Monmouth County Criminal Court
When faced with criminal charges, people want to know what they can expect, where their case will be heard, and who will oversee it. While there are many variables that can affect the course of your case, some general information can help set your mind at ease as you deal with this stressful event in your life.
When compared with court structures across the country, the state of New Jersey has a fairly simple set-up. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean the criminal courts and the processes involved within are easy to understand, particularly for you the defendant. When you have questions about the course of your case and what you can expect, consulting with a criminal defense lawyer can help make sense of everything.
The Courthouse of Monmouth Vicinage
71 Monument Park
Freehold, N.J. 07728
(732) 677-4300
If you are charged with a crime in Monmouth County, New Jersey, your case will be heard at the Monmouth County Superior Court.
Within this courthouse, there are 28 judges and around 500 other staff members. In the criminal division, there are six trial judges and a drug court judge. There are several other professionals that are fixtures within the court including team leaders, probation officers, clerks, secretaries, and the like. When you are charged with a crime, you will come in contact with many of these people. There is one presiding criminal judge over the entire court that has responsibility for the division. At the current time, that judge is the Honorable Thomas F. Scully.
There is a drug court within the Monmouth County Superior Court. This courtroom is set aside to specifically handle cases that involve drugs. It was created to serve the unique needs of a drug offender and can often result in defendants getting treatment for drug problems rather than being locked up with no help at all.
You will come to this courthouse for issues of bail, pretrial hearings, grand jury hearings, and a trial. The courthouse is open during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., though you will be made aware of what time you need to be there beforehand. Sometimes, there may be hearings and meetings for which your presence isn’t required. This is something to discuss with your defense lawyer.
The Courthouse of the Monmouth Vicinage, as it is sometimes called, is a bustling place that can be quite intimidating for the average person. When you are accused of a criminal offense and facing legal penalties, the added pressure certainly doesn’t help matters. Having someone on your side, however, does. If you are facing charges or have reason to believe charges are imminent, contact me today to discuss your case and how I can help.
When a case goes to the Superior Court of Monmouth County, you must be prepared for anything. Your charges, the facts of your case, and your involvement with a criminal defense lawyer could mean the difference between prison time and probation or jail and treatment.
My law offices are located in Freehold, NJ, just a block from the Monmouth County Court House.
For a consultation on any criminal charge in Monmouth County, Ocean County, or across New Jersey, contact us immediately.
Sincerely,
Matthew Reisig
(888) 628-8394