OCEAN COUNTY · COURT CODE 1514
Check the address, phone number, hearing format, parking information, and official ticket links before your court date.
HANDLE YOUR TICKET
Use the exact court code, ticket number, and license information printed on your ticket.
LOCATION & ARRIVAL
The court is in the downtown Municipal Building. Plan for a mix of municipal-lot and nearby street parking, observe posted limits, and leave extra time during business hours.
Aim to arrive 25–30 minutes early for security, parking, and check-in. The public window and courtroom are inside the Municipal Building.
Open turn-by-turn directions →VIRTUAL OR IN PERSON?
Lakewood uses Zoom for virtual sessions. Your notice controls; if it does not say virtual, contact the court before assuming you can appear online.
FIRST APPEARANCE
The judge explains rights and possible consequences. The court identifies your plea and representation status. NJ Courts says a trial may take place that day or on another scheduled date.
See the complete court-day walkthrough →CHECK THE MUNICIPALITY
A major road may pass through several towns. These routes are useful geographic reference points in and around Lakewood Township.
The municipality, court code, and court name on the ticket identify which municipal court handles the case. Compare them with the official case record before paying or entering a plea.
COMMON MOVING VIOLATIONS
Point values come from the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission. Court fines and consequences can depend on the exact subsection, facts, and prior history.
QUICK ANSWERS
Virtual and in person. Lakewood uses Zoom for virtual sessions. Your notice controls; if it does not say virtual, contact the court before assuming you can appear online.
231 Third Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701
1514
732-364-2500 ext. 5988. Confirm changing hours and hearing instructions directly with the court.
Use the official NJMCDirect municipal case search. Review the charge and consequences first: paying a payable ticket is a guilty plea.
Use the options shown on the ticket or the official New Jersey municipal-court portal, and keep the confirmation. The court will provide the next hearing instructions.
Not necessarily. NJ Courts says a trial may take place on the scheduled date or another date. The court notice and judge's instructions control.
Official sources: Lakewood Municipal Court · NJ MVC points schedule · NJ Judiciary hearing-format guidance
Reviewed August 21, 2026. Schedules and contact details can change; verify against your notice and the linked court page.