Principles of Municipal Court Administration (POMCA) Certification Programs

Start Your Career in Public Service

New Jersey’s municipal courts offer rewarding career opportunities for individuals interested in public service, court administration, and local government. As the only community college in New Jersey offering Principles of Municipal Court Administration (POMCA) training, RVCC provides a unique pathway into the judiciary system and prepares students for careers as court administrators, deputy court administrators, and violations clerks.

Everything You Need to Know

Course Code: BU071 – 33 hours

Course Fee: $969

Instructor: Anne Dreps & Anthony Ballina

Schedule: Mondays, 5–8pm

Dates: September 14 - November 23

Registration Deadline: September 13

Live online via NJ Judiciary Microsoft Teams

A Pathway into the Judiciary

POMCA provides prospective judiciary employees with a comprehensive introduction to the New Jersey court system, workplace expectations, and the responsibilities of municipal court professionals. This required training helps prepare participants for careers in court administration and local government.

The Principles of Municipal Court Administration (POMCA) program is an 11-day training course designed for individuals interested in careers within New Jersey’s municipal court system.

Participants gain an understanding of:

The structure of the New Jersey court system
Judiciary policies and procedures
Municipal court operations
Workplace expectations within the judiciary
Court administration responsibilities
Deputy court administrator duties
Violations clerk functions
Professional standards and public service practices

This course serves as an important first step for individuals seeking employment within New Jersey’s local court system and provides valuable insight into the daily operations of municipal courts.

Online Learning Format

Classes are conducted live through the New Jersey Judiciary’s Microsoft Teams platform. Students will receive login instructions prior to the start of the course and must have access to an internet-connected device capable of participating in online sessions.

Meet the Instructors

Anne Dreps

Anne Dreps has served in multiple leadership roles within New Jersey municipal courts, including deputy court administrator, court administrator, and municipal court director. A Certified Municipal Court Administrator since 2009, she has been teaching POMCA students since 2008 and joined the Judiciary’s Policy and Procedures Unit as a full-time POMCA instructor in 2015.

Anthony Ballina

Anthony Ballina brings more than 20 years of educational experience to the classroom. Since joining the Judiciary in 2015, he has served in both training and information technology roles before returning to the POMCA Training Unit as a full-time instructor in 2023.

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Questions About Municipal Court Careers?

Interested in learning more about the Principles of Municipal Court Administration program or careers within New Jersey’s municipal court system? Contact the Workforce Training Center for additional information and registration assistance.