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Lafayette (Joint) Township Municipal Court - See Frankford
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Joint Municipal Court is with Frankford, Lafayette, Branchville, Sandyston, Walpack and Montague Townships In Augusta.
Branchville (Joint) Township Municipal Court - See Frankford
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Joint Municipal Court including Frankford, Lafayette, Branchville, Sandyston, Walpack and Montague Townships in Augusta.
Walpack(Joint) Township Municipal Court - See Frankford Court in Augusta
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Joint Municipal Court including Frankford, Lafayette, Branchville, Sandyston, Walpack and Montague Townships in Augusta.
Fredon Joint Municipal Court
134 Newton Sparta Rd
Andover Joint Municipal Court
Newton, NJ 07860 http://www.greentwp.com/Cit-e-Access/
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM EST
P: 973-383-7761
F: 973-383-6328
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Part of a Joint Municipal Court System including Andover, Fredon, Hampton and Green Townships. As a Shared Court, each court remains separate, each keeping their own identity.
Superior Court - Criminal
43-47 High St
Judicial Center
Newton, NJ 07860 https://www.njcourts.gov/courts/vicin
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 973-579-0675
F: 973-579-0767
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor
Restricted Records: No sealed, expunged, dismissed, judges notes, PSI's, or discovery packets records released
Superior Court - Civil
43-47 High St
Newton, NJ 07860 http://www.njcourts.gov/courts/vicina
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 973-579-0918
F: 973-579-0736
Jurisdiction: Civil, Special Civil Actions, Eviction, Probate
Restricted Records: No sealed, expunged, dismissed, judges notes, PSI's, or discovery packets records released
Superior Court Special Civil Part
43-47 High St
County Judicial Center
Newton, NJ 07860 http://www.njcourts.gov/courts/vicina
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 973-579-0918
F: 973-579-0736
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims
Restricted Records: No adoption, sealed, juvenile, expunged, dismissed, or mental illness records released
Sussex County Surrogate Court
3 High St, Ste #1
Historic County Courthouse
Newton, NJ 07860 http://www.sussexcountysurrogate.com/
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 973-579-0920
F: 973-579-0909
Jurisdiction: Probate
Search the index at https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/datasearch/?TID=7&TPID=11198.
Andover Joint Municipal Court
134 Newton Sparta Rd
Andover Township Municipal Building
Newton, NJ 07860 http://www.greentwp.com/Cit-e-Access/
Hours: 8AM-3:30PM EST
P: 973-383-7761
F: 973-383-6328
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
The Andover Joint Municipal Court serves the towns of Andover Township, Byram Township, Hampton Township, Fredon Township, and Andover Borough. Each shared court remains separate, each keeping their own identity.
Byram Township Municipal Court - Closed, See Andover Township Joint Court
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Effective January 1, 2015 all Byram Township court business is handled by the Andover Township Joint Municipal Court.
Frankford (Joint) Municipal Court in Augusta
151 Rte 206
Augusta, NJ 07822 https://frankfordtownship.org/departm
Hours: 9AM-3:30PM EST
P: 973-948-4045
F: 973-948-4271
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
This is a Joint (contracted) Municipal Court in Augusta for not only Frankford but also Lafayette, Sandyston, Montague and Walpack Townships in Augusta.
Franklin Boro Municipal Court
46 Main St
Municipal Bldg
Franklin , NJ 07416 http://www.franklinborough.org/depart
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM EST
P: 973-827-9280 ext. 107/8
F: 973-827-0921
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Shared Municipal Court - Town of Newton & Green Townships
39 Trinity St
Newton, NJ 07860 http://www.newtontownhall.com/25/Muni
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM EST
P: 973-383-3521 ext. 242
F: 973-383-0465
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
The daily operation and court sessions of the Municipal Court of Green Township and Municipal Court of the Town of Newton is conducted at the Newton Municipal Building. As a Shared Court, each court remains separate, each keeping their own identity.
Hamburg Municipal Court
11 Orchard St
Hamburg, NJ 07419 http://www.hamburgnj.org/departments/
Hours: 8AM-3PM EST
P: 973-209-4545
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Municipal Court sessions are held the first Tues and the third Thurs of the month at 5:30PM.
Hampton Municipal Court
134 Newton Sparta Rd
Newton, NJ 07860 http://www.greentwp.com/Cit-e-Access/
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM M-TH EST
P: 973-383-7761
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Hampton Ct belonged to a Joint Municipal Court, effective 1/1/15 the Joint Municipal Court at Green Township is CLOSED. Now located at the Newton Municipal Court at the above address. All violations prior to 1/1/15 will be at the Newton Municipal Court
Hardyston Municipal Court
149 Wheatsworth Rd
Municipal Bldg
Hardyston, NJ 07419 http://www.hardyston.com/directories/
Hours: 9AM-4PM (Court Admin Hrs) EST
P: 973-823-7038
F: 973-823-7033
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Hopatcong Boro (Shared) Municipal Court
111 River Styx Rd
Hopatcong, NJ 07843 https://hopatcong.org/court
Hours: 9AM-4:30PM EST
P: 973-770-1200 ext. 0
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Municipal Court is a Shared Court between the Borough of Hopatcong and the Borough of Stanhope.
Montague Township (Joint) Municipal Court - See Frankford Court
http://www.montaguenj.org/
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Joint Municipal Court including Frankford, Lafayette, Branchville, Sandyston, Walpack and Montague Townships in Augusta.
Newton Town Municipal Court
39 Trinity St
Newton, NJ 07860 http://www.greentwp.com/Cit-e-Access/
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM EST
P: 973-383-3521 ext. 242
F: 973-383-0465
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
The Town of Newton entered into an Inter-local Services Agreement with Green Township for the consolidation of their Municipal Courts. As of 1/1/2015, the Joint Municipal Court at Green Township is Closed. Records at above address.
Ogdensburg Boro Municipal Court
14 Highland Ave
Ogdensburg, NJ 07439 http://www.ogdensburgnj.org/departmen
Hours: 9AM-2PM M-TH, Closed F EST
P: 973-827-3895 ext. 3
F: 973-827-1005
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Sandyston (Joint) Township Municipal Court - See Frankford
P: 201-948-4045
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Joint Municipal Court including Frankford, Lafayette, Branchville, Sandyston, Walpack and Montague Townships in Augusta.
Sparta Township Municipal Court
65 Main St
Municipal Bldg
Sparta, NJ 07871 https://spartanj.org/municipal-court/
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 973-729-3501
F: 973-726-4480
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Domestic violence matters and restraining orders often are initiated in the Municipal Court, where the Judge is on call 24 hours a day.
Stanhope (Shared) Municipal Court
111 River Styx Rd
Hopatcong, NJ 07843 https://stanhopenj.gov/departments-an
Hours: 9AM-4PM EST
P: 973-770-1200
F: 973-770-0841
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
This Municipal Court is a Shared Court between the Borough of Hopatcong and the Borough of Stanhope.
Stillwater (Joint) Township Municipal Court
888 State Hwy 23, #1
Wantage, NJ 07461 https://stillwatertownshipnj.com/depa
Hours: 10AM-4:30PM M-TH EST
P: 973-875-7310
F: 973-875-8676
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Stillwater belongs to a Joint Municipal Court System including Wantage, Sussex and Stillwater.
Sussex Boro (Joint) Municipal Court
888 Rte 23
Wantage, NJ 07461 https://wantagetwp.com/municipal/
Hours: 10AM-4PM M-TH EST
P: 973-875-7310
F: 973-875-8676
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Sussex belongs to a Joint Municipal Court System including Wantage, Sussex, Branchville and Stillwater. Each court maintains its own records.
Vernon Township Municipal Court
21 Church St
Vernon, NJ 07462 http://www.vernontwp.com/government/m
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM EST
P: 973-764-4737
F: 973-764-4761
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Cases heard include everything from traffic tickets and drunk driving to barking dogs, harassment, criminal trespassing, assault, terroristic threats, domestic violence, indictable matters and violations of the fish and game and forest and park laws.
Wantager (Joint) Municipal Court
888 Rte 23
Municipal Bldg
Wantage, NJ 07461 https://wantagetwp.com/municipal/inde
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 973-875-7310
F: 973-875-8676
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Wantage belongs to a Joint Municipal Court System including Wantage, Sussex Branchville and Stillwater.

Sussex County, NJ Vital Records

Contact the Sussex County Clerk Office of the County Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Sussex County Clerk
County Clerk
83 Spring St, #304
Cochran House Bldg, Hall of Records (Rm 204)
Newton, NJ 07860-1795 https://sussexcountyclerk.org/
8AM-4PM, till 6PM 1st M EST
Phone: 973-579-0900
Fax: 973-383-7493
Recorded Documents, Judgment Liens

Sussex County Vital Certificates

Sussex County Vital Certificates

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Sussex County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 521.26 sq mi
Population (2009): 151,118
  • Females: 50.2%
  • White: 94.6%
  • Black/African American: 2.1%
  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 6.1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 89%
Population Change (2000-2009): 6,953
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 5.7%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 8.3%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 4.6%
High School Graduates (2000): 89.8%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 27.2%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.8
Housing Units (2000): 56,528
Homeownership Rate (2000): 82.7%
Migration Flow to Sussex County, NJ from (2007-2008):

Sussex County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $2,440,438
  • Construction: $251,461
  • Retail Trade: $220,007
  • Professional and Technical Services: $254,537
  • Healthcare: $318,046
  • Banking: $81,041
  • Retail Trade: $220,007
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $65,025
  • Manufacturing: $157,699
  • Farms: $-2,630
  • Government: $490,058
Employed (2000): 73,913
Unemployed (2000): 2,719
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $46,630
Local Government Employment (2007): 0
Local Government Revenue (2007): $531,168 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $342,196 (thou. dol.)

Sussex County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 1,557
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.3
Deaths (2007): 984
  • Per 1,000 population: 6.5
Infant Deaths (2007): 4
  • Per 1,000 population: 2.6

Sussex County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 99
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 2
  • Forcible rape: 10
  • Robbery: 6
  • Aggravated Assault: 81
Property Crimes (2008): 1,839
  • Burglary: 372
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,406
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 61

Sussex County Genealogy Records

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