The main phone number for 595 Newark Avenue in Jersey City is 201-748-4400. That switchboard reaches the Hudson County Administration Building, which houses the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson Vicinage, along with several county offices. The building is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.1NJ Courts. Hudson Vicinage Each court division has its own extension off that main line, and two county offices have direct numbers that bypass the switchboard entirely.
Court Division Extensions
Dial 201-748-4400, then the extension for the division handling your case:
- Civil Division: ext. 60090. Lawsuits for money damages, contract disputes, and similar civil claims.
- Criminal Division main office: ext. 60170. Indictable (felony-level) adult criminal cases. For the Criminal Trials unit specifically, ext. 60160.
- Family Division and Domestic Violence: ext. 60830. Divorce, child support, custody, paternity, and restraining orders.
- Finance Division: ext. 60534. Payments for fines, bail, restitution, child support, and court fees.
- Jury Management Office: ext. 60560. Confirm your status or reschedule a jury duty summons.
These extensions come from the court’s official directory and can change when the court reorganizes internally. If an extension doesn’t connect, dial the main number and ask the operator to transfer you.2NJ Courts. Hudson Court Offices and Divisions
County Offices With Their Own Direct Lines
Two offices inside the building handle records and services outside of active court cases, and both have direct numbers separate from the court switchboard.
- Hudson County Clerk’s Office: 201-369-3470. Marriage licenses, property deed recording, and related records.
- Hudson County Surrogate’s Court: 201-795-6378. Probate of wills and administration of estates.3NJ Courts. New Jersey Surrogates Roster
The Surrogate’s Court is a county office, not a division of the Superior Court, so calling 201-748-4400 and asking for “probate” may not reach the right people. Use the Surrogate’s direct line.
What to Have Ready Before You Dial
Court staff field hundreds of calls a day, and the single most useful thing you can hand them is your docket number. That alphanumeric code appears in the upper right corner of any summons, complaint, or court order you’ve received. A Hudson County docket number follows a format like HUD-L-1234-23, where the letters indicate the case type and the last digits indicate the filing year.
No docket number yet? Give the full legal names of every party. Common surnames appear in dozens of active cases, so both sides’ first and last names help staff pull the right file. Knowing your division saves another transfer: saying “I have a Special Civil Part case” or “this is a Family Division matter” routes you correctly the first time.
When You Don’t Need to Call at All
The New Jersey Judiciary runs the eCourts system, which lets attorneys and self-represented parties file documents, look up case information, pay fees, and submit expungement requests online.4NJ Courts. eCourts and eFiling For checking a hearing date or confirming a filing was received, this beats waiting on hold.
The court also keeps a self-help section with legal forms, self-help kits, and guidance for people representing themselves.5NJ Courts. Self-Help Staff at self-help centers can point you to the right forms and explain procedures, but they cannot give legal advice or research your case for you.
If You Need an Interpreter
The New Jersey Judiciary provides interpreter services at no cost for court events. If you or a witness has limited English proficiency, call the court as early as possible so an interpreter can be arranged for your hearing date.6NJ Courts. Request an Interpreter for a Court Event Waiting until the day of your hearing risks an adjournment that pushes your case back weeks.