Bergen County Justice Center New Jersey
Quick Facts
- 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
- (201) 527-2700
- Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Small Claims: Up to $5,000
Jurisdiction
- All 70 Bergen County municipalities
- Population: 950,000+
- NJ's most populous county
- County seat: Hackensack
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Bergen County Justice Center Information
Small Claims Section
Claims up to $5,000
No attorneys required
Informal proceedings
Quick resolution process
Special Civil Part
Claims $5,001 to $20,000
Landlord-tenant disputes
Contract disputes
Personal injury under $20k
Law Division
Claims over $20,000
Complex civil litigation
Commercial disputes
Major personal injury cases
Criminal Division
Indictable offenses
Superior Court matters
Grand jury proceedings
Sentencing and probation
Main Phone Numbers
- Main Office: (201) 527-2700
- Small Claims: (201) 527-2710
- Special Civil: (201) 527-2720
- Law Division: (201) 527-2750
- Court Clerk: (201) 527-2705
- Sheriff's Office: (201) 527-2100
Court Hours
- Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Court sessions: 9:00 AM & 1:30 PM
- Closed weekends and NJ state holidays
Physical Address
Bergen County Justice Center
10 Main Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Small Claims Section
- • Claims up to $5,000
- • No attorneys in most cases
- • Simplified procedures
- • Hearing within 30-45 days
Special Civil Part
- • Claims $5,001 - $20,000
- • Attorneys permitted
- • Discovery allowed
- • More formal procedures
Court Features
- • E-filing available (eCourts)
- • Payment plans available
- • Mediation programs
- • Online case tracking
Bergen County Justice Center Filing Fees
- Up to $1,000$35
- $1,001 - $2,500$42
- $2,501 - $5,000$54
- Service by mail$10
- PettyLawsuit Service$29 + court fees
- $5,001 - $10,000$105
- $10,001 - $15,000$150
- $15,001 - $20,000$200
- Motion fee$50
- Sheriff service$35/attempt
- Certified mail$10
- Subpoena$15
- Wage execution$25
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How to File at Bergen County Justice Center
Research NJ court procedures
Drive to Hackensack courthouse
Find parking and wait in line
Complete forms (often with errors)
Pay filing fees ($35-$200)
Figure out service of process
Total Cost: $35-$200 + service fees + parking + time off work
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Send demand letter via certified mail
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Handle service through sheriff's office
70% of cases settle after demand letter
Total Cost: $29 service fee + court filing fees
Important Information for Bergen County Filers
- Small Claims: Maximum $5,000
- Special Civil: $5,001 to $20,000
- Law Division: Over $20,000
- Can recover court costs if you win
- Written contracts: 6 years
- Oral contracts: 6 years
- Property damage: 6 years
- Personal injury: 2 years
- Small Claims Complaint (DC-1)
- Evidence (contracts, receipts, photos)
- Defendant's current address
- Filing fee or fee waiver application
- Contract disputes
- Security deposit returns
- Property damage claims
- Unpaid wages or services
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Frequently asked questions
What is the small claims limit at Bergen County Justice Center?
Small Claims Court at Bergen County Justice Center handles cases up to $5,000. Cases between $5,001 and $20,000 are filed in Special Civil Part. Cases over $20,000 are filed in the Law Division. PettyLawsuit charges a $29 service fee to help you file your case (court fees apply separately).
Where is the Bergen County Justice Center located?
The Bergen County Justice Center is located at 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601. The courthouse is in downtown Hackensack, the county seat, and is accessible by public transportation. Paid parking is available in nearby garages and metered street parking.
How much does it cost to file at Bergen County Justice Center?
Filing fees at Bergen County Justice Center are: Small Claims (up to $5,000) - $35-$54, Special Civil Part ($5,001-$20,000) - $54-$200, plus service fees. PettyLawsuit offers filing assistance for a $29 service fee, helping you save time and avoid errors (court fees are additional).
What area does Bergen County Justice Center serve?
Bergen County Justice Center serves all 70 municipalities in Bergen County, New Jersey, including Hackensack, Fort Lee, Teaneck, Paramus, Englewood, and Fair Lawn. Bergen County has a population of nearly 950,000 residents, making it New Jersey's most populous county.