Here you will find important information and documents needed for attending a virtual court session.
Please fully read all of the information before attempting to join the Virtual Court Meeting below.
Watch this video for more information on attending Virtual Court
There are multiple ways of joining a virtual court session, each with different requirements.
- PC/Mac Laptop or desktop – will require a browser which will run Zoom Meeting as needed. A microphone and video camera are required.
- Smart Phone – install the Zoom Cloud Meetings app and allow access to your camera and microphone.
- Call in – You can dial into the proceeding and appear by phone. Dialing *9 during the conference call will raise your hand if you are called on for attendance. *6 will unmute you to be heard when called on.
Keys to a successful Zoom Virtual Court Appearance:
- Set up in a closed room with no noise or other people.
- Connect to the meeting using your real first and last name on the display. You may not be admitted without a proper name on the calendar.
- Be sure to allow any connections to audio or video by Zoom.
- If you are not successful with video, be prepared to call in to the phone number listed with the Zoom meeting information. This number is listed below. It will change from meeting to meeting.
- If you show up 30 minutes early, someone will be available to test prior to your appearance.
Court documents you may need:
- Virtual Court Registration Form – ONLY FILL OUT IF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN ASSIGNED A COURT SESSION YET
- Plea Form
- Complaint Form
- Public Defender Application Form
PLEASE NOTE – If you have questions or concerns for an upcoming scheduled court matter, please call 732-657-8121 ext 3400 and leave a message. A court employee will respond with the information you need to appear.
As per AOC rules, audio and video recording of the proceedings are strictly prohibited. If you would like a copy of the proceeding, you can fill out a judiciary request form which can be found at New Jersey Courts Online.
October 2025
October 1, 2025
9:30 am , Lakehurst Municipal Court, ALL PARTIES ARE TO APPEAR IN PERSON
3:30 pm, Manchester Municipal Court , Virtual 1st appearance Calendar
ID 920 6914 6068
PASSCODE 317868
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October 8, 2025
9:30/10:30 am Manchester Municipal Court, ALL PARTIES ARE TO APPEAR IN PERSON
October 15, 2025
9:30 am , Lakehurst Municipal Court, VIRTUAL 1ST APPERANCE CALENDAR
ID 990 1289 3452
PASSCODE- 703258
3:30 pm, Manchester Municipal Court , Virtual 1st appearance Calendar
ID 976 4248 5149
PASSCODE- 668044
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October 22, 2025
9:30/10:30 am- Manchester Municipal Court, In Person Calendar
1:00 pm- Plumsted Municipal Court, Virtual Calendar
ID 925 3830 1944
PASSCODE- 233491
What to do after your court appearance
If you were given fines in Municipal court and would like to pay over the phone , please call 732-657-8121 ext 3400. We accept Visa and Mastercard. We will be placing your fines on a time payment and sending out your paperwork by mail. Please leave your name, number and complete address on the voicemail and someone will return your call.