The Municipal Court’s core values are Independence, Integrity, Fairness and Quality of Service. Municipal Courts are statutory courts of limited jurisdiction.
Municipal Court Office Hours: (Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Contact: janice.swaggerty1@njcourts.gov
Phone: (732) 291-3225
Location: 100 First Ave, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
Court Sessions are held on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 3:00pm.
Proceedings include all matters within their statutory jurisdiction including:
- Disorderly Persons Offenses
- Petty Disorderly Persons Offenses
- Motor Vehicle Violations
- County and Municipal Ordinance Offenses
- Fish & Game Violations
- Boating Law Violations and all other proceedings in which jurisdiction is granted.
Highlands Municipal Court Staff
Municipal Judge – Thomas J. Smith III
Municipal Court Administrator – Janice R. Swaggerty