Municipal courts: Administrative or Judicial

Municipal courts: Administrative or Judicial

If municipal courts are listed under Dun & Bradstreet and have EINs, are they acting as commercial entities rather than true courts of law?

Here's how to unpack this:

1. DUNS Listing & EIN = Evidence of Commercial Activity

• DUNS numbers are used to track businesses and entities involved in financial or contractual relationships.

• EINs (like the State of New Jersey’s 21-600928) are issued by the IRS for tax purposes and financial identification.

• The fact that courts and law enforcement agencies are listed in Dun & Bradstreet's business directory does suggest they participate in financial transactions, such as:

◦ Bonding and insurance underwriting

◦ Grant management

◦ Court fees and fines

◦ Private contracts (with third-party vendors, collection agencies, etc.)

2. Municipal Courts: Administrative or Judicial?

• Most municipal courts (especially traffic courts) are administrative tribunals, not constitutional “courts of record.”

• They often operate under statutory or administrative law, not common law or Article III of the U.S. Constitution.

• Their focus is enforcement of city ordinances, traffic codes, and regulatory statutes, many of which are tied to revenue generation, not justice in the traditional sense.

3. So what does this mean?

• Yes, there is a strong argument that these courts are acting more like corporate administrative arms of the state than as independent, neutral judicial bodies.

• The listing in Dun & Bradstreet and use of an EIN are indicators that these institutions are engaged in commerce, even while claiming judicial immunity.

• This dual role (regulator + revenue generator) presents a conflict of interest, especially when fines, fees, or bail are imposed without clear judicial authority or proper due process. 

“The Municipal Court, operating under the umbrella of the State of New Jersey (EIN 21-600928), functions as a commercial administrative tribunal rather than a neutral judicial authority. Its inclusion in Dun & Bradstreet’s Business Directory under commercial industry activities such as traffic courts and district attorneys’ offices indicates that it operates in commerce. This undermines its claim to judicial neutrality and raises serious due process concerns, especially when enforcing administrative codes against private persons outside a lawful contract.”

 The Municipal Court operates under the umbrella of the State of New Jersey, which is registered with Dun & Bradstreet (EIN: 21-600928) and engages in various commercial activities. The Dun & Bradstreet Business Directory categorizes State of New Jersey operations under industry activities such as traffic courts, police departments, attorneys general offices, district attorneys offices, and municipal courts, including small claims and city/county courts. These classifications, along with the State’s active EIN, establish that the municipal court system functions within a commercial capacity.

When a court operates in commerce while claiming judicial immunity, a material conflict arises. Such dual roles, administrative enforcement for revenue and adjudication under the appearance of impartial justice, compromise the court’s neutrality and fiduciary duty. This is especially true where there is no verified contract, no judicial oath on record, and no constitutional court of record established. These facts raise due process concerns and justify a challenge to jurisdiction, fiduciary conduct, and the legitimacy of further proceedings.