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Borough of Mendham, NJ
Morris County
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[Amended 6-7-1999 by Ord. No. 15-99]
A Municipal Court is hereby established under Chapter 12 of Title 2B of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey, as amended and supplemented. The name of said Court shall be the "Municipal Court of the Borough of Mendham."[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: On December 31, 1991, the Borough of Mendham and the Township of Mendham entered into an Agreement Respecting Consolidation of Municipal Court Accommodation, Supplies and Personnel. The Municipal Court Administrator is an employee of the Township of Mendham pursuant to that Agreement. The Judge remains an appointee of each respective municipality.
[Amended 6-7-1999 by Ord. No. 15-99]
Said Municipal Court shall have and exercise the limited civil and criminal jurisdiction prescribed by said Chapter 12 of Title 2B of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey, as amended and supplemented from time to time.
[1]
Editor's Note: Original § 4-44, Alternate deputy, was deleted 6-7-1999 by Ord. No. 15-99.
[Amended 6-7-1999 by Ord. No. 15-99]
Said Court shall have a Judge, who shall be known as the "Municipal Judge." He or she shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council, on January 1 for a term of three years and shall possess the qualifications as set forth in said Chapter 12 of Title 2B of the Revised Statutes.
[Amended 6-7-1999 by Ord. No. 15-99]
The Mayor, with the advice and consent of Council, may appoint a Municipal Court Administrator, who shall also serve as Violations Clerk, whose compensation shall be as provided in the Salary Resolution[1] and who, with the Municipal Judge, shall function according to and be governed by Chapter 293 of the Laws of 1993, as amended or supplemented.[2] This Municipal Court Administrator may also hold another municipal office and/or perform other duties as prescribed by the Council or Borough Administrator.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Salary Resolution is on file in the Borough offices.
[2]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 2B:12-1 et seq.
[Amended 6-7-1999 by Ord. No. 15-99]
The compensation of the Municipal Judge shall be established by ordinance and shall be in lieu of any and all fees. The compensation of the Municipal Court Administrator, clerical and other assistants may be established by ordinance or resolution.