PHISHING SCAM ALERT
The New Jersey Judiciary is aware of a recent phishing scam impersonating the New Jersey Courts about enforcement penalties. Fraudulent text messages claim residents owe traffic fines and threaten suspension of driving privileges, increased toll charges, and damage to credit scores if payment isn't made.
The New Jersey Judiciary never initiates unsolicited texts or emails threatening enforcement actions. Parties can make payments by accessing NJMCdirect via njcourts.gov.
Remain vigilant when receiving unsolicited communications, especially those asking you to click links or share personal information.
WILDWOOD CREST MUNICIPAL COURT SHARED SERVICES
Effective, January 1, 2024, the Wildwood Crest Municipal Court will be heard at the Lower Township Municipal Court. Both courts will share services at the Lower Township Municipal Court, located in the Lower Township Public Safety Building at the Cape May Airport Complex.
Court will be held on the 1st and 3rd Fridays at 10am beginning January 26, 2024.
WILDWOOD CREST Parking Permits
Seasonal parking permits are available for purchase at the clerk's office on the first floor of Borough Hall (6101 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood Crest) Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $250 for the season. All parking permits must be purchased in person. Cash, check or money order only. Parking permits allow the purchaser to park at any metered parking space at any time during the summer season (May 15-Sept. 15). Permits are NOT replaceable if lost or stolen.
VIRTUAL/ZOOM COURT SESSIONS
New Jersey Courts 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.
INDEPENDENCE - INTEGRITY - FAIRNESS - QUALITY SERVICE
ABOUT US
The Municipal Court has jurisdiction over cases within the municipalities they serve. This court serves the Township of Lower and the Borough of Wildwood Crest.
These cases include violations of municipal ordinances, violations of motor vehicle traffic laws, disorderly person's offenses, petty disorderly person's offenses and other non-indictable offenses, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given to the Superior Court.
Also included within this jurisdiction are violations of fish and game and weights and measures.
The Lower Township & Wildwood Crest Shared Municipal Court also hears cases originating from the Delaware River and Bay Authority stationed at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
PAY All Municipal Matters Online
NJ Municipal Court Opening Statement
NJ Municipal Court Opening Statement
Cash, Check and Money Orders ONLY are accepted at the Violations Bureau Window
Debit & Credit Cards may be used online
NJ Municipal Court Opening Statement
NJ Municipal Court Opening Statement
NJ Municipal Court Opening Statement
NJ Municipal Court Opening Statement.
Watch a model opening statement of the Municipal Courts to be prepared ahead of time
Welcome to NJ Courts
NJ Municipal Court Opening Statement
Municipal Court Case Search
Welcome to the New Jersey Courts
What we can and cannot do in the Municipal Court
Municipal Court Case Search
Dispute Traffic Ticket Online
Municipal Court Case Search
Don't have the information you need to pay your fines online?
Need a copy of your Municipal Court Case Record?
Search your cases here
Dispute Traffic Ticket Online
Dispute Traffic Ticket Online
Dispute Traffic Ticket Online
Certain traffic offenses are eligible to be disputed online. To check if your offense is eligible, you may click the link and enter the information from your traffic summons. If eligible, a "Dispute Case" option will appear.
Court Staff
Municipal Court Judge
Thomas D. Keywood, JMC
Court Administrator
Deputy Court Administrator
Claudia Perez, CMCA
Certified Municipal Court Administrator
Title II ADA Coordinator
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Violations Clerk
Vacant
Municipal Prosecutor
Michael Ruffu, Esquire
Public Defender
Seth Fuscellaro, Esquire
ADA Accommodations Provided
