person, fines may be paid in cash, money order or check.  Hanover Municipal Court accepts credit cards at the window.
  2. Payment by mail may be made by money order or check, PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH IN THE MAIL.
  3. You may also pay payable traffic tickets online at www.njmcdirect.com.   Hanover’s Court Code in 1412, East Hanover’s Court Code is 1410.

ADA Coordinator
Aimee Jones, DCA

Please advise the municipal court office in advance if you require an ADA accommodation.

Interpreter
If you need the service of an interpreter, please notify the municipal court prior to your court appearance.

Expedited Expungement
If you are charged with a disorderly persons offense, petty disorderly persons offense, or a municipal ordinance violation, and those charges are either dismissed, you are acquitted, or your case is discharged without a conviction or finding of guilt, you may be eligible for an expedited expungement pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:52-6.  For more information and to determine if you are eligible, you may inquire with the municipal court at the time of disposition.

Mediation
Mediation is a confidential, structured, non-adversarial process that allows a neutral third party to assist disputing parties in reaching a mutually acceptable solution.  The mediation process can be a less expense, informal, and more meaningful alternative than the traditional trial process.  This is because of the efforts of trained volunteers and resolution being decided by the participants.  The court will refer appropriate cases to mediation.

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Contact

    • Municipal Court - Hanover Municipal Campus
    • 973-428-2519
    • 973-515-3773
    • Court@hanovertownship.com
    • 1000 Route 10 West, Whippany, NJ 07981
    • Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm / Friday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
    • Court Administrator
    • Lauren Dalgauer
    • Court@hanovertownship.com
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    • Judge Philip J. Maenza
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    • Michael Calabro, Esq.
    • 973-482-1085
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    • 973-482-1085
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    • James Pomaco, Esq.
    • 973-235-0906

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