By executing the form of Authorization to Apply Bail Against Fine(s) and Costs and Waiver of Rights, a defendant against whom a warrant has been issued waives the rights to a lawyer and a trial, enters a plea of quilty to the offense charged, and authorizes the municipal court administrator to apply the bail posted toward the payment of fines and costs owed. This form may be used for all offenses payable through the Violations Bureau.

 (973) 239-1410 ex. 207



 

Note: $2.00 of the court costs is to be deposited into the Automated Traffic System Fund for all violations payable through the Violations Bureau and an additional $.50 of the court costs on all violations of Title 39, other traffic and parking matters is to be deposited into the Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund. In addition, $2.00 of each fine and penalty imposed and collected for any violation of Title 39 or any other motor vehicle or traffic violation shall be forwarded to the State Treasurer, with $1.00 being deposited into the Body Armor Replacement Fund, pursuant to P.L. 1997, c.177, and $1.00 into the Spinal Cord Research Fund, pursuant to P.L. 1999, c. 201.

Authorization to Apply Bail Against Fine(s) and Costs

Defense by Affidavit in certain cases