Check with the Court Administrator, 288-4004, as to type of case permitted to plead by Affidavit. Recently, the Court refused a motion to amend a speeding charge to a lesser charge against a Lodi man and the defendant was granted a postponement to obtain an attorney. The Judge stated that the August 16th session marked the 34th year he has been Judge of the Hasbrouck Heights Municipal Court. He said that the Court had always operated smoothly and efficiently because of the fine Administrative personnel over the years and the support given by the various Mayors and Councils, the police department and Borough employees. In all my years here as Judge, I can think of no incident that ever occurred entering, inside or leaving the courtroom which caused any threat to or fear in anyone.
People are usually on their best behaviour when they come to court.
The Supreme Court mandates that all courtrooms be open to the public during court sessions, the Judge indicated, and recalls that Hasbrouck Heights Municipal Court sessions were visited by grammar school classes brought by their teachers to observe at various times over the years. He also recalled seeing many who had offices or meetings in the old Municipal Building and who would stop in during some court sessions. He said that he remembers Andy Feintuch frequently observing court sessions, even when Mr. Feintuch was in a wheelchair. He thanked all who have helped to make our Municipal Court one to be proud of. Previously, the six months revocation for refusal could not be dismissed and was added to the six months revocation for DWI upon conviction of both charges.