Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Remains Open

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Despite the slew of closures due to the encroaching novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp assures residents that as a law enforcement agency, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office remains open.

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“I would like to thank our law enforcement members, partner law enforcement agencies and first responders, who are on the front lines during this emergency," Knapp said. "The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office will continue in its role to protect and serve the community.”

In accordance with federal, state and county guidance, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has implemented procedures and protocols to mitigate the potential spread of the virus to personnel and to members of the public.

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office remains in constant communication with the Morris County Office of Emergency Management, the New Jersey Judiciary, Office of the Attorney General, the Morris County Sheriff and all local Chiefs of Police as well as other county officials as the situation and response develops.

To avoid any unnecessary trips to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, officials are asking the public to call the office first at 973-285-6200 to see if the matter can be addressed by phone. For questions regarding Superior Court cases in the County of Morris, contact 862-397-5700.

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