If you’ve got a court date at Brick Township Municipal Court, here’s everything you need before you go — where it is, where to park, what to expect inside, what the court handles, and what to do if you’re facing a ticket or charge. Brick is one of the busiest municipal courts in Ocean County, handling close to 20,000 filings a year, so knowing the lay of the land before you arrive matters. And if you’d rather not walk in alone, that’s what we’re here for.
Brick, NJ 08723
How to get to Brick Township Municipal Court
The court is located at 401 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, NJ 08723. It's easily reached from Route 70 and Route 88, and a short drive from the Garden State Parkway via the Brick exits. Parking: Brick runs a heavy calendar, so plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early — especially for the busy morning sessions. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early to get through security and find your courtroom — and if you’re unsure where to go once you arrive, call us, because we’re in this courthouse regularly.
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What to expect inside
- You’ll pass through security screening at the entrance — leave pocketknives, tools, and anything sharp in your car.
- Bring a photo ID and your ticket or court notice.
- Sessions are held on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays — confirm your date and check the session list posted inside for your courtroom.
- Some matters are handled virtually — read your notice carefully to see whether you must appear in person.
- Dress neatly and give yourself extra time; the calendar isn’t always called in order.
What Brick Township Municipal Court handles
Brick Township Municipal Court hears traffic tickets (speeding, careless driving, and the rest of Title 39), DWI / DUI cases, lower-level criminal matters (disorderly persons offenses), and local ordinance violations. More serious indictable charges are transferred to Superior Court in Toms River. For the bigger picture on how these courts work, see our NJ municipal court guide.
Charged with a ticket or offense in Brick? Don’t just pay it.
Paying a ticket is a guilty plea — it locks in the points, the surcharges, and the insurance increases. Many tickets can be negotiated down to a no-point outcome, and many criminal charges have defenses or diversionary options most people never hear about. A few things worth reading before your date:
- What points actually cost you over five years
- How a ticket gets plea-bargained down to no points
- What happens if you miss your Brick court date
Goldman Law Firm appears in Brick and municipal courts across New Jersey every week. Call 908-692-7745 for a free consultation — we’ll tell you, plainly, what you’re facing and how we’d fight it.
Fighting a ticket from Brick? Start with the charge.
Every charge heard at Brick Township Municipal Court has its own points, penalties, and defenses — and we’ve written a local defense guide for the ones we see most from Brick drivers: Brick traffic ticket lawyer · Brick DUI / DWI lawyer · Brick speeding ticket defense · Brick driving-while-suspended defense.
Your Brick Township Municipal Court questions, answered
Where is Brick Township Municipal Court located?
Brick Township Municipal Court is at 401 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, NJ 08723. The court can be reached at 732-262-1226, with office hours Mon–Fri · 8:30am – 3:30pm.
What days does Brick court hold sessions?
Court sessions are held on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. Confirm your specific date on your court notice.
Can I pay my Brick ticket online?
Many Brick tickets can be paid through NJMCdirect, the State of New Jersey's online municipal ticket payment site — but understand what paying does: it is a guilty plea, and it locks in the points, surcharges, and insurance consequences of the charge. Tickets marked "court appearance required" cannot be paid online at all. Before you pay, it is worth a free call to find out whether the charge can be reduced instead.
How do I find my Brick Township Municipal Court court date?
Your date is printed on the summons or court notice. To confirm it — or if you lost the ticket — call the court at 732-262-1226 during office hours (Mon–Fri · 8:30am – 3:30pm), or use the New Jersey courts' online municipal case search on njcourts.gov. If you already missed a date, act fast: a missed municipal court date can turn into a bench warrant.
What happens at my first appearance at Brick Township Municipal Court?
Your case is called from the session calendar, the judge explains the charge and your rights, and you enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. Before or during the session, your lawyer can review the evidence and discuss the case with the municipal prosecutor. Most first appearances are brief — and check your notice carefully, because some Brick sessions are held virtually and some require you in person.
What kinds of cases does Brick Township Municipal Court handle?
Traffic tickets, DWI/DUI, disorderly persons (lower-level criminal) charges, and local ordinance violations. More serious indictable charges are handled in Superior Court in Toms River.
What should I bring to court?
A photo ID and your ticket or court notice. Leave anything sharp in your car — there is security screening at the entrance.
Should I just pay my Brick ticket?
Paying a ticket is a guilty plea that locks in points, surcharges, and insurance increases. Many tickets can be negotiated down to a no-point outcome — it is worth a free call before you pay.