OCEAN COUNTY · COURT CODE 1518
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 on the Manchester municipal campus, which uses shared surface parking. Follow court or municipal-building signs and avoid spaces reserved for staff or emergency vehicles.
For an in-person session, arrive about 25 minutes early. For Zoom, join with your legal name from a quiet place and allow time for the virtual waiting room.
Open turn-by-turn directions →VIRTUAL OR IN PERSON?
Manchester publishes a monthly calendar identifying virtual first appearances and in-person sessions. Always match the date on your notice to the current court calendar.
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 Manchester 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
Calendar-dependent hybrid. Manchester publishes a monthly calendar identifying virtual first appearances and in-person sessions. Always match the date on your notice to the current court calendar.
1 Colonial Drive, Manchester Township, NJ 08759
1518
732-657-8121 ext. 3400. 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: Manchester 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.