Interpreter or ADA accommodation
The Court provides an interpreter at no cost for a defendant or witness who needs one, and provides reasonable ADA accommodations for court events at no cost. Contact the Court as early as possible to request help.
Borough of Saddle River
New Jersey Judiciary
Municipal Court
Saddle River Municipal Court handles traffic, parking, ordinance and other matters within its jurisdiction. Use this page to respond to a case, prepare for court or contact the Court.
Current court officials
Judge, officials and staff
- Hon. Harry Stylianou, J.M.C.
- Municipal Court Judge
- Janine Bendix-Massaro
- Court Administrator
- Annmarie Colwell
- Violations Clerk
- Christine Carey-Lilore, Esq.
- Municipal Prosecutor
- Louis G. DeAngelis, Esq.
- Municipal Public Defender
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Online court tools
Court information
Contact and session schedule
Saddle River Municipal Court
New Jersey Judiciary
100 East Allendale Road
Saddle River, NJ 07458
Main: 201-327-2132
Court Administrator: extension 294
Email: srcourt@saddleriver.gov
Office hours and regular sessions
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding court holidays and emergency closures.
Regular sessions: First and third Tuesdays of each month, beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Schedules and appearance formats may change. Your ticket or court notice controls.
Filing and deadline notice: An email or voicemail does not automatically enter a plea, file a court document, make a payment, change a court date or preserve a deadline. Follow the required process and confirm the result.
Court access and case help
Common court needs
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Public defender application
You may qualify based on the charge and financial eligibility. Request the application from the Court. The judge decides eligibility and appointment. The Borough Code provides for an application fee of up to $200. The judge may waive all or part of the fee if it would be an unreasonable burden.
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Payment difficulty
If you cannot pay a court-ordered amount or keep an installment schedule, contact the Court. You may be eligible for a payment plan change or other relief from the judge.
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Court records and discovery
Municipal Court records are governed by New Jersey Court Rule 1:38. Request records from the Court or through JEDS. A defendant's discovery request is governed by Rule 7:7-7 and must be served on the Municipal Prosecutor; JEDS does not accept evidence or discovery.
Appeals: A Municipal Court appeal generally must be filed within 20 calendar days of conviction. Review the official NJ Courts appeal guidance promptly. Contacting the Municipal Court does not file an appeal or extend the deadline.
What court staff can do: Staff can explain procedures and provide available forms, but cannot give legal advice, predict an outcome or communicate privately with the judge for you about your case.
Official references