Dispute Resolution

Mediation is a structured and confidential form of negotiation that provides a convenient, fair, and effective way to resolve disputes. All mediators are approved by the New Jersey Superior Court and are required to complete a training course and to participate in ongoing educational activities. Mediation is free.

Mediation is used for the less serious types of disputes that would be heard in Municipal Court, such as:

• Simple Assaults
• Harassment
• Property Disputes
• Animal Complaints
• Trespassing
• Disturbances
• Noise Complaints
• Annoying Phone Calls
• Neighbor Disputes
• Landlord/Tenant Disputes
• Merchant/Customer Disputes

If a matter is not settled or if any provision of a settlement is subsequently broken, the complaint will return to Municipal Court for trial.