AOC old sample test questions Flashcards
The Judge must sign A failure to appear notice B proposed suspension notice C drivers license suspension notice D All of the above
C
DL Suspension
What is true of the Appeal Process?
A. There is no time limit as to the time which you must file an Appeal
B. Entering appeal information in the ATS case notes is sufficient notice to the MVC
C. The Judge can stay the sentence at the time of conviction pending defendants decision and the judge’s approval to file an appeal
D. non of the above
E. All of the Above
D
Non of the above
Discovery on Traffic offenses should be provided:
A. for all Traffic offenses
B. by the Court Administrator
C. By the Municipal Court Judge
D. by the private or Municipal Prosecutor
D
by the prosecutor
R7:14-4 sates that; monies received by a court as fines and forfeitures, together with the financial reports covering such funds, shall be forwarded by the court on or before the \_\_\_\_\_ day of the month? A. 10th B. 15th C. 20th D. 30th
B
15th
What is the purpose of Bail?
A. insure that funds are available for payment of fines and costs
B. serves as preventive detention for uncooperative defendants
C. Insures that the defendant will appear at every stage of the proceedings
D. None of the Above
E. All of the Above
C. Insures that the defendant will appear at every stage of the proceedings
NJSA 2C:6-1 Bail cannot exceed what amount for a crime in the fourth degree, disorderly persons offense, and petty disorderly persons offense
$2500
For crimes and offenses to be eligible for expungement they must not be statutorily prohibited and
All fines, penalties, assessments, programs, and periods of incarceration or probation must have been completed
if someone requests information on a file which has been expunged what should you say?
We have no record
An authorized Municipal Court Administrator or Deputy may set bail only in accordance with (Directive #9-05)
A. bail Schedule 1
B. Bail schedule 2
C. The local Bail policy established by the municipal Judge
B. Bail schedule 2
According to Directive #9-05 when a defendant is released on his/her own recognizance what monetary amount of bail is used
None
Per Robert Lipscher memorandum of February 24, 1988, personal checks should be accepted in cases where offenses charged in not serious and the amount of bail is not great. In municipal court bulletin letter #164, October 1968 non serious offenses are defined as?
All matters in which the municipal Court Judge has authority to set bail
Sound recordings and stenographic records of proceedings made pursuant to R 7:8-8 must be retained for A. 3 years B. 7 years C. 10 years D. 5 years
D. 5 years
Which of the following is not a requirement for bail?
A. A manual receipt for cash bail
B. A manual receipt for non-cash bail
C. A bail recognizance contract
D. Entry of surety and insurance information for non-cash bail
B. A manual receipt for non-cash bail
The maximum time limit for issuance of a temporary driving permit is?
6 hrs
What should the court do when receiving an underpayment by mail?
A. Deposit the check and enter in ATS/ACS
B. Deposit check and enter in ACS as a miscellaneous payment
C. Hold the check back and inform the defendant that the whole amount has not yet been received
D. Hold the check until the defendant sends the balance
A. Deposit the check and enter in ATS/ACS
A complaint can be dismissed: A. At the defendants request B. By the Court Administrator C. by the Judges signature on the ticket D. by the Judge in open court, and on the record
D. by the Judge in open court, and on the record
When is judicial probable cause determination not required?
A. whenever a police office issues and is the complainant of the summons
B. Whenever an arresting warrant is being sought
C. Before issuing a summons in a private citizen complaint
D. None of the above
A. whenever a police office issues and is the complainant of the summons
The time goal on the dispostion of Municipal Court complaints, regardless if it is criminal or traffic in nature is A. 30 Days B. 60 Days C. 90 Days D. 120 Days
B. 60 Days
The document that governs the professional and outside activities of the judiciary employees is known as :
A the 1985 Municipal Court Procedure Manual
B the Criminal Code of Conduct NJSA 2C
C the Code of Conduct of judiciary employees
D The municipal Court Administration Certification Board Manual
C the Code of Conduct of judiciary employees
The violations Bureau Schedule is a list of:
A. the Courts in the State of NJ
B The municipal Courts hours of operation
C Payable Offenses
D All of the Above
C Payable Offenses
All Indictable offenses must be placed on A CDR 2 B CDR 1 C Special Form of Complaint D CDR 1 or CDR 2 E All of the Above
D CDR 1 or CDR 2
The first Court appearance for a defendant that remains in custody shall be conducted within 7:3-1(a) A 48 hours B 72 hours C 12 hours D 24 Hours
B 72 hours
If a defendants remains in custody, bail shall be set within 7:3-1(b)(2) A 48 hrs B 72 hrs C 12 Hrs D 24 hrs
C 12 Hrs
All out of town bail should be processed in
ATS
What is the proper procedure to refund bail to the surety and use a portion for payment:
A Write on check for the full amount made payable to the surety and have the surety write a personal check to the court
B Write two checks made payable to the surety and have the surety endorse the one and give back to the court to be used for payment
C Make one check payable to the surety and one made payable to the municipal court
B Write two checks made payable to the surety and have the surety endorse the one and give back to the court to be used for payment
Pursuant to R 1:30-3, the time of the court is established by;
A the Municipal Court Judge
B The Assignment Judge
C The Court Administrator
D A superior Court Judge providing it is the same vicinage
A the Municipal Court Judge
According to NJSA 2B:12-7 The municipal Court Judge must;
A be a resident of NJ and admitted to the bar for 1 year
B Be a resident of NJ and admitted to the bar for 5 years
C Be available to sit for the Municipal Court on the full time basis
B Be a resident of NJ and admitted to the bar for 5 years
According to NJSA 2B:12-12 bonding is required for
A those performing bookkeeping functions in the municipal court
B the MC administrator only
C The municipal township finance officer
D The MD Judge, Administrator and a blanket bond for all MC personnel
D The MD Judge, Administrator and a blanket bond for all MC personnel
Per Rule 7:10-1 on defendants motion a case may be re-open and a new trial granted, pursuant to time limitations:
A - Time limit based on new discover evidence shall be within -
B - time limit based on fraud or lack of jurisdiction is
C Time limit based on any other grounds shall be within
A 2 years - new discover evidence
B Any time
C 20 days of judgement
Time to appeal
If requested by the Municipal Prosecutor a Court Administrator may issue a subpoena to obtain information from telecommunication and internet providers.
NO
Can not subpoena information for telecommunication and internet
A disorderly person’s conviction can carry
A Severe consequences tot he defendant
B Imprisonment up to 6 months and fines up to $1000
C Imprisonment up to 30 days and fines up to $500
B Imprisonment up to 6 months and fines up to $1000
To print a blank bail waiver in ATS/ACS
A Access the bail procedures menu
B Access the copy of the warrant screen
C Access complaint processing menu
B Access the copy of the warrant screen
Once you reconcile the monthly bail cashbook, then ending adjusted account balance should match to:
A Part 3 of the monthly bail cash book, total cash bail on account
B Part 1 of the monthly bail cashbook, total monies received
C both A and B
D Neither A or B
A Part 3 of the monthly bail cash book, total cash bail on account
LOOK INTO THIS
Victims of Domestic Violence can seek relief: A Where the incident occurred B Where the defendant lives C Where the victims lives D Where the victim is sheltered E All of the Above
E All of the Above
Name the Municipal Court Core Values
Independence
Integrity
Fairness
Quality of Service
The Municipal Court Administrator Certification board is established pursuant
NJSA 2B:12-11
the NJSA which provides the Court Administrator or Deputy Court Admin of the municipal Court the power to administer oaths for complaints filed with in the Municipal court and to issue CDR 1 and CDR 2
2B:12-21 (a)
the NJSA which provides the Court Admin or Deputy Court Admin of the MC the power to set conditions of pre-trial release in accordance with the bail schedules promulgated by the AOC
2B:12-21(c)
Code of Conduct for Judiciary employees consists of how many Canons?
8
The maximum fine a municipality may impose for a first time violation of a municipal ordinance is: PL205,c269 January 5,2006
A $500
B $1250
C $2000
C $2000
Juvenile Matters are heard in the Family part of the Superior Court with the exceptions:
A Curfew
B Title 39
C smoking
D Helmet - bicycle-skateboarding-roller skating
E All of the Above
E All of the Above
Corporation - parking tickets- 7:6-2a(2) Who can appear on behalf of a corporation.
An authorized officer
If a corporation fails to appear and service was duly made can the judge proceed to hear the complaint?
A not guilty plea is entered and the case is heard
What is - Supervision of the time and events involved in the movement of a case through the court system from point of initiation to disposition, regardless of the type of disposition?
Case Flow Management
When Does case management begin? When does the clock start?
MV - when issued on the street
CRIMINAL - when certified by police or Prob Cause is found by authorized court personnel and complaint is issued
When does the clock stop?
DISP, TPAY, CLOS, DSUS, WARR, TRAN to 0089
When does the clock never end?
HELD, RSTR, TRAF, RWAR, EWAR, TRAN other than to 0089
Annual reports for outside employment should be filed by what date?
Jan 15
Establishing a standard for safeguarding and securing the Judiciary computers and networks and technical infrastructure is part of what policy?
The IT Security Policy
The 1983 ACT which informs the public employees of chemical hazards in the workplace is called?
NJ Worker and community right to know act.
What are the Three branches of Government?
Executive - manages and directs
Legislative - create laws
Judicial - decides cases according to law
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
Judge Stuart Rabner
What is the NJSA statute encompasses the Municipal Courts
2B
What court rule encompasses the Municipal courts?
R: 7
Rule 7:14-3 allows for cases to be called in what order?
Applications for adjournments Un litigated Motions Arraignments Guilty Pleas Litigated Motions Contested with ESQ
According to 2B:12-4, a judges appointment is
A. 5 years
B 3 years
C as long as the government wants
B 3 years