Court has Zoomed back in session in Union City, despite the current COVID-19 restrictions still in place. And while Gov. Phil Mur༒phy has lifted some closures, in-perso🍨n court appearances has not yet made the list of reinstated services.
To help keep foot traffic at the courthouse at a minimum during the COVID-19 pandemic, Union City Municipal Court will begin allowing appearances in a virtual court session using 𝓀Zoom video conferencing.
At the start of the pandemic, many courthouses closed to⛦ prevent the further spread of the virus, including Union City. No♛w the city is reopening municipal court.
Trials cannot be Zoomed
Those choosing to appear in the virtual court session will not have to appear at the courthouse. T💮his option is voluntary and will be available for most court matters. However, trials must be conducted at the municipal courthouse.
Residents interested in appearing in th🥀e virtual court must submit the necessary form. The municipal court will schedule the matt﷽er in the virtual court, and will send an email confirmation with instructions on how to participate.
The court advised attorneys that t𒈔hey may use this form to request a virtual court date for their clients as well as enter th꧒eir appearances upon receipt of office information and client information.
The forms to apply for virtual court sessions are available to res♚idents in both and .
Other municipalities across Hudson County are also opening their courts again online, through Zoom video conferences. Jersey City officials recently announced that DUI cases, codജe enforcement, traffic, parking, and minor criminal offenses can begin being heard on Zoom.
For more information on Union City Municipa🥃l Court, visit ucnj.com or call (201) 348-5763.
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