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WANT TO ENTER A PLEA OF NOT GUILTY AND DISPUTE THE PARKING TICKET?

There are numerous reasons persons contest a parking ticket, for example the park mobile receipt

matches the date, time, and license plate on the ticket. When you plead Not Guilty be sure to

provide the court with copies of all documents and photographs you want the judge to see.

Here are your options:

1. You may enter a plea of Not Guilty online via www.njmcdirect.com. If you do not have your

ticket number you may search for it at Municipal Ticket Search (njcourts.gov)

After entering your ticket information at www.njmcdirect.com, the boxes shown below will

display. If you wish to plead Not Guilty and present your defense to the court, select the

“Plead Not Guilty or Guilty” box. You must type in your reasons and attach any documents or

pictures you want the judge to see. Using this process may allow you to resolve your matter

without the need to appear in court.

 ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED with this step including authentication process.

 SELECT Municipal Case Resolution, SELECT your Ticket Number, Fill out information

and to UPLOAD receipt or supporting documents, click on the (see below)

 Be sure to provide the court with copies of all documents and photographs you want

the judge to see.

 The municipal prosecutor will review the reasons for the not guilty plea.

 Your case will then be decided by the judge on the record, and you will be notified of a

decision in approximately four weeks.

2. You may complete the Plea by Mail form on paper, attach any documents or pictures, and

submit the form and all supporting documents to the court. This form is available at the

court window or online Plea by Mail (njcourts.gov). Using this process may allow you to resolve

your matter without the need to appear in court.

3. The third option is to attend a virtual court session. Contact court staff to provide

your contact information and request a court date to speak to the judge. Court

information is listed on the ticket or search online at Municipal Court | NJ Courts